Kirby Star Allies

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 565 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 349 out of 565
  2. Mixed: 143 out of 565
  3. Negative: 73 out of 565
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  1. Altendo
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    The best videogame ever. This Kirby game is filled the the max with tons of new characters, mechanics, and more.
  2. TheMusi
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    I genuinely loved this game, it is underrated. The simplicity is so different and needed when compared to so many other games these years. It's a Kirby game yet people complain about the difficulty level, it does exactly what it should do with a phenomenal story.
  3. Madical
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I genuinely can’t think of a bad thing in this game. The gameplay is fun, especially with friends and family. Building your own little army of 4, and getting to choose that army in separate game modes when you beat the game, is so cool! Combining abilities to get over some obstacles is so creative! And, let’s be honest, it’s a Kirby game. It’s absolutely adorable. Great game, highly recommend for a 2d adventure game, especially with beginners of the Kirby franchise, like me.… Expand
  4. Steyraus
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    This is a great kirby game just as good as any others, honestly I dot get how reviewers can give Epic Yarn 9s and 10 and Star Aliies 6s and 7s..They are good for the exact same reasons.
  5. Yallahs9
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    El clásico Kirby en 2D pero visualmente excelente. No esperen mucho de un Kirby así
  6. sheep455246
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    I absolutely adore this game. It’s beautifully crafted, and while not anything revolutionary, it’s a ton of fun in both single and multiplayer situations. You’ll probably get more out of it with the co-op, however. Overall, it’s a casual and cute game to let go of some stress, and totally worth trying the demo to see if it’s your kind of thing!
  7. metaleo
    Aug 27, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good kirby game a ton of mods story 2 sub games boss rush etc void termina is hard and fun… Expand
  8. Qoo88039
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best Kirby experiences out there and a must have for any Nintendo Fan.
  9. Tikur
    Jun 13, 2022
    8
    To make it clear, my rating is based on the full updated Version of the game.

    The story mode on it's own would be only a 6/10 and can easy be summarized as an basic short Kirby Game. However I like all the characters which were added step by step and the new mode with harder versions of the bosses is exactly the addition the game has needed. So in the end this Game transformed into a    To make it clear, my rating is based on the full updated Version of the game.

    The story mode on it's own would be only a 6/10 and can easy be summarized as an basic short Kirby Game. However I like all the characters which were added step by step and the new mode with harder versions of the bosses is exactly the addition the game has needed.

    So in the end this Game transformed into a solid game for all who like Kirby or be fans of the franchise. In my case I like the opportunity to form a team of allies with characters like Magolor, Gooey or Suzi from the previous games. I like the new challenging mode, with his tricky and clever puzzles.

    I like the things you can unlock, because it feels like a tribute to Kirby and the franchise itself.

    The only problem is, that this game lacks of originality. It comes not even close to "Kirby Planet Robobot" or "Kirby and the forgotten Land". Which are easily the best two games in the series for me. Nevertheless it was a fun and enjoyable experience that I don't want a miss.

    This game has evolved pretty well over the time.    … Expand
  10. ResetButton
    Jun 5, 2022
    8
    Disclaimer: This is for young kids. My score of 9/10 is based on that. I’m not comparing it to Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze or any other 2-D platformer. It’s great for kids 5-7 yrs old. It’s so easy that it almost isn’t a “game.” If you’ve played Yoshi’s Crafted World, Kirby SA is even easier than Yoshi’s CW on easy mode. My 5 yr old loves it. The music is good and the graphics areDisclaimer: This is for young kids. My score of 9/10 is based on that. I’m not comparing it to Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze or any other 2-D platformer. It’s great for kids 5-7 yrs old. It’s so easy that it almost isn’t a “game.” If you’ve played Yoshi’s Crafted World, Kirby SA is even easier than Yoshi’s CW on easy mode. My 5 yr old loves it. The music is good and the graphics are pleasant. Games this pretty and easy are rare, so if your kid is too young for 2D Mario or DK, Kirby SA is for you.… Expand
  11. KIRB
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
  12. Clyptor
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I didn't expect mutch but i got positively suprised the game is a lot of fun.

    But I would recommend that you wait for a discount if you decide to buy the game.
  13. MatisseThybulle
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    Bought this on Black Friday for the low price of 26.99, and for that price it's more than worth it for any Kirby fan! Even single player is fun, I personally played through the entire campaign by myself - the levels and characters are cute, and it feels fun just being able to tear through all the enemies with your team with you.
  14. Arfon
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Fun Kirby game, but definitively not the best one. The level design and difficulty are one of the weakest in the series, however, playing with friends makes the game ten times more enjoyable. The main story mode is way shorter than it should be, but the post game content and replayability makes up for its flaws. I had fun with the game most of the time, the abilities and playableFun Kirby game, but definitively not the best one. The level design and difficulty are one of the weakest in the series, however, playing with friends makes the game ten times more enjoyable. The main story mode is way shorter than it should be, but the post game content and replayability makes up for its flaws. I had fun with the game most of the time, the abilities and playable characters (specially returning characters from past games) were my favorite part of the game. Overall, this is a pretty fun Kirby game, you'll most likely enjoy this game and appreciate all the references to previous games if you're a Kirby fan.… Expand
  15. Ripper36
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    I was not a really big Kirby fan untili played the 3DS versions a few years ago and i can say Star Allies hits it right out the park. Love the gameplay, Love the graphics and love the many different ways of combat. A little to short for me at the end. But overall all, its worth picking up.
  16. calvinbrine
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    If you like cute goofy games with replay value over single playthrough playtime, and don't mind or prefer easy games....

    this game right here. It's short, and it's ridiculously easy, and I don't care at all, it's fun. I beat this game after playing it for a few hours each day for 3 days, and overall I somehow ended up with 25 hours on this game later on simply because of how much fun i    If you like cute goofy games with replay value over single playthrough playtime, and don't mind or prefer easy games....

    this game right here.
    It's short, and it's ridiculously easy, and I don't care at all, it's fun. I beat this game after playing it for a few hours each day for 3 days, and overall I somehow ended up with 25 hours on this game later on simply because of how much fun i had.
    I BOUGHT my switch for this game.    … Expand
  17. BasilZero
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Game: Kirby Star Allies
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: HAL Laboratory Publisher: Nintendo System: Nintendo Switch (NSW) Year of Release: 2018 Length of Playthrough: 16 Hours Total Score: 96/100 Value Score: 9.6/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player    Game: Kirby Star Allies
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: HAL Laboratory
    Publisher: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo Switch (NSW)
    Year of Release: 2018
    Length of Playthrough: 16 Hours

    Total Score: 96/100
    Value Score: 9.6/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 10/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Retains similar gameplay style to the 3DS games with features from previous Kirby games
    +Visual design is super appealing, colorful and vibrant
    +A lot of game modes similar to Kirby Super Star, featuring extra story aside from the main story along with mini games
    +Music test mode with a fantastic soundtrack
    +4 player co-op online or local
    +A lot of post launch free DLC content and all DLC is free

    Cons
    -Too easy for most of the game

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    Series Scorewise comparison sake
    Kirby's Dream Land (GB): 65
    Kirby's Dream Land 2 (GB): 76
    Kirby's Dream Land 3 (SNES): 87
    Kirby's Adventure (NES): 89
    Kirby Nightmare in Dream Land (GBA): 92
    Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards (N64): 78
    Kirby Squeak Squad (NDS): 90
    Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii): 86
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Wii): 85
    Kirby Triple Deluxe (3DS): 94
    Kirby Planet Robobot (3DS): 95
    Kirby Star Allies (NS): 96
    Kirby Super Star (SNES): 100
    Kirby Super Star Ultra (DS): 100
    Kirby Canvas Curse (DS): 71    … Expand
  18. MaoZedong
    May 27, 2021
    9
    This is an amazing game for the series, if extremely easy. If you are going to play it, I would highly recommend playing with friends. It makes an already 'pretty fun' game become infinitely better. It also has some of the most fun post game content in the series, maybe even as good as planet robobot's.
  19. PoyoPoyo123
    May 9, 2021
    8
    Kirby Star Allies is fun. Kirby Star Allies is adorable. Kirby Star Allies is easy. At least in the base game. The game runs at 30fps which is fine, but the problem is that the menu’s run at 60fps. The game also looks really nice. Overall, a solid game, but not the game I was hoping for on the switch. Maybe a new 3D Kirby game later on will be the true switch debut for my favorite videoKirby Star Allies is fun. Kirby Star Allies is adorable. Kirby Star Allies is easy. At least in the base game. The game runs at 30fps which is fine, but the problem is that the menu’s run at 60fps. The game also looks really nice. Overall, a solid game, but not the game I was hoping for on the switch. Maybe a new 3D Kirby game later on will be the true switch debut for my favorite video game character… Expand
  20. Mckenzieawesome
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This game is the perfect 2d Kirby game nothing more nothing less. and also the only 2d Kirby experience on the nintendo switch..... for now
  21. Cccactusking77
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Kerby is a super fun game with a epiq story and great bosses and the multiplayer is sooooo good the game just epick and i love it. Everytime i look at this game i smile
  22. Twilwind
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    It's somewhat boring. Less funny than The Amazing Mirror and Nightmare in Dream Land.
  23. Jopawho
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Je suis très surpris de la qualité de ce jeu les graphismes sont cool, mignon le scénario est cool, c'est mon premier jeu Kirby, je suis vraiment satisfait de cette licence. Mentions spéciales pour le Boss final qui est super class
  24. Bcshiguemichi
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    It's a refurbished classic game! Easy do play. It's a game to have some fun and laugh!
  25. ElSmasher
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Kirby Star Allies follows the lineage of his older brothers. A colorful universe, an OST worthy of the saga, a visually resulting Artistic direction, DLC en masse. Despite a new mechanism "the hearts" too falculative, this opus switch gives me lots of stars in my eyes.
  26. CDizzness
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing! I love that it feels somewhat challenging yet not too bad at the same time. Veterans will want more of a challenge but I don't mind it's simplistic nature. The graphics are gorgeous, the levels are fun, the frame rate is solid and if you have a friend who wants to get into gaming and enjoys a cutesy type games, this is a good entry level. I love anything Kirby, so toThis game is amazing! I love that it feels somewhat challenging yet not too bad at the same time. Veterans will want more of a challenge but I don't mind it's simplistic nature. The graphics are gorgeous, the levels are fun, the frame rate is solid and if you have a friend who wants to get into gaming and enjoys a cutesy type games, this is a good entry level. I love anything Kirby, so to have a game made specifically for the Switch makes me so happy! I 100% recommend this game.… Expand
  27. Onioncreature
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    The base game is slightly disappointing, and the difficulty remains a bit lacking, but the new ideas that it brings to the series are quite commendable. The return of helpers, 4-player co-op, and ability/elemental mixing are all very welcome and feel fresh. There is a lack of collectibles and challenge, as it's far to easy to just steamroll your way through the levels without much effortThe base game is slightly disappointing, and the difficulty remains a bit lacking, but the new ideas that it brings to the series are quite commendable. The return of helpers, 4-player co-op, and ability/elemental mixing are all very welcome and feel fresh. There is a lack of collectibles and challenge, as it's far to easy to just steamroll your way through the levels without much effort thanks to the lack of balancing for the helpers. Bosses also go down far too easily. The game is however vastly improved with the free DLC updates, which I am taking into account for this review and it's score. The new Dream Friend characters are fantastic, and act as love letters to the series' past. The Heroes in Another Dimension mode fixes many of the problems present in the main game, adding far more difficulty and exploration. These new additions, alongside the furthering of the Kirby series lore, make this a great entry in the series, though it still doesn't reach the peaks of the other 2010 releases from HAL, even with the fantastic DLC content.… Expand
  28. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de Kirby visualmente hablando, sus niveles son un poco faciles pero entretenido. Un juego rejugable sin duda
  29. YanagiJuniper
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST GAME OF ALL TIME. The levels are perfectly designed, the bosses are incredible, the gameplay and combat is unrealistically good, and the replay ability is endless. Just buy it. Now.
  30. Joes
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Espléndido juego la verdad sus mecánicas y jefes la única pega es la difícultad
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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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