Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

March 25, 2022

AdventurePlatformer Nintendo Switch

DISCOVER A NEW 3D KIRBY ADVENTURE SET IN A MYSTERIOUS WORLD The next Kirby adventure on Nintendo Switch is going 3D! In this new game, players can freely navigate 3D areas using familiar Kirby copy abilities. What lies in store for Kirby as he explores a mysterious setting filled with …

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Adam Cook God is a Geek Mar 2022
90.0 /100

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land adds challenge and adventure in a way that the series has never seen before. An essential purchase and a lovely surprise."

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Mar 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, Forgotten Land is just a great time with a mix of genuine challenge and simple fun. Like most Kirby games, I don’t think Forgotten Land is going to set the world on fire but it’s really good. Like a …"

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Ben Rayner Digital Spy Mar 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

94.0

"Flush with a gorgeous and uplifting soundtrack, Forgotten Land is a heart-warming and no-stress experience while providing some fun challenges and deeper upgrades should you want them. Either way, this is a must-have game and yet another instant Nintendo classic …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Mar 2022
95.0 /100

"I came in expecting a very serviceable Kirby adventure and got a lot more, but with those same straightforward and effortless virtues that past games have commanded."

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Christopher Groux Inverse Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a truly magical game that amounts to what could be the best franchise entry in decades. Even if its level themes and puzzle elements call back to concepts longtime fans will have seen before, …"

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an adorable 3D platformer that feels like a major step forward for the long-running franchise."

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Mar 2022
83.0 /100

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a very good game, hampered by a disappointingly easy gameplay and a short longevity for those not interested in its secrets. Not looking for them would be a pity, though, because the search greatly …"

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Mar 2022
80.0 /100

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land may not be the revolution some were expecting, but it is still a great platform game. We love the new transformations, setting, and lots of extras and minigames."

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David Oña IGN Spain Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a very successful translation of the spirit of the series to three-dimensional environments. A relaxed experience that shifts away from tension to focus on rhythm, and that climbs nicely to reach the epic level …"

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George Foster RPG Site Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

73.0

"Unless you’re aiming to find every Waddle Dee and complete every secret objective, Kirby and the Forgotten Land won’t challenge you, but it sure as hell will keep you smiling. Most of all, it proves that Kirby works remarkably well …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a charming platformer filled with intuitive puzzles, a genuinely intriguing world, and hysterical transformations that always made me smile."

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Heather Wald GamesRadar+ Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

87.0

"Kirby&s;s latest adventure is an absolute treat and one you won&s;t want to miss. With more open platforming in an eye-grabbing 3D world, a generous helping of fantastic features in Waddle Dee Town, and the introduction of Mouthful Mode, Kirby …"

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Jack Rear Telegraph Mar 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"The new title on the Nintendo Switch marks the first time Kirby has starred in a 3D game, but does it measure up to his past highs?"

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John Carson IGN Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Kirby thankfully remains as charming as ever and this new adventure can effortlessly provide hours of glee."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a fun and whimsical adventure through a strange land. You play as the eponymous Kirby, the lovable pink puffball. He has his old skills of swallowing and copying enemies&s; powers, but now he has …"

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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

30.0

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

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Marc Magrini Attack of the Fanboy Mar 2022
90.0 /100

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is fun, relaxing, and challenging all at once. Kirby&s;s first major leap into 3D is an incredible success, with new mechanics and altered gameplay providing a familiar-yet-unique experience for any fan of the series. Forgotten …"

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Martin Robinson Eurogamer Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Kirby&s;s long anticipated move to 3D platforming sees the series step up to a new level of invention and wonder."

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Matthew Castle Guardian Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"The platforming won’t give Mario any restless nights, but the exuberant creativity around it makes for a bold, buoyant adventure."

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Mattia Ravanelli IGN Italy Mar 2022
82.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

74.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of the best games in Kirby&s;s history. The renewal is limited, but everything works well and there is a desire to feel important and to live a "real" adventure that they have rarely …"

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Michael Damiani Easy Allies Mar 2022
85.0 /100

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land supplies the jolliest of vibes in an adorable game that exudes charm and creativity."

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Morgan Shaver Shacknews Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

65.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of, if not the best, Kirby games ever made."

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Natalie Schmidt DualShockers Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

74.0

"Living in a time particularly stricken with conflict, it was a real comfort to have a bright world with easier gameplay to return to. It’s by and largely solidified itself as one of my absolute favorite Kirby games to date, …"

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Nazaret López Areajugones Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"‎Kirby and The Forgotten Land more than meets my expectations by offering innovation and fun throughout the adventure. Its environment open to exploration together with its mini-games, puzzles and cooperative mode, extend the experience in a satisfactory way. This ambitious …"

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Ollie Barder Forbes Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

10.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Overall, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an amazing and involved modern platformer, with a surprising amount of content. While Super Mario 3D World gets a lot of attention on the Switch, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is actually the …"

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P-A Knutsson M3 Mar 2022
80.0 /100

"With Kirby and the Forgotten Land, the pink hero makes his debut in a real 3D world. Still, everything feels oddly familiar — for better or worse. Imaginative gameplay and colorful graphics are combined with a low difficulty level and …"

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Paul Tamburro Game Revolution Mar 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Truth be told, Kirby has lacked an essential game throughout his entire history, despite being one of the most recognizable video game mascots around. While Kirby and the Forgotten Lands may not quite be up there with the greats of …"

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a great big colourful joyride of an adventure for our little pink pal. This first fully three dimensional mainline entry in the franchise is bursting at the seams with fun and inventiveness, managing to …"

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Stefan L TheSixthAxis Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land makes Kirby&s;s jump to 3D feel effortless, but it&s;s much more than that, with the vibrantly styled decaying world to explore and the Mouthful Modes that will have you laughing with each new one that&s;s …"

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Steven Petite Digital Trends Mar 2022
90.0 /100

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the biggest and most inventive entry in the long-running franchise."

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Tom Marks IGN Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land successfully warps the series&s; classic mix of ability-based combat, platforming, and secret hunting into the third dimension."

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Tom Orry VG247 Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a little safe at points to make it a proper all-timer, but I’m not sure that was ever the intention. It’s a game that is easy to like, can be played by everyone, and …"

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Tom Regan Guardian Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Overgrown theme parks feature in this kid-friendly, cinematic romp through a cutesy wasteland"

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