#hr-e

Time to take this thing on.

Why is the boss of Shiver Star a robot? Probably to lend credence to that 'post-apocalyptic Earth' theory. It's also theorized that the "HR" in this boss's name stands for "Haltmann Robotics", referencing the Haltmann Works Company from Kirby: Planet Robobot. Considering that that game came out 16 years after this one, this isn't too likely.

It'll try to slap Kirby with its arms. The arms are its weak point, so this is a good time to let some fireworks loose.

This sweeping laser comes out quickly, but is easily avoided by jumping once you see it.

These missiles can be inhaled, but don't grant Bomb like you might think they would. They'll also explode if left alone long enough.

For its last attack it'll try to crush Kirby between both arms and slam him into the ground. This is quite dangerous if you get caught, but it also has the biggest window of vulnerability. You can inhale the disc-looking things that appear too.

It takes a while to land some good hits on it, but it can be brought down pretty easily.

For the second phase it shifts into HR-E form. Now it slowly moves towards Kirby, taking out pieces of the floor as it progresses.

Now the arms have turned into scissors that will snap at him. A well timed jump keeps Kirby out of harm's way.

The weak point is now the main body. You have to attack without touching it directly, as if you do you'll be sent flying back and take damage. There are also more missiles to deal with.

It will also fly into the air and try to land on Kirby. The camera angle makes this one really difficult to dodge, but it can be done.

Target neutralized.

Hiiii!

Oh dear.

We're not backing down now.

Oof. Kirby really gets abused in these cutscenes, doesn't he?

Okay, that's just mean.