Kirby's Dream Buffet

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  • Summary: Snack your way to victory in a jam-packed race to claim a mountain of strawberries in Kirby's Dream Buffet for Nintendo Switch. Roll down delicious courses against another player locally or versus a whole gang of colourful, hungry Kirbys online. Snack on strawberries to increase your size.Snack your way to victory in a jam-packed race to claim a mountain of strawberries in Kirby's Dream Buffet for Nintendo Switch. Roll down delicious courses against another player locally or versus a whole gang of colourful, hungry Kirbys online. Snack on strawberries to increase your size. The bigger you are, the faster you'll roll downhill. The most well-rounded (and heaviest) Kirby wins the race!

    Want to turn the tables on your opponents? Grab Food Boxes to unlock delicious Copy Food abilities.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. Cubed3
    May 30, 2023
    90
    The relatively short nature of the races within Kirby's Dream Buffet, the way everyone, even those who come last, gain points in a race, and the ease to join in multiplayer online or team up with friends makes this latest Kirby game a real treat to play on Nintendo Switch. The variety of race themes, costumes, and Kirby colours provide good reasons to replay it, and the solo adventure is as fun as teaming up with friends or random players. There is almost no downside, only disappointment when losing but on the easiest mode it is possible to win with very little experience.
  2. GamesHub
    Aug 19, 2022
    80
    Come for the sweet treats, and stay for the cutthroat action as each ginormous Kirby wobbles and rolls its way down pizza and ice cream highways to victory. This party royale is finger-lickin’ good.
  3. The Independent
    Aug 21, 2022
    70
    While nothing groundbreaking, Kirby’s Dream Buffet is like a macaron – bite-sized, sweet and colourful, but best enjoyed in small servings. It provides a family-friendly palette cleanser that is easy to learn and charmingly tender in its presentation. It might lack the depth and variation of other party games of similar ilk such as Fall Guys,but it’s hard to fault its simplicity.
  4. Meristation
    Sep 19, 2022
    70
    Delicious. A minor title in Kirby's saga, but a worthy and fun one.
  5. PlaySense
    Sep 9, 2022
    65
    This multiplayer game is fun for in between thanks to the nice gameplay, but don't expect too much from it. During long play sessions you will notice that it becomes quite monotonous, partly due to the low number of mini-games and modes. Also, there is regular lag in online sessions, which can be a bit annoying. The upside is that the gameplay in itself can be very entertaining.
  6. KeenGamer
    Sep 26, 2022
    60
    While offering little to sink your teeth into, Kirby's Dream Buffet is some of the sweetest chaotic fun you can get for only $14.99 USD. I would recommend picking it up if you and some friends are hungry to get a taste of something bubbly and cute. While it is still fun on your own, there's only so much you can get out of the limiting offerings. I personally had a blast and will definitely open it up every once and a while. Especially whenever I feel bored and hungry at the same time. If you just want something to play with friends, you can't go wrong here!
  7. VG247
    Aug 19, 2022
    40
    On the whole, Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a neat idea on the surface. When brought to life, it could’ve genuinely been a contender for one of the Switch’s top party games had it featured a little more variation, and some better multiplayer support. That said, the future of Kirby is now very much cemented in 3D, and I still look forward to where the pink puff ball ends up once they’ve decided that they can’t stomach another strawberry.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 7 out of 33
  1. MrDeven
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    It’s literally Fall Guys but with Kirby and desserts, which by proxy makes it a better game. So much fun.

    WARNING: This game can and will    It’s literally Fall Guys but with Kirby and desserts, which by proxy makes it a better game. So much fun.

    WARNING: This game can and will destroy friendships. Play responsibly.    … Expand
  2. SuperColt762012
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    I love it! It Has Rolling, It has food, Strawberries, Berries, And Cherries!
  4. PizzaW0lf
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    The Metascore to this game is only a 63!??! I don't know what Metacritic is smoking but they couldn't be any more wrong about this game.The Metascore to this game is only a 63!??! I don't know what Metacritic is smoking but they couldn't be any more wrong about this game.

    This game is only 15$ and it's just outstanding. Unlockables from just playing the game!?!? No live service garbage?!?!? ACTUAL CONTENT!??! In 2022!?!? Am I dreaming?!?!

    I WANT MORE OF THIS.    … Expand
  5. JacobTheToadMan
    Aug 22, 2022
    8
    Nothing groundbreaking, but it's just simple Kirby fun, and for only $15 I'd say it's worth it
  6. DaileyBeating
    Sep 28, 2022
    7
    In my opinion Kirby’s dream buffet is exactly what it looks like, a simple yet fun time waster, and that’s fine. I don’t think you are goingIn my opinion Kirby’s dream buffet is exactly what it looks like, a simple yet fun time waster, and that’s fine. I don’t think you are going to put 100 hours into this one. I don’t think there is ever going to be a big streaming scene or competitive scene in this game, but you know what? Its still a good time.

    It has its problems, it struggles much like many other Nintendo games with lag and connection issues, but when it is working I like it a lot. The balance of the game and its scoring could be better, but its not really a game I feel compelled to WIN in, 1st through 4th place I could not care less. I think it could be cheaper, maybe even could fit into a free to play format but still think the $15 ask is not absurd. If you want a fun pick up and play game, I think Kirby is well worth its weight.    … Expand
  7. Maryc1
    Aug 30, 2022
    5
    Fun enough game but online play is so frustrating, it lags a lot and just isn’t smooth… I waste of £13 I think as I’ve bought cheaper gamesFun enough game but online play is so frustrating, it lags a lot and just isn’t smooth… I waste of £13 I think as I’ve bought cheaper games that are much better… it’s also a bit of a gimmick, I don’t dislike fall guys… but the difference is it’s free.… Expand
  8. wr4ith0
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    I hate that I have 2 switches and still can't play this with more than 2 people at once. It's a party game. Let me play with a group. I can'tI hate that I have 2 switches and still can't play this with more than 2 people at once. It's a party game. Let me play with a group. I can't play this with just one kid for long (he gets smoked)… Expand

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