Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch
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Customers highly value the overall performance and engaging gameplay of this Kirby title, which consistently receives praise for its entertainment quality. Players appreciate that the game is easy to learn while still offering a reasonable level of difficulty. Overall, the experience is described as a fun and accessible addition to the series that does not disappoint.
Join Kirby in an unforgettable journey on a delightful 3D platforming adventure
Explore a mysterious world with abandoned structures, remnants of a past civilization
Copy enemies’ abilities like the new Drill and Ranger and use them to attack and explore. They can even be evolved to become stronger!
Inhale real-world objects and transform using Mouthful Mode—swallowing a vending machine will allow you to shoot out cans
Bring along a second player to control Bandana Waddle Dee and take on the forgotten world together
Expand Waddle Dee Town by rescuing more Waddle Dees to unlock more surprises—like some of the townsfolk’s favorite games, shops, and even leaderboards*. Use compatible amiibo accessories** or Present Codes at Waddle Dee-liveries for useful in-game items, such as Star Coins and stock items.
- ESRB RatingE10+ (Everyone 10+)ESRB DescriptorsCartoon violenceCompatible Platform(s)Nintendo SwitchSoftware FormatPhysical
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1431 reviews
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- Ease of Use (13)
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Join Kirby in an unforgettable journey through a mysterious world in a 3D platforming adventureFloat off on an all-new adventure as the powerful puffball, Kirby. Explore in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization—like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like the new Drill and Ranger and use them to attack, explore your surroundings, and save the kidnapped Waddle Dees from the ferocious Beast Pack alongside the mysterious Elfilin. Hope you’re hungry for an unforgettable adventure!Get a mouthful of real-world objects for all-new, powerful transformationsFeeling hungry? Kirby can inhale real-world objects and transform using Mouthful Mode! Why get one drink from a vending machine when you can swallow the whole thing? Then, use your boxy body to shoot out cans at baddies. Consume a car to gain some wheels and slam through walls. Sit back and take it all in…literally.Join up with a pointy partner, Bandana Waddle Dee, in co-op playPass a Joy-Con controller to a buddy to play as the spear-wielding Bandana Waddle Dee and help each other explore and battle through this colorful world. While Kirby can float and inhale enemies, Bandana Waddle Dee can spin and stab with his sturdy spear. Find friendship in this forgotten world and save the Waddle Dees!Float over obstacles and fight through enemies on your way to each stage’s goal as you slash, poke, freeze, and hammer using Kirby’s copy abilities. The tough puff is truly put to the test in dynamic boss battles that will keep you dancing about the arena. Choose from two difficulty modes for either a light, breezy adventure or a more challenging experience.Each themed stage you travel through will hide several friendly Waddle Dees in peril! Save them to grow the home base of your adventure, the once-deserted Waddle Dee Town. The Waddle Dees you rescue will unlock shops, leaderboards*, and the ability to evolve copy abilities to make them stronger. You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the townsfolk’s favorite games. Use compatible amiibo accessories** or Present Codes at Waddle Dee-liveries for useful in-game items. Track down cute collectibles to give Kirby’s house some extra charm either at the Gotcha Machine Alley or during your adventure.Nintendo Life – "...can be played in seamless drop in/out co-op, making for a grand old time…" – 9/10GameSpot – "For parents with young kids, the local co-op mode is a blast…" – 9/10IGN – "...the different flavor each ability brings keeps it interesting…" – 8/10ComicBook.com – "...a must-play for fans of the series…" – 4.5/5Bleacher Report – "...a delightful experience, and it’s one of the cutest games we’ve played on Switch…" – NASuper Parent – "...a delightful experience, and it’s one of the cutest games we’ve played on Switch…" – NAGeekDad – "... its dazzling graphics and world music-tinged soundtrack are among the Switch’s very best" – NA*Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online**amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.©HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo. Kirby and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo. © Nintendo.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has faster frame rates and higher resolution, but that’s not all—there’s also an additional story in which Kirby must use his amazing abilities, including some all-new Mouthful Modes, to clear a trail through uncharted territory after the world is struck by a powerful meteor. Hope you’re hungry for an unforgettable adventure! Get a mouthful of real-world objects for powerful transformations. Feeling hungry? Kirby can inhale real-world objects and transform using Mouthful Mode! Why get one drink from a vending machine when you can swallow the whole thing? Then, use your boxy body to shoot out cans at baddies. Consume a car to gain some wheels and slam through walls. Sit back and take it all in…literally. Join up with a pointy partner, Bandana Waddle Dee, in co-op play. Pass a Joy-Con 2 controller to a buddy to play as the spear-wielding Bandana Waddle Dee and help each other explore and battle through this colorful world. While Kirby can float and inhale enemies, Bandana Waddle Dee can spin and stab with his sturdy spear. Find friendship in this Forgotten Land and save the Waddle Dees! Float over obstacles and fight through enemies on your way to each stage’s goal as you slash, poke, freeze, and hammer using Kirby’s Copy Abilities. The tough puff is truly put to the test in dynamic boss battles that will keep you dancing about the arena. Choose from two difficulty modes for either a light, breezy adventure or a more challenging experience. Each themed stage you travel through will hide several friendly Waddle Dees in peril! Save them to grow the home base of your adventure, the once-deserted Waddle Dee Town. The Waddle Dees you rescue will unlock shops, leaderboards, and the ability to evolve Copy Abilities to make them stronger. You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the townsfolk’s favorite games. Use compatible amiibo accessories or Present Codes at Waddle Dee-liveries for useful in-game items. Track down cute collectibles to give Kirby’s house some extra charm either at the Gotcha Machine Alley or during your adventure. Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms. amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.

Adventure through Dream Land with Kirby and his allies—solo or with friends! The tough puff Kirby is back for a 1-4 player platforming adventure across Planet Popstar. Copy enemies’ abilities and use their power to breathe fire, attack with a sword, wield a whip, and more! Shoot lasers and kick up a sandstorm with the brand-new Mecha and Sand Copy Abilities. Sometimes you’ll even need to unleash a powerful Super Ability to clear the way. In multiplayer, your friends can choose from Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee as you float along and find Magolor’s missing ship pieces. Visit Merry Magoland and play a colorful collection of subgames. Travel from Planet Popstar to Merry Magoland with the press of a button to share the fun with up to 3 additional friends as you compete on the same system! Play returning subgames like Samurai Kirby as well as brand-new ones like Magolor’s Tome Trackers and Booming Blasters for in-game rewards. Hop online to see global fun facts or compete against player records from all over the world in Samurai Kirby 100. Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately. Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.
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Enhance your adventure through the Forgotten Land with this upgrade pack. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game not only has faster frame rates and improved graphics, but also adds a brand-new story! After the world is struck by a powerful meteor, Kirby must use his amazing abilities, including some all-new Mouthful Modes, to clear a trail through uncharted territory. Hope you’re hungry to start a new chapter in this unforgettable adventure!
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