Kirby Mass Attack is a platform game for Nintendo DS, released in 2011. In this title, an antagonist uses a magic cane to divide Kirby into ten smaller versions. Players utilize the touchscreen to control the multiple Kirbys, swiping to launch them at enemies and tapping to defeat foes. The game features a unique control scheme, emphasizing strategic movement and teamwork among the split Kirbys.
One day, an evildoer with a magic cane appears and splits Kirby into 10 pieces. Kirby sets off on a journey to return to his original form. Players use the touch screen to control a mass of Kirby characters in a new and novel way. Swipe the touch screen to launch them in a mass attack against enemies, then tap the enemies into submission.