It’s not often you pick up a game that does everything it sets out to do from the first moment you grab the controller, but Kirby and the Forgotten Land achieves this with effortless grace. It radiates an enamouring sense of nostalgia and childhood wonder, while offering a fresh, unique take on both the platforming genre, and the Kirby series itself.
Our entire team – along with most of the gaming community – were immediately taken with Kirby and the Forgotten Land from its first announcement. As soon as we got our first sneak peek back at the Nintendo Direct in September 2021, watching our favourite little pink mochi ball inhaling cars, vending machines, and more, it was all we could talk about. Delighted by the promise of some wonderfully bizarre shenanigans and what looked to be a true return to form for my beloved Kirb, I found myself counting down the days until I could get my hands on a copy.
Of course, I attempted to temper my expectations – rarely does a new release really capture that old magic and live up to the massive hype generated by the preview material and internet buzz. However, the moment I launched Kirby and the Forgotten Land and dove into the adorable opening cutscene, I knew I was in for a true treat – and I’m not just talking about the abundance of delicious snacks that Kirby so eagerly inhales.
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