Designing For is a series which looks at a level in gaming, and analyzes a theme central to that level's design. In this episode, we look at Kirby Super Star and see how its main villain, Marx, remains so memorable and beloved despite his limited screen time and appearances, solely due to his impact on his foil, Kirby!

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Director/Writer/Voiceover/Audio Editor/Game Footage: Tommy Eyler/Pyrrhickong

Video Editing & Direction: AuthorMan

Intro Animation By:    / @tarvouldsquest  

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Also check out our episode on Kirby's Lore, and how its secret depth does not overwhelm the simplicity of its main character, but compliments it:    • The Lore of Kirby  -- Designing For F...  

Or our episode on King K. Rool, and how his Smash Bros appearance reflects his relationship with his own foil, Donkey Kong:    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's King K. ...  

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The Kirby series, including Kirby, Marx, King Dedede, other associated characters, and games including Kirby Super Star, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby's Return To Dreamland, Kirby Star Allies, and all other associated titles are ©Nintendo, Co. Ltd, games by HAL Laboratory, Inc.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate is © Nintendo Co., Ltd. Games by HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Sora, Ltd./Bandai-Namco Entertainment Inc.

The Joker, Batman, and Batman: The Animated Series are ©Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and DC Entertainment.

Digimon Adventure is ©Toei Animation, in cooperation with WiZ, Bandai, and Fuji Television.

Pennywise and It are ©Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Nights Into Dreams... is ©Sega Corporation

Krusty the Clown is ©20th Century Animation, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company

Persona 2: Innocent Sin is ©Atlus Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Sega Corporation.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy and all associated characters are ©Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Scooby Doo, Where Are You! and all associated characters are ©Warner Media, LLC

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Footage Used:

Something About Kirby Super Star (Terminal Montage) -    • Something About Kirby Super Star ANIM...