Honestly this is just a fantastic game all around. I know saying that about Nintendo games (most of the time) is like saying that grass is green, but this game really does go above and beyond what I could have expected of it.
As a 3D adaptation of the Kirby series, it performs a similar conversion to that of Super Mario 3D World's adaptation of Super Mario. The stages remain linear, with a focus on copy abilities, and Kirby controls largely the exact same as you would expect him to. The places where this game innovates on the Kirby formula are largely in theming, with the game taking a bold turn towards a dystopian art style (that still feels uniquely Kirby of course). The game's mouthful mode is also a new addition, although one that isn't a huge drawing feature in my opinion.
The game's level of difficulty is also insanely fair, with players having the option between difficulty at any point in the game, in addition to genuinely challenging post-game fights in the battle arena of the game. Some of the hidden objectives are difficult to sort out without the help of a guide, but there are plenty of good ones out there to help should you get in a tough spot. The bosses in this game are also very well designed, feeling like a proper fight rather than a waiting game to get a single hit in. Overall, just a very good level of difficulty where nothing felt overly long or challenging for no reason.
Going all the way for 100% was also a great time! Tons of the things that contribute to completion are simple side tasks in the Waddle-Dee village which give this game a very distinct charm. None took too long or were overly difficult, and it feels like this game truly respects the player and their time.
Also, the visuals are great and the audio is fun and catchy as always, no shock there!
Overall I was very impressed with the way this game adapted the series to the third dimension, as if it feels like the series has been this way for years. This is one of the best games that I've played in a long time, and I cannot recommend it enough.
As a 3D adaptation of the Kirby series, it performs a similar conversion to that of Super Mario 3D World's adaptation of Super Mario. The stages remain linear, with a focus on copy abilities, and Kirby controls largely the exact same as you would expect him to. The places where this game innovates on the Kirby formula are largely in theming, with the game taking a bold turn towards a dystopian art style (that still feels uniquely Kirby of course). The game's mouthful mode is also a new addition, although one that isn't a huge drawing feature in my opinion.
The game's level of difficulty is also insanely fair, with players having the option between difficulty at any point in the game, in addition to genuinely challenging post-game fights in the battle arena of the game. Some of the hidden objectives are difficult to sort out without the help of a guide, but there are plenty of good ones out there to help should you get in a tough spot. The bosses in this game are also very well designed, feeling like a proper fight rather than a waiting game to get a single hit in. Overall, just a very good level of difficulty where nothing felt overly long or challenging for no reason.
Going all the way for 100% was also a great time! Tons of the things that contribute to completion are simple side tasks in the Waddle-Dee village which give this game a very distinct charm. None took too long or were overly difficult, and it feels like this game truly respects the player and their time.
Also, the visuals are great and the audio is fun and catchy as always, no shock there!
Overall I was very impressed with the way this game adapted the series to the third dimension, as if it feels like the series has been this way for years. This is one of the best games that I've played in a long time, and I cannot recommend it enough.