Kirby Star Allies

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 565 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 349 out of 565
  2. Mixed: 143 out of 565
  3. Negative: 73 out of 565
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  1. 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
  2. Altendo
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    The best videogame ever. This Kirby game is filled the the max with tons of new characters, mechanics, and more.
  3. 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
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 83
  3. Negative: 2 out of 83
  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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