Kirby in Sonic the Hedgehog is a crossover game, featuring Kirby whom replaces Sonic as the lead protagonist. Kirby can inhale monitors and most enemies but cannot copy their abilities. Life counter function as Health points and the only way to obtain Health is grabbing every 50+ Rings Difficulties BEGINNER: Rings and Lives function exactly like the original Sonic. EASY: Health based Lives, Casual players only. NORMAL: Health based Lives and Randomized Monitors. INSANE: Like Normal, except Continues disabled, No 1Up from Lampposts, and 100+ Rings for a 1Up.