Kirby Star Allies - Nintendo Switch

Kirby games in general have never been particularly difficult. I mean he can trivialize platforming just by flying! Star Allies makes you feel like a god then with the amount of powers that you can absorb. In an odd little way Star Allies feels more like a beat-em up with how the levels flow. Kirby has strong move sets with many of the powers he can absorb. If you have ever played a fighting game before you'll feel right at home with his combos and special moves. Since Kirby can throw a star to make regular enemies and defeated mid-bosses into allies, it gives you a ton of firepower to take on anything. So a couple little enemies are no match for your squad even when the AI is in control of them (if you have three human friends controlling your team it's even easier). Even bosses have a tough time keeping up with how much damage you can dish out. Early boss fights are over in a flash and not until way late in the game did I need to use the dodge button to avoid attacks. The simple puzzles are fun. You'll have to figure out which combination of enemy powers works to discover secrets and unlock doors. There's also really fun team transformations that really change the pace of the game. From flying shooting segments to rolling through the stage as a destructive wheel, all are fun to see and happen just the right amount of times. But unfortunately the game is so easy that it's a breeze to get through. Amiibos can give you random power-ups to keep you going. Some allies can create health items for the whole team (and health can be shared by touching your teammates). And then there are enough pick-ups to keep your extra lives counter going up up up! Outside the main game there are some special challenge modes but I didn't get a chance to play them yet. They may provide the difficulty I seek. Overall though, despite being easy, Kirby Star Allies is A LOT of fun. You'll feel unstoppable with a full crew of allies!

The graphics themselves are great...and that's about all that's great about this game(that and the music). While Kirby games haven't been known to be challenging, long time Kirby fans have said that this game is too easy even for a Kirby game and it's true. Passing the levels feels like a chore rather than fun . About the only times I've found myself having fun is when I get rid of the AI friends and have to beat a boss by myself. But aside from the game being too easy, the levels are very basic(there isn't much replay value other than finding the extra stage switch in some levels). Honestly this game isn't worth purchasing unless it's on sale (I'm talking like 29.99) and WITH the gamer's reward's club discount. But at 47.99(59.99 if you don't have the gamer's reward's membership) it's simply too much to pay for this game. For 2/3 of the asking price you can buy Rayman Legends or for full price you can buy DK Tropical Freeze and you will get your money's worth with either game. Or you don't even have to go that far, for 1/5 of the price(for 11.99) you can buy Loderunner on the Nintendo eshop. It has single and multiplayer modes, it's actually challenging, and you can design levels and characters as well as play levels created by other people. Save your money people(split the bill with whichever friends you plan on playing this game with).

Overall, this Kirby game gives tribute to the original Kirby series without sacrificing too much while adding new features/games/abilities. The friend feature which I can only attest to playing solo thus far, as you can play with other people and they take control of the other characters, is overall great as they are helpful and essential to moving along the story line, these friends act on their own and perform own attacks which you as Kirby may want to do yourself. My suggestion for this is to make less friends or no friends in the game! Still, the combo abilities of having those friends is a new and fun feature that is definitely welcomed in this game. I've finished roughly half the game and though the game isn't particularly long, it is worth the entertainment and nostalgia you may gotten from previous Kirby iterations. One thing that is different from those previous Kirby iterations is that you usually fly with Kirby into many different secret nooks and areas usually above many areas and that does not seem to be present in Star Allies. The story line is quite linear in stages and there aren't too many areas where you can "explore" and find secret areas. which I will say is what made previous version more fun. Still, great game that you can mindlessly play without requiring full focus and still greatly enjoy!

Pros: - Looks Amazing - Runs Great - Lots of Fun Abilities - Nostalgia Trip Cons: - Not Challenging (great for beginners) - 4 Player Co-Op is too hectic - Short Game Summary: Overall it's a fun game to play single player, or with a friend. However i have noticed that the game is extremely easy with or without help from CPUs or a Friend. You can play the game without recruiting anyone to help you (short of a few easy to solve puzzles or walls that require you to have 4 people pull a switch at the same time) but that kind of ruins the core mechanic of the game. I've played this Solo and made it about 75% through the game in around 4-5 hours, and that's with me doing all of the puzzles and finding the hidden buttons to unlock hidden stages. As far as the Co-Op i've played with up to 3 people and so much is happening on screen you lose your character constantly, and if Player1 (Kirby) runs off you get dragged with him. I know as far as the Story is concerned Kirby games are somewhat lack luster, but comparing this game to Return to Dreamland (GBA) and Canvas Curse (NDS), i didn't care too much for what was going on or why. Like i've stated this game is very laid back and easy to play- but overall i don't think this game is worth the $60 retail price for the content that is given. So... wait for a sale, or buy this one used.

To enjoy this game you really need to have the right expectations for it. The instructions given throughout the game are straight forward and helpful. Graphically this game looks great and the happy music is pretty good. It is fun to see what different characters' skills are and how they can combine with one another. This game allows players to join in whenever they want then they can jump out of the game and let the main player continue on. The computer is intuitive when you are playing with three other computer controlled characters. They figure stuff out and do help you out along the way. With all of that being said, it is not hard to fully accomplish these levels and beat the bosses. There are a couple of levels that I had to go back into to get the special puzzle piece and push the main button but it isn't too tough to do. This is definitely a kid level difficulty and I wish they would have had an additional harder setting. Even though this game is not very hard, it is fun. I enjoyed playing it due to the cool characters and different decisions that you can make on some of these levels. It is also a great multiplayer game as up to four people can play together. So if you are looking for a fun game that is a break from more challenging games and allows you to have an enjoyable local multiplayer experience then this is for you.

Kirby Star Allies, just like most Kirby games, is by no means a game that requires a lot of skill to play through. The allies mechanic is neat, but in single player mode the cpu's would solve the puzzles themselves. This mechanic seems to be more balanced towards a 4 person coo-op than a single player experience as the cpu allies can solve most puzzles with minimum effort. On that note the game doesn't stop holding your hand until the last few levels. Most puzzle contain hints that remove any need to think about the puzzles. Some of the bosses had interesting designs but I felt the boss fights weren't long enough or not enough was done with them. take the buff DeDeDe fight. the design I thought was highly amusing, but the fight itself felt lack luster. The second to last boss I felt was the only boss to require a bit of effort to defeat and had some interesting mechanics as it used similar attacks to the Allies power. I felt if the game had maybe 2 more worlds after this where it could finally flesh out more tof the mechanics in the game play and have bosses that were a bit more difficult this game would have been worth the full 60 dollars, but as it sits now I would suggest people wait on this game until there is a sale, or they can borrow it from a friend.

Kirby Star Allies for the most part is what you would expect from a Kirby game. It has a fairly easy campaign mode with a good challenge offered by the post game content for those who want it! As with all recent Kirby games, Kirby Star Allies features a rather prominent gimmick. This time around that gimmick is multiplayer, and the entire game is built around it. This means the game is at its best while playing with up to 3 friends, and its a load of fun. Though playing solo at times can often feel a bit held back due to the games focus on multiplayer, but is still pretty fun! My only real gripe with the game is that the game tells you how to solve the already somewhat simple puzzles in the game. Which I found a bit annoying. Over all this game is great for those who enjoy the series, but if you never have enjoyed the Kirby series. Star Allies certainly will not change your mind.

Having just come fresh off of Robobot, I had high expectations for this installment of the game. The game itself was a joy to play, but the main storyline is incredibly short. Just as the story was beginning to ramp up, it had already ended. Despite this, it is quite obvious that the creators put much attention to detail as the models and surroundings are gorgeous. In addition, there are many easter eggs hidden throughout the levels that will bring a smile to your face, especially for longtime Kirby fans. The post-game features a speedrun mode and a boss rush mode, similar to previous entries in the Kirby franchise. Those that aren't too fond of replaying the main story again with different characters and more obstacles probably won't find it as enjoyable. The minigames have also kept me hooked, although I just wish there were more of them. Comparing this to Robobot, I was more satisfied with the story and its pacing in Robobot, but that doesn't mean this game is bad. All in all, everything culminates into celebration fitting for Kirby's 25th Anniversary, I just wish there was a little more meat on the bone.