When gaming with younger players, they should be the ones playing as Kirby, while the older, experienced one uses Bandana Waddle Dee to look after them.
Just got this game on sale on the eshop as I’ve wanted to play it for awhile and thought it would be a great game for me and my gf to play. I’ll let her play as Kirby 👍
I’m glad I’m not the only one that found the air blaster to be hilarious. Keep in mind everyone, this is a super easy game even in Wild mode! At least where I’m at so far in the second zone after a few hours of gameplay. There’s platforming, but sometimes they will just be a ledge off to the side that you can walk along to bypass it entirely. Even fighting enemies is mostly optional. You can just keep walking calmly past them and nothing will happen. Big scary pit to run across? Well you can just fly over it. The game is a walk in the park, going through the motions. Which is an experience that a lot of people can appreciate, especially beginners. Just don’t be expecting challenge.
@@Idiel96 Because Majin buu’s power is similar to kirby’s due to that they are like rubber and can absorb objects and beings to easily gain transformations and powers.
Sega, like Sony, is very Tokyo. Sega gives us the Yakuza franchise that's very Shibuya and Akihabara district. While Nintendo is based in Kyoto and gives off a more smaller city feel like Osaka. More wholesome and grounded.
@@GordanTheToad exactly. Lever design seems more 3D world but the mouthful mode power ups like car and vending machine feel very much like the Cappy mechanic
@@joshberninger8355 Gen Z upon seeing new Kirby game: "It's just like Odyssey." Gen X upon seeing Mario Odyssey: "It's just like the old Kirby games." In all seriousness, it's more like 3D world since it's linear with fixed camera and not sandbox.
We should mention this is a full, completed and polished game. Unfortunately Nintendo is one of the few developers that consistently do this. Their biggest fault being some of the side games being released with little content in favor of multiple small updates to try to keep interest in the game.
@@Vincent-hm1wr the one developed by GameFreak, the mostly independent dev that Nintendo only owns a fraction of? Did you really think this was a gotcha moment?
Wait! Why did it get 8 out of 10? Everything the reviewer mentioned would imply a score of a 9 at least! Or does a game have to be Elden Ring difficult to warrant a ten these days?!
My daughter is 4 years old and is getting really in to Yoshi on my switch. The coop on this is actually ideal for a father and daughter/son gaming session 👌 Nothing to complicated
In my opinion, cute and fun...but plagued by a terrible flaw. Some of the Waddle Dees and Soul Fragments are infuriating to get because you get one chance to get them and, if you fail, you have no choice but to repeat the entire level to get another shot. The game isn't really hard enough to make that a challenge, but that only makes the issue worse because rather than get any stimulation from repeating the whole level you just run and jump through it doing nothing as fast as you can to get another try. (This is especially true for the Waddle Dees you only get by making it through a boss fight without damage. If you take damage, naturally you don't want to finish the boss fight...you want to quit and try again right away. But no...first you have to exit the whole stage. Then you have to wait for it to load and then wait for it to load to reenter the stage. Then you have to always run through the big, wide, open nothing part of the stage just to get to the boss before you try again. Why can't you just restart the boss fight?) It makes an otherwise relatively simple, colorful, and entertaining game rage-quit inducing for the wrong reason: tediousness.
This might be my favorite IGN review in a while. Thank you for grading the game on what it is, and not on what it isn't or what you wish it is. So many reviewers seem to be jumping on and just stating the obvious "This is easy" or "why is Kirby hurting poor, cute critters" while ignoring what the series is for. Thanks IGN!
Depends if you either rush through each LVL just to reach the end, or you take your take exploring and completing side-objectives. What type of player are you?
Gameplay is not hard cause Kirby is strongest being in The universe. He’s LITERALLY stronger than Kratos in rage mode and Thanos with all Stones together.
I'm not the biggest Nintendo fan since the NES and SNES days but they do have this timeless quality about them the way Sega does. Sony and Microsoft lack this. They're very corporate while Nintendo and Sega operated like mom and pops.
@@imaguyandabeautifulbutterfly Honeymoon period is when you're hyped for the game and it can do no wrong; like a new marriage. After a while; the cracks start to show. It's why some people will call every new game a masterpiece.
I'm confused why the score doesn't reflect the obviously glowing review. You didn't give any reasons of what prevented this game from scoring higher. Plus, do some research specifically on past Kirby game settings and those 'metal' pipes Kirby is swallowing.
@@joemikami i give you a whole comment and you comment this sh*t which doednt apport anything to the conversation like if u have no arguments just say it youll at least go with your reputation clean
The art design in this game is unbelievably cute. Even while Kirby is shooting enemies with a gun
And the graphics look like top tier switch
The best mass murderer
Kirby is the only guy that can make murder CUTE.
@@SallyWPM assuming it's a guy/it's gender..jk jk.
@@jamesvancam Yeah he’s a boy he also gets a lot of girls in the anime and in the games that’s just fun fact about him lol
No disrespect to Kirby Star Allies, but Kirby and the Forgotten Land is what people will remember more when it comes to Kirby on the Switch.
Return to Dreamland Deluxe:
When gaming with younger players, they should be the ones playing as Kirby, while the older, experienced one uses Bandana Waddle Dee to look after them.
So my wife will play as Kirby, got it
@@smallesttaz4518 my exact thoughts. 😂
Just got this game on sale on the eshop as I’ve wanted to play it for awhile and thought it would be a great game for me and my gf to play. I’ll let her play as Kirby 👍
I’m glad I’m not the only one that found the air blaster to be hilarious. Keep in mind everyone, this is a super easy game even in Wild mode! At least where I’m at so far in the second zone after a few hours of gameplay. There’s platforming, but sometimes they will just be a ledge off to the side that you can walk along to bypass it entirely. Even fighting enemies is mostly optional. You can just keep walking calmly past them and nothing will happen. Big scary pit to run across? Well you can just fly over it. The game is a walk in the park, going through the motions. Which is an experience that a lot of people can appreciate, especially beginners. Just don’t be expecting challenge.
If you're a completist you'll find a bit of challenge after a certain twist, I'll say that much
The real challenge is 100%ing the kevels or doing the most in one level playthrough
this was true until the final arena boss on wild mode, i’ve literally been stuck on it for a day and a half
Kirby games were never about the difficulty
@@thepataka just say post game not much of a spoiler
The closest we'll ever get to a Majin Buu game
I've seen this almost on every forgotten land videos
Can you elaborate more?
@@Idiel96 dragon Ball z
@@Idiel96 Because Majin buu’s power is similar to kirby’s due to that they are like rubber and can absorb objects and beings to easily gain transformations and powers.
We literally have DBZ Buu's Fury
Kirby is older than Buu btw
The only thing I’m not a massive fan of is the camera angles, at times it just feels a bit too annoying but overal the game is amazing
This is why people love Nintendo's exclusives, they're beautiful and fun!
exactly, nobody else does it like them, even if the games aren't technically impressive (which they don't need to be honestly)
This looks really fun! Never have played a Kirby title. So I'm excited for this.
Sega, like Sony, is very Tokyo. Sega gives us the Yakuza franchise that's very Shibuya and Akihabara district. While Nintendo is based in Kyoto and gives off a more smaller city feel like Osaka. More wholesome and grounded.
Even though Sony is dead in asia
Nerd
I’ve never realized that but it’s actually pretty true. Interesting!
Sotenbori tho
Sony Playstation is about as American as Microsoft.
Can't wait to see the epic finale this series always delivers on.
Back after having just beaten it. Amazing finale, one of the best in the series.
Dedede with the 4 wheel drive
Simba
Resident evil
Sephiroth
Four great bosses all back to back
@@malpal5825 agreed
The demo was very fun, but the whole game looks amazing!
It feels like mini Mario Odyssey
More like Mario 3D World.
@@JMGauthier More like if 3D world and Odyssey had a perfect baby
@@GordanTheToad exactly. Lever design seems more 3D world but the mouthful mode power ups like car and vending machine feel very much like the Cappy mechanic
@@joshberninger8355 Gen Z upon seeing new Kirby game: "It's just like Odyssey." Gen X upon seeing Mario Odyssey: "It's just like the old Kirby games." In all seriousness, it's more like 3D world since it's linear with fixed camera and not sandbox.
Probably because Mario odyssey feels like Kirby.
Demo was fun, Should be a delightful time!
Looks like a great game, can't wait to play.
This game makes you feel like Kirby
Looks like Kirby's odyssey and I'm all for it
It's more like Super Kirby 3D World
No its not open world at all
@@SarahConnor618 neither was mario odyssey
Glad to see the pink puffball’s leap to 3D is an amazing one!
We should mention this is a full, completed and polished game. Unfortunately Nintendo is one of the few developers that consistently do this. Their biggest fault being some of the side games being released with little content in favor of multiple small updates to try to keep interest in the game.
7-month Update: What do you think of the polish level in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet?
@@Vincent-hm1wr the one developed by GameFreak, the mostly independent dev that Nintendo only owns a fraction of?
Did you really think this was a gotcha moment?
2-year Update: What do you think of the polish level in Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool? Checkmate.
@@KrispyStark dang you got me there
We all know we love Kirby because he’s the best character in Smash Brother
Kirby has been post apocalyptic for a very long time. In 64 he goes to shiver star which is a frozen earth.
I've just tried out the demo, it was fun!
Looks like a great platformer and great time. Reminds me of Super Mario 3D Land / World a lot.
Can't wait to see what kind of eldritch horror the final boss is!
lmfao this aged well
oh you don't even know
Came here to see the score, avoid spoilers, and dip. I'm glad to know this game lives up to the hype!
Ayyy toxic pea!
@@Reese_VT waddup?
Wait!
Why did it get 8 out of 10?
Everything the reviewer mentioned would imply a score of a 9 at least!
Or does a game have to be Elden Ring difficult to warrant a ten these days?!
exactly
Ign these days be like: "this game is near perfect, developer x really created a masterpiece - 7/10"
why does it matter what the score is
Definitely getting this to relax after beating Elden Ring.
Same hereb
It's like the perfect counterpart to Elden Ring.
Facts! Elden Ring has been making me physically tired lol
Relax with a nice playthrough of Dark Souls 1.
Best combo since doom eternal/animal crossing
1:05 That Kirby's face makes me laugh! 😯😯😯
Just won game of the year award for best family game LETSSGOOOO
My daughter is 4 years old and is getting really in to Yoshi on my switch. The coop on this is actually ideal for a father and daughter/son gaming session 👌 Nothing to complicated
Oh yeah, my 4 year old son loves Yoshi. Its awesome to have a game like that to play together! excited for Kirby, hoping the trend continues here!
Couch multi-player is one of my dearest memories from childhood. A great way to spend quality time with the family!
Honestly the one of the most beautiful games I've seen and played.
Better than Mario oddesy? Heard it’s similar
@@pixelander Haven't played it yet. Only owned a switch since February this year.
😅
@@mkVision424 also got mines early aswell
@@pixelander do you know which one is better?
@@chrryvrn6733 they’re almost on the same level. But Kirby is slightly better
My nephews tried the demo and loved it. Yeah, they're gonna have fun with this.
You can transform into a little something for everyone
best comment, you did it well done 👏
The fact that there's co op it's a win for me and my wife
Dude same
I’m hoping that Meta Knight and Dedede are made playable characters in an upcoming DLC.
Just picked this up this week. Easily the best Switch game I’ve played in the last year
Elden ring ruined my perspective on how the difficulty of a video game should truly be. But playing as Kirby should be a kicked back fun ride!
How the heck does this get an 8 and Mario Od gets a 10 is beyond me
Mario Odyssey is better because it's a collectathon like Banjo-Kazooie. A linear beat-em up platformer like Kirby doesn't come close.
@@toshtao1 lol no. Some people prefer linear to collectathon.
Like me.
This is great other than the Co-op feature feeling tacked on last minute.
"I'll be more than happy to swallow them up"👀
In my opinion, cute and fun...but plagued by a terrible flaw. Some of the Waddle Dees and Soul Fragments are infuriating to get because you get one chance to get them and, if you fail, you have no choice but to repeat the entire level to get another shot. The game isn't really hard enough to make that a challenge, but that only makes the issue worse because rather than get any stimulation from repeating the whole level you just run and jump through it doing nothing as fast as you can to get another try. (This is especially true for the Waddle Dees you only get by making it through a boss fight without damage. If you take damage, naturally you don't want to finish the boss fight...you want to quit and try again right away. But no...first you have to exit the whole stage. Then you have to wait for it to load and then wait for it to load to reenter the stage. Then you have to always run through the big, wide, open nothing part of the stage just to get to the boss before you try again. Why can't you just restart the boss fight?) It makes an otherwise relatively simple, colorful, and entertaining game rage-quit inducing for the wrong reason: tediousness.
This might be my favorite IGN review in a while. Thank you for grading the game on what it is, and not on what it isn't or what you wish it is. So many reviewers seem to be jumping on and just stating the obvious "This is easy" or "why is Kirby hurting poor, cute critters" while ignoring what the series is for. Thanks IGN!
3:18 - Man, that train sure was chugging
We need Kirby Air Ride 2 next
Looks like fun, after all isn't that what video games are supposed to be !
Seems your the only person here who understand what life is about.
my body is ready for something easygoing like kirby after 200 hours of elden ring
Demo was a blast! Just made the purchase for the game!
This deserves a 10. The BEST Kirby game. Easily
Played the demo to my heart's content. I'm ready for this grand adventure🙆🏾
Forget about the review, why did you leave a grass patch uncut here at 0:26?
How long is the main campaign? Star Allies was very short so I’m wondering if this is similar.
All game are short
@@alexanderdahms4001 ya on Nintendo
@@smokeemifyagotem8851 cap
Depends if you either rush through each LVL just to reach the end, or you take your take exploring and completing side-objectives. What type of player are you?
It took me 5 hours to beat the main story
I've played the demo with my 4 year old daughter for about a month now. We both love it!
Buy her the game then
Played it with my 4 year old daughter also and now we are playing the full game together:)
@@robdekker3673 congrats. It's an absolute treat to play!
@@robdekker3673 have fun "papa" 👍
@@ReLLaKaT316 thanks!😀
You to!
Gameplay is not hard cause Kirby is strongest being in The universe.
He’s LITERALLY stronger than Kratos in rage mode and Thanos with all Stones together.
Dear Balan Wonderworld : Take notes
I'm not the biggest Nintendo fan since the NES and SNES days but they do have this timeless quality about them the way Sega does. Sony and Microsoft lack this. They're very corporate while Nintendo and Sega operated like mom and pops.
But in reality Nintendo is the most corporate out of them all, lol
They are more like Disney 😀
@@thaneros glad someone said it.
Psychonauts is more unique and better than any Mario/Kirby game but ok
@@thaneros oh yeah sony isnt corporate a lot and always care about their fans
36 year old man here. Never really played a Kirby game. This looks fun!
Is it me or are these ads ridiculous nowadays…
Kirby has a gun. 10/10
This feels to me very much like “super Mario 3D world” and that’s perfectly okay with me
This game, Metroid Dread, Pokemon Legends: Arceus or Astral Chain? Can’t decide which Switch game to buy.
And the Pokémon One is really cool for relaxing
This one.
Metroid dread got a 9 and was probably close to winning the goty
All.
I'd say get Metroid Dread first then the other games at a certain point
Netflix: "Are you still watching?"
Someone's daughter: 3:46
She's eating a car?
Unskipable ads =dislike
Mario Odyssey is a Kirby game in disguise
😳 yo u on to somthing
If only it ran at 60fps like odyssey.
Glad they took a page out of Return to Dream Land with the challenge rooms.
ign gave it an 8/10. you're welcome.
This is easily the video game ever.
Shut up
Potential for IGN’s Nintendo GOTY category? Especially if a few bigger titles don’t make the cutoff?
Kirby is literally peak character design
7:32 When you ask her if she spits or swallows
this and tiny tinas should both easily be 9s, some of the best games to come out in so long
They gave star allies a better score? and sword and shield? This should be a crime
Wtf yeah
This game is amazing! well done Nintendo!
Honeymoon period; let's see if you feel the same in a month.
@@inputfunny ?
@@imaguyandabeautifulbutterfly Honeymoon period is when you're hyped for the game and it can do no wrong; like a new marriage. After a while; the cracks start to show. It's why some people will call every new game a masterpiece.
@@inputfunny so elden ring is bad because its hyped?
Your logic is horrible
“literal gun” *pulls out trumpet*
It is designed after old school hunting gun like a musket.
Look at this scrub who doesn't know what a blunderbuss is.
7:32 When you ask her if she wants kids
You wouldn't have guessed at a post apocalyptic setting? Someone forgot to do there research on Crystal Shards Shiver Star.
This game really makes you feel like Kirby
So 6 without the Nintendo bonus points.
Nope.
You're saying no Nintendo game is better than an 8? Get real, dude.
The bossfight at 5:54 tells me that this is the type of game that IGN will give Game of the Year awards to. Here you go Daemon, this one's for you!
That's... a practice doll
How to fit as many spoilers into a video game review in 8 minutes 101
The soundtrack loop had me burned out in the demo
1:59 that escalated quickly
I'm confused why the score doesn't reflect the obviously glowing review. You didn't give any reasons of what prevented this game from scoring higher. Plus, do some research specifically on past Kirby game settings and those 'metal' pipes Kirby is swallowing.
Kirby and the Forgotten land is my favorite shooter game
nobody:
Nintendo: Our games about pink puffball and squid kids are post-apocalyptic
Kirby And The Forgotten Land: 8/10
Fortnite: 9.6/10 💀
Different genres.
@@toshtao1 also different times.
Kirby turn into a car
Rockstar: write thet down
Write thet down !!!!!
Kirby should be a studio Ghibil movie
“The Kirby series isn’t one if expect to have a post apocalyptic dreamland” buddy, almost every game has a multiversal level threat
P2 can only play as Wadle Dee? Sad. Hopefully there'll be an update soon after.
Shouldn't be 30fps. Unacceptable in 2022 for a full price game.
If the same game made by non-Nintendo it won't get an 8
If the same game made by sony or monopolysoft you would give 9
@@Amexy-mr6lw Why does any Nintendo criticism triggers Sony-Microsoft haters 🤣
@@joemikami also its *does
@@Amexy-mr6lw Thanks, triggered fanboy.
@@joemikami i give you a whole comment and you comment this sh*t which doednt apport anything to the conversation like if u have no arguments just say it youll at least go with your reputation clean
2:10 You wanna try that again?
Friday can’t come fast enough
7:00 *to skip to verdict.*
is this not just mario odessy reskin?
No, it's not.
Hello Peter
This is not only the perfect sequel for Odyssey but also for TLoU
This game is the Super Mario Odyssey/Breath of the Wild of the Kirby series. It's a great evolution of a great game series.
This is the best Kirby they ever made it’s sooooo much fun and cute 🥰 I hope we get dlc and Kirby land 2
So excited to play!!!