Continuing its upgrade mission, the latest Nintendo game to receive the treatment is 2022’s Kirby and the Forgotten Land. It may have the longest name of any Switch title—let alone Switch 2—as it’s now called (deep breath) Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.
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At its core, it’s a port of the original Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with a few tweaks and a chunk of new content in the form of Star-Crossed World. Like past releases, Nintendo offers something fresh for returning fans and a more complete package for newcomers.
Delight and Charm
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a delightful and charming title. It delivered a 3D adventure for everyone’s favourite pink puff while preserving the essence of what makes Kirby, well, Kirby.
A highly polished experience with excellent game design, it stood proudly alongside titles like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, just a few of the first-party gems in Nintendo’s crown.
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So, if you own the original, why upgrade? The game now runs beautifully, smooth and responsive in both docked and handheld modes, at a solid, locked 60fps. It feels noticeably different, taking full advantage of the Switch 2 hardware.
Star-Crossed Lover
The new mini-campaign, Star-Crossed World, adds around 12 new levels and is exclusive to Switch 2. It’s a bite-sized addition, taking roughly 4 to 5 hours to complete.
Set within the world of the original game, many levels and themes will feel familiar, but everything’s been remixed. New enemies, mechanics, and level designs help keep things fresh.
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These new levels feature sharp platforming and surprisingly tough boss battles, pushing beyond the limits of the original content.
However, if you’re buying the game solely for Star-Crossed World, you might feel short-changed. The full package is worth having, but unless you plan to replay the entire game, the price feels a bit steep.
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There’s simply not enough new content to justify the cost for some players, which casts a slight shadow over the release.
Still, that doesn’t take away from how brilliant the game is. It’s a perfect showcase of Nintendo’s strengths and an absolute joy to play.
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