Living in a time particularly stricken with conflict, it was a real comfort to have a bright world with easier gameplay to return to. It’s by and largely solidified itself as one of my absolute favorite Kirby games to date, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to just have some pure fun. If 3D platformers are the future of Kirby, then I’m in...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land2022
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
2022 Nintendo85Great
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 15 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Available on
- $59.99
Game modes
- 2 players
- 2 players
Details
- Launch
- March 25, 2022
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Themes
Overview
Join Kirby in an unforgettable journey through a mysterious world in a delightful 3D platforming adventure. Take control of the powerful pink puffball, Kirby, and move around freely in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization - like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like Sword and Ice and use them to attack and explore your surroundings! What journey awaits Kirby? Take a deep breath and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
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Reception
Press85
Great- Metacritic85from 142 reviews
- OpenCritic85from 96 reviews
From its rapture beginnings to its M. Night Shyamalan-like twist ending, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a shining example that Kirby warrants his lion’s share of open-world treatment alongside other Nintendo properties like Legend of Zelda and Mario.
Overall, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an amazing and involved modern platformer, with a surprising amount of content. While Super Mario 3D World gets a lot of attention on the Switch, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is actually the better game and pushes the platforming genre forward in a surprisingly involved way.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land supplies the jolliest of vibes in an adorable game that exudes charm and creativity.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an adorable 3D platformer that feels like a major step forward for the long-running franchise.
