Kirby: Planet Robobot

 3DS
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 228 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 201 out of 228
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 228
  3. Negative: 11 out of 228
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  1. Bugcatcher803
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    You know how everyone in life has a game that, even though is great, nostalgia makes it better? This is one of them for me
  2. Doomkirby
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is insane. 6 worlds, 9 Bosses, One of the most intense boss rushes of all time and a banger soundtrack. The references to older Kirby games was superb and piloting the Halberd at the end was intense. This is possibly the 3rd best Kirby game of all time… Expand
  3. SkytendoLOXs
    May 17, 2023
    9
    Dieses Spiel ist eigentlich perfekt allerdings kann es Kirby Triple Deluxe bei weitem nicht schlagen. Das Hauptthema des Spiels die Roboter Fähigkeiten bieten coole neue Rätsel und das Grundprinzip sowie die neben Modi sind auch echt sehr gelungen.
  4. Benetka
    May 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kirby ist so geil ich würde seinen kleinen pinken Körper so anfassen und seine kleinen pinken Balls ablecken während ich seinen Körper betatsche… Expand
  5. MadIsAdopted
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely groundbreaking and outstanding in every single aspect. It's rather short (took me around 6 hours to complete story mode), but literally every second of this very game is all gas: originality, rewarding and enjoyable gameplay and moderate difficulty range make Planet Robobot not only the best entry in Kirby franchise, but my favorite platformer as well. If you still have your 3dsAbsolutely groundbreaking and outstanding in every single aspect. It's rather short (took me around 6 hours to complete story mode), but literally every second of this very game is all gas: originality, rewarding and enjoyable gameplay and moderate difficulty range make Planet Robobot not only the best entry in Kirby franchise, but my favorite platformer as well. If you still have your 3ds collecting dust, then you have simply no excuse for sleeping on this game… Expand
  6. Imnotfunny
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  7. Skouwk
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's simply one of the best kirby games i've ever played, the robobot armors are really cool, and fun to wear… Expand
  8. LillaQwilfish
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Loved the game. I got it used so it had already a save file completed to almost 100% (they hadn't finished the ultimate arena), which motivated me to get their same percentage. Also loved the fact that the robokirby could copy abilities, even if i would have liked a couple more, like the bell. Could you just imagine, Bell Robokirby?! So based. 9/10, still think the UA was a bit too difficult.
  9. Ccmonty
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    A masterful follow up to the previous modern Kirby games, Planet Robobot is one of the 3DS's premiere platformers. With fun new ability's like Poison and ESP, to fan favorites returning after years like Smash, Mirror, and Jet, and ESSPECIALLY the new Robobot Armor and its abilities makes this whether your an old fan dusting off their 3DS for the first in years, to a retro collector lookingA masterful follow up to the previous modern Kirby games, Planet Robobot is one of the 3DS's premiere platformers. With fun new ability's like Poison and ESP, to fan favorites returning after years like Smash, Mirror, and Jet, and ESSPECIALLY the new Robobot Armor and its abilities makes this whether your an old fan dusting off their 3DS for the first in years, to a retro collector looking up games for your new console a MUST HAVE.… Expand
  10. ND-Bringer
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Following Return to Dreamland and Triple Deluxe we have a sci-fi adventure full of clashing mechs and cybernetic environments. Originally when this game first released, I was hesitant to try it out. I viewed the robotic world theme to be a tired approach for video game design. But much to my dismay, the theming didn't limit the creativity that Kirby games are well known for. You exploreFollowing Return to Dreamland and Triple Deluxe we have a sci-fi adventure full of clashing mechs and cybernetic environments. Originally when this game first released, I was hesitant to try it out. I viewed the robotic world theme to be a tired approach for video game design. But much to my dismay, the theming didn't limit the creativity that Kirby games are well known for. You explore ice cream factories, musical cities, casinos, and high-speed racetracks.

    I thought I was in for a game similar to Little Battlers Experience with fun gameplay but repetitive level design. In that game almost every major level was a factory or military base. And while at its core, the game was really enjoyable, it suffered from stale world building. Making most of the challenges feel identical.

    This game is anything but generic. The platforming and puzzle challenges are still really fun. With a gameplay style that's similar to Triple Deluxe only with stages that have completely different flavors. Triple Deluxe had a fairy tale theme with its level design with a focus on King Dedede. While Planet Robobot has a mechanical theme with levels with a bigger focus on the character Meta Knight. These games remind of the version exclusive capabilities of core series Pokemon games, only fleshed out more theme-wise, and carry more beneficial content.

    And the fact that it's jammed packed with easter eggs and references to other Kirby games. I can only describe as a sequel that hugs the entire franchise. Specifically showing love to Superstar and Superstar Ultra. Go play it if your a big Kirby fan.    … Expand
  11. Roscar
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, the best 2D Plataformer of all time. The music, sound design, art stile, aesthetics, and of course level design are all Impeccable. Topped with entertaining sub-modes and replayability that will get you to play for hours.
  12. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Más divertido que Triple Deluxe y ofreciendo mecánicas diferentes. Uno de los Kirby's más disfrutables.
  13. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. = deze game is een directe sequel van Triple Deluxe. en alle ellementen van die game zijn ook hier aanwezig

    + ze maken meer gebruik van de 3D mechanic

    + in plaats van Hypernova heb je nu een robotpantser. de gameplay blijft hetzelfde, je kan zelfs copyabilety's krijgen maar je krachten zijn vergroot. er zijn zelfs een paar momenten waar het pantser een minibaas is

    + de sidemodes zijn nu oprecht demo's

    +/- Kirby Clash heeft meer potentie dan het toont

    + Kirby's 3D Rumble is een 3D arena enemy gauntlet. je moet je aanvallen juist timen om een goeie score te halen

    + de game is uitdagand, zelfs in de main story mode (final boss)

    + ik had niet verwacht dat een Nintendo platformer zoveel story ging hebben. en het is een uniek en toffe story

    + de muziek is een banger en ze hebben de OST online gezet

    conclusie:
    deze game is een must-play. zeker de beste in de serie (die ik heb gespeeld). het feit dat Nintendo heeft toegelaten dat ze de OST op spotify hebben mogen zetten zegt al genoeg dat dit een speciaal product is. de gameplay is ook heel uniek met de 3D mechanic. het maakt de levels dieper en geeft een gevoel van ruimte    … Expand
  14. Alvacerus
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    My favourite Kirby game. It's just too fun and charming and the bosses are really great.
  15. Tikur
    Jun 30, 2022
    9
    Before Kirby and the forgotten Land came out, this was the best Kirby game out there.

    The new feature with the mech works better than I expected. After I played Kirby and the forgotten Land I played this one again too and after I start playing it again it was difficult for me to put the 3DS down. The bosses are cool, especially the final boss. The Meta Knight mode is fun and offers you    Before Kirby and the forgotten Land came out, this was the best Kirby game out there.

    The new feature with the mech works better than I expected. After I played Kirby and the forgotten Land I played this one again too and after I start playing it again it was difficult for me to put the 3DS down. The bosses are cool, especially the final boss. The Meta Knight mode is fun and offers you three great battles with Characters from the Past,

    The Shoot E'm Up sequences are fun and a lot of charming levels waiting for you in each world.
    Definitely a must play for all the Kirby fans.    … Expand
  16. Tanky86
    Apr 27, 2022
    9
    best Kirby I’ve played, almost everything about this game feels perfectly executed, such a fun little game.
  17. Roocky
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Best kirby and maybe best 2d platform game of 3DS. The gameplay is really satisfactory and the visuals and music are spectaculars!
  18. galanteo94
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    Gran juego, pero demasiado fácil y corto. De los mejores gráficos de la consola. La banda sonora es memorable
  19. Altendo
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Better story.
    Bosses have HP.
    Hard game.
    Very long.
    Better than Mario.
    God is a Geek and Metro GameCentral suck. Destructoid is better.
  20. greninjaX
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    one of the best kirby games ever made. giving kirby a huge robot was a fantastic idea. now give him a gun
  21. KirboIsSad
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Game is great. still worth your purchase in 2022. Level design is amazing and all the copy abilities still hold up today
  22. Fireyoshi779
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Pretty fun and it has good and creative bosses and levels and the robobot armor is used in a very good way.It also looks and plays decent at 60fps and if your wanting to play a kirby game,this is a pretty fun and creative game to start out with.
  23. Resetto
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    I remember in 2016 that this game did not gauge my interest. It might have been because Triple Deluxe was considerably inferior to Returns to Dreamland in my opinion, so I didn’t get it. About 1 to 2 weeks ago, I asked my friend for the game since I gave him a game, and I wanted to try this game out to see if it was that good or overhyped. From the first shot of the first level, I knewI remember in 2016 that this game did not gauge my interest. It might have been because Triple Deluxe was considerably inferior to Returns to Dreamland in my opinion, so I didn’t get it. About 1 to 2 weeks ago, I asked my friend for the game since I gave him a game, and I wanted to try this game out to see if it was that good or overhyped. From the first shot of the first level, I knew that this game was a 10. I loved it the whole way through, and the final boss is the best one in a Kirby game. What an absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  24. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    les face it this game is better than RTDM and Triple Dulexe its a super fun game
  25. NorwayGamer
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    A terrific little platformer on 3DS. I loved the mechsuit power-up, it was really fun and engaging to see how all the different suits played out in the levels.
    One of my favorite Kirby-games, along with Epic Yarn.

    It seems a bit tough to find at a decent price though, but if you can, I highly recommend it.
  26. Kirbyfan25
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Any Kirby game you pick up is a blast. It just so happens this one is one of the best. My 2nd favorite game of all time is this one. If you have a 3ds, this is a must-buy. Just don't go into it expecting it to be hard. The only complaint I can make is it is too easy.
  27. SigmaUnchained
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    The best Kirby game I ever played! The main gimmick is that Kirby suits up in gigantic robot armor, and it totally works! He is just as fun to control as his regular form! I was surprised to see that the secondary characters of the game have good development as well. Highly recommended!
  28. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Kirby: Planet Robobot takes a lot of the good work of Kirby: Triple Deluxe and adds a mechanised spark to proceedings. The addition of Kirby in a mech is good, silly fun, and there's pleasing variety to stage designs - HAL is on good form here, with puzzles and vehicular sections in particular that enhance the overall experience. The Story Mode itself is excellent, and the extra minigamesKirby: Planet Robobot takes a lot of the good work of Kirby: Triple Deluxe and adds a mechanised spark to proceedings. The addition of Kirby in a mech is good, silly fun, and there's pleasing variety to stage designs - HAL is on good form here, with puzzles and vehicular sections in particular that enhance the overall experience. The Story Mode itself is excellent, and the extra minigames then give players more to do, not to mention the task of finding and unlocking all of the items (and stickers) in the campaign to get that 100% completion statistic.

    There's a lot of Kirby for your money here, and the pink fluffball is at the top of his game.    … Expand
  29. JPK
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Pacific Rim + ID4 = Planet Robobot
    Planet Robobot is fun, badass, charming, and beautiful.
  30. Namel
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best Kirby games HAL ever made, the puzzles are complex, the new mechanics are soo awesome, and the new copy abilities...well so many stuff that Planet Robobot have...ill say that the Story is more complex than other Kirby games my score for it is 10 out of 10.
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#12 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#5 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#17 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 18, 2016
    90
    Do yourselves a favor and buy Planet Robobot. Both its gameplay and wonderful visuals are worth it. [11/2016, p.73]
  2. Games.cz
    Sep 19, 2016
    70
    Cute, colorful and imaginative game offers plenty of widgets and hardly any gaming challenge. If you just want to "run through" another game and not lose your nerves, you have the opportunity.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 21, 2016
    75
    One of the better Kirby games, but it's just too similar to Triple Deluxe to stand out. [Aug 2016, p.72]
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