Kirby games are just different, man.

Is it kind of ass to play? Sure. I'm not really gonna write home about this one in any capacity. Maybe within the grand picture of Kirby I can at least say this one is "different", but that's as far as my praise really extends.

All you're really gonna find here are some cute visuals, good music, and a gameplay loop that's tired out as soon as you discover there's really only, like, 4 abilities worth having.

With that being said, I can't be mad at this guy. I mean, look at him. Whenever he sets off on a mission he looks so happy. Who am I to try to take that from him? I'll probably keep playing games starring him just to keep seeing him be happy.

Maybe I’m a victim to marketing, who knows.

Loved it as a kid, but now that i'm older it don't hit the same. Needless to same i'll cut straight to the point. Kirby is to slow and sluggish in this game. Most of the combine abilities suck ass. Worst off all, some crystals are just impossible to get first playthrough without prior knowledge because they're so outta the way or copy ability specific. Which is then made worse by the fact you need ALL CRYSTALS!! Just to get the true ending. This game had a lot of ambition and creative ideas, but It wasn't executed well.