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Kirby and the Forgotten Land
2022 · Nintendo Switch · Action · Platformer
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a polished and inventive transition of the series into full 3D. Its tightly structured stages emphasize exploration, hidden Waddle Dees, creative puzzles, and replayable objectives rather than open-world wandering. Mouthful Mode adds memorable transformations, while evolved Copy abilities give Kirby’s traditionally simple combat more strategic variety. The colorful presentation, expressive animation, approachable difficulty, and seamless co-op make it especially welcoming for families, yet Treasure Road challenges and optional collectibles provide satisfying depth. Critics consistently praised its charm and level design, though repeated minibosses, occasional recycled mechanics, and Bandana Waddle Dee’s limited co-op role are notable shortcomings.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-21
Pros
- Creative Mouthful Mode and inventive level design
- Meaningful Copy ability upgrades and varied challenges
- Colorful presentation with strong animation and co-op support
- Secret-filled stages encourage exploration and replayability
Cons
- Repeated minibosses and some recycled mechanics
- Generally easy campaign with limited challenge for experienced players
- Bandana Waddle Dee lacks Kirby’s ability variety in co-op
- Some hidden objectives are difficult to discover naturally
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 87/100
- Destructoid · United States · 95/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100