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@Serpenterror That would be because HAL LABS makes Kirby games and Kirby is their main focus/Bread and Butter.

@link3710 @Orpheus79V

I was goofing around because it was a list of mature implications in the game and then "in game purchases"

IN GAME PURCHASES!? That's horrifying.

SO CUTE. I am super into it. It's like Tilt n Tumble meets Air Ride. I hope it will have online multi-player.

I have already pre-ordered this controller. I'm fine using the joy cons but this is too cute not to get as a Kirby collector. Also is this the first time Kirby FINALLY gets a console related item like a switch controller? If they ever were to put out a Kirby Switch then it's over for me.

Ah I saw him post this on Twitter. It's very cool. I miss owning some old games and having an old TV to play them on but tbh I'm fine playing retro games however at the end of the day. Living in a small space now meant I couldn't collect like I used to.

Pre-ordered that Kirby controller already. Is this the first time Kirby gets console controllers? Amazing!

Sheesh folks here really don't vibe with Kirby games. UK seems harsh on the franchise. Atleast in the US and Japan, franchise seems bigger. I love the underlying depth in the games, running arenas, and messing around with the abilities. Games like Adventure really pushed the NES and Kirby Super Star from the SNES really added additional depth with moveset powers and is a HUGE influence on how Smash Brothers plays. Oh well glad atleast Forgotten Land is doing well but I feel Kirby has always had some really impressive entries now and then and is generally a solid franchise overall.

For me Kirby and the Forgotten Land is my favorite game this year. It's super polished, clean, fun, enjoyable to rerun, great music, good post game, etc.

Elden Ring is my second GOTY.

Bucketlist item is to go to the Kirby Cafe. I wish there was one to visit in the states.

Even as a huge Kirby fan, there are things better left unearthed lol. They made the right call canning this. It's pretty ugly. Kirby is all about cute and should really play into that strength.

Also YES. PLAY Kirby and the Forgotten Land. It's gorgeous and SUPER cute.

@CharlieGirl That's fine you aren't into the game but it's not hyped because of memes and it's silly to think so 🙄 Many ppl see it as an excellent entry into the Metroidvania style of games and have been hyped for years now. Considering the funding, sales, positive feedback and critical acclaim, I'd say it's hyped because ppl are hyped about the game. Memes coming out of that is just an effect of it being long awaited. Not the other way around. It's not long awaited because of memes.

I love Kirby Superstar so much I already have 3 100% files completed! This is fine for others tho.

I want one 😫 Not that I need it. I have minis and retro games but still lol. I'll want it then think "why am I getting this"

Pre-ordering this! The retro Dreamland face sealed it.

I waited years for this game and even tho it became RtDL which was good, I still wish we got this game back then. The Shifting camera, the helpers from Super Star, wheelie rider! Such a shame. I guess these ideas also just became Star Allies but still wish this had happened then. Plus Star Allies ended up unfinished (until dlc) and with a somewhat lacking main game compared to its previous titles. Oh well. It's nice to see what COULD have been back when I was so desperate for a new traditional console Kirby game. I remember that over 10 year drought and it was pretty brutal. Now we have Forgotten Land which is a dream come true.

Kirby Super Star again and Elden Ring

It was recently the birthday of the general director of HAL, Shinya Kumazaki. He was probably calling to wish Kumazaki a happy birthday and catch up with his old colleagues. Shinya Kumazaki worked as a designer on Air Ride when Sakurai worked on the game for GameCube. On top of that it could also just be related to 30th anniversary events. Maybe Sakurai will give some words for a pamphlet interview again, speak about Kirby, or simply appear at the 30th anniversary music fest. Who knows but it may not be game development related at all considering all this other stuff happening as well that can explain this.

@YoshiFlutterJump lol yeah I feel its super understandable why the rainbow pieces are annoying to other ppl. I just felt so satisfied when I found them all with no guide. It's just exciting when a Kirby game pushes back on rare occasions. Not for everyone but the level of management, attention, and skillful navigation that took to collect them was surprisingly up my ally which I was not expecting honestly when I played it.

As for Kirby Lore I'm aware of it and familiar with it but its on the back burner of reasons why I love the series but I get that appeals to other folks. Dark Matter is introduced here and is a reoccurring villian in a few games but other then that, he's pretty fun challenging fight in dl2 also.

Yeah this has happened to me a couple of times and it's a real shame and annoying. It's a pretty significant annoying bug. I highly recommend ppl use save states. Hopefully it will be patched out next update.

@Fazermint you get stunned if you are hit under water during an I-frame which honestly can just happen during battle or navigation (playing) and stuns Kirby forcing you to reset and even recollect shards.

I think there's some reasonable frustration

@Franklin Kirby's Adventure and Kirby Super Star are my fave Kirby games but Dreamland 2 is definitely my favorite Shimomura directed title. I think it's SUPER satisfying to beat and completely underrated of all his games IMO. I think It gets flack cause it's the most challenging of his games. However that's what I like about it haha! Very much into it!

@YoshiFlutterJump Unfortunately I think the reason those games ALSO get overshadowed (along with coming out later or not at all) might also have to do with their slower playstyle tbh. Obviously ppl should check them out but generally ppl feel mixed on DL3. It's one of my least replayed Kirby games but it does have some cool contributions and aspects. Great art and music, SAMUS, and the final boss is a very cool surprise. Some of those missions are just.... ugh. I JUST recently replayed it on the Switch online and omg do I recommend save states

ALTHOUGH this is odd but I actually like DL2 more then DL3. Very minority opinion but even tho it's more frustrating in other ways, it's also just a decent challenge and feels better to accomplish. It's concentrated and I like the level variety and even some of the powers more. Also the collection all uses the actual abilities and animal strengths.

Overall I tend to like Shimomura games less then the ones directed by Sakurai, Kumazaki, Kamiyama, etc. I think he gets overshadowed as his collection and pacing might not be for everyone.

Still his contributions can not be ignored and I'd still highly recommend any budding Kirby fan to experience them for their contributions. The missions in DL3 would be improved and expanded in Forgotten Land. The aesthetic and mood in his games are great and also influential. The music is always good in the games as well. They still push the hardware in some way or use artstyles that age well. The Shifting dynamic camera is inspired by K64 and used in Planet Robobot and Forgotten Land. The list goes on.

Like you I also just recommend playing Kirby in general. Even the overlooked games as you mentioned. Even if they end up not being favorites, it's cool to see where influences come from and details.

@GamesConvo agreed. It's a stunning game for the system. Introduces a lot and it's where King Dedede's character gets redeemed too taking him from enemy to rival/ally

Kirby Super Star introduces the awesome powers with movesets, offensive options like guard which would evolve with a dodge and then finally the dodge counter we see now. We also get the introduction of Metaknight's Halberd and the introduction of co op in the series.

So both great games

Adventure is also the biggest Nintendo released game on NES. It's super cool. I really like these two Kirby games in particular for their influences and just find them super easy and enjoyable to replay. They make me really appreciate the later games as well. Especially as those games borrow from them for sure. The series borrows from its whole history and its super cool.

@YoshiFlutterJump @YoshiFlutterJump They should also play Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Adventure as well if they haven't. Kirby's Adventure is super influential in the franchise and the current director has on two occasions credited the game for the story structures in the following games. Kirby Super Star would also introduce a lot of amazing mechanics, the battle against between Kirby and Metaknight, and NOVA and Marx. It's got great variety and action which would influence the modern titles and their abilities

Tbh it's good to play all Kirby they all get referenced in later titles and its just cool to have the big picture.

@GamesConvo imo the power combos thing was already done in Dreamland 2 and 3. It's just instead of an animal + power combo it's a power + power combo. So it's KINDA unique a bit

It’s not my favorite Kirby game since the powers are simple and it’s slow and sluggish but it’s a a childhood game. The music and mood evoke a dreamy nostalgic feel.

@Teksetter oh it's NO Forgotten Land. You will have to dial your expectations MUCH lower.

@Clyde_Radcliffe it's definitely super slow and sluggish compared to previous games. It's more a continuation of DL3 then KSS. It unfortunately pales in comparison to even titles older than it but as an N64 game it overall has aged fine. Not my favorite Kirby game but still interested in revisiting.

@AzzyC Kirby Super Star is still my favorite Kirby game but Kirby 64 is a childhood title for me.

I want the Biospark plush but I already ordered the best plush of all. The giant Kirby DX plush!

I like the Japanese box art more

I mean there is blood in this game but I think it's for the app in general lol

Anyway I've been meaning to replay this game. Even tho single power moves later on annoyed me and the gane is on the slower side, It does have a nice atmosphere, great music, and the combos are interesting to investigate first-time around. It's a solid game even if it wasn't the REAL 3D game ppl wanted. Thankfully we finally have Forgotten Land now tho.

Good luck to him. appreciate the hard work.

I adored Hollow Knight and replayed it various times. I think the only thing I never could do was the final boss rush challenge. The one that was all bosses PLUS a new Radiance. Did the others tho, path of pain, and steel soul. Since putting it down finally I just been patiently waiting for Silksong.

Of any modern Kirby game, THIS GAME deserves to dethrone that Gameboy classic and even throw down with the other classics in the series. It's not just more good Kirby. It's great Kirby along with what feels like a whole new entry to a whole new style of Kirby games we can anticipate.

Hang on Kirby

Oh this is so cool. This game is awesome. I beat it back when it came to Switch and still like to listen to the soundtrack. Cool its getting an update. I highly recommend the game if you like hectic combat. It's a super cool title.

Bummer but this series is HUGE in Japan so I understand. It's still in the top ten tho so that's cool.

Me and my co-worker made Kirby cakes and we ate cake and had drinks at work lol. The Kirby hype here is high.

I know whose collection this is and their collection is truly STUNNING

I've been a fan since Dreamland and still love the franchise till this day. Thank you, Sakurai and everyone past and present at HAL.

@HotGoomba I hate this can be real, thanks

@Joe-b I think you mean HAL Labs

Yeaaah I’m not interested in actually watching this film. I really don’t like video game movies and this movie gives me zero confidence as well. They can take all the time they want.

@Jadamson929 Kirby Super Star is a beloved game but sold late in the console’s lifetime meanwhile gameboy was huge and Dreamland was definitely one of the better games on the device. It managed to do really well on handheld.

I wonder if Forgotten Land will finally sell more then the lovely classic Kirby’s Dresmland? The Gameboy was so HUGE then.

@RubyCarbuncle well not all challenge will definitely appeal to all folks but I'm glad an entry level franchise still kinda had some form for those of us who enjoy it. I can understand it's not for everyone. Seems like all games have something that annoys someone about it.

@RubyCarbuncle I love the no hit boss missions. They aren't impossible with upgrades if ppl having trouble and they are optional for beating the game. Also the boss rushes aren't no hit challenges. You can play them however you want

Bummer. I’m not a fan of licensed games too much since their biggest appeal is outside the realm of gaming but Oh well. The UK has always been rough for Kirby. I don’t even think folks there got the 20th anniversary collection either.

Good job Kirby. Still did good In UK for that week and Still #1 in Japan.

They are both so equally cute tho. I guess I prefer the western bow art for having more going on in the background but can’t go wrong with how cute they both are.