Kirby Fighters 2 Reviews

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GameMAG
Top Critic
6 / 10
Dec 27, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is a joyful and an easy going game, that's a little bit on the conservative side in terms of the design choices. Its the perfect choice for old time Kirby fans, and also young players, who is not yet ready to partake in epic showdowns of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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Nov 23, 2020

Kirby Triple Deluxe had a side game where you got to play with different Kirby abilities in a Smash Bros-like setting. The following year, Nintendo released a small game in the form of Kirby Fighters Deluxe which was focused on that side game. Fast forward to today and Nintendo out of nowhere revealed and launched Kirby’s Fighters 2. Is Kirby Fighter’s 2 worth the purchase? Did I enjoy my time with the game? Or was Kirby Fighters 2 a cheap cash-grab? Read on in order to find out.

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Avoid
Nov 9, 2020

I find it hard to recommend Kirby Fighters 2 to a fan or not of nintendo's pink bubble. To be honest, I doubt how much someone will enjoy it, even in those few hours that will keep you on screen. The title displays several issues. If anyone really wants my opinion, then that's to invest twice as much money in Super Smash Bros. and let Kirby Fighters 2 be forgotten, along with 2020.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is a fun game without great aspirations that lacks content and gameplay. Despite that, it is very enjoyable and a good option as an alternative to other brawls on the market.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 31, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 has the right stuff buried underneath its foundation: you just have to dig to get there. With a few tweaks here and there in terms of unlocks and the way content is delivered, it could have been a much stronger package for both solo and party play. As is, you're going to have to put in some work.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 will certainly appeal to fans of the franchise, as will anyone who enjoys playing as the Kirby characters in Super Smash Bros. It's not a game to which you'll likely return, however, once the initial charm wears off.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2020

Although it has its charm, in general Kirby Fighters 2 is a repetitive title and of little value, but it can be a lot of fun when enjoyed in the company of someone. The various unlockable content and variations of Kirby justify its existence, but the absence of more modes and the simple gameplay mechancis leave the impression that the game is just easy money for Nintendo.

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Rudy Lavaux
Top Critic
6 / 10
Oct 23, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 gets a recommendation for die-hard fans of Kirby in particular and to parents looking for a game that's not too expensive and easy enough to get a grasp on for younger kids who won't mind that this is all about Kirby and no other character. There is nothing intrinsically bad about it and it is a fun experience in multiplayer, no doubt, but strip it out of the Kirby license and this falls short in terms of actual content variation. Hardcore fans of brawlers with deep gameplay mechanics like Smash Bros. will find this one somewhat lacking.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is basically a cheaper Super Smash Bros with more simplistic gameplay, which definitely does not go unnoticed. It is suitable for all ages and types of gamers.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 has arrived in a hurry! The unexpected announcement surprised many, and in no time at all it hit the digital shelves of the Nintendo store. Such a sudden arrival has caught the attention, but will the game be able to amaze in the same way? Let's find out together.

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3.5 / 5.0
Oct 17, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is a fun diversion on the Nintendo Switch that celebrates the history of Kirby and his cohorts in this fun fighting game with over the top visuals, audio and at times mayhem. Check it out if you're looking for something a little different and challenging, particularly on those higher levels of that tower in the story mode.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2020

At the end of the day, Kirby Fighters 2 gave me a fun time and a slice of Dream Land that I’d been starving for.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 14, 2020

Kirby strikes againt and it is decent fun and sometimes little chaos.

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6.5 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2020

I don't think there is anything particularly bad here, it's just unimpressively lacking. So for what it's worth, I think you'd get a few hours of enjoyment out of this budget title. Just don't expect anything that you can't find elsewhere.

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Oct 11, 2020

Overall, Kirby Fighters 2 is simply a below par fighting game. From mechanics to content, the game is simply a mediocre experience.

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7 / 10
Oct 9, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is an unremarkable fighting game that doesn't really do much to separate itself from Super Smash Brothers. The fighting is decent and the story mode is fun, but there's little reason to carry on playing once you've climbed the tower, especially with the multiplayer servers already feeling empty a few weeks after release. At less than half the price of Ultimate, Kirby Fighters 2 is a great compromise if you're looking for a simple fighting game.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2020

Mesmerised by its simple yet effective gameplay loop, adorned by its aesthetic, and while its narrative was somewhat cumbersome, I was gripped by the campaign’s climax. Kirby Fighters 2 is an awesome casual title, a great talking piece for the Smash community, and one for the entire family to enjoy.

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XGN.nl
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 delivers an upgrade from the original but still lacks depth. there are enough characters, but in fact, they are all the same more or less. The attacks are similar for every character for instance. Still, there is enough to do in the game. most of the characters, levels, and outfits need to be unlocked and the story is quite long. Just because of that the game is fun to play for the price of twenty euros.

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6.5 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is flooded with charm and potential with some well thought out level designs. The different abilities of the characters while different seem to fade into each other and the various Kirby’s all become the same character. Simply put, it all feels very watered down and mundane.

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Oct 6, 2020

This game, to me, is a reminder of the dozens upon dozens of hours I would play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64 with family and friends, at a time before anyone cared about a "meta-game" or the tiered rankings of dozens upon dozens of characters. Kirby Fighters 2 gets the party fighting game genre right back to the most simple of basics, and it's adorable in the process. That's a win-win.

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