Kirby Star Allies

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 565 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 143 out of 565
  3. Negative: 73 out of 565
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  1. MazinroboX2
    Mar 19, 2018
    8
    Kirby Star Allies is a very fun game, especially when played along with other people. You can play it alone, and it'll be fun, but it shines when you play multiplayer. The game is easy and doesn't offer a challenge until the end, in the post-game. However, level design is quite good, graphics are just beautiful, and the sound track is also quite decent. The mechanic of making friends alongKirby Star Allies is a very fun game, especially when played along with other people. You can play it alone, and it'll be fun, but it shines when you play multiplayer. The game is easy and doesn't offer a challenge until the end, in the post-game. However, level design is quite good, graphics are just beautiful, and the sound track is also quite decent. The mechanic of making friends along the way is very nice, although you get the feeling that the CPU controlled friends do too much, they beat the game by themselves if you let them. Levels have good variety and are quite long, and bosses are also very fun, easy, but fun.

    All in all, as always, a Kirby game doesn't disappoint, they are what they are, chill platform games that are fun and easy most of the time, if you look for a very hard game, this game isn't for you, but if you look for a very fun experience, especially if you are able to share the game with someone and play co-op mode, you'll have a lot of fun with this game.    … Expand
  2. TJgames1
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Esse jogo e incrivel, um dos melhores da serie kirby, pena que não tem todos os poderes da serie kirby , mas e um otimo jgo recomendo muito esse jogo.
  3. HorusVenus1210
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Simplemente es volver a la infancia, está vez con un modo coop para 4 lo cual hace que la jugabilidad sea una locura.
  4. KingDedede17
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Kirby Star Allies is a great game. Its fun single player and even more fun with friends. The game is just pure fun. One thing i hope they add is a 4 player battle mode. 10/10,
  5. Wily
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    As a huge Kirby fan, I'm pleased with this game. It's satisfying, relaxing and looks stunning. If you have played both Planet Robobot and Triple Deluxe you may find that the game is very similar.The level designs look nice but are otherwise a bit bland. Soundtrack is incredible, with remixes of past tunes and new ones. I really like the structure of the story mode, it's a bit different
  6. jefersooncarm
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    Jogo incrível, a adição dos aliados veio da melhor forma possível que há muito tempo um jogo inédito da franquia não recebia. Gráficos lindos, história cativante e uma trilha sonora linda.
  7. IndieCrit
    Jun 7, 2018
    8
    This game provides no challenge. I'm sorry. But that's basically my only criteria besides the fact single player is awful. Multiplayer is a blast, because Kirby's accessibility and it gets chaotic. The combining abilities mechanic returns, too. New, inventive Kirby. I think it's fun, but only with friends.
  8. RunaWay5
    Mar 17, 2018
    9
    Hal did it once again.
    The main goal of the franchise was providing a dream experience, with a clear old school imprint. At the same time enhancing the re-playability and engaging the most demanding players in the attempt to complete the games and finding all the collectibles and hidden paths and levels
    Graphic and the ost are among the best of the serie, the level design is very    Hal did it once again.
    The main goal of the franchise was providing a dream experience, with a clear old school imprint. At the same time enhancing the re-playability and engaging the most demanding players in the attempt to complete the games and finding all the collectibles and hidden paths and levels

    Graphic and the ost are among the best of the serie, the level design is very inspired. Using the helpers can make the whole experience a bit too easy, but you can choose in any moment to deactivate them. In the other hand, using them can make the classic Kirby’s formula less standard, although I think Hal should do more effort to renew it from the next time.

    For now though Kirby Star Allies is a very good add to this amazing franchise.    … Expand
  9. JonathanFK
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Great game, probably the easiest game in the Kirby franchise do to the allies you can befriend, but still great nonetheless. Lots of charm and great music.
  10. irwaindavis
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Wow it’s fun! My teenage girl and I love play it. It’s a buy if don’t already
  11. 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
  12. GSO13690
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    I Like this game, because i like kirby, and i have nibtendo swutch, so i give 10 of 10
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. DotFizzletoon
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    A game that satisfies new and old Kirby players with an interesting twist on the formula and a great local co-op experience!
  16. JPK
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Another Damn Great Kirby Game
    Kirby just never gets old, and this game is more proof of that.
  17. cyan11
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    It's an enjoyable videogame, and incredible fun, especially near the end. Although level design isn't perfect when compared to other similar 2d platformers, the boss battles are this game's highlight, and I've spent over 50 hours fighting the boss rush mode.
  18. AlexandreDemarc
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    Acabei de jogar a DEMO e digo sem medo de errar ... DIVERTIDO COMO SEMPRE !!
    Vou comprar a versão física assim que der $$
  19. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    It is short, but every single second of it is really fun. It isn't a masterpiece, nor is it meant to be one. If all you're looking for is a fun game that never wastes your time and you already have Super Mario Odyssey, look no further. Also, this is just the prettiest switch game to look at. However, Star Allies lacks depth and is a bit too chaotic when playing with four star allies, butIt is short, but every single second of it is really fun. It isn't a masterpiece, nor is it meant to be one. If all you're looking for is a fun game that never wastes your time and you already have Super Mario Odyssey, look no further. Also, this is just the prettiest switch game to look at. However, Star Allies lacks depth and is a bit too chaotic when playing with four star allies, but it can be really challenging playing only as Kirby, which is what i did, and i had a blast. Just do not expect it to be a masterpiece and it will be one of the best games you've played.… Expand
  20. MiGalaxi
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    I think all that needs to be said is: I got to kick the **** out of a sentient tree, just amazing. 10/10
  21. Pudinzinho
    May 26, 2018
    10
    CARA AMEI MT BOM ESSE JOGO nota 10!!!

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  22. Kirbster
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kirby's back and better (Spoilers) You Can Friend Enimies From The last few games But The Best Part is Dream Friends Unlock Guest Star Mode and you can play as the Dream Friends The Ultimate Choice Is Basiclly The Arena Where you fight the bosses you fought and you can watch all the cutsenes in the theather Thats All… Expand
  23. Moby_Samus
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Was already fun as just Kirby can get before, but now that its getting extra content its even better, specially with all the classic characters in such a massive multitude coming back, each with their own moveset.
  24. 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.
  25. chirimoyaX
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Kirby Star Allies is one of the best Kirby games, and a must have for any Kirby fan. As per tradition, the way you tackle the levels depends entirely on your expertise (you can float above danger, use abilities to destroy enemies, and even get help from 3 player friends/CPU helpers which you get from throwing hearts at foes). You can mix some abilities to interesting effects, but one ofKirby Star Allies is one of the best Kirby games, and a must have for any Kirby fan. As per tradition, the way you tackle the levels depends entirely on your expertise (you can float above danger, use abilities to destroy enemies, and even get help from 3 player friends/CPU helpers which you get from throwing hearts at foes). You can mix some abilities to interesting effects, but one of the best additions comes in the form of Dream Friends: characters from past Kirby titles (like Adeleine from Kirby 64, Marx from Superstar, Magolor from Return to Dreamland, among others) who can be made partners in the main adventure, and you can even PLAY AS THEM in the other modes: this makes Kirby Star Allies the only Kirby game where you can play as 12 (+1) unique characters (not counting Kirby and his plethora of abilities)! Many were released as free DLC updates through the year, and as of December 2018, all free DLC updates have been released, which make the game feel like the anniversary Kirby game it surely is. When you finish the main story mode, you unlock "Guest Star ???", which lets you play as an ability helper or Dream Friend trough modified levels of the main game (and Dream Friends get extra love, because their levels are mostly based around their unique abilities and game of origin). If you want an extra difficult challenge, you can enter "Heroes in Another Dimension", where you'll have to collect 120 hearts across four levels filled with puzzles, death traps and powered-up versions of past bosses. AND if you ever want to take a break from platforming and just get to the bosses, "The Ultimate Challenge" has you covered. As this game's "Arena" and "True Arena", you get to decide the difficulty level (and number of bosses you face) at the start of the challenge. This time, however, you can test your skills as any of the Dream Friends, and even unlock new difficulty levels! The visuals are gorgeous, the music is great (with many remixes of past Kirby tunes), and you can unlock special illustrations by collecting puzzle pieces along your way (in all game modes). This game is one of the sweetest Kirby games, and the love and attention to Kirby history makes this one of my favorite Kirby titles and Switch games this year. If you're a newcomer to the genre of platforming games, a seasoned player looking for 100% completition, a Kirby fan, or someone who likes to have a fun time with friends or familiy blasting trough gorgeous worlds, Kirby Star Allies is the way to go!… Expand
  26. Joes
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Espléndido juego la verdad sus mecánicas y jefes la única pega es la difícultad
  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. Baseck
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    After all the updates, its a pretty solid game. You will get fun if you play it with friends.
  29. LionStormito
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Só porque o jogo é fácil não significa que ele é ruim e Kirby star Allies é um jogo muito divertido
  30. 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.
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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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