Collecting the crystal shards feels less annoying to me than how it is in DL2 and DL3, but still has it's fair share of new problems with some shards requiring that you use abilities to reach them (which you won't know until your in the level, and what you need may not even be in the level your in), but what new things the game adds are excellent. Ability fusions, while they could've been better as a whole, are great. They're fun and put a new spin on how you fight with Kirby. I also really enjoy the cut-scenes in this game. They give Kirby and friends personalities in a game with no dialogue and it's really cute. The game could've been better, but it's good for what it is.