Release Date: August 28, 2025
An improved and enhanced version of the popular 3D platformer from Nintendo. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World features a brand new area for us to explore, along with its new story. The game is also running in a better framerate than the original.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is a refreshed and enriched version of the three-dimensional action platformer, representing the series that began in 1992. The game was developed by HAL Laboratory studio, and its release was handled by Nintendo.
The biggest novelty introduced in Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is a previously unavailable story. After a meteor crashes in the Forgotten Land, the main character gains access to unexplored territory. The protagonist sets off on a journey to clear the trail, using all of his skills and a completely new ability called Mouthful.
Additionally, the developers focused on the technical layer, improving the frame-rate.
The main character of Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is the titular Kirby - a fluffy, pink ball. The protagonist wakes up on a beach in an unknown world full of plant-covered ruins of an ancient civilization. Kirby quickly discovers that this land is inhabited by hostile creatures, who have enslaved his allies - Waddle Dees. Without thinking too long, our brave protagonist decides to go to the rescue of his allies.
In Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World we observe the action from behind Kirby's back (TPP). During the game, we explore various levels with an open structure, including the ruined cities and buildings of the scale of a large shopping center. When exploring them, we jump on platforms and avoid various traps and obstacles, as well as face opponents, making use of Kirby's skills. Our protagonist is capable of absorbing smaller adversaries and catapulting them towards the remaining enemies. He can also copy the combat skills of his enemies, which allows him to use a sword or freeze targets.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World features colorful, three-dimensional graphics maintained in a light and pleasant cartoon style.
Platforms:
Switch 2
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
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A series of platformers with a pink, balloon-like hero in the title role. The series was created by the Japanese studio HAL Laboratory, which develops it in cooperation with the Nintendo corporation.
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Game Ratings for Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Video Game.
Screen Rant: 8 / 10 by Chris Carter
Still, if you haven't tried Kirby and the Forgotten Land yet, now is the perfect time to do so. You'll be able to experience the Star-Crossed World story in tandem with the core campaign, or ignore it entirely if you wish. Along with the enhanced Switch 2 performance, this modern Kirby classic will live on for another generation.
But Why Tho?: 6 / 10 by Mick Abrahamson
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World is just more Kirby. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing is up to you and how much you liked the base game.
MKAU Gaming: 8 / 10 by Brad Thorsen
The main game is still a delight, and the upgraded visuals really make it enjoyable.
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