Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Reviews

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
A-
Mar 2, 2023

Pretty much what you'd expect from a 2D Kirby game -- but seeing as the baseline for those is "cute platformer that won't tax you too much and that you can play with pretty much anyone," that?s hardly a bad thing. Add in a few new elements, and you have the ingredients for a pretty solid remake.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Mar 2, 2023

Much like the original Wii release, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is an excellent Kirby adventure, packed full of heart, classic gameplay and dipped in a delicious HD upgrade. Throw in bonus modes, collectable content, and backstory for a truly definitive platforming experience. It's unfortunate that there's no online co-op play, but both single and local couch-play are an absolute joy from the opening title.

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4 / 5.0
Mar 2, 2023

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a stacked rerelease that features consistently fun Kirby gameplay and plenty of fun new side content. It’s not anything unexpected or game-changing, but Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a great little game for anybody looking for a charming and simple platformer to unwind with.

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4.6 / 5.0
Mar 2, 2023

Return to Dream Land or spend your time playing minigames... either way Kirby and pals are your ticket to fun!

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 1, 2023

Exciting upgrades, mini-games and eye-grabbing graphics turn this remake into one of Kirby's best games yet.

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Mar 1, 2023

"Deluxe", indeed. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe remasters and expands one of the tightest controlling and most power-packed platformers in the series into a polished package of Kirby content. While the main story gets off to a slow start, both plot and gameplay-wise, it builds into something quite special and is capped off with the fresh and fun new Magolor Epilogue chapter.

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Mar 1, 2023

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is very much worth trying, especially for younger or less experienced players, who will find a high quality title with a lot to offer waiting for them.

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7 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2023

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a remaster where the spotlight should be on the new content added rather than the main game at play. If you are a hardcore Kirby fan, you will find enjoyment in the entire package, but I think most people will find more fun and enjoy the new experience in the Magolor Epilogue and playing the small mini-games in Merry Magoland. The main story is good, but doesn’t give a memorable experience compared to the other content. It’s a good package for Kirby enthusiasts and children, but if I wanted the best Kirby experience on Switch, I think I’d replay Forgotten Land instead.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2023

Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe is a great port and a must for Kirby fans. It has enough new content to warrant a rebuy, and due to the unique recipe of Kirby games, it feels just as good as Kirby and The Forgotten Lands. If your looking for a cheerful platforming adventure, then this is a must for your Nintendo Switch collection.

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4 / 5.0
Feb 28, 2023

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a wonderful remaster with a good amount of love put into it.

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7 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2023

'Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe' is the remake of a former Wii game. The game has had the necessary minor upgrades and also comes with some extra content. It is a not too difficult game that will entertain young and old. It is not much different than usual, but it is certainly still fun.

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Scarlet Bell
Top Critic
8.4 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2023

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a great port of a great Kirby game. Keeping the magic of the original alive with a fresh coat of paint and meaningful new content, it's a game I can recommend to any lover of Kirby, platforming, or a good couch co-op experience.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2023

Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe is another feel-good hit that has a lot of variety in a very lean package. It looks and sounds excellent, and offers many amusing side modes to partake in with young gamers who are learning how to play. You may not get all the bang for your buck, but if you are still hungry for some more breezy action after The Forgotten Land, then this will give you what you need.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 26, 2023

Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe is top-shelf 2D Kirby platforming. It’s visually as good as non-stylized Kirby gets, rife with every copy ability you can dream of, and as nice and fulfilling a platformer as any Nintendo game should ever be expected to be.

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7.8 / 10.0
Feb 25, 2023

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is an enjoyable, easy going platformer that does bring the benefit of four player coop action.

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85 / 100
Feb 25, 2023

Although there are some nitpicks, such as its price tag, easy boss fights, and possibly insufficient new features, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is still fun. It may not do anything groundbreaking, but it does a great job of breathing new life into a platformer largely forgotten since its Wii release. What we get from HAL Labs goes beyond a mere port with a new story, engaging challenges, and a slick presentation.

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Worth your time
Feb 25, 2023

Kirby's Return To Dreamland Deluxe is a good Kirby game but not great. It's tuned to perfection to deliver the traditional, laid-back action-platform gameplay of the series, while also being a decent party game. The new content brings even more variety to the "package" and certainly adds points to it. It may not thrill any player and may lack that creative "spark" a bit, but it does the job flawlessly. It's a well-crafted and entertaining experience for all ages.

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Feb 24, 2023

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe showcases the best of Kirby's unique brand of 2D platforming. Unfortunately, veteran players will have to slog through the main campaign one more time to see everything on offer.

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Telegraph
Top Critic
Feb 24, 2023

While grown-up gaming is dominated by dark and brooding fantasies, Kirby makes the case for sweetness and light among families

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Feb 23, 2023

Return to Dream Land‘s lack of difficulty does dampen some of its more creative ideas, but it remains a colourful, sleek adventure – and one that’s been perfectly adapted, remastered, and expanded for Deluxe. Kirby, as always, deserves more time in the sun – and this collection is a wonderful ode to my favourite pink blob.

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