it's actually really good.
The big sell is that this is Kirby in 3D. But, rather than the monumental task of making a Super Mario 64 out of Kirby, it's the kind of Crash Bandicoot 3D. And I bloody love Crash Bandicoot. Kirby handles great, the cap on his floating jump prevents areas from being cheesed. The levels have some great secrets - very happy I didn't easily 100% every level on the first try.
The "apocalypse for kids" setting is a real highlight for the game and is probably more interesting than many gritty post-apocalypses I've seen in games. You wander through abandoned shopping malls, overgrown powerplants and even construct a small village. And it's far more exciting than anything in Fallout 4's setting.
Really high production value all-round. And a theme tune.
The biggest issue I probably have stems from the smaller roster of powers than usual. But, mouthful mode makes up for this with some great puzzle and action sequences. And I'd rather have some good gameplay than the addition of series staple "Beam" or "Fighter" abilities.
tho... would have appreciated the beam and fighter copy abilities.
One of the best games on the Switch for sure. One we will point back at and go "oh heck yeah, that was a real good Kirby game. Certainly better than that Star Allies one."
PS. it has some postgame content too. at time of writing haven't finished that yet, but there's plenty to do even if you can blast through this thing in a day or two.
The big sell is that this is Kirby in 3D. But, rather than the monumental task of making a Super Mario 64 out of Kirby, it's the kind of Crash Bandicoot 3D. And I bloody love Crash Bandicoot. Kirby handles great, the cap on his floating jump prevents areas from being cheesed. The levels have some great secrets - very happy I didn't easily 100% every level on the first try.
The "apocalypse for kids" setting is a real highlight for the game and is probably more interesting than many gritty post-apocalypses I've seen in games. You wander through abandoned shopping malls, overgrown powerplants and even construct a small village. And it's far more exciting than anything in Fallout 4's setting.
Really high production value all-round. And a theme tune.
The biggest issue I probably have stems from the smaller roster of powers than usual. But, mouthful mode makes up for this with some great puzzle and action sequences. And I'd rather have some good gameplay than the addition of series staple "Beam" or "Fighter" abilities.
tho... would have appreciated the beam and fighter copy abilities.
One of the best games on the Switch for sure. One we will point back at and go "oh heck yeah, that was a real good Kirby game. Certainly better than that Star Allies one."
PS. it has some postgame content too. at time of writing haven't finished that yet, but there's plenty to do even if you can blast through this thing in a day or two.