The Nintendo Switch has managed to successfully revitalise not just Nintendo as a brand, but also many of its franchises, with titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey pushing the boundaries of their respective series, and breaking new ground in both quality and sales numbers. Well, he might have been a little slow to catch up, but it just might be time for our favourite pink puffball to join his friends.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the latest entry in the franchise, releasing later this month on March 25, and it looks to give this long-standing series a vigorous and much-needed shake-up. It’s Kirby’s first full 3D platforming adventure. The adorable orb hasn’t explored a world of quite this size or scope before, but luckily he’s got interesting new powers to help him along the way. So what are our Kirby and the Forgotten Land demo impressions?
Well, this certainly feels like Kirby. His classic copy abilities are all present and accounted for, and given the wide reach of most powers, it gives Kirby a nice, easy transition into the third dimension. Even with difficulty options, Kirby should always be a children’s game, so it’s nice to see that his abilities feel refreshingly new, yet are still easy to control and master.
