This game genuinely holds up to modern Kirby titles, especially the 2D ones. There aren't many abilities, but that is made up for by the 6 animal companions you can find and ride in different levels, which all give each power ability a new, unique spin. The levels are hit or miss, but the ones that hit truly hit. The bosses are a joy, and BOY that final boss is really fun. The controls are okay, not perfect, but still a really nice and obvious improvement over Dream Land 1&2. This game EXCELS when it comes to the personality of the characters though. Not only are the creatures unique and fun (they even get upset/sad when you choose other creatures over them, it's heartbreaking), but the side characters and enemies you encounter along the way are SO cute and fun. You can just feel the love the team poured into every crevice of this wonderful game.

No Maglor though 0/10

This game is great. The combat is super fun and engaging, the levels are unique and diverse, and the movement is smooth and satisfying. The opening sequence is fantastic and the boss battles are epic. The one large thing that holds this game back from perfection is the fact that it has a tendency to make you traverse back and forth through certain areas numerous times. And while there are technically multiple routes to and from places, there's usually 1 or 2 paths that are the only speedy way to where you're going. It can get slightly dull going back and forth a dozen times from the starter area on Tallon Overworld to Magmoor Mines to Phendrana Drifts. But other than that, it's an incredible game. I would 100% recommend to anyone on the fence about it. Buy it! It's well worth it.