Kirby and the Forgotten Land

 Switch
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 722 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 649 out of 722
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 722
  3. Negative: 42 out of 722
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Kalenhoop9
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    The BEST Kirby game I have ever played excited for the spin-off!
    I wonder if it will be free or not.
  2. Imddustinn444
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    I would recommend this game if your a og or a newbie it's a really fun game and you fight a lot and it's the first 3d game that kirby has ever made and there is a bunch of powers you can use like blasters or fire breath or spikes and there is 7 levels and 11 boss and i recommended that if your kid is around 10 to 13 they will really like this game cuz it takes from 10 to 12 hours
  3. TODD17
    Sep 23, 2022
    9
    Well this is pretty good. Kirby is pretty good. I think that’s all I need to say.
  4. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    Mar 25, 2022

    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    Mar 25, 2022

    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.    … Expand
  5. TheWinterOmer
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Really cute and really nice, best Kirby game by far, the ending boss is rushed but still really good, best linear 3d platformer that I played.
  6. gabrielp504
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Kirby and The Forgotten Land is a great game, Nintendo did a GREAT job with making a 3D Kirby Game, the story is quite simple which is to expect from this game, I have played other Kirby games in the past and I can say this is one of the best ones yet, totally worth it!
  7. takeuchi
    Feb 20, 2023
    5
    Es como super mario odissey pero si estuviera orientada para que lo jugara un chaval de 5 años
  8. tonytoo
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    Graphic:4/5(Nintendo's game)
    gameplay:9/10(too easy to play)
    story:❌
    bgm:5/5(ok?)
  9. MATTUZ08
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    il multiplayer non è un granchè, ma il gioco è ottimo e le sue meccaniche sorprendenti.
  10. 6500
    Sep 12, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The content of the game itself was interesting, but I felt that the element of replay was a little unsatisfactory.… Expand
  11. TaniaTucker
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Buenísimo. No es un juego de mundo abierto que tanto se lleva, pero se le acerca. La verdad que tiene niveles muy divertidos. Me encantan los poderes que tiene y la capacidad de transformarse. No le doy un 10, porque al jugar con mi peque, solo podía llevar un personaje con lanza, sin poderes, cuando en los anteriores se podía variar. De haber podido tener poderes los dos hubiera sidoBuenísimo. No es un juego de mundo abierto que tanto se lleva, pero se le acerca. La verdad que tiene niveles muy divertidos. Me encantan los poderes que tiene y la capacidad de transformarse. No le doy un 10, porque al jugar con mi peque, solo podía llevar un personaje con lanza, sin poderes, cuando en los anteriores se podía variar. De haber podido tener poderes los dos hubiera sido perfecto. Aún así, tienes que probarlo. Es buenísimo… Expand
  12. 1000eR
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Juego hermoso, muy divertido y rejugable.
    Me gusto mucho el hecho de que es para toda la familia y que no necesitas de anteriores entregas Pat poder disfrutar su historia.
    ¡En hora buena Nintendo!
  13. Andrerj
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo de Kirby, um dos melhores jogos para o Switch.. vale cada centavo
  14. Taras84
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    The perfect game. Level design, bosses, soundtrack - everything is superb. Special note regarding coop mode - it's perfect as well. I would even say that coop mode in Kirby is better than in Mario Odyssey in case you play as a Bandana with your kids(compare to the hat in Mario).
  15. Shamp058
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This game is a MUST PLAY for anyone who owns a switch. It's super cute and easy while being extremely fun. The copy abilities are all super fun to use and the new mouthful mode is also amazing. The story is great and adds a lot more to the already insane Kirby lore. The music is also amazing, being super calming at times, and extremely climactic at others. I have really no problems withThis game is a MUST PLAY for anyone who owns a switch. It's super cute and easy while being extremely fun. The copy abilities are all super fun to use and the new mouthful mode is also amazing. The story is great and adds a lot more to the already insane Kirby lore. The music is also amazing, being super calming at times, and extremely climactic at others. I have really no problems with this game. It's fun from beginning to end. Also there's a fishing mini game. Need i say more?… Expand
  16. Slime_dark
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    The game itself it’s not that difficult, but especially when you reach the final part of it and the endgame, the real challenge begins with boss rushes. Not to mention that most bosses do a have a variant forms with different movesets that totally change the challenge. Not the most difficult game ever, but surely a well presented challenge that also.
    In this game there powers already seen    The game itself it’s not that difficult, but especially when you reach the final part of it and the endgame, the real challenge begins with boss rushes. Not to mention that most bosses do a have a variant forms with different movesets that totally change the challenge. Not the most difficult game ever, but surely a well presented challenge that also.
    In this game there powers already seen in other games with the addition of some new ones. Let’s also not forget the challenges a player has to go through to gain stars to level up powers, most of them represent a fair challenge.
    It’s also fair to give credits to the graphic, which is totally awesome and colorful, with the 3D graphics that works really well, especially to hid some stars or collectables
    The storyline is fairly simple as most Kirby games before, extremely easy to follow and appreciate
    Totally worth playing    … Expand
  17. ZYMROD
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Después de muchos títulos Meh!, por fin tenemos un Kirby que logra refrescar la formula y potencia al personaje. Es un juego con una historia interesante, buena jugabilidad, dificultad bien medida, gráficos con personalidad y duración adecuada que se potencia en el post game. Lo único malo es que la personalización de la ciudad no escala mas allá de la tienda y coliseo.
  18. ReviewdaShopee
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Existem alguns jogos que marcam a história de uma franquia através da inovação. No caso de Zelda, por exemplo, temos "Ocarina of Time" e "Breath of the Wild". No caso de Kirby, esse jogo é "Kirby and the Forgotten Land".

    "Kirby and the Forgotten Land" é uma adaptação incrível da franquia ao universo 3D. Com uma variedade enorme de poderes e inimigos extremamente familiares, se aventurar    Existem alguns jogos que marcam a história de uma franquia através da inovação. No caso de Zelda, por exemplo, temos "Ocarina of Time" e "Breath of the Wild". No caso de Kirby, esse jogo é "Kirby and the Forgotten Land".

    "Kirby and the Forgotten Land" é uma adaptação incrível da franquia ao universo 3D. Com uma variedade enorme de poderes e inimigos extremamente familiares, se aventurar pelas fases do jogo traz um misto de nostalgia (para os jogadores antigos como eu) e curiosidade para saber mais sobre esse novo mundo no qual se passa o jogo. Tudo é extremamente divertido e, em determinado momento, desafiador! Os chefes de fim de jogo são realmente difíceis e a busca pelos 100% exigem facilmente mais de 20 horas de gameplay.

    Não existe ponta solta em "Kirby and the Forgotten Land" e, por isso, não tem como dar outra nota que não seja 10! Fantástico!    … Expand
  19. endersgamer
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    This is exactly where i wanted the Kirby franchise to go and the presentation and charm is up there with the best on the Switch. The game is on the easy side, even on the harder difficulty setting, but gives you lots of incentive to gain 100%. The boss battles are epic and upgrading my different power ups, doing side quests, boss rushes, and collecting the figurines in the town brought aThis is exactly where i wanted the Kirby franchise to go and the presentation and charm is up there with the best on the Switch. The game is on the easy side, even on the harder difficulty setting, but gives you lots of incentive to gain 100%. The boss battles are epic and upgrading my different power ups, doing side quests, boss rushes, and collecting the figurines in the town brought a new element I wasn't expecting.… Expand
  20. SpongeTomer
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    this is probably the best way any franchise moved to 3d from 2d. people that even didn't play the past Kirby games can enjoy and have fun. But, the game doesn't running the best, and I know this is the fault of the switch but if you care a lot about this so the game running at 30 fps at normal. Also the game does have a lot of invincible walls that don't let you move to far from where youthis is probably the best way any franchise moved to 3d from 2d. people that even didn't play the past Kirby games can enjoy and have fun. But, the game doesn't running the best, and I know this is the fault of the switch but if you care a lot about this so the game running at 30 fps at normal. Also the game does have a lot of invincible walls that don't let you move to far from where you need to go. Even after this the game is amazing and help the Kirby lore if you follow this. Hopefully this new area of Kirby will be great.… Expand
  21. NendroidNick
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    I've been a Kirby fan for the past 2 decades and in the time I've been a fan I have wondered "What if it was 3D?" This game is all I have wanted in a Kirby game. Kirby And The Forgotten Land is an amazing game in fact this is one of the best games I have played this year and I honestly have no complaints it is consistent through and through. Great Gameplay, Great Music, Fun and Engaging,I've been a Kirby fan for the past 2 decades and in the time I've been a fan I have wondered "What if it was 3D?" This game is all I have wanted in a Kirby game. Kirby And The Forgotten Land is an amazing game in fact this is one of the best games I have played this year and I honestly have no complaints it is consistent through and through. Great Gameplay, Great Music, Fun and Engaging, this is all you could ever want with a Kirby Game. That being said it is a Kirby game, the hard difficulty it still is pretty easy to go through, even 100% and Post Game is relatively simple. All in All it is an amazing game, worth your time and worth the price.… Expand
  22. dan_filthy
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    This is a fun game, isn't to long and has well designed boss fights. I have never played a Kirby game in my entire life, and to be honest my knowledge of Kirby was that every obnoxious smash player uses him. Little did I know this banger of a game came out and I gave it a try. All the levels have personality, the bosses are fun unique and have some light challenge to them. Most importantlyThis is a fun game, isn't to long and has well designed boss fights. I have never played a Kirby game in my entire life, and to be honest my knowledge of Kirby was that every obnoxious smash player uses him. Little did I know this banger of a game came out and I gave it a try. All the levels have personality, the bosses are fun unique and have some light challenge to them. Most importantly this was my game that used to unwind to and to take my mind off the harsh things we go through life.… Expand
  23. GDChrome
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    it took me a while to get to playing this one, especially since Kirby is my favorite nintendo IP, but this game is everything I could have wanted out of Kirby's first 3D adventure. fantastic atmosphere, incredibly unique level design, one of the best soundtracks in this franchise known for great soundtracks. and possibly some of the best bosses in a Kirby game, I wouldn't say I like thisit took me a while to get to playing this one, especially since Kirby is my favorite nintendo IP, but this game is everything I could have wanted out of Kirby's first 3D adventure. fantastic atmosphere, incredibly unique level design, one of the best soundtracks in this franchise known for great soundtracks. and possibly some of the best bosses in a Kirby game, I wouldn't say I like this one more than Return to Dreamland, Triple Deluxe, or Epic Yarn, but this is definitely one of my favorite Kirby games, and my favorite game on the switch.… Expand
  24. PinkVappy
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    It's Kirby, you can't really mess it up. This one shines best with it's level design and overall charm. Copy abilities feel a bit watered down this time around but something was bound to be lost in the transition to 3D. If you like Kirby games you're bound to like this one too, if not I wouldn't expect this one to win you over more than any of the others might have.
  25. W1LD1FIRE
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. First of all, amazing gameplay. The mouthful mode is very fun along with the copy abilities, the platforming is pretty good, and the boss fights are very innovative. The dodge is also very fun. Unlike the dodge from previous Kirby games, the dodge in this game actually moves you and becomes a slo-mo dodge when you perfectly dodge an enemy's attack, which makes theAbsolute masterpiece. First of all, amazing gameplay. The mouthful mode is very fun along with the copy abilities, the platforming is pretty good, and the boss fights are very innovative. The dodge is also very fun. Unlike the dodge from previous Kirby games, the dodge in this game actually moves you and becomes a slo-mo dodge when you perfectly dodge an enemy's attack, which makes the gameplay more cinematic. The music is outstanding, with incredible arrangements and many songs that you'll want to come back to. The visuals are stunning, with appealing backgrounds and areas. The story is interesting, with mysterious side stories and cool twists here and there. This game is also very replayable, with many sub-games and minigames to play during or after you complete the game.

    HAL has created an incredibly innovative and creative game that will set the standard for Kirby games in the future. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a solid 3D platformer.    … Expand
  26. Trainer_100jin
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    A must play Kirby game. Really decent gameplay, level design, etc. A game to enjoy if I don't want it to be too intense and can finish lying in the sofa. Story is very solid and each world has its own style. Can still remember some bosses, very impressive design
  27. Martinnbafiba
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I purchased this game in order to play it in co op with my girlfriend. This is the first Kirby game I have ever finished. This is also the first 3d Kirby game ever made. Here are the pros and cons of this game and how it compares to other games of similar nature.

    Let’s start with the cons first.
    The main story of the game is too short. From the moment we picked up the game up until we defeated the final boss Fecto Forgo it took us around 20 hours. After you complete the main story another side quest opens up. This side quest is about collecting the pieces of soul of a character called Leongar in order to save him. This side quest consists of 5 additional levels. Those new levels are just recycled material from the previous levels you have already played with a bit more difficulty added to them. Those extra levels have the same bosses you played in the main story, just more difficult. I generally don’t like recycled materials in video games. It shows laziness by part of the creators. To me it feels as if the creators wanted to make the game feel longer so they just copy and pasted some levels from the main story to create a side quest. The length of the main story was the biggest deal breaker for me since I didn’t find the bonus content interesting at all. After you finish the main story you unlock the colosseum, but that’s another recycled material that I didn’t like since I have already fought those bosses in the main story.

    The pros:
    This game has a very unique design, a very good gameplay, and the co op is very entertaining even though it has limitations. The gameplay is classic Kirby fun and that was very enjoyable. If the main story wasn’t this short I would have ranked this game higher than Luigis Mansion 3 and the New Super Mario Bros U deluxe. The levels on this game start by being very easy but as you try to collect everything it becomes harder and harder. I enjoyed the progressively level of difficulty.

    I would rank Kirby and the Forgotten Land lower than other multiplayer adventure games that I have played on my switch. My two biggest concerns is the short length of the main story and the recycled extras that it gives you. Is a funny adventure but be prepared for a short game. Buy it second hand. Don’t pay full price.

    Super Mario 3D world 10/10
    Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze 10/10
    Super Mario Odyssey 10/10
    Luigis Mansion3 - 8/10
    New Super Mario U Deluxe 8/10
    Kirby Return to dreamland 6/10    … Expand
  28. GT9
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    I just finished playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land and I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed! The graphics were stunning and the gameplay was smooth and intuitive. The levels were challenging but not frustrating, and the boss battles were epic. The addition of new abilities and power-ups kept the game fresh and exciting. The only reason I didn't give it a perfect 10 out of 10 isI just finished playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land and I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed! The graphics were stunning and the gameplay was smooth and intuitive. The levels were challenging but not frustrating, and the boss battles were epic. The addition of new abilities and power-ups kept the game fresh and exciting. The only reason I didn't give it a perfect 10 out of 10 is because I wish there were more levels. Overall, I highly recommend this game to any fan of platformers or Kirby games in general. It's definitely worth the purchase!… Expand
  29. NINTELDRITCH
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came in expecting it to be a fun little cute game where Kirby eats a car. I came out with this being one of my favorite games on the console. Fantastic level and boss design, unfailingly creative, a beautiful art style, a purveying sense of happiness throughout... My only problem is I wish the ending plot twist related to Kirby rather than Elfilin, but that's really a very small nitpick. This game is fantastic. Best Kirby game, easy. Buy it now.… Expand
  30. TTTE
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    I have always found Kirby games to be amazing and this was no exception. Nintendo handled the transition from 2d to 3d in what I would say is the best way possible.
  31. ecstaticwoop
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    this game is ******* amazing. I don't feel like writing a big *** review, but just know it's a fantastic, innovative, memorable, absolutely grand game. Buy it already.
  32. Combatking42
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Probably my favorite Kirby game I have ever played! With a lot of stuff that Mario Odyssey has but with Kirby! And man like Doug Bowser said at TGA, "All he had to do was go full mouth full mode on a giant car to do it." The fact that you can even turn into a car on that game is insane along with other stuff!! And yes one more thing, CONGRATULATIONS ON BEST FAMILY GAME!! WELL DESERVEDProbably my favorite Kirby game I have ever played! With a lot of stuff that Mario Odyssey has but with Kirby! And man like Doug Bowser said at TGA, "All he had to do was go full mouth full mode on a giant car to do it." The fact that you can even turn into a car on that game is insane along with other stuff!! And yes one more thing, CONGRATULATIONS ON BEST FAMILY GAME!! WELL DESERVED KIRBY AND HAPPY 30th ANNIVERSARY!! Thank you Sakurai for creating this lovable character and franchise along with making my childhood a great time with playing Nintendo games!… Expand
  33. A_Mario
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is great and a right direction for kirby's first true 3D adventure but the waddle dee fetching could be a bit tedious at times and the soul fetching is REALLY ANOYING but Mouthfull mode is pretty fun and they POPED OFF with the bosses solid 7/10… Expand
  34. Seful344
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
next
Page:

Awards & Rankings

23
#23 Best Switch Game of 2022
5
#5 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »