If you're yet to buy the recently-released Kirby Fighters 2 on Nintendo Switch, you might want to consider checking out the game's free demo which has just arrived on the eShop.
The demo lets you explore an early portion of the game's Buddy Fighters Tower, and also provides a taste of the multiplayer action you can enjoy in the full experience. At the time of writing, the demo is available in Europe – we expect North America to follow shortly. [Update – yep, it's now available in North America, too].
If you're interested, we shared a full review of the game at the end of last month. Feel free to give that a read if you're thinking about buying the full product – we'll leave a snippet for you below.
Given that it arrived with practically zero fanfare, Kirby Fighters 2 is a surprisingly brilliant Smash Bros.-style spin-off that simplifies its big brother's control system but still offers a healthy amount of depth with its 22-character roster. Its Story mode, in particular, is a clever and compelling way to make each battle feel important, and that mode alone lasts long enough to make it a worthwhile purchase for solo and co-op gamers.
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Cool, this really needs the demo given the price point.
Although, if they were to do a physical release I may overlook the price issue.
(Actually, how about a BOXBOY + BOXGIRL physical release, too?)
@RupeeClock : Yes! I've been yearning for a BOXBOY physical release as well. I would definitely cave at a discount, however. On the other hand, AU$30 is too expensive for a digital-only license to Kirby Fighters 2. I would easily pay double for a physical release, however.
A HAL Laboratory bundle with both Kirby Fighters 2 and BOXBOY + BOXGIRL on a single cartridge would be amazing though.
Sales might be a bit lower than expected eh?
I don't know, after Super Kirby Clash (albiet it was free and fun for
awhile), I can't say this one interests me.
Then again, I'm still on the Age of Calamity hype train so —
Choo! Choo!
This is a WONDERFUL Smash alternative for folks with kids who are a little too young to get the nuance of Smash's combat system.
This an approachable little game with real depth and a lot of content.
Am i missing something or is Online Friend Match broken? You can select the Online Friend Match option but there's no way to create a lobby and thus no way to invite or join anyone else.
when is this coming to North America?
@LatsaSpege Good question. No sign of it on the US website, haven't checked my Switch yet.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kirby-fighters-2-switch/
Free Demo For Kirby Fighters 2 Appears On The "EU" Switch eShop
I'm expecting an update when the US gets it @ryancraddock 😉
NoA twitter hasn't mentioned it yet. I'll let ya know if they do. 😁
@rjejr Whoops! Cheers, I've mentioned this above. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it arrives in NA too 🙂
@ryancraddock Thank you sir. Gotta be hard working on an international site. 😀
If (more like when) the demo is released in North America, I'll definitely give it a shot, who knows maybe I'll end up buying the full game.
Why can't you just play the 1 one or is it really different
NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
@ryancraddock Can you please update it because it's now live in NA
@ryancraddock What @LatsaSpege said. I just checked on my Switch and the website lists the demo as well.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kirby-fighters-2-switch/
Hmm. At the very least, I might need to try the demo out!
I'll be honest, I thought this was a f2p game until right now. I think the last game was so that's probably why.
Best game Nintendo has released in the last couple months. And better than the Pikmin port and the "BOTW with lore but it's actually a musou".
@Muddy_4_Ever And a cheaper alternative for those of us who think Ultimate has a boring combat system. (Seems like the knock back is so high you just take turns knocking each other far away, wait to come back together, repeat. No real interesting combos except the preprogrammed multi-hit moves.)
This game is probably no better, but it’s not as overrated either. May give it a try to fill that casual mascot brawler spot in my library.
@tourjeff Not really. Tons of Kirby games have demo on the eshop. This is normal.
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