Pause Screen

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The Pause Screen, also called the Subscreen, is something that appears in almost every video game, such as in the Kirby series. The screen often pauses the game and often gives the player the option to exit the level, sometimes exit to the main menu, and sometimes save their progress thus far.

In the Kirby series, the pause screen also provides a small description of Kirby's current ability. In some games the player can also scroll around through a few pages of the pause screen. Each of the pages often include in-depth details of Kirby's abilities and sometimes even info on the boss Kirby is currently fighting. They also may show the player's current score and Kirby's remaining health. Many subscreens also range in their contents, while some simply provide the option to quit the game, others such as the one in The Great Cave Offensive shows Kirby's inventory.

Also, in Kirby Super Star Ultra, when fighting Kabula, Masked Dedede, Wham Bam Jewel, Galacta Knight, or Marx Soul, there will be a short description for each of these villains.