Spookstep is an enemy in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. It yields no Copy Ability when inhaled. This foe is only found in haunted stages, starting with Stage 4 of Lollipop Land.
Physical Appearance[]
Spookstep is a light blue ghost with a body strongly resembling a Kirby's, except with actual arms and "hands." It walks around on purple feet wearing a big grin on its face, with part of it's upper lip having points inside the mouth, resembling fangs. The enemy has one large eye with a red iris. Coming up from the back of Spookstep's head is a curl.
Games[]
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[]
Spookstep is essentially a more cunning Waddle Dee; it walks back and forth like a Waddle Dee, but is considerably faster and will only turn around if it runs into a wall. These foes may appear out of thin air to ambush Kirby.
Most Spooksteps are invisible. To see one, the player must look at a Truth Mirror that is positioned in the background; the enemy's reflection can plainly be seen in it. A few of the enemies can be seen in broad daylight, however.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land[]
Spooksteps return in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, appearing most prominently in Wondaria Remains. Their method of attack is much like Phanta and sometimes Mumbies, except grounded: it waits until Kirby reaches a certain area (usually some sort of lure, like a collection of Star Coins), then they materialise out of thin air, then pursue Kirby. Unlike their Triple Deluxe version, Spooksteps now actively pursue Kirby and don't require a Truth Mirror to be seen.
Etymology[]
"Spookstep" is a combination of "spook," referencing its ghostly appearance; and "step," referencing its form of movement, walking.
Its Japanese name, ホラータランプ (Horā Taranpu), comes from "horror" (ホラー horā), also referencing its appearance; and "tramp" (タランプ taranpu), also referencing its form of movement being walking.[1]
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