Kirby Star Allies

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7.5

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  1. Malooga
    May 29, 2018
    7
    *TIME SAVER REVIEW (Nintendo nostalgia goggles removed)*

    Gameplay - very reminiscent of the new Rayman formula but with a Lost Vikings twist. You swap between usable characters with differing powers (absorbed using Kirby's patented eating disorder), in order to solve puzzles and progress the levels. Hidden characters, levels and unlocks are plentiful. Graphics - Very crisp and    *TIME SAVER REVIEW (Nintendo nostalgia goggles removed)*

    Gameplay - very reminiscent of the new Rayman formula but with a Lost Vikings twist. You swap between usable characters with differing powers (absorbed using Kirby's patented eating disorder), in order to solve puzzles and progress the levels. Hidden characters, levels and unlocks are plentiful.

    Graphics - Very crisp and vibrant, as Kirby fans have come to expect and again reminiscent of the Rayman vibe. Effects are handled wonderfully, with chaos ensuing often on-screen and no dip in frame rate.

    Sound - Meh. It's the typical Nintendo soundtrack, lots of chimes and happy crescendo's. Nothing really standout here, suffice to say it does the job.

    Other - I am a sucker for the Nintendo couch co-op experiences, they do them so well. That said, the game suffers a bit when playing solo, it was clearly designed with cooperative play in mind.

    Verdict - Not a bad entry for Kirby on Switch by any means. A little unimaginative, the story is bland and the difficulty doesn't really see any kind of spike until late game (like most Nintendo platformers). Overall a worthy pick-up if you love the franchise or are looking for something fun to play with a friend. Otherwise it may be worth waiting for a sale, or looking for a deal. 7/10    … Expand
  2. Krankstar2K
    Mar 22, 2018
    7
    Kirby Star Allies is a fun game that is what I expected. This is shirt but to the point.. Game is fun for someone looking for a easy no brainer that has that Nintendo stamp. I found the game to be ridiculously simple, however I bought it so I can play with my Wife and some friends who never play video games but though it might be fun to go through. It was fun and did not take that long toKirby Star Allies is a fun game that is what I expected. This is shirt but to the point.. Game is fun for someone looking for a easy no brainer that has that Nintendo stamp. I found the game to be ridiculously simple, however I bought it so I can play with my Wife and some friends who never play video games but though it might be fun to go through. It was fun and did not take that long to complete.. about 5 hours. You do unlock puzzles and there are a few Wii like Multiplayer games which were a pleasant step away from what you have been seeing on the switch.
    Overall if money is not an issue and you collect Nintendo game.. grab this game. Also if you have kids or someone who likes games but can't usually play.. this is for them.
    Other than that.. wait for a sale. Great game but if you are looking for this as your Nintendo branded switch game.. Get any other IMO over this.    … Expand
  3. TobiasKen
    Jun 18, 2018
    7
    Kirby Star Allies is an incredibly fun game to play with friends or family. It's definitely better than a lot of other games out there, however the game has a few fatal shortcomings.

    A: Music/Sounds The music in this game is very similar to other entries in the Kirby franchise - pretty darn good. Some tracks feel like they've been re-used a few too many times over the years, but    Kirby Star Allies is an incredibly fun game to play with friends or family. It's definitely better than a lot of other games out there, however the game has a few fatal shortcomings.

    A: Music/Sounds

    The music in this game is very similar to other entries in the Kirby franchise - pretty darn good. Some tracks feel like they've been re-used a few too many times over the years, but overall the music is relatively memorable and on-par to other games in the franchise.

    As for sounds - well, Kirby games aren't really the type of games to need such incredible sounds - let's just put it that way.

    7/10 - Good music, but really just feels like almost the same music as all of the other Kirby games. Sounds get the point across.

    B: Graphics

    The graphics in this Kirby game are better than any other in the franchise. I'm glad that they've actually come back to making a Kirby game with a 'proper' art style, instead of the clay/yarn aesthetic they've been using. The graphics and art style of the levels throughout the game certainly give off a Kirby charm.

    10/10 - Good art style, perfect graphics for a Kirby game.

    C: Gameplay

    The gameplay in this game is extremely reminiscent of other Kirby titles. The mode selection is also very similar to other games in the series, containing the main story, a few mini-games, and the boss-rush/helper to hero modes.

    The main story is very fun if played with friends. The final boss in particular is very fun and different to the conventional Kirby format - an extremely welcome addition. I'm not going to give out spoilers, so you're going to have to play the game yourself/see someone else play it to find out what exactly that is.

    The mini-games are really just extra fluff to the game - it's easy to blow through all of the difficulties in the two mini-games which Kirby Star Allies gives you and be done within 15 minutes. I personally don't even see why they added these mini-games, perhaps it was to make it seem like there's more content than there truly is?

    The Helper-To-Hero mode is fun - for a while. When I played through it, it took roughly two hours in total to complete the first time around. Essentially Helper-To-Hero mode is just replaying the main story levels throughout the game, but instead you play as an enemy/other NPC instead of Kirby. This is fun to play through once, but once you've beaten it, it feels very, very repetitive to play through again with another character - there simply isn't enough variation for me to go through this two hour mode with every single character.

    The Boss Rush mode is a nice addition to the game, and is pretty much a staple to the franchise at this point. The difficulty slider is especially nice, but even at the highest difficulty I still managed to beat it on my second attempt - despite it being only my second attempt, this is still the most difficult thing in the game.

    Overall, there are two main gripes with the gameplay:

    Where is the content? I managed to 100% the game in 15 hours - this is minimal in comparison to other games. I understand Kirby games are short, but this feels like on a whole other level - especially with the price tag.

    Where is the difficulty? This game is incredibly easy. I also understand that most Kirby games are easy, but I kind of wish that they had a difficulty slider for the main game as well as the Boss Rush mode, because it's incredibly difficult to actually die in the main game. I believe in my 15 hours of gametime I only died once or twice, and that was because I fell off of a cliff accidentally.

    It's a shame that those gripes are there, because underneath those issues this game is very fun, especially to play with friends. It's no Breath of the Wild of the Kirby franchise, but it's definitely super fun. On your own though, I feel as if it could get a little stale.

    5/10 - Fun gameplay with friends, rather boring when playing alone. The game is also too easy and too short.

    D: Story

    The story in Kirby games are always those 'sweet and innocent' on the outside, but 'dark and mysterious' on the inside types. That's no exception here, with the main villain in the game being incredibly... bizarre, with very strange motives. I'm not going to go into too much detail, because to be honest I haven't done too much deep reading into this story - but it's interesting.

    It's nice to see the ways that all of the plots in Kirby games are connected to one another. I wonder how the story will affect the Kirby universe in the next game?

    If you're not interested into looking too much into it, then it's your regular old save Dreamland plot from a crazy bad guy looking to revive some beast.

    9/10 - A surprisingly dark story, despite the positive atmosphere for the most part. A little hard to wrap your head around if you don't look too much into it.

    So, in conclusion, this game gets a 7/10. It's very fun with friends, but is severely lacking in terms of content/difficulty.    … Expand
  4. wariothelegend
    Jun 29, 2018
    7
    If this is your first time playing a "Kirby" game, don't expect a challenge form it. A two-year-old could beat this in less than a week. But, it's still enjoyable. The graphics are beautiful, the story's unique, and there's lots of collectibles to keep completionists on their toes.

    Kirby's main power involves sucking up enemies and taking their powers, but that's a standard. His new    If this is your first time playing a "Kirby" game, don't expect a challenge form it. A two-year-old could beat this in less than a week. But, it's still enjoyable. The graphics are beautiful, the story's unique, and there's lots of collectibles to keep completionists on their toes.

    Kirby's main power involves sucking up enemies and taking their powers, but that's a standard. His new power in this game is to turn enemies into his friends with the throw of his hearts. Having friends is a huge help if you suck at platformers, or if you're looking for the collectibles. Unfortunately, they make the game almost too easy. You could fly through a level in 5 minutes and you won't feel like you did anything! And boss battles are the same thing.

    The game also allows you to combine Copy-Abilities mixing elements with weapons. You could have a Sizzle Hammer or a Blizzard Sword. These new abilities not only give you extra attack power, but they allow you to access certain areas of the levels to obtain collectibles. Again, flat-out easy when using these powers.

    The Sub-Games are okay, but not memorable. They're just short minigames to play when you have friends (actual friends).

    Overall, Kirby Star Allies has a great concept and returns a lot of fan-favorite characters such as Gooey and Marx, but the whole friend concept, along with the combined copy-abilities feel forced, and doing these pretty much makes you press a win button.    … Expand
  5. scstraus
    Mar 18, 2018
    7
    My 9 year old daughter loves this game.. I find it a bit too simple to be interesting.. So I think a lot of it comes down to age, but either way, I think the current price of this game is way too high for the experience that it's giving, so I'm going to give it a 7 until the price comes down.. At half the price, it would probably be worth the money.
  6. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    7
    This game caught me by surprise, Kirby Star Allies has a very interesting concept and executes it good, the only thing is that it makes the game so easy, i went through levels at a time without even touching an enemy because my friends did it for me. The Story Mode didn't have as much content as i thought it would. It didn't have as many compelling worlds as Return to Dreamland did. ButThis game caught me by surprise, Kirby Star Allies has a very interesting concept and executes it good, the only thing is that it makes the game so easy, i went through levels at a time without even touching an enemy because my friends did it for me. The Story Mode didn't have as much content as i thought it would. It didn't have as many compelling worlds as Return to Dreamland did. But the one thing that makes this even a little bit worth it is that it is fun. The worlds that I didn't enjoy I still had fun with. Regardless, I'm still not sure this game is worth it's hefty 80 dollar price tag.… Expand
  7. arh3399
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    This is a solid Kirby experience. I like the new mechanic with befriending enemies to then mix your powers together to solve different puzzles. The game is easy, but so is every kirby game. My main problem is how short it is for being a full priced game. It took me less then 10 hours to beat every stage, including the hidden ones, and the final boss. I wouldn't recommend buying it forThis is a solid Kirby experience. I like the new mechanic with befriending enemies to then mix your powers together to solve different puzzles. The game is easy, but so is every kirby game. My main problem is how short it is for being a full priced game. It took me less then 10 hours to beat every stage, including the hidden ones, and the final boss. I wouldn't recommend buying it for the full $60, but if its on sale for 40 or less then its a fun game worth playing.… Expand
  8. StrikedSky
    Mar 17, 2018
    7
    Das Spiel macht schon Spaß, es ist allerdings viel zu leicht und vor allem viel zu kurz! Aus meiner Sicht keine 60€ Wert, vielleicht 40 aber auch nicht mehr. Ich habe viele der alten Spiele gespielt und bin wirklich enttäuscht. Es ist einfach nicht das was es mal war, ich kann es aber jedem empfehlen der einfach nur ein Fun Game ohne Herausforderung sucht. Koop ist zu empfehlen.
  9. dash383535
    Mar 20, 2018
    7
    Introduction: With the Nintendo Switch being such a success with numerous award-winning games, it’s time for the pink puffball we all know and love to grace the system. Will this game another great addition to the franchise or will it fall under with the many tropes of its more generic entries.
    Story: The story starts out with our main villain, Hyness, getting a dark heart that is able to    Introduction: With the Nintendo Switch being such a success with numerous award-winning games, it’s time for the pink puffball we all know and love to grace the system. Will this game another great addition to the franchise or will it fall under with the many tropes of its more generic entries.
    Story: The story starts out with our main villain, Hyness, getting a dark heart that is able to turn people evil. Kirby gets one these hearts as well and can use it to turn enemies into friends. It’s a pretty simple good and evil story but it works well, giving it a much-needed excuse to put co-op 4 player action in this game. Nothing mind blowing but if you like Kirby games, then there is much to like in this department.

    Gameplay: This game is a traditional 2D platformer just like the original Kirby games. It works well and plays exactly like you would expect it to. The enjoyment is doubled with the great addition of the aforementioned 4 player co-op. Since players can play as almost any enemy in the game, the Kirby staff stuff this game with many abilities, the most abilities in a Kirby game to date. Abilities can also be fused together with the help of your friends. The only downside is that there is very few fusion. The last new gimmick is this game is the friend abilities. These come in forms of turning everyone into a circle or a train to be able to get through certain sections. These sections are not much fun because if multiple people try to control it, it becomes a broken mess. The most logical thing to do is to let one person control these abilities but that means that the other 3 players will have nothing to do for a good 3 to 5 minutes. This is even worse during the final boss fight since it is most friend ability segments. It’s a fun and visually cool looking fight but it could have been better. This game length was a concern for some but I think 8-10 hours for this game was enough. The only disappointing thing about this is that multiple bosses are reused from previous games and are reused again near the games ending. The game can be very easy at times and this makes co-op all the more important to keep the game fun and interesting for the entire runtime. This game has some flaw and is most likely not the best in the franchise but it still has the fun and charm of some of the most average game in the series.

    Technical: Visually, the game looks great. The most gorgeous in the franchise. The soundtrack has some pretty good tracks but nothing that stands out. I notice that there were many load screens breaking up the action and some of these load screens were very long. Besides the load screens, this game holds up on a technical level that is comparable to all other Nintendo games.

    Conclusion: This is a fun but easy Kirby Adventure. I would only recommend it to die-hard Kirby fans or if you want a good co-op, especially if you have kids that might want to play a fun game (Like my little brothers and sister, who played this game with me) For everyone else, it’s hard to justify $60 for this game. If you slightly interested or just want to play it by yourself, wait for a price drop.

    Pro:
    +Beautiful looking game
    +Tight and responsive gameplay
    +Fun co-op
    +Pretty good length with some replayability

    Cons:
    -Easiest game to date
    -Too many load screens
    -Some bosses are reused too much
    -$60 can be a bit steep for this game    … Expand
  10. peamkei
    Mar 19, 2018
    7
    I got my hand on Kirby Star Allies last Sunday. I was super excited and I just sit there playing for whole Sunday from afternoon to midnight. Then I continued playing on Monday evening. Suddenly, a 100% completion screen came out. I was like "wha da fking fk ?" How many hours did I spend on this game? I guess around 16 hours. The contents are way too little for a game priced around $60.
    I    I got my hand on Kirby Star Allies last Sunday. I was super excited and I just sit there playing for whole Sunday from afternoon to midnight. Then I continued playing on Monday evening. Suddenly, a 100% completion screen came out. I was like "wha da fking fk ?" How many hours did I spend on this game? I guess around 16 hours. The contents are way too little for a game priced around $60.
    I am not saying it is a bad game. I enjoyed it throughout 16 hours. But then the things left to do now are:
    1. time attack without Kirby with different "friends" which I don't really like this that much as I bought this game because I wanted to play as Kirby.
    2. boss rush with different Kirby abilities. It is alright if people like pure combat I guess.
    3. collect the remaining normal, small, non-rainbow puzzle pieces to complete some not so exciting art work. Maybe it's just me but I don't feel like grinding puzzle pieces as collecting art work don't really motivates me.
    4. play with friends, but Kirby cannot really troll your teammates and this makes it less fun than mario.
    --------------------------------------------- That's it for the lack of content part.
    I understand the main target players of this game maybe just kids. But I still think this way too simple than it should be, almost brainless. I grew up with Kirby games and I love them. Remembering playing Kirby on gameboy or on plane, when you don't have teammates and you just have 1 ability on hand. You saw a place that need a specific ability to access, you need to remember where it is, get the ability that you need, hold on to it and come back later. Star allies allow you to store 3 more abilities in your team as "friends". Players can tackle every so call "secret doors" or "secret puzzles" the first time they encountered it. If you don't have to right ability on hand, don't worry, they are just nearby. In fact, I only replayed less than 5 stages in campaign because I missed the rainbow puzzle somehow. The "secrets" are mostly obvious, the puzzles are easy. I don't mind the main story line being easy for kids to enjoy the game but I would really like a bit more challenge in some extra stages. In my opinion, make it easy to learn and play , increase the skill cap by a bit.
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    The collectible system is just "meh" to me. Nothing motivating. Grabbing each rainbow puzzle to show my respect. The normal puzzle grinding can wait until playing with friends, I don't find reviewing art work exciting.
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    All in all, it is a great game. I enjoyed it. It can be played with friends. Creative ability combining system, I really like that. Nice BGMs. I would give it a 9 if all of the following are introduced:
    1. the game has more content , or sell it at most 2/3 of its price now
    2. make some harder modes or changeable difficulties so the game can by enjoyed by players who wants to play casually and also enjoyed by those who need challenges
    3. increase the difficulty of puzzles, I mean come on, at least some of them. Even make players getting the ability they need at the end of the stage and have to back track or sth. Don't just spawn ability they need right at the puzzles.
    4. Some more legendary friends
    5. (optional) just change the collectible system. I don't care if you give me new Kirby skin, I just don't like those art works.    … Expand
  11. Sabotower
    Mar 17, 2018
    7
    While the fun and enjoyment is still there, it quickly devolves into boring button mashing your way through an easy gaming experience.
  12. MPReviews
    Feb 18, 2019
    7
    Pros:

    -Looks gorgeous -Character designs and animations are very cute. -Good music -Controls are smooth -Gameplay is still really fun -The updates make this game the ultimate fan service for Kirby fans. -The extra modes are pretty fun. Cons: -Story campaign is very short. -The game is very easy, even for Kirby standards. -Level designs are a bit generic    Pros:

    -Looks gorgeous

    -Character designs and animations are very cute.

    -Good music

    -Controls are smooth

    -Gameplay is still really fun

    -The updates make this game the ultimate fan service for Kirby fans.

    -The extra modes are pretty fun.

    Cons:

    -Story campaign is very short.

    -The game is very easy, even for Kirby standards.

    -Level designs are a bit generic

    -The game doesn’t offer much outside of the fan service, most of which wasn’t even added until after the patches.

    Final verdict: I had a lot of fun with this game, but it is a very safe Kirby game, not taking many risks and relying a fair amount on fan service. Still, die hards will get a lot of enjoyment from the fan service, and even newcomers or just casual Kirby fans should find some fun with this one. 7/10    … Expand
  13. mfc2089
    Mar 20, 2018
    7
    I like Kirby Star Allies, but after playing the likes of Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, this game feels like a letdown. The typical Kirby formula is a side scroller where you suck in enemies to gain their abilities, and then there is some extra twist. Previous chapters have given Kirby mechanical powered suits or enhanced sucking powers amongst other things.
    Kirby Star    I like Kirby Star Allies, but after playing the likes of Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, this game feels like a letdown. The typical Kirby formula is a side scroller where you suck in enemies to gain their abilities, and then there is some extra twist. Previous chapters have given Kirby mechanical powered suits or enhanced sucking powers amongst other things.
    Kirby Star Allies follows the exact same formula as before. The levels and music are what you'd expect of Kirby but are not unique in any way. Having allies and combining their abilities can be fun but it's not nearly as interesting as having Kirby run around in a mech suit like in Planet Robobot. When I first started playing, I was excited that maybe the game had deviated from its side scrolling stereotype because Kirby can move around in a 3d overworld to select a level to play, but alas, there isn't much to do in the overworld

    What I do like about the game is that the graphics are crisp and the world is bright and colorful. I've been a fan of Kirby since Kirby's Adventure, so it is exciting to hear the classic music and see familiar level designs even if I'd like to see some new elements. Some of the new abilities are really cool, like the spider and broom abilities. It's cool to be able to wield a fire sword or hammer or turn into a curling stone with the help of your teammates. I'm mostly disappointed because I think Kirby has the potential for a great more open world style game like Super Mario Odyssey, but we just continue to get more formulaic side scrollers.

    It's especially frustrating in a world where even Pokémon is changing up it's tried and true formula to great success. I hope to see another Kirby entry for Switch that does more than what we've already seen.    … Expand
  14. glensoucie
    Mar 25, 2018
    7
    Kirby: Star Allies is a cute, well crafted game. It can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages. The graphics are great, and the gameplay is what you would expect from a Kirby game, and is fun when playing with a friend(s). However, the difficulty is a bit too simplistic. There should be a harder difficulty for people who desire a challenge and replay value. And Nintendo, reduce theKirby: Star Allies is a cute, well crafted game. It can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages. The graphics are great, and the gameplay is what you would expect from a Kirby game, and is fun when playing with a friend(s). However, the difficulty is a bit too simplistic. There should be a harder difficulty for people who desire a challenge and replay value. And Nintendo, reduce the price of this game! It should not be 60$ USD. If this game was a little less expensive, I would gladly bump up my score.… Expand
  15. TheSonicFan2000
    Apr 14, 2018
    7
    Kirby Star Allies is okay, It's not fantastic nor is it bad it's in the middle. The gameplay is fun and simple and the new combination abilities are cool. My only problem is that they all feel the same like for example if you mixed fire with sword or cutter they both pretty much act the same. The graphics are beautiful definitely one of the best looking Kirby games ever made. everythingKirby Star Allies is okay, It's not fantastic nor is it bad it's in the middle. The gameplay is fun and simple and the new combination abilities are cool. My only problem is that they all feel the same like for example if you mixed fire with sword or cutter they both pretty much act the same. The graphics are beautiful definitely one of the best looking Kirby games ever made. everything pops out and the menu design is really nice. now the main problem with the game is that it has nothing new. yeah, there's the whole friend mechanic but other than that the game just feels lackluster and yeah I had fun with it but compared to other games that came before it, like triple deluxe and planet robobot it's really lacking in originality. still, I had fun playing it and if you're new to the series or are a hardcore Kirby fan then pick it up. but if you're a casual fan then I say wait for a price drop.… Expand
  16. TheRedHood1
    Jul 23, 2018
    7
    Kirby star allies is a good game but it is very flawed
    Positves
    1. Its a very good looking game 2. The games itself is fun and enjoyable 3. I really like the allie mechanic 4. The abilitiesare fun to use 5. I really like the boss rush mode 6. The multiplayer was really fun to play Negatives 1. The game is way too short 2. The game is too easy 3. The bonus modes are ok 4. The    Kirby star allies is a good game but it is very flawed
    Positves
    1. Its a very good looking game
    2. The games itself is fun and enjoyable
    3. I really like the allie mechanic
    4. The abilitiesare fun to use
    5. I really like the boss rush mode
    6. The multiplayer was really fun to play

    Negatives
    1. The game is way too short
    2. The game is too easy
    3. The bonus modes are ok
    4. The games started to get old towards the end    … Expand
  17. Ryaweasel
    Sep 27, 2018
    7
    I mean, this game is okay. It felt a little bit easy, but Kirby games are usually known for being that, since also, this was intended to be a multiplayer game. But it does offer some extra surprises after you finish Story Mode though, so I guess that's a plus.
  18. MaxPaul20
    Mar 4, 2019
    7
    Kirby star allies is a great game don't doubt me on it but its not the best in the series. Sure there are some great features like co-op play that allows your or friend to play as enemies or even characters like dark meta knight or Marx the possibilities are endless with the characters. The art design is really well done and gameplay is smooth. But the story is short and there is not muchKirby star allies is a great game don't doubt me on it but its not the best in the series. Sure there are some great features like co-op play that allows your or friend to play as enemies or even characters like dark meta knight or Marx the possibilities are endless with the characters. The art design is really well done and gameplay is smooth. But the story is short and there is not much to do once you're done besides collect puzzle pieces and replay through a shorter version of a story as a side character as in one who isn't Kirby. But this is still a fun game to play for anyone as it is still a light hearted and fun Kirby game. Pretty good.… Expand
  19. Ikereviews1
    May 24, 2023
    7
    A fun kirby game the problem is the story is very short can be beaten in 4 hours but still fun
  20. giannis2001
    Apr 15, 2020
    7
    I can't say it's my favourite kirby of all time but it is good overall. The story is descent, but the levels are really good designed and the new abilities are cool. I enjoyed the game more after I finished the story with the game modes. You can play with tons of characters and even the villains of old games. I recommend it for platformer lovers and Kirby fans but I wouldn't say it's a must play.
  21. cerb747
    Jun 18, 2019
    7
    silly, fun and great for young kids, comical and it is 4 player local same screen coop which is really fun.
  22. GregLobstery
    Feb 8, 2021
    7
    Yeah this game was the first to implement Buff Dedede, and it gets a lot of credit for bringing back tons of old Kirby characters and making them playable, but the game itself is super short. It just feels like this game would have been perfect if it was a little longer and they added online co-op or something. There's nowhere near as much stuff to do as there is in most other Kirby games.Yeah this game was the first to implement Buff Dedede, and it gets a lot of credit for bringing back tons of old Kirby characters and making them playable, but the game itself is super short. It just feels like this game would have been perfect if it was a little longer and they added online co-op or something. There's nowhere near as much stuff to do as there is in most other Kirby games. Hopefully we get another Kirby switch game to do this justice.… Expand
  23. bancandrei
    May 24, 2020
    7
    Energetic and fun, if they would focus more on the fun or some competitive gameplay this formula could be a great party game. It feels more fresh than pretty much all the platformers coming out. But since it is similar to other kirby games, it is a bit overpriced
  24. patrickmurphy09
    Sep 7, 2020
    7
    Kirby Star Allies is a fun, chill platforming experience, best enjoyed while chilling with friends. The gameplay is not that challenging (which made it the perfect hangover time-killer for me and a buddy). Its funny to play together. It is also a joy to see Kirby get the graphic upgrades he and his world have deserved for some time in this game. However, it would have been nice to haveKirby Star Allies is a fun, chill platforming experience, best enjoyed while chilling with friends. The gameplay is not that challenging (which made it the perfect hangover time-killer for me and a buddy). Its funny to play together. It is also a joy to see Kirby get the graphic upgrades he and his world have deserved for some time in this game. However, it would have been nice to have just a little bit more of a challenge in this game. Or something to feel a little bit more in-depth. Sure, the completionist route does yield some more challenging gameplay -- and the final battles in the main campaign are where things finally get going -- but it would be nice to introduce more challenging options right at the start. Otherwise, gameplay can feel just a bit boring because it is too easy. Still, Kirby Star Allies is a fun game that does what Kirby does best, I suppose. I hope the next mainline Kirby installment goes for some bigger goals, though.… Expand
  25. MagicMikey
    Aug 23, 2020
    7
    It's not a bad game I had alot of fun playing it with my friends and I would recommend it to the right person however I don't think it's worth the full price. wait for a sale. I enjoyed playing the game but it left a bitter taste in my mouth with how short it was. if you love Kirby this game is definitively worth the pick up
  26. Resetto
    Aug 16, 2021
    7
    This game has some mildly weak elements and some awesome elements. This game is also more of a 7.5/10
  27. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    7
    this game is fun but its soo easy to the point its sad the game should be harder also im tried of the enimes waddle dee shouldnt be in every game the freind heart is way to op and the freind power-ups are meh where is my fire fighter or my leaf sword its just not that good
  28. HenriqueNoronha
    Aug 14, 2021
    7
    Kirby Star Allies overall is a good game. It has absolutely excellent graphics. The game only runs at 30fps, but it's not very noticeable. The story is simple as always, but that's never the focus of these games. It has a fair amount of extra content and the controls are great. However, the story mode (the main game mode) is very easy and short, the levels are repeatable and not creative.Kirby Star Allies overall is a good game. It has absolutely excellent graphics. The game only runs at 30fps, but it's not very noticeable. The story is simple as always, but that's never the focus of these games. It has a fair amount of extra content and the controls are great. However, the story mode (the main game mode) is very easy and short, the levels are repeatable and not creative. They are well designed and fun to play, but not interesting. Even finding all collectibles is easy and tedious. The game has a lot of fan service, which can sometimes be fun for players who are already fans of the franchise, but it often gets a little over saturated. The new game mechanic is being able to convert up to 3 enemies into CPU players to play alongside you, including several other major characters from previous Kirby games like King Dedede, Marx, Magolor and several others. In my opinion this was mainly done for fan service and is not used very well. They even make the game easier as they help to kill enemies and can even solve puzzles without the player doing anything. Certainly multiplayer is the main focus of the game, and it works very well. Players have plenty of space in the levels, and it's easy for casuals to just pick up the game and play, due to its simplicity. But like I said, the game can be repetitive when you consider the whole thing. However, alternative modes can offer something more to do, even if you're a more hardcore gamer. We have a mode where we go through a series of levels as quickly as possible using any of Kirby's helpers (including extra characters from older games), a mode where we go through a boss race, and another mode where we go through some Different stages to pick up collectibles ​​solving puzzles that are really challenging, unlike the main mode puzzles. In conclusion, Kirby Star Allies is very average. The story mode is very simple and easy, which is good for casual gamers, but not for more hardcore gamers. However, the extra content makes it easier to find a little more fun. But it's mainly made for people who want a simpler experience or for people who already have some familiarity with the franchise.… Expand
  29. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Disappointing, I guess. Kirby games are slowly turning into New Super Mario Bros in terms of repetition.
  30. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    7
    I feel like I’m starting to have the same problem with Kirby games as I do Mario & Pokémon. One new gimmick isn’t enough for me to overlook a franchise that needs some new life breathed into it very soon. That’s not to say Star Allies is a bad game, far from it, but these games have changed very little since I was a kid & it’s all the more glaring now as an adult. It doesn’t help that thisI feel like I’m starting to have the same problem with Kirby games as I do Mario & Pokémon. One new gimmick isn’t enough for me to overlook a franchise that needs some new life breathed into it very soon. That’s not to say Star Allies is a bad game, far from it, but these games have changed very little since I was a kid & it’s all the more glaring now as an adult. It doesn’t help that this game is SHORT. As in THERES only 4 worlds in the game before you hit the final boss? 4?? Really? Kirby’s first big Switch title & he gets a 5 hour game? I get these games are very replayable but excuse me for not wanting to go back to the same levels over & over again to collect... puzzle pieces. Again, not a bad game, but the Kirby formula might just be stale for me at this point. That doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the time I had with the game though, short as it was it was a breeze to fly through & I never had a moment where I was frustrated. It’s also a very pretty game to look at, more games need to start utilizing the Switch better *cough every Pokémon game on Switch cough* so they get results that look like this game & Mario Odyssey. The main gimmick is also a major step down compared to Planet Robobot, I still enjoyed it for what it was though. But if you played any Kirby game before, you’ve played this one by proxy. Kirby starts his journey investigating around Popstar & eventually goes into space to defeat an evil shadowy force, how many times is he gonna do this?? I know if it ain’t broke don’t fix it but I really want something MORE out of these games after all these years.. Again, it’s a fun & short breeze of a game but you should not spend $60 on it like I did, if you can somehow get it for $30 it’s well worth it especially if you have friends. Good luck with that since Nintendo is deathly allergic to putting their games on sale no matter the quality.… Expand
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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
  1. My Nintendo News
    Jul 15, 2018
    85
    Though it’s not technically perfect by any means, Star Allies remains entertaining from start to finish. Let the puffball meet the misfits, it’s time for Kirby to shine on Switch.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jun 5, 2018
    80
    Simply put, Star Allies looks great, sounds great and plays great. [05/2018, p.47]
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Jun 2, 2018
    90
    Kirby Star Allies makes the simplicity of smiling a lasting thing. The game is beautiful and has music that impresses by it's quality. The title is very amusing and if you can join three more friends, you will have one of the funniest experiences on the Nintendo Switch. It is an experience that should be appreciated in its entirety.
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