Cute and fun, Kirby and the Forgotten Land charms critics

Success or misadventure, this first foray of Kirby into a three-dimensional world? Two days before the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the Nintendo Switch, several specialized media are already starting to comment.

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So far, critics are overwhelmingly in favor of this new installment in the adorable franchise, although some feel that Kirby and the Forgotten Land doesn’t necessarily have the substance to rival Nintendo’s other key series, like Super Marioespecially.

Certainly, most publications agree that the legendary charm of the little pink creature operates once again and that Kirby and the Forgotten Land Brilliantly mixes platforming and combat sequences, without putting too much pressure on the player.

In this sense, many speak of a relaxing and pleasant experience, which does not revolutionize by its ambition, but is still a solid new component for the Japanese franchise. This is what its average score of 85 on the review aggregator suggests. Metacritic.

More precisely, here is what some specialized media thought of Kirby and the Forgotten Land:

Eurogamer – Mention “recommended”

“Like its predecessors, Kirby and the Forgotten Land [accueille les joueurs] with open arms and, now more than ever, it’s a game for absolutely everyone, the transition to platforming 3D being perhaps the most important step forward in the history of the series.

GameSpot – 9/10

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of those games that’s hard to play without constantly having a smug grin plastered on your face. It’s more than just a cute and charming platformer with colorful visuals, though. It’s one of the best platformers on the Nintendo Switch.”

GamesRadar – 4,5/5

“There’s just no holding back my excitement for what the future may hold for the show. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is truly a treat from start to finish.”

IGN – 8/10

“Despite the shift in perspective, Forgotten Land retains most of what I love about classic Kirby games – and if the future holds more 3D adventures for our hungry pink hero, I’ll be more than happy to take them on. swallow.”

JeuxVideo.com – 17/20

“Everything is simple, of course, but it works and it is difficult to let go of the console. So yes, the world is less open than we thought, yes you will find few real challenges there, but we quickly forget that once the game is launched. A little breath of fresh air that feels good and is an excellent gateway into the world of Kirby.

Nintendo Life – 9/10

“This first installment of the fully three-dimensional franchise is brimming with fun and inventiveness, managing to bring everything we know and love from previous Kirby games into this all-new arena, while adding many delectable new aspects to the thread [de l’aventure]».

Polygon

“Every time Kirby and the Forgotten Land showed me something new, I loved it. […] The cutscenes are gorgeous, and watching Kirby and his friends napping in his little house is adorable (as always). But Kirby and the Forgotten Land shines too bright, too fast, and that initial joy was hard to remember when the credits rolled.

The Verge

“There is a cotton candy allegory to do here. Just like the carnival treat, Kirby is fluffy, cute, pink and very soft. It looks appealing and is so much fun to eat, but the minute you put it in your mouth, it dissolves. Gone so fast, you barely noticed it was there. That’s what it’s like to play Kirby and The Forgotten Land; fun in the moment, but without real substance. And that’s okay!”