Kirby and the Forgotten Land
AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT!
Kirby and the Forgotten Land surprised me more times than I can count, and I mean that in the best sense. From the wonderfully weird Mouthful Mode that brings new dimension to the platforming, to the more open areas with so much to discover and see, it’s hard not to think about just how far the loveable pink puffball has come. The platforming might not be quite as open comparatively to something like, say, Super Mario Odyssey, but it’s still such a big leap forward for a series that has never really strayed away from the side-scrolling format.
The mysterious 3D world looks fantastic, too, and it’s a joy to soak in all the sights as I make my way from one area to the next. With its many creative levels that pop with colour and vibrancy to the copy ability upgrades and features in Waddle Dee Town, practically everything feels like it’s there to put a smile on your face.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is such a ray of sunshine, and the best praise I can give it is that it’s far exceeded my expectations as a longtime fan of Kirby.
Heather Wald