Kirby Air Ride

 GameCube
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 132
  3. Negative: 13 out of 132
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  1. JesusG.
    Nov 21, 2003
    4
    It got so boring when I played it. At first it's really fun, but after a while you'll fine yourself being more entertained with your schoolwork.
  2. JohnB.
    Oct 21, 2003
    0
    Worthless waste of time. hal what are you doing!
  3. TwistedCritic
    Apr 10, 2016
    0
    While I can see Kirby fans loving this, the truth is this game is just plain boring.
    It's repetitive, the "car" drives on its own, it controls like a drunk, and the menus are straight up ripped from Smash Bros. Melee. Having only 1 button and 1 control stick sounds simple, but having about 5+ different things assigned to that one button makes it overly complicated for no reason at all.
    I    While I can see Kirby fans loving this, the truth is this game is just plain boring.
    It's repetitive, the "car" drives on its own, it controls like a drunk, and the menus are straight up ripped from Smash Bros. Melee. Having only 1 button and 1 control stick sounds simple, but having about 5+ different things assigned to that one button makes it overly complicated for no reason at all.
    I had no fun with this, so I'm gonna stick with Mario Kart, which at least seems to have a varied roster...    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

92
#92 Best GameCube Game of 2003
9
#9 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
59
#59 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 28
  3. Negative: 6 out of 28
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    75
    A less-than-stellar multiplayer package coupled with an impressively addictive solo racer, Kirby Air Ride both entertains and annoys.
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  2. PALGN
    75
    One of this generation's most under-appreciated games.
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  3. GameCube Europe
    73
    Like Kirby's old games, its simple fun but it won't last very long. If you want a nice simple multiplayer game that anybody can step into without too much effort, this is a game to consider.
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