Kirby Fighters 2
September 23, 2020
Choose from a cast of Kirby’s most iconic copy abilities—including the brand-new Wrestler ability—and duke it out to be the last Kirby standing. Familiar friends and foes like Bandana Waddle Dee and King Dedede also make an appearance as playable characters in the Kirby Fighters 2 game, available exclusively for …
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65.1
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Critic Reviews (36)
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"Similar to Super Smash Bros. but much more easier and with a very simplistic fighting system."
Read original review"Overall, Kirby Fighters 2 is simply a below par fighting game. From mechanics to content, the game is simply a mediocre experience."
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70.0
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80.0
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50.0
"Kirby Fighters 2 achieves nearly all of its glory in Story Mode, but there&s;s still some fun in short bursts if you have friends to play with or enjoy the time trials. Skip online unless you&s;re playing with friends. But …"
Read original review"A charming, breezy brawler Kirby Fighters 2 is a solid gateway fighting game hampered by limited modes and the occasional difficulty spike."
Read original review"Kirby Fighters 2 has the right stuff buried underneath its foundation: you just have to dig to get there. With a few tweaks here and there in terms of unlocks and the way content is delivered, it could have been …"
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60.0
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85.0
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30.0
"Given that it arrived with practically zero fanfare, Kirby Fighters 2 is a surprisingly brilliant Smash Bros.-style spin-off that simplifies its big brother&s;s control system but still offers a healthy amount of depth with its 22-character roster. Its Story mode, …"
Read original review"Kirby Fighters 2&s;s repetitive single-player gameplay and online issues make it hard to recommend. You might like it if you&s;re a die-hard Kirby fan but it&s;s lacking in quite a few ways."
Read original review"Kirby stars in a direct, carefree fighter, which hides some level of depth, but it&s;s best suited for mild gameplay sessions."
Read original review"Mesmerised by its simple yet effective gameplay loop, adorned by its aesthetic, and while its narrative was somewhat cumbersome, I was gripped by the campaign’s climax. Kirby Fighters 2 is an awesome casual title, a great talking piece for the …"
Read original review"Kirby Fighters 2 is an adorable, polished brawler that is sure to make you smile - but not for long. The game is great while you&s;re unlocking and using new abilities, but you&s;ll soon be forced into repetition after repetition …"
Read original review"Kirby Fighters 2 can be a nice introduction to fighting games, especially for children. But don&s;t get deceived: the first levels might be easy to beat, but the later ones will prove challenging even for those familiar with the genre."
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70.0
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70.0
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"Kirby Fighters 2 is a fun game without great aspirations that lacks content and gameplay. Despite that, it is very enjoyable and a good option as an alternative to other brawls on the market."
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30.0
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30.0
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"Kirby Fighters 2 is flooded with charm and potential with some well thought out level designs. The different abilities of the characters while different seem to fade into each other and the various Kirby’s all become the same character. Simply …"
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25.0
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25.0
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"Kirby Fighters 2 is basically a cheaper Super Smash Bros with more simplistic gameplay, which definitely does not go unnoticed. It is suitable for all ages and types of gamers."
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65.0
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68.0
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"So why would you play Kirby Fighters 2 over Super Smash Bros.? It’s small and focused. It’s clearly on the same page with an all-fun play session. Gooey is in it. HAL and Vanpool clearly hope at least one of …"
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50.0
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60.0
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60.0
"Kirby Fighters 2 is a kid-friendly fighting game that holds rather limited appeal."
Read original review"Kirby Fighters 2 is a family-friendly game that serves as a great introduction to the genre, especially for younger children. Content is a bit on the sparse side, however, and will leave you wanting more. And for folks who want …"
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80.0
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85.0
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30.0
"Kirby Fighters 2 will certainly appeal to fans of the franchise, as will anyone who enjoys playing as the Kirby characters in Super Smash Bros. It&s;s not a game to which you&s;ll likely return, however, once the initial charm wears …"
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1.0
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"For a title that dropped out of nowhere, Kirby Fighters 2 is filled with all the charm of the average Kirby title but without a world map to explore."
Read original review"Kirby Fighters 2 is very much Super Smash Bros. for kids and/or hardcore Kirby fans. It&s;s a similar experience just made worse by the simplistic and slow fighting and the limited variety of overall gameplay content."
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80.0
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90.0
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70.0
"This game, to me, is a reminder of the dozens upon dozens of hours I would play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64 with family and friends, at a time before anyone cared about a "meta-game" or the tiered …"
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65.0
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70.0
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68.0
"Kirby strikes againt and it is decent fun and sometimes little chaos."
Read original review"Kirby Fighters 2 has arrived in a hurry! The unexpected announcement surprised many, and in no time at all it hit the digital shelves of the Nintendo store. Such a sudden arrival has caught the attention, but will the game …"
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65.0
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70.0
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68.0
"Wrapping things up, I’ve been having a lot of fun with Kirby Fighters 2 and there’s more to enjoy than not."
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45.0
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35.0
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20.0
"While Kirby Fighters 2 is fun for a night with a co-op partner, there&s;s little entertainment beyond that. There are better Kirby games out there. Try those instead."
Read original review"Although it has its charm, in general Kirby Fighters 2 is a repetitive title and of little value, but it can be a lot of fun when enjoyed in the company of someone. The various unlockable content and variations of …"
Read original review"At the end of the day, Kirby Fighters 2 gave me a fun time and a slice of Dream Land that I’d been starving for."
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70.0
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55.0
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"Kirby Fighters 2 gets a recommendation for die-hard fans of Kirby in particular and to parents looking for a game that&s;s not too expensive and easy enough to get a grasp on for younger kids who won&s;t mind that this …"
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80.0
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65.0
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"Kirby Fighters 2 is a simple fighting game that is designed to be fun without being overwhelming or complex. The grinding nature of its unlockables somewhat holds it back but the game is solid fun in multiplayer with up to …"
Read original review"Kirby Triple Deluxe had a side game where you got to play with different Kirby abilities in a Smash Bros-like setting. The following year, Nintendo released a small game in the form of Kirby Fighters Deluxe which was focused on …"
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70.0
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70.0
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"Kirby Fighters 2 delivers an upgrade from the original but still lacks depth. there are enough characters, but in fact, they are all the same more or less. The attacks are similar for every character for instance. Still, there is …"
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"Kirby Fighters 2 is an unremarkable fighting game that doesn&s;t really do much to separate itself from Super Smash Brothers. The fighting is decent and the story mode is fun, but there&s;s little reason to carry on playing once you&s;ve …"
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"Kirby Fighters 2 is a fun diversion on the Nintendo Switch that celebrates the history of Kirby and his cohorts in this fun fighting game with over the top visuals, audio and at times mayhem. Check it out if you&s;re …"
Read original review"Cute, immediate and sometimes a bit ruthless, Kirby Fighters 2 is a lot of fun for its price."
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70.0
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65.0
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"I don&s;t think there is anything particularly bad here, it&s;s just unimpressively lacking. So for what it&s;s worth, I think you&s;d get a few hours of enjoyment out of this budget title. Just don&s;t expect anything that you can&s;t find …"
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68.0
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"I find it hard to recommend Kirby Fighters 2 to a fan or not of nintendo&s;s pink bubble. To be honest, I doubt how much someone will enjoy it, even in those few hours that will keep you on screen. …"
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