Kirby: Triple Deluxe/English Translation Differences

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Kirby: Triple Deluxe has somewhat minor English text differences between the American version and European version. Not a lot of text was changed, and most of the text that was altered only had some hyphens removed, or certain grammatical quirks were corrected. There are still some noteworthy differences, however.

• Minor or not very noticeable changes documented below will be highlighted with bold text.

Save Data

Pieces of text regarding the re-creation of save data was altered between regions.

American English	European English
Re-create save data?	Recreate save data?
Re-creating save data. Please wait.	Recreating save data. Please wait.

Pause Menu

Some of the pause menu flavor text was rewritten for the European version.

American English	European English
[About Kirby] - Inhale enemies to acquire their abilities, and then perform a variety of moves! Now go climb the Dreamstalk and rescue King Dedede!	[About Kirby] - Inhale enemies to acquire their abilities, and then perform a variety of moves! Now go and climb the Dreamstalk, and rescue King Dedede!
[Beam] - Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the Capture Beam when near an enemy, or use the Beam Blast in midair, and then finish off your foe with a Wave Beam!	[Beam] - Unleash a sizzling beam of energy! Use the Capture Beam when near an enemy, or use the Beam Blast in mid-air, and then finish off your foe with a Wave Beam!
[Bell] - Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange tone issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions--get a load of the Ding Finale!	[Bell] - Ring dong, ding dong! It's a golden bell. Shake it, and a strange tone issues forth. Talk about stunning conclusions - get a load of the Ding Finale!
[Circus] - Is this for real? You bet it is! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.	[Circus] - Is this for real? You bet! Jump through a flaming hoop, and show off your finest Acrobatics! After the curtains close on your foes, they'll know the clown arts are no joke.
[Crash] - Send the enemy flying with a giant explosion! Mash the +Control Pad to build up power, and then vaporize your surroundings. This ultimate ability is a one-time use, so make it count!	[Crash] - Send the enemy flying with a giant explosion! Mash the +Control Pad to build up power, and then vaporise your surroundings. This ultimate ability is a one-time use, so make it count!
[Fire] - A flaming ability that burns white hot! Light the fuse, roll into a fireball, and scorch through the air with a bang. Embrace the blistering flames of Fireball Inferno!	[Fire] - A flaming ability that burns white-hot! Light the fuse, and you're too hot to touch! Roll into a fireball, and scorch through the air. Embrace the flames of Fireball Inferno!
[Hammer] - A giant hammer on loan from the king himself. Pound boulders into dust, or knock stakes flat into the ground. Send out a fiery burst with a special technique--the decisive Hammer Flip!	[Hammer] - A giant hammer on loan from the king himself. Pound boulders into dust, or knock stakes flat into the ground. Send out a fiery burst with a special technique - the decisive Hammer Flip!
[Hypernova] - Eating a Miracle Fruit imbues Kirby with this special ability. After an explosion of energy, Kirby's stomach becomes a veritable black hole, allowing him to inhale giant objects!	[Hypernova] - Eating Miracle Fruit from the Dreamstalk imbues Kirby with this special ability. After an energy explosion, Kirby's stomach becomes a veritable black hole, allowing him to inhale giant objects!
[King Dedede] - At long last--Dededetour! This land will not be ruled by Queen Sectonia. No! It will be ruled by the king! The self-proclaimed Great King of Dream Land embarks on his own adventure!	[King Dedede] - At long last - Dededetour! This land will not be ruled by Queen Sectonia. No! It will be ruled by the king! The self-proclaimed Great King of Dream Land embarks on his own adventure!
[Leaf] - Be a leaf on the wind with this sharp ability. Spin up a torrent of dancing leaves to slice and dice, or activate your Guard and-- Hey, where'd you go?!	[Leaf] - Be a leaf on the wind with this sharp ability. Spin up a torrent of dancing leaves to slice and dice, or activate your Guard and - Hey, where'd you go?
[Mike] - Whumwhuummm screeeeeee! Microphone check, one two. Build up your power to crank up the volume. Kirby's three-song set list is more than enough to rock the house!	[Mike] - Whumwhuummm screeeeeee! Microphone check, one two. Build up your power to crank up the volume. Kirby's three-song set list is enough to rock the house!
[Parasol] - Guard against falling objects, or take a floaty stroll through the air. You can also spray water to attack enemies or put out fires. For your grand finale, use a Circus Throw!	[Parasol] - Guard against falling objects, or take a floaty stroll through the air. Spray water to attack enemies or put out fires. For your grand finale, why not finish with a Circus Throw?
[Sleep] - Just...three more minutes, Mom. I'm just so... yawwwwn...sleepy. If you gotta...wake me up... Just... mash the...+Control Pad. Zzzzzz... Zzzzzzz...	[Sleep] - Just...three more minutes, Mum. I'm just so... yawwwwn...sleepy. If you gotta...wake me up... Just... mash the...+Control Pad. Zzzzzz... Zzzzzzz...
[Spear] - The spear is a true warrior's weapon. Multispear Attack! Spear Throw! Moon Drop! The spear ability puts all these moves and more at your disposal. You can even use the spear underwater!	[Spear] - It is a true warrior's weapon. Multispear Attack! Spear Throw! Moon Drop! The spear ability puts all these moves and more at your disposal. You can even use the spear underwater!
[Sword] - The undisputed king of melee weapons. Drill Stab, Down Thrust, Spin Slash-- the list goes on. Finish with a Sword Dive, and then raise your blade to the heavens and let out a war cry!	[Sword] - It is the undisputed king of melee weapons. Drill Stab, Down Thrust, Spin Slash - the list goes on. Finish with a Sword Dive, then raise your blade to the skies and let out a war cry!
[VS Coliy Rattler] - A giant snake statue revered by the People of the Sky since the dawn of time. Its body lies sheathed in celestial golden armor, but the old texts say that its head lacks protection!	[VS Coliy Rattler] - A giant snake statue revered by the People of the Sky since the dawn of time. Its body lies sheathed in celestial golden armour, but the old texts say that its head lacks protection!
[VS Masked Dedede's Revenge] - The revitalized king overflows with power after suffering defeat at the hands of Kirby! Kirby's rival has had his limiter removed, and he now swings a giant axe around with ease. Be careful--this battle machine is on the fritz!	[VS Masked Dedede's Revenge] - The revitalised king overflows with power after suffering defeat at the hands of Kirby! Kirby's rival has had his limiter removed, and he now swings a giant axe around with ease. Be careful - this battle machine is on the fritz!
[Kirby Fighters] - Battle other Kirbys with powerful abilities! Up to four players can face off against each other in this dream battle mode! Sharpen your skills, and take your favorite abilities to the limit!	[Kirby Fighters] - Battle other Kirbys with powerful abilities! Up to four players can face off against each other in this dream battle mode! Hone your skills, and take your favourite abilities to the limit!
If you're having trouble tilting the system, tap Tilt Reset on the touch screen.	If you're having trouble tilting the system, tap Reset Tilt on the Touch Screen.

Cutscenes

Minor text changes were made to the cutscenes near the finale for the European release.

American English	European English
[Taranza] - Oh, glorious Sectonia! Please come to my resc--	[Taranza] - Oh, glorious Sectonia! Please come to my resc-
[Queen Sectonia] - You should all feel honored.	[Queen Sectonia] - You should all feel honoured.
[Narrator] - In a last-ditch effort to save themselves, they put their hopes and dreams into a seed and sent it to the surface... in order to bring Kirby, the hero of Dream Land, to their rescue.	[Narrator] - In a last-ditch effort to save themselves they put their hopes and dreams into a seed and sent it to the surface in order to bring Kirby, the hero of Dream Land, to their rescue.
[Narrator] - When it was over, Kirby looked up at the sky... and saw that the Dreamstalk was in full bloom.	[Narrator] - When it was over, Kirby looked up at the sky and saw that the Dreamstalk was in full bloom.

Kirby Fighters

Just one piece of text was changed for Kirby Fighters.

American English	European English
Change color	Change colour

Keychains

The American names of the videogames were changed to their European versions for the Keychain menu. Oddly, "Kirby Super Star" wasn't changed to "Kirby's Fun Pak", a change that was corrected in Kirby: Planet Robobot, but some of the Keychains did have their names changed.

American English	European English
Yo-yo Kirby	Yo-Yo Kirby
4-Color Kirby	Four Colour Kirby
Magical Paintbrush	Power Paintbrush
Squeakers	Squeaker
Kirby: Canvas Curse	Kirby: Power Paintbrush
Kirby: Squeak Squad	Kirby: Mouse Attack
Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Kirby's Adventure Wii

Dededetour!

Some tutorial text that pops-up when starting the game is different for the European version.

American English	European English
It's a royal time attack with fewer recovery items than the main story mode!	It's a royal time attack! You'll find fewer recovery items than in the main story mode.
Jump into Warp Holes for a shortcut to stages farther ahead!	Find Warp Holes to jump to stages farther ahead. They make great short cuts!
Battle deluxe bosses along the way, and face a final boss who wants revenge!	You'll battle deluxe bosses along the way, and you'll have to face his revenge in the end.