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Kirby and the Forgotten Land was a “Breath of the Wild moment” for the series, says developer
Kirby and the Forgotten Land appears to have been much more than a success for the beloved, pink mascot.
In an interview between IGN and general director of the Kirby franchise, Shinya Kumazaki, as well as HAL Laboratory expert director, Tatsuya Kamiyama, the pair explain their thoughts and feelings surrounding Kirby’s latest big adventure.
The term “Breath of the Wild moment” comes from the shift in direction that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild took back in 2017. What was arguably a big risk for the series paid off, and shaped up to be a beloved title that most fans can’t wait for more of with the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom.
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Kirby’s Return to Dreamland didn’t set the world on fire when it was released on Wii in 2011. The gentle, kid-friendly platformer was a moderate success, garnering generally positive reviews and modest sales but otherwise passing without much notice. In the wake of the stellar Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Return to Dreamland Deluxe for Nintendo Switch is giving the game a second chance. And while it still isn’t as surprising as some other Kirby outings, during a recent hands-on session I found the co-op game shaping up to be a perfectly pleasant old-school platformer–and with a sizable addition to boot.
As the name suggests, Kirby’s Return to Dreamland is a return to his roots for the pink puffball. Even in the Wii era, he had become known as a flexible figure prone to experimentation, as in the unique path-drawing gameplay of Kirby: Canvas Curse or a novel art style in Kirby’s Epic Yarn. Return to Dreamland is classic Kirby platforming, which means forgiving, floaty jumps, and enemies that are more adorable than aggressive. The visuals have been touched up for this Switch release, making the colors more vibrant and giving the characters a sharp black outline to make them look like paper cutouts.
The twist of Return to Dreamland is you can also play as three of Kirby’s companions: Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Bandana Waddle Dee. Each comes with their own playstyle and move set, but only Kirby can use copy abilities. Since the stages and enemies are built around copy abilities, Kirby defaults into a party leader role, so it’s best to bring a Kirby or two along in the character select screen.
Cyber Monday Deal: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is $45 At Amazon
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of the best Nintendo Switch games of the year. Unfortunately, it has rarely been discounted since launching back in March. If you’ve been waiting for a decent discount for yourself or want to buy it as a gift this holiday, Amazon is currently selling Kirby and the Forgotten Land for $45 as part of its Cyber Monday sale. Though not a massive discount, this is the best price we’ve seen since launch.
It’s worth noting that Amazon already sold out of this deal one time, so it’s certainly possible the retailer could run out of stock again. And considering Amazon prices change so frequently, you may want to grab this one in a hurry.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the first 3D platforming entry in the long-running series. It’s hard to believe it took this long for Kirby to make the leap, but HAL Laboratory definitely got it right here. A joyous and inventive platformer, Kirby’s latest adventure expands on the mascot’s iconic copy abilities while introducing a humorous new mechanic called Mouthful Mode. Kirby can turn into cars, water balloons, vending machines, and more–each of which brings unique puzzles and sequences with it.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land reportedly the best-selling game in the Kirby series
As first noticed by the folk over at VGC, it has become apparent that Kirby andthe Forgotten Land could very well now be the best-selling game in the whole series.
Looking at Nintendo’s results for the first six months of the current fiscal year, there are a strong handful of Switch titles that have managed to sell over a million copies. This includes but is not limited to Splatoon 3 with 7.9 million units sold, Nintendo Switch Sports with 6.15 million units sold, and Mario Strikers: Battle League even raked in 2.17 million unit sales.
Among this list was Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which sold a whopping 2.61 million units during this period of the fiscal year. This means that overall, The Forgotten Land’s total sales are up to a very impressive 5.27 million.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Has Reportedly Become the Best-Selling Game in the Franchise
We’re finally getting the Kirby co-op game for Switch that we deserve
A short while ago, I played Kirby’s Dream Buffet. Following the announcement of the game, I was completely ecstatic. You’re telling me they’re putting my favourite pink puff ball into what, essentially, looks like a tasty version of Fall Guys? And it’s going to be co-op? And it’s on the Switch!?
I was ready to make Kirby’s Dream Buffet one of my games of choice at gatherings, placing it on the same pedestal as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. However, when I actually got my hands on the game, I was left disappointed.
The co-op features that I anticipated were missing. Kirby’s Dream Land felt limited, only allowing for two-player local co-op. Online, I could play with three more friends, but they would then need to buy the game – as well as have their own Switch device to hand. I had my qualms with the game outside of this, which landed a 2/5 in my review, but it was the lack of four-player local co-op that, to me, made the entire premise of the game feel a little redundant.