Kirby's first true leap into 3D delights with the Mouthful Mode that lets him swallow cars and vending machines whole. The colorful post-apocalyptic world brims with charm, and its gentle difficulty makes it an ideal platformer to share.
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Category
Platformer2 players3+
Co-op
Description
Kirby explores an abandoned world in three dimensions to save the kidnapped Waddle Dees. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2022. Mouthful Mode to swallow and mimic large objects, upgradeable copy abilities, varied levels and two-player co-op.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
For Kirby's big leap into 3D, the HAL team led by Hirokazu Ando and Yuuta Ogasawara keeps the series' melodic sweetness while broadening it: orchestral soaring, hushed jazz in the abandoned urban stages, and the moving return of old themes during the final fights. That pop tenderness, always melodically razor-sharp, extends the comforting charm that defines the saga.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Swallowing an enemy to steal its power stays a simple, clever delight, doubled by friction-free co-op. The 3D exploration brims with secrets anyone can reach, the cheerful tone disarms, and each transformation sparks fresh ways to play. You return to share laughs with a partner and dig out every hidden corner, never hitting a wall of frustration.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾5,8 GB📅25/03/2022
Published by Nintendo
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Every overlord in Forgotten Land turns a whole zone into a stage, forcing you to swap Mouthful powers, read wide tells and punish narrow openings. The pacing builds toward late multi-phase clashes where sweeping arena attacks and a soaring score expose surprising aggression beneath Kirby's cuddly surface.
Better with friends
The second player steps in as Bandana Waddle Dee, and that's all it takes to turn the adventure into an easygoing stroll for two. Cooperation here is gentle and never punishing: you help each other, gather things and explore side by side with no score pressure. Perfect for easing a child or newcomer into games, this relaxed duo restarts in a heartbeat and leaves warm memories without a hint of tension.
Is Kirby and the Forgotten Land still worth playing in 2026?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land marks the series' successful move to 3D, and the gamble pays off. Exploring an abandoned world in three dimensions pleasantly refreshes the formula, and Mouthful Mode, letting Kirby swallow large objects to turn them into goofy tools, brings regular surprises. The upgradeable copy abilities offer real variety, and the polished levels avoid monotony. The difficulty stays gentle, as often with Kirby, making it a soothing title more than a challenge. But its charm, generosity and intact freshness make it an adventure still well worth recommending.
