List of All Game Modes
There are four main game modes in Kirby Air Riders including Air Ride, Top Ride, City Trial, and Road Trip. Check out our list of all different types of game modes and their guides here.
| Game Mode Guides | |
|---|---|
| All Game Modes | Best Game Mode |
List of Contents
Kirby Air Riders Game Modes
| All Gameplay Modes | |
|---|---|
| Air Ride | Top Ride |
| City Trial | Road Trip |
Air Ride
Air Ride is the classic racing game mode where players choose a course, choose their Rider and Machine combos, and race to see who completes the course first! Copy hats, abilities, enemies and obstacles may be present along the course.
Time Attack
In Time Attack, players can do solo Air Ride races that record your best time over a set number of laps. Time Attack is good for recording personal best times, and practicing on a course before playing against others!
Top Ride
Top Ride is similar to Air Ride game mode, with the exception of having a bird's eye view of the race track and the option between Steer Control and Free Control.
City Trial
In City Trial, players collect power-ups and go through random events in the various regions of Skyah within a time limit. Afterwards, players will compete in one of four randomly selected Stadiums using the power-ups and machine they obtained!
Stadium
Stadiums are mainly played as part of the City Trial gameplay, with each stadium having its own unique traits and objectives. You can choose which stadiums appear in City Trial through the game's settings. Stadiums can also be played by themselves.
List of All Stadium Challenges
Free Run
Both Air Ride and City Trial have Free Run modes that are separate from their main gameplay. in Air Ride Free Run, players can record their best time in a single lap for an Air Ride course, with no enemies or abilities.
In City Trial Free Run, you will be free to explore Skyah's terrain without a time limit or other players.
Road Trip
Road Trip is the story-like mode in Kirby Air Riders, where you will encounter different characters and scenarios while progressing stages.
Which Mode to Play First
Try Road Trip First
Road Trip is the story mode of Kirby Air Riders, and the biggest difference from the previous Kirby Air Ride game. Road Trip makes it relatively easy to unlock machines, and there are also legendary machines and characters that can only be unlocked in Road Trip.
Road Trip mode does not need multiplayer, letting you play at your own pace. This game mode also contains parts of the Air Ride, Top Ride, and City Trial modes, which will let you test them out as well.
Road Trip Mode Guide and Checklist
Go Through Lessons for Beginners
For total beginners, doing the Lessons before trying any of the game modes is highly recommended. Lessons will guide you step-by-step through the basics of controls, abilities, machines, and other mechanics in the game!
Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks
Kirby Air Riders Related Guides
Guides by Category
Characters
Machines
Road Trip
City Trial
Air Ride
Top Ride
Checklist
Bosses
Power-Ups and Stats
Cosmetics and Skins
Stadium Challenges
Copy Abilities
Items
Courses
Tips and Tricks
News
Online EventsAll Recommended Guides
Best Characters Tier List
Best Machines Tier List
Best Game Mode
Best Copy Ability Tier List
Best Controls
Best Settings
Best Power-Ups and Stats
Best Combo Setup for Rider and Machine
How to Unlock All Characters
How to Unlock All Vehicles
How to Get Alternative Rider Colors
Multiplayer Guide
All amiibo Rewards and Unlocks
Do You Need Nintendo Switch Online?
How to Earn Miles Fast
Collectibles and Unlockables
Split Screen Guide
Time Attack Guide
Free Run Guide
How to Get Gummies
Ranking System Explained
How to Increase Global Win Power
How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Global Test Ride Times
Main Menu Guide
Compatible Controllers
Can You Play on Switch 1?
Paddock Guide
Changes from Kirby Air Ride
Is Kirby Air Riders Open World?
Is GameShare Supported?
How to Get Open Block
How to Unlock Movies and Cutscenes
Announcer Voice Actors
How to Hit a Rider with Course Quaker
How to Customize Machines
Update and Patch Notes
How to Win without Boosting
How to Play Team Relay
How to Become the Total Champion
Zorah Lore Explained
Plot and Story Explained
Best Custom Machines Sharing Board
Add Friends Sharing Board
Rider Quiz: Who Should You Main?Comment
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List of All Game Modes
Rankings
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