Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 722 Ratings

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  1. Peruggino
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Me han gustado mucho las canciones del juego. El sistema de planos y armas es muy interesante. Largo, variado y increíble jugabilidad. El modo a dos jugadores no está muy bien implementado. Muy recomendable.
  2. Steyraus
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    A wonderfully fun and relaxing game, probally my favourite Kirby game to date.
  3. Breikzer
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de Kirby de los últimos años, solo por detrás del juegazo que fue Kirby Super Star del SNES. Kirby and the Forgotten Land te hará pasar momentos geniales. El juego es un plataformas lineal donde tendrás que ir recorriendo sus diferentes mundos con un diseño postapocaliptico increíble, las gráficas al tratarse del Nintendo Switch creo que en la actualidad no impresionan aEl mejor juego de Kirby de los últimos años, solo por detrás del juegazo que fue Kirby Super Star del SNES. Kirby and the Forgotten Land te hará pasar momentos geniales. El juego es un plataformas lineal donde tendrás que ir recorriendo sus diferentes mundos con un diseño postapocaliptico increíble, las gráficas al tratarse del Nintendo Switch creo que en la actualidad no impresionan a nadie, pero hay que reconocer que aun así el juego logra verse genial. La música también es fantástica, son de esas melodías que recordaras por mucho tiempo debido a lo buenas que están.

    A primera vista la dificultad del juego puede ser demasiado sencilla, pero conforme vas avanzando en el juego ira subiendo paulatinamente de nivel, hasta concluir la primera parte del juego será un paseo por el parque, pero en la segunda parte del juego las cosas se comenzaran a poner más serias y se te presentara un reto decente durante el juego, que es algo que muchos fans de Kirby pedíamos, que los juegos no fueran tan fáciles y este cumple su cometido, les aseguro que todos morirán al menos un par de veces con el último jefe verdadero del juego.

    Sin duda lo recomiendo, de los mejores juegos del Switch que he jugado.    … Expand
  4. iandizion713
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    A pure masterpiece. My Goty for 2022. Perfect polish, perfect music, perfect gameplay. Whoever made this game is a genius.
  5. Skitzofreniq
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Probably the cutest game out on the Switch. At first I thought the game was too easy (even on the "harder" so called Wild Mode) but the challenge doesn't come from finishing the level, beating the bosses, etc. The challenge, if you want to call it that, is in getting all the objectives in a level.
    There are a lot of creative power-ups to collect and besides that the game looks beautiful too.
  6. guguir
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    The best Kirby game ever. A natural evolutivos for the series, a lot more creative and wild than I expected. For me, GOTY contender
  7. lolhhh
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This is the most fantastic Kirby game I have ever played; the mechanics are satisfying, the music is catchy, the polish is superb, and this game has some of the best bosses. Kirby feels better than ever in 3d. Also, the lore is intriguing. The only minor fault here is that there are only 12 copy abilities, but the upgrades make up for that.
  8. uncharted4
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    story is little funny.. gameplay/combat is fun.. Kirby is so cool character. this game is damn solid ever i playing
  9. TheSquiddy92
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    The most fun I've had playing a Kirby game. A lot of thought and detail was put into it and the result is a wonderful, high level of polish. Every copy ability has some level of charm to them. From pencil shavings being displayed from using the upgraded version of the drill ability to Kirby visually ice skating. The 3D aspect is well done and first for the series. Reminds me of the 3DThe most fun I've had playing a Kirby game. A lot of thought and detail was put into it and the result is a wonderful, high level of polish. Every copy ability has some level of charm to them. From pencil shavings being displayed from using the upgraded version of the drill ability to Kirby visually ice skating. The 3D aspect is well done and first for the series. Reminds me of the 3D design of Mario without losing its identity as the Kirby games we all know and love. Feels like a monumental step for the series.… Expand
  10. AntonioParagoni
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, great pink ball
    This game is top notch from start to finish. The mouthful mode is also amazing.
  11. sonicpulsar
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Best Kirby game to date. Very creative and inventive, Fun to play even though it may be a bit easy for some, good exploration and side missions and the graphics are amazingly crisp both docked and handheld! 10/10
  12. Heshton316
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best games in the franchise, ithe transition from 2D to 3D was the best step to mantain Kirby fresh!
  13. jikflet
    May 7, 2022
    10
    Best Kirby ever. Very easy game but still is a joy to play. the world is fantastic. very re playable until you find all in level secrets. im really happy with this game. all new kirby transformations are funny and very useful. Recommended.
  14. Mat1009
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The game ia super Fun. Kirby is Nature on 3D. The Level design is perfect and The New mechanics super welcome.
  15. RafaelKira
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Se existe algum significado para a palavra fofura, esse significado é Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
  16. Wily
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    A beautiful mix of incredible music, creative design, gorgeous visuals and fun gameplay all wrapped up with a large amount of care
  17. Magic009
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    incredibly good, I thought it was boring at first, but you realize that it is one of the best games in the kirby series and one of the best platforms
  18. Thiagosan
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Jogo perfeito para a proposta, este é o KIRBY mais completo que já vi e uma perfeita estreia da bolota rosaem ambiente realmente 3D.
  19. Sunshadow87
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de kirby, siendo una gran transición a las 3d de este personaje.
    El juego ofrece muchas horas de juego para un juego de kirby, con un diseño de niveles que se mantiene original y fresco hasta el final. No es un juego de mundo abierto, por si alguien lo piensa, si no algo más parecido al kirby adventure (de nes) pero en 3d.
  20. yic191
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, the best of kirby, so funny and addictive. I recommend this game so hard to everyone.
  21. greninjaX
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    kirby's first real 3D adventure is fantastic! running around exploring levels and finding all the hidden waddle dees is a ton of fun. I kind of wish there were a bit more copy abilities and mouthful abilities since (in my opinion) the game shows you all of them too quickly, but other than that everything is great. the boss fights are all epic and awesome. and upgrading waddle dee town iskirby's first real 3D adventure is fantastic! running around exploring levels and finding all the hidden waddle dees is a ton of fun. I kind of wish there were a bit more copy abilities and mouthful abilities since (in my opinion) the game shows you all of them too quickly, but other than that everything is great. the boss fights are all epic and awesome. and upgrading waddle dee town is super rewarding. kirby and the forgotten land gets an 11/10… Expand
  22. Ic3_winterhell
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    El primer Kirby realmente en 3d, para mi es un gran juego, para empezar es un juego que siempre es divertido, es algo facil pero facil y adictivo, gráficamente es de lo mejor que tiene el Switch, los graficos resaltan por brillantes, aunque corre solo a 30 fps me hubiera gustado que corriera a 60 como mario Oddysey. El diseño de niveles es muy bueno, siempre es muy divertido encontrarEl primer Kirby realmente en 3d, para mi es un gran juego, para empezar es un juego que siempre es divertido, es algo facil pero facil y adictivo, gráficamente es de lo mejor que tiene el Switch, los graficos resaltan por brillantes, aunque corre solo a 30 fps me hubiera gustado que corriera a 60 como mario Oddysey. El diseño de niveles es muy bueno, siempre es muy divertido encontrar todos los coleccionables y avanzar haciendo añicos a todos los enemigos con cada habilidad. Las habilidades se pueden subir de nivel y no solo hacen mas daño si no que muchas cambian y mejorar otras características. Tiene misiones secundarias hechas principalmente para explotar cada habilidad al máximo. Tienes un Hub que tras coleccionar varias cosas se convierte en una ciudad muy animada y con muchas sorpresas. La duracion es buena para un juego de plataformas con un total de 30 horas para terminar todas las tereas. En conclusión es un imprescindible en el catalogo de l switch.… Expand
  23. iMustang
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land was an absolutely magical journey. After waiting over 20 years for a 3D Kirby platformer game the developers at HAL Laboratory did not disappoint. Kirby feels right at home running around in circles, using his powers in a 3D landscape, and doing what he's always done best but from every possible angle. It's not something revolutionary or different, which adds aKirby and the Forgotten Land was an absolutely magical journey. After waiting over 20 years for a 3D Kirby platformer game the developers at HAL Laboratory did not disappoint. Kirby feels right at home running around in circles, using his powers in a 3D landscape, and doing what he's always done best but from every possible angle. It's not something revolutionary or different, which adds a strange charm unique to this experience. Playing through this game just felt right, as if it was what Kirby always was, or perhaps meant to be. Like this was the next Kirby game, not a first in a new direction. It's difficult to explain, but it's as if this was the game we've all been waiting for in our minds, and it manifested perfectly before us at long last.

    While exploring the beautiful Forgotten Land this game tells a charming story that has a few delightful surprises along the way, all with a wonderful soundtrack that's easy to jam to. The various power-ups you earn along the way can be leveled up to become cooler (and sometimes sillier) as well as stronger, with plenty of well thought out boss battles to try them against throughout the journey. With 7 worlds to explore with several levels in each one and plenty to do back in the hub area like the Colosseum, there's plenty of content to keep you busy and always a feeling of something to do. This game is also filled with plenty of challenges, delightful mini-games, and a collectable system that's filled with hidden lore to add to the surprisingly well thought out narrative. It's hard to believe I'm in a world where I'm praising the story of a Kirby 3D platformer, but here I am, and I'm delighted to be doing so.

    From the moment I turned it on I was immediately charmed by the colorful world, the very well animated cutscenes, and the adorable sidekick you're given. So much thought and love was put into every level and every scene, and feeling the love the developers put into this game made me love it too. I can't wait to see where the adorable pink puffball goes from here, and look forward to more smiles and even more to love.    … Expand
  24. Barbarrox
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    What an masterpiece.
    3D kirby Made perfectly into an adventure. Very innovative , indane replayabillity and such amazing side content.
  25. Onioncreature
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    A triumph, reinvents the Kirby series in a 3D format. There's a much larger focus on exploration and discovery, which is truly delightful. The new difficulty options allow for a more customizable challenge level, which is greatly appreciated. The music and visuals are stunning, though I would've liked some orchestration. The whole experience feels very cohesive, thanks in large part toA triumph, reinvents the Kirby series in a 3D format. There's a much larger focus on exploration and discovery, which is truly delightful. The new difficulty options allow for a more customizable challenge level, which is greatly appreciated. The music and visuals are stunning, though I would've liked some orchestration. The whole experience feels very cohesive, thanks in large part to the new hub area, which has a surprising amount of things to do.

    This is one of the best titles on the Switch system, and one of the most well made Nintendo releases in general. I'd recommend Kirby and the Forgotten Land to just about anyone, it's an incredibly special game.    … Expand
  26. oasuke
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    This feels like Kirby in 3D finally done right. A love child of Dreamland 3, SuperStar and Crystal shards all packed into one game. The OST is absolutely amazing and the gameplay is solid while also bringing new flavor. I have no complaints. This is a 10/10 game. If you're a Kirby fan, you will 100% enjoy this game. Buy it
  27. CraziMad
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This game takes some of the gameplay and feel of newer 3D Mario games, and meshes with the charm of the Kirby franchise. Many hidden secrets in each level and awesome ability upgrades keep you playing for hours. The co-op is also a nice feature that works really well.
  28. thehhhh
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Buen juegooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    Supero todas mis espectativas
    Se ve que le pusieron empeño al juego
  29. M4N0R4F43L
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    Incrível como que conseguiram encaixar a fórmula 3d na franquia. Level design muito bom, trilha sonora e gráficos excelentes
  30. WitBlue
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    If the prospect of a level-based 3D platformer that gives you an extensive and creative moveset, a light focus on level exploration and light puzzle solving with stunning, colorful visuals and an spectacular orchestrated soundtrack is attractive to you, you're in for a great time with this game.

    Additionally, players wanting a deeper challenge besides the main campaign are offered a    If the prospect of a level-based 3D platformer that gives you an extensive and creative moveset, a light focus on level exploration and light puzzle solving with stunning, colorful visuals and an spectacular orchestrated soundtrack is attractive to you, you're in for a great time with this game.

    Additionally, players wanting a deeper challenge besides the main campaign are offered a much more challenging post-game and boss rush mode. Add these to the exploration factor, short challenge levels and hub area mini-games and you're in for about 20 hours of content with very little padding, all of which can be enjoyed by up to two players in local co-op.

    For Kirby veterans, I will add that the conversion of Kirby's moveset to a three dimensional space is completely flawless and feels very natural.
    One of my personal highlights of this new three dimensional Kirby gameplay are the boss fights, which are much more focused on the new dodge mechanic (comparable to those found in FromSoft or Monster Hunter games, while being much easier to pull off). The harder post-game bosses are an absolute blast thanks to this new combat system.

    It should also be noted that the number of available copy abilities has greatly reduced compared to the dozens of options Star Allies gave us. The lowest in the main series actually, numbering 12 (two of which are Sleep and Crash, single use abilities without a real moveset).
    However, this is far from a deal breaker and isn't nearly as impactful as it may initially seem. The new copy ability evolution mechanic allows you to "upgrade" them gradually, with Sleep and Crash getting a single upgrade and the rest getting at least two.
    These upgrades range from complete moveset overhauls, to boosts in power, range or rate of fire. It should also be noted that this is the best some classic abilities have ever been and that both new additions, Ranger and Drill, play great and feature concepts new to the series, like attacking enemies from below the ground or dual wielding 19th century style firearms with a fancy hat to match.

    The new mouthful mode is a blast too, adding variety to stages and working in a similar way to the fan- favorite Robobot armor, in the sense that it expands Kirby's moveset in an organic and engaging way, rather than turning him into an unstoppable force of mass destruction (i.e. Super Abilities and Hypernova).

    In regards to the story and contributions to Kirby lore, I will say without getting into spoilers that it absolutely delivers, being in the same vein as the previous titles. Don't expect a jaw-dropping game-changing reveal like in Star Allies, but expect the usual awesome final boss and loosely explained backstory to keep us hardcore fans entertained with crazy theories and such.

    The game of course isn't perfect, with my main complaint being the restrictive co-op (the second player can only play as Bandana Dee and can't explore on their own, with the camera focusing a little too much on Kirby).
    But overall, for the much anticipated first fully-fledged 3D Kirby adventure, this game delivers and exceeds my personal expectation. Get it, play it, enjoy it and if it's your first venture into the series make sure to check out the great games that came before it. Adventure, Super Star, Dream Land 3 and 64 are all available on Switch and other games on GB, GBA, DS, 3DS and Wii are all fantastic too.    … Expand
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#23 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#5 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 135 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 127 out of 135
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 135
  3. Negative: 0 out of 135
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 29, 2024
    80
    The game obviously tries not to keep you needlessly long in a single level and is, as is traditional in the series, fairly accessible to players of all ages and abilities, so that it only asks for a challenge at specific moments. It's a shame that those great imaginative worlds and cool puzzles aren't used more. [Issue#319]
  2. KeenGamer
    Jan 17, 2023
    90
    Without a shadow of a doubt Kirby And The Forgotten Land is one of the best titles to have released in 2022. And one of the best on the Nintendo Switch. Offering bright, breezy, and downright fun gameplay all wrapped up with some brilliant and characterful levels and characters. However it may be too easy for the more hardcore gamer looking for a challenge.
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  3. GameMAG
    Dec 19, 2022
    90
    Kirby And The Forgotten Land is one of the most fun, polished and bright games this whole year, while also being a family-friendly title which is a big plus.
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