![]() These are usually hidden off of the beaten path, in secret challenge areas, and held captive by a sub-boss that repeats far too many times with only slight variation to its attacks or the arena you fight it in. ![]() Throughout the stages, you can collect a certain amount of “Cogs”. ![]() While they all have a few new tricks, you won’t be getting stuck on them, especially if you make good use of the Copy system. As this is a Kirby platformer, you can expect to see the same bosses long-time fans have been fighting since the early 90s. Each level follows a theme such as a grass area, a desert area, and everyone’s favorite the water stages. The game is divided up into several “levels” which are then split into 5 stages, culminating in a boss battle at the last one. It also helps the Copy abilities are just so darn fun! Special shoutout to the new Mech ability which brings back memories of the 3DS game, Kirby Planet Robobot! Simple puzzles such as blocks on fire require you to gain a “Freeze” ability to progress or open up a secret area to find one of the game’s many hidden tickets or cogs, rewarding players for exploration and experimentation. The Copy ability adds a lot of diversity in the way you tackle the levels. Kirby has the ability to fly, as does Meta Knight meaning most platforming sections are moot unless you’re playing as Bandana Waddle-Dee in the multiplayer modes. Without the Copy ability, Kirby would be a very bare-bones platformer. This comes in various forms, such as being able to throw bombs should you eat an enemy that throws bombs or wielding a sword that looks very much like the Master Sword from Zelda if you chomp down on a foe with a sword. Where Kirby stands out is the ability to devour everything in your way and to copy special abilities. You go from left to right until you find the end of the stage, collecting stars and 1-ups along the way as is standard. Unlike the previous release Kirby and The Forgotten Land, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a 2D platformer. There is a good reason why Nintendo has chosen to revisit Kirby’s Return To Dream Land (also known as Kirby’s Adventure Wii in its European release). Naturally, when it comes to everyone’s favorite hungry pink blob, the gameplay is over half of the reason people turn up. The lack of downtime really plays into its audience, keeping the action and fun flowing without being brought down with lengthy speeches and unskippable cutscenes. You’re not going to get more “lore” here, though I do believe Kirby has some rather interesting story quirks throughout the series. Kirby is often aimed at younger players and the lack of dialogue and cutscenes make this quite apparent. There isn’t a whole lot in terms of cutscenes or character development via dialogue, but you do get a few cutscenes typically before a boss fight or each time you bring a ship piece back to Magolor. With their spaceship broken into several key pieces, Kirby and Co offer their assistance in exploring Planet Popstar to find the pieces and get Magolor home. When investigating, the cast meets Magolor who comes from the far reaches of space. That is until the peace is disturbed by a spaceship crashing onto the planet. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe sees our titular character enjoying a nice peaceful life on Planet Popstar alongside friends and frenemies Bandana Waddle-Dee, Meta King, and King Dedede. The resistant pink blob is back once again with Kirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxe! Having seen plenty of outings this generation such as Kirby and The Forgotten Land and Kirby’s Dream Buffet, this latest title is just further proof that you cannot derail the Kirby train, and with great reason why! Imma Get That There Kirbeh!
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