Kirby Fighters 2 Reviews

Kirby Fighters 2 is ranked in the 28th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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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7 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2020

Wrapping things up, I’ve been having a lot of fun with Kirby Fighters 2 and there’s more to enjoy than not.

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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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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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6 / 10
Oct 2, 2020

A charming, breezy brawler Kirby Fighters 2 is a solid gateway fighting game hampered by limited modes and the occasional difficulty spike.

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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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Dave Aubrey
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is an adorable, polished brawler that is sure to make you smile - but not for long. The game is great while you're unlocking and using new abilities, but you'll soon be forced into repetition after repetition while playing, and that'll suck the fun out of things. Good for young gamers and less experienced players, but there are better options.

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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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6 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is a family-friendly game that serves as a great introduction to the genre, especially for younger children. Content is a bit on the sparse side, however, and will leave you wanting more. And for folks who want more technical combat from their fighting games, the simple mechanics of Kirby Fighters 2 likely won’t hold their attention for long. If you’re a big Kirby fan or want a cute and accessible game to play with your family, however, Kirby Fighters 2 is still worth biting into, especially given its affordable price.

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6 / 10 stars
Sep 28, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is a kid-friendly fighting game that holds rather limited appeal.

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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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5 / 10
Sep 28, 2020

While Kirby Fighters 2 is fun for a night with a co-op partner, there's little entertainment beyond that. There are better Kirby games out there. Try those instead.

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5 / 10.0
Sep 28, 2020

Similar to Super Smash Bros. but much more easier and with a very simplistic fighting system.

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Sep 25, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2 is very much Super Smash Bros. for kids and/or hardcore Kirby fans. It's a similar experience just made worse by the simplistic and slow fighting and the limited variety of overall gameplay content.

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5 / 10.0
Sep 28, 2020

Kirby Fighters 2's repetitive single-player gameplay and online issues make it hard to recommend. You might like it if you're a die-hard Kirby fan but it's lacking in quite a few ways.

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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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GameXplain
Top Critic
Liked
Sep 25, 2020
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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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Polygon
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 28, 2020

As just a mode in another game, the original Kirby Fighters was an interesting diversion. As a stand-alone title, Kirby Fighters 2 has to work a lot harder to pack a punch, even at $19.99. It’s curious, cute, and lacking much definition, just like its namesake character.

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