Kirby Star Allies

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 83
  3. Negative: 2 out of 83
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  1. God is a Geek
    Mar 14, 2018
    45
    While it looks lovely and isn't a bad game by any means, Star Allies is aimed at a very specific age group, and most others will find it far too easy and, sadly, rather dull.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 14, 2018
    40
    Kirby’s games never seem fair on the enemies but this tiresome and poorly balanced co-op platformer offers little chance of fun for them or you.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 14, 2018
    HAL Laboratory delivers a brilliant chemistry set of a 2D platformer. [Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Mar 14, 2018
    It dazzles just enough visually to be pleasant to play through. Unaided by its dissatisfying posse gimmick, though, Star Allies has little that makes it special.
  3. The Jimquisition
    Mar 22, 2018
    The Switch continues a hot streak as Kirby’s latest sequel turns out to be good… because it’s a Kirby game.
  5. Tired Old Hack
    Mar 14, 2018
    In a world where gaming is getting increasingly complex with loot boxes and microtransactions and season passes and whatever dabbing is supposed to be, Kirby Star Allies is refreshingly consistent with the old way of gaming. It’s the video game equivalent of the old blanket you’ve had in your house for decades. It’s nothing flashy and you wouldn’t necessarily show it off to your friends when they’re over at your house. But when times are hard and life’s getting too much, it’s sometimes great to just snuggle under it (this time with up to three family members) and enjoy its simple comforts like you’ve done for years.

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#9 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#19 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 565 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 349 out of 565
  2. Mixed: 143 out of 565
  3. Negative: 73 out of 565
  1. Rocket123
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    I don't get why critics are reviewing this game badly cause its easy. This game is made to be EASY, made to be pure fun just like marioI don't get why critics are reviewing this game badly cause its easy. This game is made to be EASY, made to be pure fun just like mario odyssey (an amazing game). This game is not donkey kong, and so what if it didnt change the formula, if it ain't broke dont fix it. destructoid got it right.… Full Review »
  2. lordfartamor
    Mar 16, 2018
    4
    This Series needs to be more innovative, I'm tired of the same game being spilled on platform to platform, it's too easy, it's bland, and it'sThis Series needs to be more innovative, I'm tired of the same game being spilled on platform to platform, it's too easy, it's bland, and it's mechanics are exactly the same from Planet Robobot and Triple Deluxe. For the Switch I wanted Kirby to show people what the series is capable of, rather than the same games they had on the 3DS. This could've been as big as BOTW or Odyssey, but its not because HAL as been regurgitating the same BORING games for years. I liked when they thought out side of the box for games like Air Ride and Mass Attack, a game with new mechanics or different worlds to explore would've been great. This game is worth $25 bucks tops. I wish the Kirby series made a non linear game for once.… Full Review »
  3. AidenClerge
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    It is a really good game and Is very clever with alliteration and just like Mario and Link,Kirby came to Nintendo Switch Perfectly.
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