Kirby Battle Royale

 3DS
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 40 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 12 out of 70
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  1. Cool968585
    Feb 18, 2018
    7
    My review of Kirby battle royale
    +fun mini games
    +fun challenges
    +fun abilities
    -the story is to short
  2. arren1234
    Feb 28, 2018
    10
    Don't take me too seriously i'm just another Kirby fan-boy. But i think this is not that bad of a game and don't understand the hate yes it's pricey but then don't buy it!!!
  3. yggSSparappRR
    Feb 14, 2018
    8
    This is a spin-off so don't expect the same type and amount of content you'd get in other Kirby games. That said in incredbly fun, which is something it shares with basically every other Kirby game. I'd say give a look at how it plays and if it feels like the gameplay would meddle well enough with you, go for it.
  4. ecao
    Feb 15, 2018
    7
    As much as I love Kirby, this is definitely one of the weaker entries. Its on the 3ds, and it costs too much money. It managed to reach the 7 because HAL doesn't usually make 3d games, and it has pretty good music too.
  5. pittu
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    I'm not gonna give this game a 10, but it's a 9 in my book. Kirby Battle Royale is the epitome of fun, All the mini games are entertaining, and on each league you need to earn points to progress onto the next level; and as you progress you'll unlock new powers. In battle arena you get to fight kirby copies, each with a specific power. Something to be noted: there's no 3D effect on thisI'm not gonna give this game a 10, but it's a 9 in my book. Kirby Battle Royale is the epitome of fun, All the mini games are entertaining, and on each league you need to earn points to progress onto the next level; and as you progress you'll unlock new powers. In battle arena you get to fight kirby copies, each with a specific power. Something to be noted: there's no 3D effect on this game.
    It's not the usual Kirby game and I guess much of the negative review stems from this very fact. The visuals and audio are very good, too, the graphics, or rather the art style reminds me of Super Smash Brother for 3DS.    … Expand
  6. 1x1ismath
    Apr 8, 2018
    8
    I guess the game is good the only problem is that you have to pay for the music and that the story is too easy and short. Just 4 freaking leagues. Anyway, it is a good game. I like it in a good way
  7. LionStormito
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. F---------------------O----------------------R-----------------------T--------------------N---------------------------I----------------TE… Expand
  8. frickpool
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    I don't understand the hate for this game I think its a really good 3ds the online was good the somewhat lazy story was fine its just a Kirby game chill out guys and if this was the final 3ds game I wouldn't mind so I don't think the game is really great I think its just another solid Kirby game. This game also of course has fan service which was nice the abilities are some from past KirbyI don't understand the hate for this game I think its a really good 3ds the online was good the somewhat lazy story was fine its just a Kirby game chill out guys and if this was the final 3ds game I wouldn't mind so I don't think the game is really great I think its just another solid Kirby game. This game also of course has fan service which was nice the abilities are some from past Kirby games which didn't bother me. The only complaint I would have with this game is that I don't think you can play with your friends online but I could be wrong… Expand
  9. Untitled94
    Jan 19, 2018
    8
    This is a very fun game! One of the best Kirby spin-offs I've played yet. This is if you took out the main Kirby game and replaced it with a few more mini games, that's basically this game. But they do it so well, it's just very fun. The controls are very responsive, all the games are fun, there's just some that are better than others. The only issues I have with it are the re-spawn times,This is a very fun game! One of the best Kirby spin-offs I've played yet. This is if you took out the main Kirby game and replaced it with a few more mini games, that's basically this game. But they do it so well, it's just very fun. The controls are very responsive, all the games are fun, there's just some that are better than others. The only issues I have with it are the re-spawn times, the ghost in the Coin mini game and the fact that the main story hub doesn't have a lot to it. I was hoping to see different areas for each set of games and tournaments you play, but that's just a minor complaint. The rest of the game is just so great. P.S. I love the main menu music.… Expand
  10. Gavsonmeleck
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    By far this is my favorite 3ds game its like 3d smash bros with kirby... lots of kirby... but you want a great unqine fighter get this
  11. liraz747
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    It's a really fun game that takes kirby into a 3d smash bros with copy abilities and really fun minigames!
  12. mixedupman2000
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    The online is great, the story is short but entertaining , the power ups are great as they should be!
    It’s Kirby!!!! And it’s a ton of multiplayer fun!
  13. Matias8654
    Jun 1, 2018
    7
    Para mi es más un DLC de algún Kirby anterior debido a que el juego es solo un conglomerado de mini juegos los cuales nos dan acenso en las ligas. Este juego debería ser desglosado en mini juegos que se podrían descargar
  14. TheodoreXD
    May 17, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Is The First Ever Kirby Game That Sucks So Badly, First Of All, The Voice Actors, Why Did They Make The Kirby Voice Cute And Not The Others?! But The #1 Problem is The Presentation, The Mini-games Are Just Pure Boredom, The Story is WAY too Short, and to Top it off, the Whole Thing is Boring.… Expand
  15. leetl1
    Apr 18, 2019
    5
    I referenced this game a few times before, so I decided to review it. As a fellow Kirby fan, I have to say that Kirby Battle Royale is a PAINFULLY mediocre experience. The game costs too much, has a limited selection of shallow minigames, has dreadful online, and little content. Besides Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, this is definitely the weakest Kirby game ever. The only redeeming aspect isI referenced this game a few times before, so I decided to review it. As a fellow Kirby fan, I have to say that Kirby Battle Royale is a PAINFULLY mediocre experience. The game costs too much, has a limited selection of shallow minigames, has dreadful online, and little content. Besides Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, this is definitely the weakest Kirby game ever. The only redeeming aspect is the music. The main theme in particular is pretty catchy. No wonder it got into Smash Ultimate. The multiplayer is also okay.… Expand
  16. luisflopez
    Jun 12, 2020
    5
    The most disappointing Kirby title ever. This game is a clear cashgrab on Nintendo's behalf, and a miserable attempt to milk some extra money from the 3DS's large install base at the end of its life cycle.

    Battle Royale is basically a Mario Party but with only 5 or 6 minigames. Well, to be fair, the minigames have a tiny bit more depth than your average Mario party minigame. But they're    The most disappointing Kirby title ever. This game is a clear cashgrab on Nintendo's behalf, and a miserable attempt to milk some extra money from the 3DS's large install base at the end of its life cycle.

    Battle Royale is basically a Mario Party but with only 5 or 6 minigames. Well, to be fair, the minigames have a tiny bit more depth than your average Mario party minigame. But they're still minigames. The story mode appeared interesting at first, but it's really just an excuse to get you playing the same minigames over and over. And the final boss is cheap and frustrating.

    I feel like it's a bit unfair to judge a game that's clearly meant for multiplayer from a single player perspective, but I've played party games by myself in the past and enjoyed much more than this. I can hardly see myself wanting to play this game with someone else for more thah half an hour.

    Battle Royale isn't a piece of **** either. It is clear that some level of effort and polish went into it, but this is a far, far cry from a 40 dollars retail game. This should have been a 10 dollar eshop game at most. The only positive thing I can say about it is that there's a lot of potential if they decided to flesh out the idea of a Kirby game with this perspective. That, and the graphics are probably the best in the 3DS' entire library. But aside from this superficial things, this game is a waste of time.

    Score: 5
    -    … Expand
  17. FnafGamer123
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Somewhat a Mario Party rip-off from Nintendo is actually not bad with Kirby and his friends.
  18. emporio2866
    Jul 5, 2019
    4
    Поиграл лишь в демку, поэтому могу ошибаться относительно полной версии, но ведь демо для того и выпускается, чтобы покупатель принял решение о целесообразности покупки, то есть теоретически можно выставить оценку целой игре, особенно, если она без сюжета.
    Ранее ознакамливался с демо Star Allies на Switch, а также в Triple Deluxe и фритуплейку Clash Deluxe на 2DS, так что есть с чем    Поиграл лишь в демку, поэтому могу ошибаться относительно полной версии, но ведь демо для того и выпускается, чтобы покупатель принял решение о целесообразности покупки, то есть теоретически можно выставить оценку целой игре, особенно, если она без сюжета.
    Ранее ознакамливался с демо Star Allies на Switch, а также в Triple Deluxe и фритуплейку Clash Deluxe на 2DS, так что есть с чем сравнить.

    Название Battle Royale говорит само за себя - это просто батл рояль в сеттинге Кирби, не больше и не меньше.
    Графика слабее детализирована в сравнении с другими частями.
    Левелдизайн скучный и однообразный.
    Боевая система не подходит выбранной перспективе, потому что обычно игры серии выполнены в 2D, но тут 3D и половину боя просто пытаешься попасть по противнику, а это главный элемент геймплей, между прочим!
    Мини-игры очень простые, неинтересные (тот минимум из демо) и такие же неудобные в управлении.

    В итоге игра представляет собой посредственный проект, в который скучно, неудобно и, следовательно, бессмысленно играть, созданный скорее всего для заработка денег на фанатах, эксплуатируя продаваемый бренд.
    Я не куплю даже по хорошей скидке, чтобы не тратить своё время и деньги впустую. Такую игру можно было выпустить на других платформах, где нет основных игр франшизы, чтобы заинтересовать людей купить консоль от Нинтендо и поиграть в другие игры серии, а на 2DS, где есть нормальные части Kirby эта поделка не нужна от слова «совсем»!
    Это как выпускать на Xbox One, где есть замечательные игры серии Forza Horizon, дешёвый аналог от Ubisoft под названием The Crew, которая хуже во всём и естественно она провалилась в продажах и была роздана по подписке Live, ибо она просто не нужна… ну или зарелизить картинг во вселенной Соника на Свитч, где есть почти идеальный Mario Kart - в общем, если уж взялись, то делайте лучше аналогов, дабы не затеряться в их тени или лучше вообще не издавайте очередной несуразицу, отнимающую время и деньги у электората.

    4 из 10 - игра вроде как не днище, в неё вполне можно играть, но лучше этого не делать, вложив своё время в другие части про розового желудка на ножках.    … Expand
  19. IReviewGames101
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    This game is fun. However it’s cost... not so great. It should be an add on. Plus same game and u stop playing for a long time after a while
  20. tkirb
    Jun 2, 2021
    6
    This is a fine game. Nothing to major, just another Kirby spinoff. I just find a minority of pros in this game. And those pros are really fun in my opinion. Like how you can play online and stuff. But still, if you are curious about how this game is, try it out. It’s just that it won’t be anything remarkable.
  21. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    Kirby battle royale is a very different take on Kirby That actually works very well. The game is more of a multiplayer with minigames than a story game which throws the game off a bit considering playing the same mini-games over and over get very repetitive, but with friends and the multiplayer, you could definitely play this game for hours at a time, along with the good music, levelKirby battle royale is a very different take on Kirby That actually works very well. The game is more of a multiplayer with minigames than a story game which throws the game off a bit considering playing the same mini-games over and over get very repetitive, but with friends and the multiplayer, you could definitely play this game for hours at a time, along with the good music, level design, controls, fun abilities, games, and challenges it can make for a good sit back with a soda and chill game. 8/10 have been playing it a lot recently… Expand

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#11 Best 3DS Game of 2018
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#5 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2018
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#9 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2018

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 9, 2018
    60
    Kirby Battle Royale is by no means a bad game overall, but it just has so little content that it barely warrants a lengthy play session, let alone a purchase. The mini-games themselves are fun and well-designed, but the overall package doesn’t do any of them justice. If you need a dose of classic Kirby action, you’d be better off waiting for the upcoming Switch game, because this is one party that you can safely skip going to.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Jan 30, 2018
    65
    Kirby Battle Royale has a great premise, but squanders almost all of its potential. There is simply too little content to justify its price point and everything can be completed in just a few hours. Online is lacking, as players are limited to only playing with strangers in ranked and can only play with friends if they do so locally. Despite being one of the only Kirby games without his famous inhale ability, Kirby Battle Royale kind of sucks.
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  3. COGconnected
    Jan 29, 2018
    65
    Having only one save space is absurd, especially for families with multiple gamers, but at least there’s a decent download play option for local multiplayer.
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