Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Reviews
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is one of Nintendo’s more expansive “Deluxe” Switch repackaging efforts, offering a slick visual makeover and a slate of new content. That said, all the additions don’t really raise Kirby’s Return to Dream Land above its status as a fun yet somewhat unremarkable game from one of the pink guy’s less ambitious eras. There’s plenty of charm on display here and younger players are likely to enjoy themselves, but this wisp of a game can only be puffed up so much.
Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe doesn’t redefine the series like Kirby & the Forgotten World, but it’s a welcome addition to the Switch library. This feast of content for players of all stripes continues the pink puffball’s reign as Nintendo’s King of Co-Op.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a refreshed version of a fun but frustratingly uneven Kirby platformer that takes a little too long to reach its potential.
The multiplayer element adds replayability, as does the mini-games section, and there are enough collectibles and hidden sections to want you coming back for more.
A fantastic platform game with Nintendo's seal of quality that is now even more complete and entertaining thanks to the incorporation of minigames and epilogue. Its launch price is a drawback, so you may prefer to wait a while before "swallowing it".
Review in Spanish | Read full review
An underserved remaster to an unremarkable 2D platformer, that was the primary reason why the soft reboot of Kirby And The Forgotten was necessary in the first place.
If you’re a massive Kirby fan, this is for you. If you’ve got a passing interest, wait for a sale. It’s not that this is bad, or unpolished… it’s just another repacked game with a value proposition that lacks.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is still an enhanced remaster of a 12-year-old Wii game, but it effectively brings forward one of the pink puffball's best outings, complete with meaningful additions. The result is a game worthy of sitting in the Switch catalog next to last year's superb Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
I haven't played Kirby's Forgotten Land yet, the first 3D adventure of this adorable character, just as I haven't played this adventure in the original Wii format. But aiming here for a return to the origins, this Deluxe version offers more content and a more contrasting and colorful definition of the characters and worlds presented. Copy skills are once again the highlight of this adventure, as they have many effects and possibilities of blows, combined with an immense extension in levels and mini-games, many of these contemplated in Megoland but also in magolor's ship. If Forgotten Land offered us open spaces and worlds in 3D, here the return to the origins returns us to the brightness and depth of the 2.5D of the levels presented in multiple segments.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
If you already had the opportunity to try the original experience, it is a product that is worth re-experiencing for all the additions. On the other hand, if you haven't played it before and you're a Kirby fan, I think you shouldn't miss out on adding it to your Switch collection.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
A return to the past (in every sense) for Kirby, who brings back his old adventure for Nintendo Wii by adding to the original an updated audio / video sector, unpublished mini-games, an additional adventure brand new and much more. An unmissable "package" for fans of the character and for those looking for a platformer pure and simple... maybe even too much.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Thanks to many new contents and a modernized graphic design, this revival of Kirby's Return to Dream Land earns the word Deluxe: it is in fact a re-edition packaged with care and respect for the original material.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Overall, Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe is absolutely wonderful. It might not be a game that changes the world, but it's some of the most fun available on the Nintendo Switch, particularly with other people. And at the end of the day, what's more successful from a Kirby game than that?
Almost 12 years after it first hit store shelves, Kirby's Return to Dreamland, now in Deluxe Edition, remains as fresh and engaging as ever.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a joy to play, particularly in co-op, as two players can spot more secrets than one. However: co-op is also the game's greatest weakness as everything revolves around player one: it's a dated approach to co-op compared to newer games that treat all players as equal participants. Thankfully, improved graphics and great additional content make this new version of Return to Dream Land truly "Deluxe".
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a fine remaster of an incredibly tight platformer. It may not have the same scope or energy as Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but it doesn’t need to. If you want a solid Kirby game for your Switch and don’t mind some of the lackluster add-on modes, then Kirby is worth a shot.
If you haven't played the original and love platformers – don't hesitate, this is a must-play! Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is one of the most pleasant games in this genre that you can play.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Kirby's Return to Dream Land is a much-welcomed entry in the beloved series, remastering the game with brilliant tweaks and unlimited charm.