Kirby Battle Royale

 3DS
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 70
  3. Negative: 12 out of 70
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  1. 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!!!
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. LionStormito
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. F---------------------O----------------------R-----------------------T--------------------N---------------------------I----------------TE… Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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!
  10. 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!
  11. FnafGamer123
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Somewhat a Mario Party rip-off from Nintendo is actually not bad with Kirby and his friends.
  12. 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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57

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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