First of all, I have to get this off my chest. Kirby sucks! He really does! Now that I have gotten that overused pun out of the way let's gobble up the real meat of the matter. The Kirby series has been one of Nintendo's most cherished IPs, with all of the Big N's consoles hosting at least one game featuring the cute pink balloon with feet. However, fans haven't seen him move about in three dimensions since Kirby 64, so we are long overdue for such an adventure. In step this year's Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but does it prove Kirby can strive in 3D? Here's the review roundup: DESTRUCTOID (SCORE 9.5/10) 'I’m an easy sell when it comes to Kirby, but Forgotten Land is easily one of my favorite entries in the series, and possibly my top game outside of Kirby Super Star (an all-time classic). I came in expecting a very serviceable Kirby adventure and got a lot more, but with those same straightforward and effortless virtues that past games have commanded.' For the full review please visit here. GAMESRADAR+ (SCORE 4.5/5) 'The way Kirby and the Forgotten builds on the traditions of the series really makes it feel like we've entered into a new era for the pink puffball. The bigger, more open 3D setting full of challenges and inventive features makes this an unmissable adventure for long-time fans. And for newcomers, I can't think of a better introduction. There's just no holding back my excitement about what the future may hold for the series going forward. Kirby and the Forgotten Land truly is a delight from start to finish.' For the full review please visit here. GAMESPOT (SCORE 9/10) 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of those games that's hard to play without constantly having a silly smile on your face. It's far more than just a cute and charming platformer with colorful visuals, though. This is one of the best platformers on Nintendo Switch thanks to its brilliantly designed stages and a dynamic arsenal of abilities that consistently shake up the moment-to-moment platforming and action. And FrankenKirby, if you're reading this review, please don't eat me. I don't have any cool powers anyway.' For the full review please visit here. GAMEINFORMER (SCORE 9/10) 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land is great and should not be missed for Kirby and platforming fans alike. This isn’t quite the pink puff’s rendition of Super Mario 64, but it brings the series successfully into the 3D realm and doesn’t need to rely solely on its latest entertaining gimmick. Kirby thankfully remains as charming as ever and this new adventure can effortlessly provide hours of glee.' For the full review please visit here. IGN (SCORE 8/10) 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land successfully warps the series’ already fun mix of ability-based combat, platforming, and secret hunting into the third dimension. The post-apocalyptic setting may not be as thematically interesting as Planet Popstar, but it is still lovely and vibrant, with cleverly designed levels that make consistently smart use of Kirby’s abilities. Despite the change in perspective, Forgotten Land maintains most of what I love about classic Kirby games – and if the future means more 3D adventures for our hungry pink hero, I’d be more than happy to swallow them up.' For the full review please visit here. NINTENDO LIFE (VIDEO REVIEW) Overall, Kirby and the Forgotten Land currently sits at a Metascore of 85 from 70 reviews. It currently sits as one of the best reviewed games in the series just below my favourite Epic Yarn. From the first trailer, you could tell this one was going to be special. -YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
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AuthorHey I am Marlon Mcfarlane the writer here at Blue Crescent Studio & a longtime lover of all things Animation & Gaming. EDITOR'S CHOICEArchives
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