Kirby and the Forgotten Land Reviews

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2022

It manages to straddle the line between valuing and carefully adapting the Kirby that was, while completely revamping what you thought Kirby could even be. Maybe it won't sell you on the franchise if you aren't already buying, but if any of the available titles were going to change your mind on that score, it's this one, and well worth finding out if it will do the trick for you. After all, who doesn't want to feel joy?.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2022

While a mostly fun experience, Kirby and the Forgotten Land definitely forgets a lot of the things that make the pink puffball’s games so unique.

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6.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2022

It’s too easy. And it’s not like dialling up the AI or bolstering their numbers would help, it’s just been designed as an ultra-accessible game. And that’s fine. But for mine it’s detrimental to some of the clever ideas that do rear their head throughout, though these are more often flash-in-the-pan in terms of cadence and delivery

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8.2 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the fresh, new start the franchise deserved.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 30, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a huge step in a new direction for the series.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the franchise's best platformer yet. With memorable levels, tons of content and gorgeous visuals it's a great package and one that'll satisfy all skill levels.

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Gamersky
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land brings an impressive journey that makes you play like a kid. With the 3D level design, you can still feel those classic Kirby elements, it is still one of the best Kirby games ever made.

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4 / 5.0
Apr 4, 2022

A great game filled with the cutest adventurer in the Nintendo Universe for the first time in 3D

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a masterful translation of the series' longstanding formula and merits into the 3D space.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 9, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land takes the Kirby series into 3D in a wonderfully designed, bursting with personality adventure. It might not be the most challenging game you ever play, but there are enough secrets in the game to leave anyone going back for more. Its beautifully designed environments, characters and overall humor make Kirby and the Forgotten Land a game that leaves a smile on your face. Its co-op mode is a bit of an afterthought, lacking any power-ups or true definition of what the second player is doing on your adventure. However, those with smaller kids wanting a first-time platform in a game to play, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is perfect for them. If you're planning on playing solo, then Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of Nintendo Switch's must-play 3D platforms. It's simply too fun of an experience for anyone to miss!

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9 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2022

Even with its bleak undertones, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an exceptional platformer that is wholesome and unbelievably polished. The local co-op feature is merely icing on the cake to further sweeten this all-you-can-eat desert buffet. It is highly replayable and varied with Kirby’s copy abilities that change the gameplay in a profound way.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a very important game in these dark times. It can take you on a magical journey to a faraway land filled with fun and dangers. There are few minor hiccups, but the game is still really good.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a delightful cotton candy fluff of a game. It isn't difficult or complex, but it is frequently fun and always adorable. It's almost more of a theme park ride than a platformer, but it does a great job of keeping itself engaging and interesting with a constant shift in mechanics and level design. The only flaw holding it back is the poor performance when docked, which could be a game-breaker for someone hoping for a Mario Odyssey level out of everyone's favorite pink puffball. If you enjoy Kirby, you'll enjoy Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and I'd be hard pressed to name a better choice for younger gamers.

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Saudi Gamer
Top Critic
8 / 10
Apr 1, 2022

A charming and polished platformer, one that trades frustration for relaxation but can be too relaxed, and thus boring, at times.

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Apr 4, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land marks the 30th anniversary of the ever-hungry pink squishy, proving itself a reliably safe choice for entertaining, all-ages 3D platforming in the classic Nintendo style.

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Mar 29, 2022

I’m not the world’s biggest fan of platformers, but I can’t help but delight at what Kirby and the Forgotten Land offers. It’s bright, wholesome, charming, funny and memorable. It’s also a near-flawless example of Nintendo at its very best.

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nintendojam
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land isn’t just a mere leap into the third dimension, but more of a behemoth pole vault. It packs a massive punch for 3D-platformer fans, and has the same level of excellence, polish, and charm as a mainline Mario title. Though I can’t give the game a perfect score due to its relatively short length and minor graphical glitches, the next generation of the Kirby series is finally here, and it’s painstakingly phenomenal. I couldn’t be more excited for what the bright-looking future holds from the creative geniuses over at Hal Laboratory.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land offers nearly 12 to 15 hours of experience, with a laughter on your lips every second of it.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2022

Pink Vacuum Cleaner in the Forgotten Land? Good fun, a lot of interesting powers and Kirby as a slot machine throwing cans ... Fans of the series and the genre can count on a lot of fun.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 9, 2022

Its ruined yet beautiful world carries a tone of wonder and amazement throughout the entire game, and HAL Laboratory undoubtedly stuck the landing while transitioning the series' gameplay into 3D. Though I am disappointed in the small number of copy abilities, the game's issues are mere bumps in the road compared to its many triumphs. It is the only game I can think of to make me cry from the sheer joy of how cute and heartwarming it can be, and it is in my opinion the best game Kirby's name has ever been on.

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