Kirby Star Allies

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 565 Ratings

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  1. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 11, 2018
    8
    Come on, Kirby is a fun and relaxing game. It is no Mario or Zelda obviously, Kirby is a pink marshmallow, but still, the game is charming in every way. The game isn't perfect, but I very much enjoyed playing it!
  2. MeatwadMeatwad
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    It's quite a fun kirby experience and is good for inexperienced people and offers some interesting things to do with the abilities, although they have been dumbed down since Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards. The gameplay is really easy, but rather enjoyable if you just want to sit down and chill out. Although it is easier than a lot of kirby games, it's still a good amount of fun
  3. Paradox_
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    un juego ultra divertido y kawai, unos diseños muy bonitos y unos niveles entretenidos, lo único que falla es la carencia de combinación de poderes y el que no se te de por rejugarlo, pero por lo demás es muy bueno y unos modos de juego decentes, un juego digno de mi personaje favorito de nintendo
  4. Skippy07
    Aug 19, 2018
    8
    Kirby Star Allies is a great game. But it's too easy, you can fly, have 3 friends that kill everything for you even bosses. That's more like 2d puzzle game than platformer. And that's too short even if I am bad at games I am now on last world in 3 hours with all secrets. If you want to play good platformer on switch play Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, and if you want relaxing shortKirby Star Allies is a great game. But it's too easy, you can fly, have 3 friends that kill everything for you even bosses. That's more like 2d puzzle game than platformer. And that's too short even if I am bad at games I am now on last world in 3 hours with all secrets. If you want to play good platformer on switch play Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, and if you want relaxing short game play this Kirby Star Aliies game.… Expand
  5. greninjaX
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    while not as good as the 3DS Kirby games, this game is perfect if you want a multiplayer Kirby game. plus, it has ongoing free DLC.
  6. Ronin427
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Испортили самое главное, что есть в Кирби – Геймплей. Крайне навязчивые компьютерные игроки бегут впереди и делают всё за тебя. Взрослых это бесит, ребенка ничему не учит!
    Продолжаем играть в Кирби на 3ДС.
    Надо сделать, что бы компьютерные помощники полностью отключались, а пока невозможно играть.    … Expand
  7. Ccmonty
    Apr 9, 2019
    8
    Not my favorite kirby game but it is fun. while it is VERY easy and a bit slow at times its a blast with friends and family. the extra content that was added is also alot of fun and adds alot of variety. i dont really have much to say about this game as its fun but everything you see if kinda what you get. however the fan service in this game cannot be praised enough

    8/10 a fun game    Not my favorite kirby game but it is fun. while it is VERY easy and a bit slow at times its a blast with friends and family. the extra content that was added is also alot of fun and adds alot of variety. i dont really have much to say about this game as its fun but everything you see if kinda what you get. however the fan service in this game cannot be praised enough

    8/10 a fun game just a bit lacking in content    … Expand
  8. Carp64
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    Kirby Star Allies is a good game that features Kirby. The game has good story mode and has plenty of sub-modes to play after the main mode is done. The soundtrack is also really good like most Kirby games. The game is really good but is a little bit short even when 100% completing the game.
  9. Bcshiguemichi
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    It's a refurbished classic game! Easy do play. It's a game to have some fun and laugh!
  10. 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
  11. BlueCupcake
    Feb 8, 2020
    8
    Kirby Star Allies is truly a stunning Game with it's wonderful graphics and story. In the other hand it is really easy, but for a kid's game thats just fine.
  12. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    El juego es muy corto y muy fácil, sí me lo pasé en un día, pero es precioso gráficamente y extremadamente divertido, lo recomiendo.
  13. Twilwind
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    It's somewhat boring. Less funny than The Amazing Mirror and Nightmare in Dream Land.
  14. 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.
  15. CrispCicada
    Jun 1, 2020
    8
    Kirby Star Allies is a really fun Kirby game, but it does have some questionable design choices. Gameplay-wise, this game feels great. The co-op mode is a blast and Kirby's accessibility is always a plus. Kirby plays as he usually does. If you consume your enemies, you can gain their powers. Kirby can float by mashing the jump button which can make some areas pretty cheesable. Kirby's newKirby Star Allies is a really fun Kirby game, but it does have some questionable design choices. Gameplay-wise, this game feels great. The co-op mode is a blast and Kirby's accessibility is always a plus. Kirby plays as he usually does. If you consume your enemies, you can gain their powers. Kirby can float by mashing the jump button which can make some areas pretty cheesable. Kirby's new gimmick is that he can toss a friend heart to convert his foes into his very own paisanos. You can only have 4 friends at once though. Friends can turn into your converted enemies to join in the chaos. One major complaint I have is that there are no difficulty options in the main campaign, making this game stale to those who want a challenge or frustrating for those somehow having a rough time.

    This game has a load of personality. It's incredibly charming and cute to see little details such as friends dancing with you after a well-deserved victory. The music is amazing and there are loads of peppy bangers to get your day started.

    Perhaps the biggest problem about this game is that it just sorta feels like a downgrade to its successors on the DS. I'm not massive about fps, but DS Kirby games running at 60 fps and Star Allies running at 30 fps feels like a big downgrade. The pricing point of this game is also pretty ridiculous. 60 bucks for a game that'll only last you a few hours is laughable. Indie games that are 15 bucks have lasted me over hundreds of hours.

    In conclusion, Kirby Star Allies is a great game for casual gamers and fans, but I'd recommend waiting for a price drop. Having a lovely day/night, folks!    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    Disappointing, I guess. Kirby games are slowly turning into New Super Mario Bros in terms of repetition.
  49. 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
  50. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    7
    I don't get the negativity this game has received. It's most definately not the best 2d platformer, or even the best Kirby game, but I enjoyed it. It's fine.
  51. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    7
    Fun Kirby game, but needs more options and content. Also, even for a Kirby game the difficulty level is painfully low.
  52. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 14, 2022
    7
    - dit spel heeft hetzelfde probleem als New Soup Wii. designed voor 4 en dat geeft voor lege levels

    - de game heeft de 3D mechanic van de 3ds games niet meer. de mechanic geeft meer diepte en geeft een gevoel van plaats +/- je kunt de game perfect alleen spelen en wanneer je vrienden nodig hebt zijn ze beschikbaar. je kan je vrienden ook verwijderen + dit is de moeilijkste Kirby    - dit spel heeft hetzelfde probleem als New Soup Wii. designed voor 4 en dat geeft voor lege levels

    - de game heeft de 3D mechanic van de 3ds games niet meer. de mechanic geeft meer diepte en geeft een gevoel van plaats

    +/- je kunt de game perfect alleen spelen en wanneer je vrienden nodig hebt zijn ze beschikbaar. je kan je vrienden ook verwijderen

    + dit is de moeilijkste Kirby game die ik ooit heb gespeeld

    +/- de game heeft niet echt een game changing mechanic (buiten multiplayer). wat de game wel heeft zijn platformen waar je een chearleader move doet en ermee een stuk van het level doet

    - de collectibles zijn geen focus meer. 1 speciaal puzzel stuk en soms 1 switch dat levels vrijspeeld

    +/- de minigames zijn hoe ze vroeger waren: kort en 1 off. persoonlijk vindt ik het niet erg want ze zijn niet de focus van de game

    ? ik snap niet waarom mensen denken dat deze game unfinished is. ik denk dat het komt door de empty level design. maar de game heeft heel veel content, waarschijnlijk nummer in de serie op dit vlak

    conclusie:
    deze game is inferior van de 3ds games. de game is toch nog wel een goeie tijd. zeker de moeilijkste in de serie    … Expand
  53. Cakiws
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    Is a funny little game, but is some kind repetitive, the game bring the concept of friendship, it would be cool if I don't have to see the same scene a bunch of times each time the player combine their power with their friends.
  54. gietergeit
    May 15, 2023
    7
    the story is boring but I have a soft spot for multiplayer. and the other side modes are fine.
  55. askeptic
    Mar 16, 2018
    6
    This is one of my least favorite Kirby adventures. The "Friend" Mechanic kills the experience in many ways for me. My biggest gripe is that Nintendo fits 3 friends + Kirby and enemies on the screen very poorly. Half the time, you haven no clue what is going on due to everything overlapping in the middle of the screen. It is hard to enjoy the visuals and game play when you can't see what isThis is one of my least favorite Kirby adventures. The "Friend" Mechanic kills the experience in many ways for me. My biggest gripe is that Nintendo fits 3 friends + Kirby and enemies on the screen very poorly. Half the time, you haven no clue what is going on due to everything overlapping in the middle of the screen. It is hard to enjoy the visuals and game play when you can't see what is going on. Secondly, they force the friend mechanic on you by requiring it in certain situations. The levels are very linear and no frills. Boss fights are often the same thing over and over. I do like the controls due to being able to use the "analog" buttons rather than the stick, however Kirby does not always respond quickly to input. Lastly, the biggest flaw of this new friend system is simply being able to grab 3 random friends and sprint through stages as those friends rip everyone up for you. Long gone are the fun non-linear Kirby experiences. Lastly, what is up with the loading times? Every 10 feet Kirby takes, it needs to load. VERY strange! Nintendo keeps trying to use the same recipe but change one thing, and this is the second game they messed up by doing so...… Expand
  56. John_Mullins
    Mar 25, 2018
    6
    A 60 dollar game you can 100% clear in less than 8 hours.

    30 dollars, sure.. I'd buy it. 60 dollars? No. Just no.
  57. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Mar 18, 2018
    6
    Lack of difficulty and bad level desing ahead but Kirby star allies is extremely well put together, with excellent visuals and dozens of enemies with unique and relatively complex powers. Speaking of the puzzles, like the rest of the game, they are incredibly simple and don’t take a whole lot of brain power to figure out. There was maybe once or twice where I was actually stumped as toLack of difficulty and bad level desing ahead but Kirby star allies is extremely well put together, with excellent visuals and dozens of enemies with unique and relatively complex powers. Speaking of the puzzles, like the rest of the game, they are incredibly simple and don’t take a whole lot of brain power to figure out. There was maybe once or twice where I was actually stumped as to what I was supposed to do, but I figured it out right afterward. Clearly the game is aimed at kids, but it’s not as if almost all Nintendo’s other games aren’t equally family-friendly… and considerably more entertaining.
    Kirby Star Allies is a brilliant Nintendo Switch debut for the pink puffball, bringing his accessible and lovable brand of side-scrolling platformer to a new console. I wouldn’t consider this game a must play game, but is certainly an enjoyable title if you just want to have a casual gaming experience or play a game with your children.

    Please remember: It's my personal opinion, GROW UP!    … Expand
  58. Brandondwn
    Jul 3, 2018
    6
    This game is very cute and VERY kid friendly, so for that I give it a 10 hands down. Now... for people who grew up with the series, not so much. It's a very pretty game and is fun, but after about 2 hours its pretty much the same thing ive done in slightly better HD. I don't think this is worth more than $30.00. It's short and incredibly simple. They need a mode for people who are muchThis game is very cute and VERY kid friendly, so for that I give it a 10 hands down. Now... for people who grew up with the series, not so much. It's a very pretty game and is fun, but after about 2 hours its pretty much the same thing ive done in slightly better HD. I don't think this is worth more than $30.00. It's short and incredibly simple. They need a mode for people who are much more experienced. Parents of young kids, get this game on sale and pull up a chair for co op.… Expand
  59. Rstiles7
    Jun 10, 2018
    6
    Extremely underwhelming game, in fact, it's so underwhelming that I have very little to say about this game. Well, let me do my best to give a full review.

    Kirby Star Allies lacks just about everything that makes Kirby games fun: imagination, level design, charm, and worst of all, fun. The game really isn't fun because the game is so easy that you can beat it with your eyes closed. Now,    Extremely underwhelming game, in fact, it's so underwhelming that I have very little to say about this game. Well, let me do my best to give a full review.

    Kirby Star Allies lacks just about everything that makes Kirby games fun: imagination, level design, charm, and worst of all, fun. The game really isn't fun because the game is so easy that you can beat it with your eyes closed. Now, Kirby games have never been difficult, but you always did have to actively try in order to beat the game, but not here, as many levels could be beaten with your eyes closed. But also, the levels lack creativity and charm, as they are very uninspired and generic. All of the levels feel like a massive step back from previous titles such as Return to Dreamland and Planet Robobot.

    Now, the game isn't all bad, as the game be somewhat fun at times, and I'm sure that the multiplayer helps to enhance the experience. In addition, there are quite a few different modes to play, which helps add in some variety. Finally, the ability to combine copy abilities was a great addition that helped add in a little creativity.

    Honestly, I recommend you skip this game, and I definitely don't recommend spending $60 on it. If you are really interested in trying it out, wait for a sale or price drop, but otherwise don't bother with this game, it really isn't anything special.    … Expand
  60. Kosama
    Apr 18, 2018
    6
    Está bien hecho, pero es extremadamente aburrido.
    El juego tiene un target de niños de 4 a 10.
    Es muy lineal, plataformas que se pueden pasar dormido la mitad del tiempo, igual los puzzles y en el único momento en que se hace un poco mas internaste es después de pasarlo pero te aburres en pensar en volver.
  61. mrswitch2687
    May 6, 2018
    6
    An okay Kirby game. Very easy almost to the point where the game is tedious. The gameplay is still enjoyable and adding the friend characters into the game is nice but in turn, this actually makes an already easy game, even easier. The bosses are slightly harder than the levels although the difference is minimal. If you are buying for a child, perhaps their first game, I 100% recommendAn okay Kirby game. Very easy almost to the point where the game is tedious. The gameplay is still enjoyable and adding the friend characters into the game is nice but in turn, this actually makes an already easy game, even easier. The bosses are slightly harder than the levels although the difference is minimal. If you are buying for a child, perhaps their first game, I 100% recommend this- otherwise, you may find yourself bored. It is pretty mind you...… Expand
  62. JXT
    Mar 16, 2018
    6
    Kirby Star Allies plays like any other Kirby title of the modern formula, however the titular gimmick is the main thing holding the game back. 'Allies' that you recruit move autonomously, meaning that enemies you need to defeat or puzzles you need to solve will no longer be your challenge to face if you take longer than a second to face it, your ally characters will swoop in and doKirby Star Allies plays like any other Kirby title of the modern formula, however the titular gimmick is the main thing holding the game back. 'Allies' that you recruit move autonomously, meaning that enemies you need to defeat or puzzles you need to solve will no longer be your challenge to face if you take longer than a second to face it, your ally characters will swoop in and do everything for you. This simply takes gameplay away from the player and to no real benefit.

    The game design does not specifically take advantage of the Allies in single player, or co-op modes, aside from occasional progression points which require you to have Allies around. The game's difficulty goes below even the idea of a 'chill platformer'.

    You can make it more difficult by removing Allies, however you will consistently need to add them back to get through the already mentioned progression points.

    Overall, this is a serviceable 2D platformer if you have a deep hatred of difficulty. However, as a $60 title and a main Nintendo IP it is an insult.    … Expand
  63. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    6
    Cast: 10/10
    Story: 4/10
    Fun: 6/10
    Gameplay: 7/10

    Not-Recommended (I STILL LOVE KIRBY THOUGH)
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  64. Radon
    Mar 24, 2018
    6
    Its funny how this game was sold for 60 dollars when its not even worth it. At least 40 dollars minimum or below. When I bought it, I wasn't expecting anything super hard but I was expecting the difficulty bar they had at the Ultimate Choice to be on Story Mode as well. Kind of like Kid Icarus: Uprising. The gameplay looks good and the story is alright. Everything's pretty fun but itIts funny how this game was sold for 60 dollars when its not even worth it. At least 40 dollars minimum or below. When I bought it, I wasn't expecting anything super hard but I was expecting the difficulty bar they had at the Ultimate Choice to be on Story Mode as well. Kind of like Kid Icarus: Uprising. The gameplay looks good and the story is alright. Everything's pretty fun but it didn't last very long. Probably the shortest Kirby Game i've ever played. I've read off of Facebook that someone's 6 year old daughter beat the entire thing within 12 hours and 100 percent'd it shortly afterwards. As soon as I beat it, my soul left my body. I no longer had the will to play any longer. Personally I don't think it deserves any score below 5 nor any score above 7. Its pretty disappointing as a debut to the Switch with THAT much length and be at 60 bucks. lol… Expand
  65. xXn00bslayerXx
    Apr 1, 2018
    6
    The gameplay is great but it's not worth $60 as it can be finished in 01:45:26. This means that you're paying ~$30/hour. Wait for a sale.
  66. Marioboy
    Mar 31, 2018
    6
    Эта часть Kirby получилась довольно посредственной. Слишком сильная ориентация на ко-оп прохождение, играть одному быстро наскучивает. Малое количество миров и уровней. Однообразные и повторяющиеся локации. Игра получилась слишком линейной даже по меркам Kirby игр. Новые механики никак не разнообразят привычный геимплей данной серии и не делают его интересней. В игре отсутствует хотьЭта часть Kirby получилась довольно посредственной. Слишком сильная ориентация на ко-оп прохождение, играть одному быстро наскучивает. Малое количество миров и уровней. Однообразные и повторяющиеся локации. Игра получилась слишком линейной даже по меркам Kirby игр. Новые механики никак не разнообразят привычный геимплей данной серии и не делают его интересней. В игре отсутствует хоть какой то челлендж , она разработана и рассчитана для самых юных игроков, а опытным геймерам любящим сложные и разнообразные 2D платформеры здесь делать нечего. Если вы собираетесь играть в одиночку, обратите лучше внимание на две отличные игры этой серии на Nintendo 3DS.… Expand
  67. bananatheswitch
    May 2, 2018
    6
    This game was fun for the first couple of worlds, then it got repetitive. Same thing, no new mechanics, just don't die. Good for kids but not teens or adults.
  68. MrMuffin16
    May 17, 2018
    6
    Good game? Yes. Worth Your money? No. This game is a good game don't get me wrong, but its extreme lack of content and unacceptable easy difficulty make it nearly unplayable. - I don't need to have healing items if i have 3 different companions and 87 lives. This game is an extremely pleasant game but the these negativity's cannot be overlooked.
  69. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    6
    A disappointing Kirby game. The levels are boring and the game is really short. The game plays it too safe and is way too easy (even for Kirby standards). The content is also lacking. The DLC is cool, but isn't enough to satisfy me. It's just a few characters and a short new mode. I'd even take NSMB U DX over this game. At least that game was decently challenging, had better level design,A disappointing Kirby game. The levels are boring and the game is really short. The game plays it too safe and is way too easy (even for Kirby standards). The content is also lacking. The DLC is cool, but isn't enough to satisfy me. It's just a few characters and a short new mode. I'd even take NSMB U DX over this game. At least that game was decently challenging, had better level design, and more content.… Expand
  70. bipbop123123
    Jun 18, 2019
    6
    As a massive Kirby fan, I have mixed opinions on this one. The soundtrack (imo) was weaker then a lot of previous games in the series. That’s not to say the tunes were bad, they just tended to be less memorable then other entrees. Of course, bringing back the fan-favorite ability combining system was really great, though the way hal implemented them could’ve been done better. I dunno but aAs a massive Kirby fan, I have mixed opinions on this one. The soundtrack (imo) was weaker then a lot of previous games in the series. That’s not to say the tunes were bad, they just tended to be less memorable then other entrees. Of course, bringing back the fan-favorite ability combining system was really great, though the way hal implemented them could’ve been done better. I dunno but a lot of the combonations weren’t different enough from the regular moves. The wind combos were always the most unique. I like how they made it way easier to choose wich abilities you want your helpers to have at any given time. Definitely a step up from superstar. Aesthetically, the game looks quite nice, going for an almost clay-like style. The level design was far less interesting than robobot & triple deluxe. Party due to there not being as many colectibles this time around. The game is also the easiest mainline Kirby game to date. Star allies also hands out way to many stars, so they’ve completely lost their value. It kind of feels like NSMB2 kirby edition. The bosses are also way to simplistic. None of them had ex forms until December, which is dissapointing. One thing I really like is how each of the dream friends had a lot of thought & care put into them. I’m giving this game a 6/10 which is still a positive rating.… Expand
  71. AlexSuprem06
    Jul 17, 2019
    6
    Kirby star allies succeeds with it’s graphics, but sadly it isn’t the best Kirby game out there. The story mode I felt was very lackluster. There was only a handful of levels and they felt so uninspired. This game was fun for me to play but I wish that we got more content than just dream characters.
  72. Welkinz
    Aug 31, 2019
    6
    The normal story mode is too easy, no challenge in combat and no challenge in map exploration etc
  73. Kilder004
    Aug 31, 2019
    6
    Yo sé que el público de este juego son niños y personas no familiarizadas con los videojuegos pero esto es excesivamente fácil, los escenarios son literalmente un mismo fondo en todo el nivel cosa que en 3DS era entendible pero en Switch podían hacer algo mejor o más parecido a Krystal Shards, no considero que este juego valga $60 hay indies que por un tercio de eso están mucho mejor enYo sé que el público de este juego son niños y personas no familiarizadas con los videojuegos pero esto es excesivamente fácil, los escenarios son literalmente un mismo fondo en todo el nivel cosa que en 3DS era entendible pero en Switch podían hacer algo mejor o más parecido a Krystal Shards, no considero que este juego valga $60 hay indies que por un tercio de eso están mucho mejor en todo aspecto.… Expand
  74. SimonHofling
    Nov 24, 2021
    6
    I guess this is an OK game to play casually with your younger children. Having played several Kirby games however I feel like this time it has degraded into a mindfless button mashing and there's simply too much going on on the screen all the time. In my opinion "return to dreamland" was the best Kirby experience. This game doesn't add anything of value and as I said all you do is mashI guess this is an OK game to play casually with your younger children. Having played several Kirby games however I feel like this time it has degraded into a mindfless button mashing and there's simply too much going on on the screen all the time. In my opinion "return to dreamland" was the best Kirby experience. This game doesn't add anything of value and as I said all you do is mash buttons on a busy screen where you can't make out what's going on.… Expand
  75. Sanghelic
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    es un buen juego cooperativo con mecanicas divertidas que mantiene muy bien el espiritu de kirby, si nunca o casi nunca has jugado un juego de plataformas y tienes un amigo con quien jugarlo seguro que vale la pena obtenerlo en una oferta, pero si eres un fan de kirby de la vieja escuela o de cualquier otro juego de plataformas vas a quedar algo decepcionado, el diseño de niveles eses un buen juego cooperativo con mecanicas divertidas que mantiene muy bien el espiritu de kirby, si nunca o casi nunca has jugado un juego de plataformas y tienes un amigo con quien jugarlo seguro que vale la pena obtenerlo en una oferta, pero si eres un fan de kirby de la vieja escuela o de cualquier otro juego de plataformas vas a quedar algo decepcionado, el diseño de niveles es mediocre por no decir tonto y ademas es un juego muy, muy facil si te gustan los juegos de plataformas y nunca has jugado un juego de kirby no te recomiendo para nada que empiezes con este.… Expand
  76. BurtKocain
    Jan 21, 2021
    6
    Although HAL knocked it out of the park with Return to Dream Land on the Wii, followed by the equally-solid Triple Deluxe and exceptional Planet Robobot for 3DS, somehow Kirby Star Allies never manages to shift into the right gear to be a truly compelling game. There's certainly an abundance of excellent callbacks for the most hardcore fans, and Star Allies is just as pleasant on the eyesAlthough HAL knocked it out of the park with Return to Dream Land on the Wii, followed by the equally-solid Triple Deluxe and exceptional Planet Robobot for 3DS, somehow Kirby Star Allies never manages to shift into the right gear to be a truly compelling game. There's certainly an abundance of excellent callbacks for the most hardcore fans, and Star Allies is just as pleasant on the eyes as all Kirby games. Yet somehow, this one of the dullest Kirby platformers since Dream Land 3. Level design is lackluster, the extra features are hardly compelling, and even with a roomful of friends the multiplayer experience seems to fall flat. Not a bad game by any means, but it does tend to feel uninspired.… Expand
  77. MistahJuicyBoy
    Feb 4, 2019
    5
    As a Kirby fan, this game is a massive disappointment. While other developers are taking great strides and innovating when bringing their IPs to the Switch, HAL just... got lazy? The level design is incredibly linear and devoid of difficulty. The fundamental friend mechanic breaks the game. The game essentially plays itself. I tried imposing artificial difficulty by not using the friendAs a Kirby fan, this game is a massive disappointment. While other developers are taking great strides and innovating when bringing their IPs to the Switch, HAL just... got lazy? The level design is incredibly linear and devoid of difficulty. The fundamental friend mechanic breaks the game. The game essentially plays itself. I tried imposing artificial difficulty by not using the friend mechanic, but it the game forces its use on multiple occasions, making the build up and dismissal of friends really tedious. The DLC adds some more characters and a harder difficulty, but I haven't brought myself to play it yet.

    By far the worst Kirby game in modern times, possibly of all time.    … Expand
  78. guiletheguiles
    Dec 12, 2021
    5
    Great charm and high accessibility tried, but could not save Kirby Star Allies from what it is:
    A fun, but short and weak ride through Kirby's galaxy.
    Great soundtrack, sweet graphics, an endeering 'heart mechanic' and the easy to pick up controls helped the game to move on its own, but it just wasn't enough. Luckily enough, I played Kirby Star Allies entirely on co-op mode and that    Great charm and high accessibility tried, but could not save Kirby Star Allies from what it is:
    A fun, but short and weak ride through Kirby's galaxy.

    Great soundtrack, sweet graphics, an endeering 'heart mechanic' and the easy to pick up controls helped the game to move on its own, but it just wasn't enough. Luckily enough, I played Kirby Star Allies entirely on co-op mode and that helped my experience immensely. Not sure I'd have enjoyed had I played it solo.

    With all that said, this entry in this lovely franchise is just weak and shallow. Short and easy to a fault. It makes finding collectables and reaching 100% a boring chore and the level design is just bland.
    It's fun, but it gets old quickly and just doesn't change things enough as other Kirby titles did.

    I really didn't have high hopes for Star Allies, but damn... The only way I'd recommend this is if you have someone to play it. Otherwise, just stick with the other Kirby games.    … Expand
  79. Zurce
    Jun 6, 2018
    5
    Trabajado en algunos aspectos pero con un diseño de niveles poco inspirado y un desafió nulo en el modo historia.
  80. weskergamer
    Apr 15, 2018
    5
    El juego essu[per ddivertido pero solo si juegass multijugador, porq se vuelve mucha mas facil incluso cuando kirby es una saga q ultimamente es bastante facil. Lo disenos de nivele no son nada originales, muy pareccidos, por no decir identicos alos del return to dreamland de wii. Creo q como mismo paso con Mario, zelda y GOW, kirby necesita innovarse y volver a impresionar.
  81. Arma15
    Jul 12, 2018
    5
    Honestly it’s one of the worst Kirby games I’ve ever played and I’ve played almost all of them. It became super girly-child made, I can’t stand watching badasses like meta knight or dedede that we’re nice evil bosses throwing hearts drestoying their characters. The game is really easy, no challenge at all, really lineal and straight forward. It took me seriously months to finish because IHonestly it’s one of the worst Kirby games I’ve ever played and I’ve played almost all of them. It became super girly-child made, I can’t stand watching badasses like meta knight or dedede that we’re nice evil bosses throwing hearts drestoying their characters. The game is really easy, no challenge at all, really lineal and straight forward. It took me seriously months to finish because I really didn’t feel like playing,it while you can end it really fast while losing 5 lives tops. I really miss challenging games in Nintendo.… Expand
  82. joecifer
    Mar 22, 2018
    5
    I would like this game a lot more if it wasn't so short. You can beat it in about 2 hours, and 100% it in about 4 hours. It's a fun game and worth playing, but wait until you can get it for about 1/2 price.
  83. GloryBust
    May 3, 2018
    5
    Mediocre Switch Game. Best for younger kids and parents. It's fine. But could be better.
  84. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    5
    Kirby Star Allies is a fun multiplayer game that plays it self most of the time, the difficulty in this game literally makes you wanna turn the console off. Yes the game does look very beautiful and the combat is very well made, but the gameplay is so weak. You basically have three people helping you which is a good thing if the difficulty was a bit higher, however you can do nothing andKirby Star Allies is a fun multiplayer game that plays it self most of the time, the difficulty in this game literally makes you wanna turn the console off. Yes the game does look very beautiful and the combat is very well made, but the gameplay is so weak. You basically have three people helping you which is a good thing if the difficulty was a bit higher, however you can do nothing and win thanks to the overpowered teammates you have. Playing with friends doesn’t change that either, I think the main problem is the levels. They are not bad but they are designed to be a cake walk which is pretty dumb. At least the bosses and music are nice, also the inclusion of extra modes is cool however they are pretty much repetitive as you go on. Kirby Star Allies is how not to make an easy game but the extra modes bosses and music make it kinda of unique, however it’s so easy that even the harder difficulty’s get stupidly boring and hard. (Medicore 2/5) Play It If Your A Fan Of The Series… Expand
  85. alan2pc
    Oct 15, 2020
    5
    Look, this game presents no challenge, as another reviewer pointed out. One player is very boring. If it was a game for just me, I’d probably give it a 2/10. However it is very accessible to young kids and fun playing multiplayer. I’d give it 8/10 for young kids. How much time you put into this game, will depend I guess on your kids interest, and your interest in playing it to makeLook, this game presents no challenge, as another reviewer pointed out. One player is very boring. If it was a game for just me, I’d probably give it a 2/10. However it is very accessible to young kids and fun playing multiplayer. I’d give it 8/10 for young kids. How much time you put into this game, will depend I guess on your kids interest, and your interest in playing it to make them happy, because you won’t get much out of it. I’ll split the difference in the 2 ratings I gave and give it a 5/10....an expensive game only young kids will enjoy.… Expand
  86. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    5
    I'm no Kirby fan but it can't be a good sign if the mini-games are more fun than the actual base game. The sprite work and animation are good but the controls are so sluggish and the difficulty is non-existent. If there is literally no challenge at all, what is the point of playing besides looking at the colorful visuals?
  87. TheNapol
    Apr 19, 2023
    5
    This game was just alright. The game is really easy, which I would forgive for a kirby game, but it really feels like an unmemorable kirby game. It was also just kinda boring and the gimmick also felt annoying because the friends just kill everyone and keeps you from getting your own ability. The abilities were cool and the guest friends were cool, but other than that, this game was reallyThis game was just alright. The game is really easy, which I would forgive for a kirby game, but it really feels like an unmemorable kirby game. It was also just kinda boring and the gimmick also felt annoying because the friends just kill everyone and keeps you from getting your own ability. The abilities were cool and the guest friends were cool, but other than that, this game was really disappointing.… Expand
  88. 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'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 itsThis 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.… Expand
  89. vnsns
    Oct 11, 2019
    4
    I love the Kirby series, but this game really wasn’t very good compared to the rest. The levels are very easy, and the game is centered around a multiplayer type of game only. While it can be played in single player, the only way to get the full value out of the game is with other people playing with you. Because of this new aspect, the levels are also considerably easier then those ofI love the Kirby series, but this game really wasn’t very good compared to the rest. The levels are very easy, and the game is centered around a multiplayer type of game only. While it can be played in single player, the only way to get the full value out of the game is with other people playing with you. Because of this new aspect, the levels are also considerably easier then those of past games. Being a multiplayer centered game, it takes away what I love the most about Kirby games, just being able to pick it up and play whenever you want (unless you were playing on a home console, but isn’t a barrier of any sort for the switch.) Overall, I think Nintendo and HAL could’ve done a lot better with this game, and I hope the next Kirby game isn’t as disappointing.… Expand
  90. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 17, 2019
    4
    This game had a lot of potential but somehow misses the mark. I can summarize the experience pretty quickly. Move around an over-world map to select levels, enter the levels to gain co-operative players, things move around fast, level ends, and repeat. The feeling of this game as I played it was, "What's the point?" It didn't feel engaging and didn't draw me in to keep playing it.
  91. livelovelaugh22
    Apr 18, 2020
    4
    This game had so much bad and not enough good. I will start with the bad. The game is so, so easy. I had no trouble beating it. The game was also stupidly short, too. I beat story mode in 3 hours. Maybe less. The game was easy, short, a bit boring, and lacked motivation to beat it.
    However, the game has stunning visuals, and smooth, not fun gameplay.
    Overall, a recycled video game that    This game had so much bad and not enough good. I will start with the bad. The game is so, so easy. I had no trouble beating it. The game was also stupidly short, too. I beat story mode in 3 hours. Maybe less. The game was easy, short, a bit boring, and lacked motivation to beat it.
    However, the game has stunning visuals, and smooth, not fun gameplay.
    Overall, a recycled video game that was overpriced and should be 20 bucks on the 3DS.    … Expand
  92. Fireyoshi779
    Nov 25, 2021
    4
    Too easy because the bosses are very easy if you have 3 friends by your side and make the levels more easier than your avrage kirby game.It's like as if you took the 3ds games,triple deluxe and robobot and took all the creativity and replace the cool gimmicks with a boring one.But it does look pretty and i'll give them that.
  93. tigersfun
    Jun 20, 2022
    4
    It isn’t bad game. But it’s too short. It only took me four hours to clear the main story.
  94. Batraciofanrex
    Oct 6, 2018
    3
    Yo amo la franquicia de Kirby, pero este juego la verdad es de lo peor que he jugado en mi vida, es ULTRA FÁCIL, tanto que el juego se podría jugar solo, ya que tus aliados se pueden encargar de todo sin problemas. Es un juego realizado para niños menores de 6 años, lo cual me decepciono bastante ya que esperaba un poco más de un juego de los personajes más iconicos de nintendo.
  95. dagolard
    Mar 26, 2018
    3
    it's well crafted but it's so extremely boring.
    this is not even for little kids challenging.
  96. Orangefizz
    Mar 18, 2018
    2
    I’m so tired of this franchise. They had an opportunity to innovate this series on the switch and they stayed on a very conservative route.
  97. SlowManual
    Jun 9, 2020
    2
    I bought this game primarily because of the easy difficulty and 3 player co-op to play with my kids... but can we talk about the ridiculous loading screens? Feels like you play for 1 minute and then watch a loading screen for 20 seconds. Completely ruins the flow of the game... I really don't understand how this has such a high user score, it's just not enjoyable to play - even for myI bought this game primarily because of the easy difficulty and 3 player co-op to play with my kids... but can we talk about the ridiculous loading screens? Feels like you play for 1 minute and then watch a loading screen for 20 seconds. Completely ruins the flow of the game... I really don't understand how this has such a high user score, it's just not enjoyable to play - even for my kids, and that's a pretty low bar.… Expand
  98. Steff86
    Jun 20, 2018
    1
    Absolute trash! Nintendo need to some new ideas as they're failing! The Switch is dying already
  99. sloomo
    Dec 13, 2022
    1
    It’s pretty but oh so boring. Don’t buy this. If you really want a Kirby game then but Forgotten Land. That is heaps better than this.
  100. formulas666
    Mar 17, 2018
    0
    The Kirby formula has been tired for years. It's always been far too easy and too short, which can be nice for some but I'd love an option for a higher difficulty. It is also hell expensive. Unless you are 7 years old rich kid, you shouldn't spend $AU 79.95 for this game.
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  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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