Gaming has become intensely popular over the last few years. In fact, now it would not be correct to state that only children and teens play video games. Gaming has, therefore, transcended the boundary of age limitations and has become a universal phenomenon. Moreover, Nintendo has brought about a revolution in the gaming world. With its innovative consoles and games, gaming has become even more attractive. Let’s keep reading to know about Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
The year 2022 has been a great year for gamers till now. The recent airing of the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase has left gamers wide-eyed with a large number of new games. However, one game that has become a hot talking point among gamers, is Kirby and the Forgotten Land. This article will try to review the game, considering it from every possible perspective. Therefore, keep reading the article to know more about Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
The Game Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the thirteenth mainline instalment in the Kirby series. This game, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, is also the first game in the series in full 3D.
The game follows a nice storyline. It begins on Planet Popstar. The game’s storyline shows that one day, a dark vortex opens up over Dream Land. The vortex sucks up everything in its path. This dismal vortex takes everything into a dystopian world named the New World. In fact, the hero of the game, Kirby also gets sucked u by the vortex as he tries to save the Waddle Dees. In fact, the inclusion of the dystopian world makes Kirby and the Forgotten Land stand apart from the other games in the Kirby series.
Moreover, the earlier games in this series were breezy Kirby visual novels. But Kirby and the Forgotten Land is more a Greek epic. It is full of titanic characters whom Kirby has to defeat. Again, much unlike the earlier version, this game does not take us through picturesque landscapes. In the earlier games of the Kirby series, the enemies can be defeated by Kirby’s bottomless lung capacity and the power of friendship. However, here in the Forgotten Land, such things are absent. Here Kirby has to walk into the unknown bleak land and has to upgrade his powers. All these make the game more adventurous and interesting than before.
More Points of Divergence
The earlier Kirby games are all set in idyllic landscapes. But in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, those idyllic landscapes turn into bleak hellscapes. With every step that Kirby takes, he is pushed deeper into the harsh climates of the Forgotten Land. The surrounding is full of barren landscapes and bizarre wildlife.
Apart from the gloomy, bleak landscapes, the soundtrack of the game is really great. It is designed perfectly for the deserted, gloomy and bleak landscape of the game. In fact, the game uses its soundtrack in a very clever manner to foreshadow the hidden threats in the New World.
The Kirby and the Forgotten Land Gameplay
The game is based on a singular rescue mission. However, the developers have successfully managed to keep the gameplay fresh. The maps are given their own mechanics and the challenges have been paced out. The game also allows you the option to choose the gameplay that you want to explore the most. There are Treasure Hunt time trials, collaborative play, and optional open-world objectives.
All these are the elements that will help you in the mission. But the game will never force one to remain engrossed in any of these playstyles. Thus, the gamers can easily make the game theirs. Moreover, Kirby and the Forgotten Land encourages a gamer to try exploring different objectives at least once and offers smart cues at the beginning of every level. In addition, after finishing one area, the game lets you know about the objectives that you have missed. All these make the gameplay a really innovative and interesting one.
Concluding Comments
Like any other video game, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has its share of issues too. The game frequently leads Kirby to fall deep into the depths. This is because here you cannot run but walk before taking a long jump. The game also lacks compelling characters. Elfilin fails to become more than a guide.
However, the character of King Dedede is an exception. He is no longer the lazy character that we find in the previous versions of the game. Thus Kirby and the Forgotten Land redeems the character of King Dedede. The finale to the game is equally action-packed, making it a must-try game for Switch users.
