Kirby and the Forgotten Land is right around the corner and it's looking like our favourite pink hero's venture into 3D is a resounding success. Ahead of its release, we've put together a round up of some of the reviews released so far.
Before we do so, however, make sure you check out our own review on Nintendo Life. We gave the game a 9/10, stating that it is "bursting at the seams with fun and inventiveness, managing to transpose everything we know and love about past Kirby games to this all-new arena whilst adding plenty of delightful new aspects as it goes".
First up in our round up is Destructoid, who gave the game an impressive 9.5/10 and echoed the sentiments in our own review:
"I came in expecting a very serviceable Kirby adventure and got a lot more, but with those same straightforward and effortless virtues that past games have commanded."
IGN popped a lovely 8/10 at the end of their review, stating that the game makes a successful move into the third dimension:
"Despite the change in perspective, Forgotten Land maintains most of what I love about classic Kirby games – and if the future means more 3D adventures for our hungry pink hero, I’d be more than happy to swallow them up."
Gamespot was just as enthusiastic, whacking a 9/10 on their review and said it's the best Kirby yet:
"This is one of the best platformers on Nintendo Switch thanks to its brilliantly designed stages and a dynamic arsenal of abilities that consistently shake up the moment-to-moment platforming and action."
Meanwhile, Polygon was a bit more critical, stating that the game peaks a bit too soon for their liking:
"The cutscenes are gorgeous, and watching Kirby and friends take a nap in his little house is adorable (as it always is). But Kirby and the Forgotten Land burns too brightly, too soon, and that initial joy was hard to recall by the time the credits rolled."
Finally, Eurogamer popped a hearty "Recommended" on their review, calling the game a deep and generous experience with lots of replay value:
"The end result is a more generous Kirby than I've played before, and even once it's all over it's a Kirby that offers more excuses to go back than I can recall. Partly that's to unearth its secrets, to drag a partner through in co-op that's available throughout or just to spend a while longer in its warming radiance. Kirby and the Forgotten World is one of those games that can lift your mood within seconds, a power apparent from its delightful opening song - 'stuff your belly and nap awhile' - through to its outrageous climax."
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Eh I’ll pick it up in the summer when they’ll be less to play.
I am shocked at the 8's and 9's being thrown about. This seemed like a 7 sort of game to me. Definitely preordering now.
@LUIGITORNADO Mario Strikers and Splatoon both release in the summer. Fair enough if you don't like those games but I'd argue you're backlog will probably be ballooning come summer time.
Kirby games are always a delight to play, but I don't feel even this one is worth the normal asking price of $60. I'll wait for a Black Friday sale down to $40 or less.
Amazing! Very happy. I get a lot of joy from Kirby so I'm pre-ordered and ready. Even got the day off from work.
To me it feels like Odyssey in a different coat. I will wit for a new Mario instead
The high praise across the board is actually pretty astounding to me for what I absolutely assumed was going to be a 6/7 out of 10 game.
Good for kirby. Great for fans
@Kage_M I think it’s closer to 3D world, but with a healthy dose of odyssey thrown in there.
I knew it was going to be good, but I think I’ll try to pick it up sooner rather than later now
I'm delighted it's meant to be good and have it preordered, but I think it'll end up sitting on the shelf till I finish Elden Ring
Kirby games usually leave me with an unsatisfying, hollow feeling. They're fun and cute but after a few levels everything is rinse, repeat. This doesn't look any different.
Amazing Mirror was the rare exception. That game had an incredible sense of exploration that really stood out for me. I've finished that one 100% several times.
Another Switch defining game. Can’t wait to play it.
Thanks for the Currys link, that makes the game a smidge over 38 quid. Bargain!
Linear 3D platformers are probably my favorite game genre. I’m so excited to blast through this game with my little brother, who was hooked on the demo.
@Ooccoo_Jr Yay!
I’m still buying it (physically so I can sell it when completed) but the short lifespan should hurt the score a bit more. 10-17 hours isn’t a lot of gameplay time.
@Kiz3000 not into sport or competitive games.
Will wait for a sale on this one. Got too much to play right now.
@StarPoint I tried the demo and was bored, but maybe the full game is more engaging.
It will be a nice game to play with my daughter in coop!
I played through the demo and was not impressed. It was honestly boring. That said, I'm not the target audience. Maybe I would feel differently if I played through the whole game.
Never bought a kirby game before in my life but i liked the demo
so i go get the game day 1
But that is mostly because there is nothing coming to any console until end may/june
I wanted to buy advance wars first but that game and forspoken are both delayed
So it will be boring months until mario strikers is releasing
@Dark_Isatari Yeah I must imagine that the game gets a lot more creative once it goes on. The demo was like a 6 or 7 for me.
Sounds Great. When do we get crystal shards?
I'm glad it's getting the love it deserve though I would totally be okay with another Epic Yarn kind of game from Kirby.
@TKundNobody they're porting crystal shards to the Wii U first, the switch port will then follow.
Reviews across the internet: 8s and 9s! We love it, it’s a fun romp!
Nintendolife comment section: baaaah humbug.
Love this place.
Awesome, I was expecting it to be a solid 7/10, seems it may have exceeded expectations 👍
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@GuyProsciutto
Thank you, but I'm perfectly capable of saying what I intend to without your assistance. But since you seem to have taken a special interest in my comment, let me elaborate for you:
Having sampled the game's publicly available demo, and despite the outpouring of positive critique for the complete product, I have elected to delay my purchase until it reaches a price point that I am comfortable spending on the product.
Better?
It's more 2.5D than 3D
Good stuff. This definitely seems like one of, if not the best Kirby games out there. A 9 from Gamespot and an 8 from Edge means this game is really good as those two outlets are usually more harsh.
Famitsu scores are high too...
8/9/9/10 [36/40]
Very definitely a day 1 purchase
@Mattock1987 thanks for this reply, this is what i care when i decide to buy a game when it’s not part of my favorite list, definitely skipping it if it’s only 18h (which realistically means 15h or less), I’m not a big fan of platformers anyway the demo was intriguing but i expect at least 40h from a 60€ game oh well.
I will wait for the sale to drop this year later then I will buy it : )
It just doesn't look like a game that seems to do anything special but if it's good, it's good. Happy for Kirby fans to get another great entry.
The best Kirby games have a lot of variety, and this one is included there, which means this is indeed looking like one of the best Kirby games, it has everything that Star Allies could've gotten better. The only thing left after it releaes is what this new design will mean for future Kirby games.
@Tademaru well NL said roughly 15-17 hours, the Gamespot reviewer was 80% complete in 15 hours. You’re right about 40 hours, a good rule of thumb is one hour per £/$, this game is half that apparently. Will still buy.
I thought the demo was really fun. Kirby translates to 3d better than I would have expected. I'll pick it up at some point, but I'm not paying 60 bucks!
@BenjyK this high praise for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Kirby and the Forgotten Land possibly becoming the best selling game of the franchise, will problaby mean 3D mainline Kirby games is the future of the franchise.
the high praise for Kirby and the Forgotten Land mean Kirby and the Forgotten Land has surpassed the best game of the franchise(Kirby Planet Robotbot).
hyped to play the first 3D mainline Kirby game, Kirby and the Forgotten Land will problaby become my favorite Kirby game(Kirby Planet Robotbot is my favorite Kirby game).
@kalosn Shiya Kumazaki made a statement in severals interviews,that he was start developing the next phase of the Kirby franchise, now we know Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the start of Kirby 3D era
https://www.gamesradar.com/kirby-game-director-says-the-next-stage-of-kirby-is-already-in-development/
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