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  1. Jun 18, 2023
    10
    This game shows that Kirby should and should only be in 3d. This is such a fun game sure it may be a little easy but the quest that you can do to save more waddle dees make you go in the level over and over again which adds more time playing the game. everything about this game is great.
  2. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Let me tell you something, this game is incredible.
    If you like kirby you are gonna love it. If is your first kirby you are gonna love it. If you play co-op with a friend or a family member they are gonna love it. This is just a good platformer, cute, looks good, plays great, every level feels very much different, the new powers are very cool... just play it.
  3. Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land, the first mainline 3D Kirby game, is the evolution the franchise it needs, Hal Laboratory managed to adapt prefectly the 2D gameplay of the franchise to 3D, the game feature the best level design of the franchise thanks to 3D and the Mouthful Mode mechanics, that add of intereting mechanics to the game, Kirby and the Forgotten Land follow the SuperKirby and the Forgotten Land, the first mainline 3D Kirby game, is the evolution the franchise it needs, Hal Laboratory managed to adapt prefectly the 2D gameplay of the franchise to 3D, the game feature the best level design of the franchise thanks to 3D and the Mouthful Mode mechanics, that add of intereting mechanics to the game, Kirby and the Forgotten Land follow the Super Mario 3D World style despite, it more more open-ended levels, in short if you want a game that combine the best of Super Mario 3D World e Kirby Planet Robotbot, do yourself a favor and buy Kirby and the Forgotten Land Expand
  4. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    10/10 Better than Elden Ring

    Kirby is the perfect family-friendly game to play. Co-op is a joy with a sibling or family member. It's thanks to Nintendo we still get games for all ages. We rarely see that nowadays when everyone assumes videogames should be for "experienced gamers". Nope, Kirby is here whether you're 1-100 ;)
  5. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Kirby and the forgotten land is an awesome platformer. This is the first fully 3D Kirby Game. The graphics are colorful and vibrant. The gameplay is great and makes a lot of fun. The new mouthful mode gives Kirby even more options.
    Yes, it´s on the easier side, but a game doesn´t have to be difficult all the time.
    In my opinion, the best Kirby game avaiable.
  6. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Best Kirby game on the switch!
    Kirby and the forgotten land is funny and the story is heart-touching.
    The mouthful mode is also amazing. If you never or already played Kirby, then you need this.
  7. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Damn this is my 1st review of game, this what game supposed to be. FUN and Entertaining.
    We Love it So Much ❤.
    If you love this game, support and spread the love not hate.

    Can't wait for another surprise.. maybe planet robobot remastered or part 2
  8. Mar 27, 2022
    9
    I finished Kirby and the Forgotten Land, did all of the side content, and all of it was an absolute JOY to play. The gameplay was fun and fresh, the OST was constantly impressing me, the graphics/performance were superb, the town activities were great, and the Treasure Road trials were always a fun break from the main path. The game just keeps getting better as you play and the climax, toI finished Kirby and the Forgotten Land, did all of the side content, and all of it was an absolute JOY to play. The gameplay was fun and fresh, the OST was constantly impressing me, the graphics/performance were superb, the town activities were great, and the Treasure Road trials were always a fun break from the main path. The game just keeps getting better as you play and the climax, to my total surprise, made me cry a bit. The game was mostly easy, even on Wild Mode, but there’s more than enough challenge in the Treasure Roads and an extra few important things that I won’t name. The level design was the true star, in my opinion. All the levels were so intricately woven, disallowing mostly any backtracking if you’re skilled enough to 100% everything on the first attempt. Extremely streamlined, varied, and constantly engaging. Especially if you go in not expecting a super challenging game. To wrap up this very vague wrap-up of the game: the whole experience was unexpectedly phenomenal, even with high expectations. Expand
  9. Mar 26, 2022
    9
    While I don't think Kirby ATFL is the most groundbreaking title in games, I think this is THE Kirby game to play!

    It really brings Kirby to a whole new level of greatness that wasn't really experienced in past titles. The copy abilities are especially interesting to see in 3D and act like new abilities. I also love the new locations and characters they introduced into the game.
    While I don't think Kirby ATFL is the most groundbreaking title in games, I think this is THE Kirby game to play!

    It really brings Kirby to a whole new level of greatness that wasn't really experienced in past titles. The copy abilities are especially interesting to see in 3D and act like new abilities. I also love the new locations and characters they introduced into the game. Oftentimes, Nintendo can be very stiff when it comes to adding brand new characters into a series (Looking at you, modern Paper Mario...) But to see new characters here is seriously great and I look forward to getting attached to them.

    The town aspect is also brilliant. It serves as a hub world and it's just incredible to just chill out in the village. Overall, this game is like a Kirby game but now in 3D so expect the typical stuff while adding a lot of new elements. It's probably the most refreshing Kirby game in a long time and is a must-play on Switch if you love Kirby or love 3D platformers.
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  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Apr 1, 2022
    10
    The game does absolutely everything right. The level design is great, the music is great, the story is great like just about everything is near perfect. I just wish that Mario also could do the same but a lot of his games suffers from basic game design and hopefully the next Kirby games will got me covered
  13. Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Ever since I finished Returns to Dreamland when I was little, I’ve always wanted a Kirby game that had that amount of charm and imagination. Well, now I have the kind of game that I’ve always wanted.
  14. Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Kirby is Christian and you can't deny it Nintendo tell me he is not Christian,and you will see what happen
  15. Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Kirby is 3D I love the weapon upgrades and level design
    I wish it was more open world instead of level based.
  16. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing, the best Kirby game in years, one of the best in the franchise, my favorite.
  17. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Quite literally the Elden Ring of modern platformers, except you can swallow cars and use vending machines as projectile launchers. If that isn't peak gaming then I don't know what is
  18. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Probably the best kirby game. My son and i love to play this game together and the co op works well in this game. The game design is flawless and has a ton of replay value.
  19. Mar 26, 2022
    8
    Kirby y la tierra olvidada.

    Un juego de chill muy cuidado y sin límite de edad. Ese es a bote pronto el resumen que más acertado me resulta. Desde el primer momento en el que comenzamos a jugar notamos esa calidad Nintendo, Amada y odiada a partes iguales. Me niego a calificar este título de infantil ya que logrará entretener a pequeños y mayores por igual. Nos encontramos ante un juego
    Kirby y la tierra olvidada.

    Un juego de chill muy cuidado y sin límite de edad. Ese es a bote pronto el resumen que más acertado me resulta. Desde el primer momento en el que comenzamos a jugar notamos esa calidad Nintendo, Amada y odiada a partes iguales. Me niego a calificar este título de infantil ya que logrará entretener a pequeños y mayores por igual. Nos encontramos ante un juego sencillo en cuanto a su dificultad incluso en la opción de mayor dificultad. Nuestro objetivo es sencillo, termina cada nivel habiendo conseguido el máximo número de objetivos que te indican antes de empezar cada partida. Si lo consigues progresarás adecuadamente en el juego, si no siempre puedes repetir el nivel y descubrir aquella zona que en tu primera partida pasaste desapercibida. Me gustaría recomendar el título tanto a aquellos que ya estén con otro juego como aquellos que no saben a qué jugar, especialmente a los primeros porque un juego como Kirby te ayudará a cambiar de nota, olvidarte del juego al que estás ahora inmerso, desbloquear tu mente y permitirte continuar después de un rato de chill.

    Puntos a mejorar: Regulero en el modo Dock con resolución baja y algún tironcillo, dificultad muy básica, falta de diálogos hablados.

    Mi nota final es un merecido 8
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  20. Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land isn't ground-breaking and it's fairly easy. However, neither of those things are necessarily faults and are instead how Kirby is essentially supposed to be. In other words, the developers have almost perfectly achieved what they set out to, which is make a charming, fun, replayable adventure and the transition to 3D has been done brilliantly.
  21. Mar 26, 2022
    8
    Das Spiel ist sehr an Mario Odyssee angehaucht von der oberwelt nur die levels sind sehr linear und selbst im wilden Modus doch sehr einfach was aber für die Zielgruppe gut knackig ist in manchen Boss Fights ich finde es ist das beste kirby Spiel was es gibt
  22. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente se nota los detalles y dedicación que tiene el juego.Se los recomiendo mucho , te hace regreses a esos momentos de tu infancia , y te hace pasar unos excelentes momentos.
  23. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Un juego hermoso y con una excelente banda sonora, a pesar de ser fácil eso no demetira las horas de diversión que te da.
  24. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    fazia muito tempo que não me divertida com jogos plataforma 3D da nintendo desde o falecido nintendo 64, sobre kirby nunca fui muito fã da bolinha rosa apesar do seu carisma, sempre achei todos os seus jogos meio parecido mais este novo em 3D me prendeu ao longo das 7 horas de gameplay, e tudo por mudaram o 2D por 3D ? não sei ao certo, mas toda a junção da franquia Kirby, com essesfazia muito tempo que não me divertida com jogos plataforma 3D da nintendo desde o falecido nintendo 64, sobre kirby nunca fui muito fã da bolinha rosa apesar do seu carisma, sempre achei todos os seus jogos meio parecido mais este novo em 3D me prendeu ao longo das 7 horas de gameplay, e tudo por mudaram o 2D por 3D ? não sei ao certo, mas toda a junção da franquia Kirby, com esses graficos cheio de carinho , trilha sonora boa, me pegaram , vai entrar pra lista concerteza de jogos casuais pra eu jogar e só matar o tempo, muito bom. Expand
  25. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Kirbo 3D y un videojuego mega entretenido y divertido, como siempre en Kirby muy regulable y quieres completarlo al 100%
  26. Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Es un buen juego, pero es demasiado fácil. Le falta dificultad, no es tan fácil como el Kirby: Star Allies, pero aún así, sigue siendo MUY FÁCIL. Necesitamos un juego así pero con la dificultad del Kirby: planet Robobot, un juego desafiante, en este es muy fácil todo. Pero más allá de eso, es un buen juego
  27. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Best kirby game ever. the world, the graphics, the gameplay, it's a really fun game to play. Especially if you're playing in co-op.
  28. Mar 27, 2022
    9
    This game is my most favorite out of all Nintendo games I have ever played. The game is bright and cute with incredible and impressive graphics and with a lot of content. The best way to get the most out of the game is to save all waddle dees from each level!
  29. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This is not Mario Odyssey style, but really better then Super Mario 3D World!
  30. Mar 27, 2022
    9
    This is an excellent platformer for the Switch. The visuals are really cool and polished like a good Switch game should be. The game is most similar to Super Mario 3d World rather than Odyssey. It does share some similarities with Odyssey such as the mini challenge levels and of course the ability to copy enemies' powers. However, the level design and fixed camera make it more similar toThis is an excellent platformer for the Switch. The visuals are really cool and polished like a good Switch game should be. The game is most similar to Super Mario 3d World rather than Odyssey. It does share some similarities with Odyssey such as the mini challenge levels and of course the ability to copy enemies' powers. However, the level design and fixed camera make it more similar to 3d world. In comparison, the individual levels are a lot longer, not timed, and have a lot of exploration emphasis to unlock various things. Not as much precision jumping style platforming but the varied power-ups are the main event here. I love the areas in this game, as a sucker for tropical beaches and other fun and visually appealing themes, and the visuals just don't quit. This game is generally forgiving in difficulty (I'm only on the 3rd world) and that combines with the overall well-calibrated layout to make it an accessible and pleasant experience for younger gamers, and enjoyable for gamers of all ages. The waddle-dee town is a fun hub world to hang out in and unlock features. I never played Kirby outside of Smash Bros but I dig the cute and funny concepts here. I really was blown away by this game as a Switch fan and a fan of 3d world style platformers and co-op games. If you enjoy good Nintendo games, this is one of them. Expand
  31. Mar 28, 2022
    10
    game of the year.

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  32. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite Kirby game and I love it so much. I honestly think that no other Kirby game can compete with this one.
  33. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Best Kirby Game HANDS DOWN. Everything about this game is great. I will be personally mad at you if you don't purchase this game. :)
  34. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This game is AMAZING, Easily the best in the series
    The Ost is a Masterpiece in this Game
    The levels are full of fun and exploration even if it is a linear game
    Has the best boss battles in any Kirby game
    Easily my favorite Nintendo Switch game
  35. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This game's final boss is awesome! Ost and many copy skills were very interesting.
  36. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Best platforming game on the switch by far! Its so cute and engaging!! Im 25 years old and can definitely say that this is a game for all ages.
  37. Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Gran juego, es la evolución lógica de la formula a la perspectiva de tercera dimensión.
    No es muy complicado si no te pones auto limitaciones tipo dejar una habilidad después de recibir daño o no flotar demasiado y el diseño de niveles es muy bueno pero muy simple al mismo tiempo, no hay demasiado secretos o acertijos extremadamente complicados fuera de la ruta principal.
    Recomiendo
    Gran juego, es la evolución lógica de la formula a la perspectiva de tercera dimensión.
    No es muy complicado si no te pones auto limitaciones tipo dejar una habilidad después de recibir daño o no flotar demasiado y el diseño de niveles es muy bueno pero muy simple al mismo tiempo, no hay demasiado secretos o acertijos extremadamente complicados fuera de la ruta principal.
    Recomiendo Kirby and The Forgotten Land sobre todo si tienes alguien más acompañándote.
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  38. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Este juego es el mejor de toda la saga de kirby,sus graficos estan al nivel de una nintendo switch,su concepto de mundo abierto es majestuoso y muy bien inplementado,los diseños 3D y su historia estan muy bien hechos y de seguro es un gran paso para toda la franquicia.
  39. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I have been waiting for a 3d kirby game since kirby 64 and this game deserves all the hype
  40. Mar 26, 2022
    9
    Good game. Nice graphics, as far as switch games go, neat creative mechanics, and a ton of fun to play. Not giving this an all out 10, but I think it's deserving of a 9.5. Good performance, a lot of content (squeals in meta knight boss fight). And That's about it
  41. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I can't get enough of this game. Cute, beautiful, fun and also an evolution for the franchise
  42. May 4, 2022
    6
    Wanted to like this game but after finishing it I was a little let down. I just didn't really have that much fun. These games historically are not challenging at all and this follows suit until the end where it ramps up a tad. However, by that point, i was just done with it. Looks great but basically very easy platformer and if that's your cup of tea, walking from one end of stage to otherWanted to like this game but after finishing it I was a little let down. I just didn't really have that much fun. These games historically are not challenging at all and this follows suit until the end where it ramps up a tad. However, by that point, i was just done with it. Looks great but basically very easy platformer and if that's your cup of tea, walking from one end of stage to other with no trouble, you should like this. Expand
  43. 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!
  44. Apr 20, 2022
    7
    Objectively, this is a really good kirby game. Tons of content compared to other entries in the franchise. Good new original boss fights. I really like the upgrading abilities mechanic too, but as a long time fan of the franchise something just wasn't there for me. Maybe my tastes in games is just changing, but I loved planet robobot and forgotten land just didn't give me that sameObjectively, this is a really good kirby game. Tons of content compared to other entries in the franchise. Good new original boss fights. I really like the upgrading abilities mechanic too, but as a long time fan of the franchise something just wasn't there for me. Maybe my tastes in games is just changing, but I loved planet robobot and forgotten land just didn't give me that same sense of fun as past entries. Def worth it for kirby fans and anyone looking for an easy platformer. Expand
  45. Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, the best of kirby, so funny and addictive. I recommend this game so hard to everyone.
  46. 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.
  47. Jun 26, 2022
    10
    Kirby is Christian and you can't deny it Nintendo tell me he is not Christian,and you will see what happen
  48. Apr 9, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kirby Forgotten Land is an excellent time. This is a no-brainer for Kirby fans, but also an excellent time to jump in for newcomers.

    The gameplay is tight and responsive, the guard/dodge mechanics and counterstriking feels really good to pull off, and the powers are varied enough to keep the gameplay from getting stale. The visuals are eye candy with beautifully designed levels that kept pushing me forward from start to finish.

    Another positive is that this game actually has some difficulty to it, especially if you are going for the target times in treasure road stages. The coliseum gets pretty difficult in the post game as well which is very welcome. I enjoy the easiness of Kirby games personally, but its nice to have some challenge towards the end.

    My favorite thing about this game is waddle dee town and, by far, upgrading abilities. I was so curious as to what the transformations were and how they would change my powers that I actually grinded colosseum matches for upgrade stars in order to unlock every upgrade as soon as I received their blueprints.

    I do have some complaints however. The first complaint is the pool of powers, its a bit disappointing that sleep got in and spark, laser, water, rod, wheel, or yo-yo didn't.
    My second complaint is that he colosseum is just a rehash of all the battles from the main story mixed into a small gauntlet, which IS cool. However, It would have been perfect for legacy battles not affiliated with the story to be used, such as kracko, dark matter, marx, magolor, the squeak squad, etc. It does feature a meta knight fight that doesn't occur in the story but other than that its pretty bland. And there's only 3 (as far as I can tell, I haven't 100% the game yet so maybe there's another) so if you use the colosseum to grind upgrade stars, it can get pretty boring pretty quickly.

    My final complaint is really minor - during some of the cutscenes there are 0 sound effects. There's no sound effects coming from the beasts dashing at Kirby early in the game or Kirby sucking up the car, for example. There is a music track playing over the scene, but I thought it was a strange choice not to include sound effects for the character actions in some of the scenes.

    This game oozes charm every step of the way and is an extremely polished and enjoyable experience. There's a lot of value here as well, I'm in the high 90% for file completion and have almost 30 hours played (your mileage may vary). This is definitely the most time I've spent on a Kirby game in a single playthrough. I encourage anyone with a switch to check this game out. if you are a fan of Nintendo or Kirby or just platformers in general, you will like this game.

    TLDR: This game is good, check it out if you can.
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  49. Apr 2, 2022
    10
    I just beat the game. It was great! I love how the game is in 3d. I truly believe that the developers put their heart ands soul into it. I mean yeah it may not be mario 64 3dish but honestly it didn't need to be. It was still a somewhat open game. with the levels giving you plenty of room to explore. I also like how most of the similar things they did do was based off whatI just beat the game. It was great! I love how the game is in 3d. I truly believe that the developers put their heart ands soul into it. I mean yeah it may not be mario 64 3dish but honestly it didn't need to be. It was still a somewhat open game. with the levels giving you plenty of room to explore. I also like how most of the similar things they did do was based off what planet robobot did rather than what star allies did. The bosses are fun too. However the final boss was something I didn't expect at all. Lastly I love how alive the woddle dee town is and the music is somewhat memorable. Expand
  50. Apr 11, 2022
    10
    Wonderful game. Soundtrack, visuals, copy abilities, collectible hunting, dramatic ending - all so much fun.
  51. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Just beat the first world in this game and I already love this. I'm not even a long time kirby fan
  52. Mar 28, 2022
    10
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  53. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una absoluta maravilla en el apartado artístico, en diseño de niveles y en diversión. Juego imprescindible en el catálogo de switch. Expand
  54. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This the best game ever!I just love the realistic looking graphics and the music.
  55. Mar 26, 2022
    7
    Me ha gustado mucho el mundo y lo que puedes hacer en el, aunque la dificultad me ha decepcionado mucho, espero se pueda mejorar
  56. 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.
  57. Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, beautifull graphics and interesting new mechanics. Sadly the coop mode is insufficient.
  58. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    By far the most colorful and creative kirby game. if you like 3d platformers this game is for you.
  59. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    A pure masterpiece. My Goty for 2022. Perfect polish, perfect music, perfect gameplay. Whoever made this game is a genius.
  60. Apr 1, 2022
    3
    Very lacking, repetitive and the addition of dynamic music with really slow and unskippable scenes that you already watched 30 times already made me dislike this kirby a lot. Sure, you can argue past games has the same "unskippable cutscenes", but this one takes it to a whole nother level. For a casual playtrough main story only, that's okay but for someone that tries to go 100% it's veryVery lacking, repetitive and the addition of dynamic music with really slow and unskippable scenes that you already watched 30 times already made me dislike this kirby a lot. Sure, you can argue past games has the same "unskippable cutscenes", but this one takes it to a whole nother level. For a casual playtrough main story only, that's okay but for someone that tries to go 100% it's very annoying. The bosses are easier than ever, and overall the entire game feels like if I was in early game 24/7

    Nintendo was aware of this which is why they locked the true ending into re-visiting the entire 10 hours story all over again like same layout but a diferent palette + thougher enemies just to get the exact same ending as before with even more boring bossfights. Idk chief, I feel like I had enough already.
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  61. Mar 31, 2022
    0
    Çöp oyun..2010 yılında bile oynanmayacak oyunu 2022 yılında aaa etiketi altında çıkarıyorlar. fanboylarda bir güzel yiyor. far crya değişmiyor yaaa diyen tipler şu tip oyunları hep aynı şekilde çıkıp bir ses etmiyor.
  62. Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This game is the Mario Odyssey of Kirby, the game and level design look incredible this game is way harder than most other Kirby games which have been a turn-off for me but I believe that they almost perfected the difficulty for me. I know these reasons might not carry over to other people but take it from as someone who has never played a Kirby before this game is amazing.
  63. Mar 26, 2022
    10
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  64. Mar 31, 2022
    3
    Me a decepcionado mucho esperaba bastante mas de este juego................
  65. Apr 5, 2022
    4
    I can't believe I'm writing this. I love Kirby games but the transition to full 3D movement was such a gigantic misstep on their part.

    1) Controls often don't register inputs and you're left wondering why attacks don't come out or your pipe isn't jumping. It happened so often I thought I was crazy. 2) The depth perception is really bizarre. So many times I would be running around and
    I can't believe I'm writing this. I love Kirby games but the transition to full 3D movement was such a gigantic misstep on their part.

    1) Controls often don't register inputs and you're left wondering why attacks don't come out or your pipe isn't jumping. It happened so often I thought I was crazy.

    2) The depth perception is really bizarre. So many times I would be running around and just fall straight off platforms and alleys. It often felt uncomfortable or out of place. I'll call it my fault when it is, but this felt constantly strange.

    3) Someone had it out for the casual audience. Wild mode? Mostly fine. CBT-levels of time constraints for bonus coins? Well those are for masochists I guess. Usually Kirby games wait till post game to show their hand like this. Strict time constraints on treasure road stages that allow for at most one mistake no matter what? Guys what are you doing?

    It's visually cute, has Kirby charm, the setting is almost entirely forgettable with very plain stages... and yet I wanted to play through it until the above glaring issues became too unbearable. Even classic Kirby on the Gameboy didn't play this poorly. I'd love to see a successor for Kirby in full 3D, but if they don't iron these issues out they're doomed to consecutive failure.
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  66. Mar 27, 2022
    7
    Before the game came out a watched a couple of trailers and was under the impression that it would be an open world. It's not. Some moments are fun, and some of the abilities are mostly enjoyable. The Treasure worlds feel like padding to me and personally, I don't like them. It is really annoying to be trying to find hidden rooms, but accidentally walk into the next part of the level andBefore the game came out a watched a couple of trailers and was under the impression that it would be an open world. It's not. Some moments are fun, and some of the abilities are mostly enjoyable. The Treasure worlds feel like padding to me and personally, I don't like them. It is really annoying to be trying to find hidden rooms, but accidentally walk into the next part of the level and have no way to go back. I got bored after the first world. Overall it is an okay game that I would recommend it. I just think it could be better and they made it seem like it was an open world in the trailers when it wasn't. If your looking for an open-world Kirby game maybe don't buy it. Expand
  67. Mar 27, 2022
    5
    Fairly unremarkable.
    Insultingly easy, even for a Kirby game.
    If you like Kirby you might like this.
    But mostly it's just more of the same-old.
  68. Mar 28, 2022
    1
    本游戏过于简单。超短的主线流程。如果你失眠,可以尝试一下这款游戏,但要从钱包里支付59.99美元,有这笔钱当然还是直接买失眠药更好。这是任天堂卡比3D的试水作。跟《超级马力欧 3D世界+狂怒世界》相比,它显然不值这个价格,游戏内容上也被全方面打败。如果本部卡比只卖34.99美元,我觉得还是可以考虑下。本游戏过于简单。超短的主线流程。如果你失眠,可以尝试一下这款游戏,但要从钱包里支付59.99美元,有这笔钱当然还是直接买失眠药更好。这是任天堂卡比3D的试水作。跟《超级马力欧 3D世界+狂怒世界》相比,它显然不值这个价格,游戏内容上也被全方面打败。如果本部卡比只卖34.99美元,我觉得还是可以考虑下。
  69. Mar 28, 2022
    0
    un juego muy facil no da retos graficamente malo muy repetitivo en sus mecanicas
  70. Mar 27, 2022
    1
    Never cared for Kirby games before and this is too simplistic for me, I got quickly bored.
  71. Mar 31, 2022
    5
    Kirby is in it, it's mildly entertaining, but this just doesn't feel like a Kirby game. It feels like a Mario 3D Land game Kirby got shoed into with gimmicks to make you chuckle a couple times, rinse & repeat. Kirby is one of my top favorite game series and characters and everything that makes a Kirby game was missing here. Is it a 10? Ha no way. Why would you ever rate this 10? This couldKirby is in it, it's mildly entertaining, but this just doesn't feel like a Kirby game. It feels like a Mario 3D Land game Kirby got shoed into with gimmicks to make you chuckle a couple times, rinse & repeat. Kirby is one of my top favorite game series and characters and everything that makes a Kirby game was missing here. Is it a 10? Ha no way. Why would you ever rate this 10? This could have been released on the Wii it's so dated. In my book it's in the worst 5 games.

    It starts with the cut scenes, which lack any sound effects and just feel like they cheaply cut the budget. Was is a design decision? Probably, but it seems a very 3DS decision not a Switch decision. There was no practical reason to not have sound effects in the cut scenes and it just makes them feel broken or unfinished. The opening of the game has an anime like song and you lose track of what this game is supposed to be right away.

    This Kirby game the main focus is obviously two things, mouthful mode and the world. Which means the adventure, the music, and the characters all lack creativity. Take the easy going no challenge nature of every Kirby game you've played and turn it to max easy then make it so grandma will want to play the coop mode with you and you have your Kirby game.

    So let's talk about mouthful mode. It's cute, but boring. After the first time you encounter each of the modes you know exactly what to do and where to go for any secrets because it's always incredibly obvious. There's no interesting mechanics or unexpected creative things they did, it's just right in your face obvious. They repeat through a lot of levels and then bonus levels use them but after the cuteness of the first time they wear down and look like a gimmick. Other Kirby games up the weirdness or creativity of the powerups but this one just lays flat.

    Now onto the world. The graphics look sort of pretty but nothing ground breaking. Nothing Mario Odyssey level. In fact most levels have slowdown issues and framerate problems. The 3D of the world is more like an on rails 3D box like old school 3D games of long ago. It feels like if someone tried to remake Kirby Crystal Shards. It's like a 2.8D game and there's no openness or exploration. It feels very restricted and when you see things in the distance they don't run at full framerate.

    Still yet, the world gives you no plotline as you play. Why are you here? What is everything? Why is Kirby here? What's going on? Is this a different planet from other games? What is the point of the forgotten land? People talk about story, but there's no story it's just some cut scenes and text over the screen that barely explain anything. The story is disjointed and meaningless.

    The biggest failure of this game is the music. Kirby music is its own thing, a genre of itself. This was a desperate attempt to bring Kirby into the symphonic modern soundtrack like they did with Mario and it did not work. One main song plays over and over but with a slight difference depending on the world. It gets old fast. The music is boring and flat. It doesn't feel upbeat or wild like in every other Kirby game. I can name some of my favorite Kirby songs by their level and game but in this one the only good song was in some factory and it was like low key dubstep sort of. The only Kirby soundtrack I won't buy.

    It's fine if Kirby games are easy. Epic Yarn is one of my favorites and that was beyond easy but it was very Kirby and it was extra adorable. This one takes itself so serious and then stumbles out the door just to stare at a flower for a while. I beat this game in a few hours and while doing it finished most of the challenges leaving me with very little to do after one afternoon of play time. Wild mode is not wild at all. The only difficult thing is maybe one or two of the bosses but still, their patterns are very simple.

    I don't know what people love about this. It had a huge amount of potential and I was excited for an open world Kirby game which this wasn't at all. The controls are pretty unpolished and the game feels sluggish and has bad pacing. Bad forced perspective 3D makes it difficult to judge placement of characters and sometimes you can't even tell if you're in the air or on the ground. Each level is over so fast you wonder what you missed. That would be fine for a regular Kirby game but this doesn't beg exploration, it's a very linear progression with maybe a secret or two in a level.

    There's no Kirby canon, the dances are all the same thing, the power ups are the same we've seen, the upgrades are neat but nothing special, and I'm not going to rave about a game with dated concepts and tired ideas. At least they tried but there were better Kirby games on the DS & 3DS. Pick up an older Kirby game for half the price and have more fun.
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  72. Apr 8, 2022
    2
    Boring Jump an Run with a cute little Ball. We need more RPG Elements like Mario Paper 1. This Game ist xtreme overrated.
  73. Mar 27, 2022
    2
    **** graphics, a hilarious difficulty, and apart from 60 dollars for the game, a complete scam.
  74. Mar 27, 2022
    3
    The game is a 9 if buying digitally knowing that the game wont be yours forever, but the fact that the physical edition requires a download means that the cartridge you are likely buying in the name of preservation, will be completly useless if/when nintendo decides to close down eshop servers. I still recomend the game based purely on gameplay. The game is a tad easy which is the mainThe game is a 9 if buying digitally knowing that the game wont be yours forever, but the fact that the physical edition requires a download means that the cartridge you are likely buying in the name of preservation, will be completly useless if/when nintendo decides to close down eshop servers. I still recomend the game based purely on gameplay. The game is a tad easy which is the main thing holding it back from being a 10. Expand
  75. Mar 28, 2022
    1
    This is just another money grab by Nintendo rehatcher the same old game stop accepting this from Nintendo
  76. Mar 26, 2022
    0
    This game is a massive steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for a mobile game. It doesn't even have the AAA quality to justify the $60 price tag. The graphics are a joke. It literally looks like a GameCube game with HD support. If the developers are going to charge $60, then I expect the graphics to look as good as it does in the cutscenes. Speaking ofThis game is a massive steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for a mobile game. It doesn't even have the AAA quality to justify the $60 price tag. The graphics are a joke. It literally looks like a GameCube game with HD support. If the developers are going to charge $60, then I expect the graphics to look as good as it does in the cutscenes. Speaking of cutscenes, the developers were too cheap and lazy to make real-time cutscenes. So they hired CGI animators to make pre-rendered cutscenes instead. That is pathetic and I can't believe that pre-rendered cutscenes are still a thing in 2022.

    The gameplay is boring and repetitive. Kirby does not swallow things in real-time. I swallowed a giant traffic cone and it magically teleported inside Kirby. It looks even worse when you swallow a vending machine. Once again, the developers were too greedy and lazy to make the swallowing mechanics work in real-time like they do in the cutscenes. There are also no real-time spitting mechanics. The AI is incredibly stupid. The physics are trash. The soundtrack is terrible. The developers added cute upbeat music in this game, to give players the illusion that the game is fun. None of that is fun for me. The sound effects and animations are poor. Too many clipping issues.

    I am honestly shocked that this game actually has multiplayer. I didn't expect that from developers that are clearly greedier and bigger cheapskates than EA and Activision. I appreciate that. However, there is only co-op multiplayer for the garbage campaign. If the developers weren't so cheap and put the effort to add PvP multiplayer, then I might have actually had fun with this game. I only recommend you get this game until it is $10 or less. This low-budget game is not worth the $60.
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  77. Mar 28, 2022
    0
    o jogo e divertido mas alem de parecer ter grafico da geraçao passada nao vale a pena gastar um dinheiro desse num cartunho minusculo que era pra ser incrivel mas e mediocre , alem do jogo nao tem legenda padrao da nintendo e a mesma coisa do mario odysey
  78. Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Overpriced, short, easy, bad frame rate, forgettable story, slow version of Mario land.
  79. Apr 2, 2022
    10
    A wonderfully fun and relaxing game, probally my favourite Kirby game to date.
  80. Apr 24, 2022
    7
    It's cute, it's fun, and I love the insane, slightly gross idea of Mouthful Mode. Ultimately it's not as hard as I would have liked, but it's also just a lovely chill time. Nice to see a great Kirby game again.
  81. Apr 18, 2022
    7
    This is a good platformer as Nintendo knows how to build (good level design, colorful world, reasonable amount of content). My main concern is the difficulty, it is way too easy. So ok, it'd be a good game to initiate your children to the basics of videogames but in my case it is just too easy. I'm not certain I would have played it in solo (made it in full coop currently). Don't take meThis is a good platformer as Nintendo knows how to build (good level design, colorful world, reasonable amount of content). My main concern is the difficulty, it is way too easy. So ok, it'd be a good game to initiate your children to the basics of videogames but in my case it is just too easy. I'm not certain I would have played it in solo (made it in full coop currently). Don't take me wrong, this is a good game with nice mechanics and we had fun in coop. Just, a touch of difficulty may have brought a level higher. Expand
  82. Jun 5, 2022
    7
    A good Kirby game, and a worthy entry into the world of 3d, but overall very linear, and far too easy. My expectations were admittedly high.
  83. May 2, 2023
    8
    A very fun game to play when relaxing. Game is well crafted with fun gameplay.
  84. Aug 1, 2022
    4
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a bland and uninspired game. Every idea that it has has been done 1000 times over, inside and out, from Kirby's abilities to the worlds to the laughable boss fights to basically everything else in the game. While I know that this is a kids game, it is so braindead in every idea that it has that it becomes a boring slog long before it ends. In terms ofKirby and the Forgotten Land is a bland and uninspired game. Every idea that it has has been done 1000 times over, inside and out, from Kirby's abilities to the worlds to the laughable boss fights to basically everything else in the game. While I know that this is a kids game, it is so braindead in every idea that it has that it becomes a boring slog long before it ends. In terms of performance, it's decent but lacks fluidity. I know it's a hardware pushing game, the graphics are quite impressive for the Switch, but that doesn't excuse that it feels really awkward to play at 30fps, at least for me. I feel like it's so highly overrated just because it's the first full-on 3D entry in the series but as an actual game, it's incredibly lacking in fun and content. Expand
  85. Jul 20, 2022
    6
    This game is fun from start to finish. A fresh new entry in the series. The gameplay is a tad simple and and didn't take me long to complete the game. But the content it does have is great. Nothing ground breaking as far as gaming as a whole, but a huge step for the Kirby franchise. Hopefully we will see a future entry in the series with more interesting levels and atmosphere. Similar toThis game is fun from start to finish. A fresh new entry in the series. The gameplay is a tad simple and and didn't take me long to complete the game. But the content it does have is great. Nothing ground breaking as far as gaming as a whole, but a huge step for the Kirby franchise. Hopefully we will see a future entry in the series with more interesting levels and atmosphere. Similar to Kirby: Triple Deluxe being followed by Planet Robobot. All around good game and a recommend to Nintendo Switch owners. Expand
  86. A4G
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    Fun game! Kirby proves most versatile in a 3D platformer as I find the game-play, concepts, level-design and aesthetic to not only match its predecessors, but succeed against them. Hope I see more from this side of Kirby
  87. Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is so lovely, i love this game so much. this game is awesome and perfect
  88. Jan 25, 2023
    3
    The abandoned worldview is not appealing.
    The new transformation is boring.
    Collecting items to enhance abilities is tedious.
  89. Mar 21, 2023
    0
    Es el juego que toda mi vida espere de Kirby. me hubiese gustado un poco mas de dificultad y libertad de movimiento y cámara, pero es un magnifico comienzo y transición al 3D, entendiendo la dinámica e identidad de los juegos de Kirby. Muy merecido su premio al GOTY de mejor juego familiar. Recomendable.
  90. May 2, 2023
    8
    Kirby and the forgotten land is one of the best kirby games ever made. But there are some flaws.

    Positives: -Gameplay: controlling Kirby is as fun as you'd imagine even in 3d, the fly ability is really limited but it makes sense. There is a decent variety of abilities, they don't have a lot of moves tho. Mouthful mode is really creative and adds much more variety -Artstyle: the
    Kirby and the forgotten land is one of the best kirby games ever made. But there are some flaws.

    Positives:
    -Gameplay: controlling Kirby is as fun as you'd imagine even in 3d, the fly ability is really limited but it makes sense. There is a decent variety of abilities, they don't have a lot of moves tho. Mouthful mode is really creative and adds much more variety
    -Artstyle: the characters look good and cute, the models are great and everything is charming overall
    -Content: the number of levels is what you usually find in a Kirby game, bu there are lots of extras too. It took me 40 hours to complete the game 100%. The waddle dee town expanding overtime gives off that Mario Galaxy feeling, which is really good.

    Negatives:
    -Graphics: the illumination system in some of the levels is kinda bad, especially in the post story levels and in treasure roads
    -Difficulty: apart from the final challenge, the game is really easy
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  91. Apr 6, 2022
    8
    Great simple family friendly 3d platformer :)
    Wish there was more balance in the difficulty though
  92. 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.
  93. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, great pink ball
    This game is top notch from start to finish. The mouthful mode is also amazing.
  94. Jul 21, 2022
    8
    It's not Suspekt this game wood be so good. I am really impressed when I got her through this game I thought it was a bit too easy wasn't going to be satisfying but the difficulty really went up in last half of the game and I am truly amazed over the ending and the secret ending. And the boss fights a fun and interesting things to do and specially the last one oh my god this game is soIt's not Suspekt this game wood be so good. I am really impressed when I got her through this game I thought it was a bit too easy wasn't going to be satisfying but the difficulty really went up in last half of the game and I am truly amazed over the ending and the secret ending. And the boss fights a fun and interesting things to do and specially the last one oh my god this game is so good at boss fights Expand
  95. Mar 3, 2023
    9
    It is amazing how Hal made this game so freaking great. To think this is the first fully 3D Kirby game makes it even better. They made so many good things here, like the music, the gameplay, the evolution of the kirby abilities are so fun, the graphics and the art style is so beautiful. The final battle is one of the best ones in the series, it is really epic and hard. Also the game has aIt is amazing how Hal made this game so freaking great. To think this is the first fully 3D Kirby game makes it even better. They made so many good things here, like the music, the gameplay, the evolution of the kirby abilities are so fun, the graphics and the art style is so beautiful. The final battle is one of the best ones in the series, it is really epic and hard. Also the game has a lot of extra modes and stuff to do, and most of them are really enjoyable. Very promising for the future of this franchise Expand
  96. Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Una de las experiencias más dulces que he tenido en el mundo de los videojuegos. Gameplay increíble, banda sonora a la altura, escenarios muy divertidos y una historia que engancha cuanto más te acercas al final.
    Una de las grandes sorpresas del año
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Se existe algum significado para a palavra fofura, esse significado é Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 135 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. 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. 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.
  3. 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.