Kirby and the Forgotten Land

2022

platform
adventure
action
single player
multiplayer
co-operative

The story

Join Kirby in an unforgettable journey through a mysterious world in a delightful 3D platforming adventure. Take control of the powerful pink puffball, Kirby, and move around freely in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization - like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like Sword and Ice and use them to attack and explore your surroundings! What journey awaits Kirby? Take a deep breath and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

What it’s like

Bright, saturated 3D worlds with a soft, toy-like finish: pastel sky blues and candy pinks against bold primary accents, with the abandoned mall and its faded signage rendered in a faintly nostalgic, sun-warmed palette. The camera tracks from behind and above as Kirby bounces through open stages, and the handheld-friendly framing keeps everything readable and calm. Sound leans on bouncy chiptune-flavoured melodies and playful sound effects that pop with each copied ability, while quieter stages drop into gentle ambient tinkling. The vibe is cheerful, low-stakes and gently curious, the kind of game that suits a lazy afternoon on the couch, a co-op session with a friend, or an easy unwind after a long day. Pacing is brisk and forgiving, with short levels and lots of room to wander. Enemies are cartoonish and violence is mild and bloodless, with defeated foes puffing away in a burst of colour, so the intensity is very low. Emotional register stays light and warm, with a quiet undercurrent of wonder about a world left behind. It suits families, younger players, and anyone wanting a sunny, gentle platformer with no fear or cruelty.

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