What makes this game so beloved? I know folks round here are not the biggest fan of referring to Metascore, but it can be a useful summary of critical reception and the original release only got a 77 (seemingly the lowest-rated Kirby game on Wii, unless I missed one). Was it less well-received on release, but became more popular later? Something like that?
It's essentially the start of "modern Kirby" introducing the collectable system and trend of having a new gimmick for each entry that every mainline Kirby game has been using sinceWhat makes this game so beloved? I know folks round here are not the biggest fan of referring to Metascore, but it can be a useful summary of critical reception and the original release only got a 77 (seemingly the lowest-rated Kirby game on Wii, unless I missed one). Was it less well-received on release, but became more popular later? Something like that?
What makes this game so beloved? I know folks round here are not the biggest fan of referring to Metascore, but it can be a useful summary of critical reception and the original release only got a 77 (seemingly the lowest-rated Kirby game on Wii, unless I missed one). Was it less well-received on release, but became more popular later? Something like that?
It's pretty high up on the list of fan favourites (likely why they chose to remaster it as the last anniversary game); definitely the best game they could've chosen to revisit it they weren't going to touch the 3DS ones.
my initial guess was that they didn't want to port it to a system where they'd have to settle for gyro pointer, but then they're doing a new version of kirby on the draw anyway so there was no reason why they couldn't haveA shame Scope Shot won’t be in this, it was quite fun to shoot off pieces of the enemy mechs.
Is the soundtrack going to be re-arranged or something? I would like to start listening to check out how I vibe with the music since we are a month before launch. Still waiting for the Forgotten Land OST to release!
I never refer to metascore when it's about Kirby because most reviewers are always treating the game like "oh it's too easy it's for kids" and doesn't seem to understand the chill nature of Kirby games. They just conveniently forget that Kirby is always meant to be an accessible game for everyone from the start.What makes this game so beloved? I know folks round here are not the biggest fan of referring to Metascore, but it can be a useful summary of critical reception and the original release only got a 77 (seemingly the lowest-rated Kirby game on Wii, unless I missed one). Was it less well-received on release, but became more popular later? Something like that?
That's not even a hot take, that's literally how the game was designed, specifically to avoid the problems of the previous canned Kirby games. Read the Iwata Asks about it, they outright say that.My "hot take" I guess is that Return to Dreamland doesn't feel like it was designed for multiplayer, it feels like a single player game that added drop in/drop out coop like Super Star. This became even more apparent after Star Allies came out, a game that was actually designed around 4 player coop, and how different the level design of it feels to RtDL /TD/PR.
I think I've read the Iwata Asks on RtDL before and "knew" that, but I'll blame my boomer brain on forgetting itThat's not even a hot take, that's literally how the game was designed, specifically to avoid the problems of the previous canned Kirby games. Read the Iwata Asks about it, they outright say that.
I'd love some remasters of Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot, but I think HAL will do those on the next gen Switch.While this is interesting in itself, I really hope it signals the 3DS titles being done as they are superior games.
Probably, but HAL does have a tradition of sending Kirby games out to die well beyond the lifespan of a system too.I'd love some remasters of Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot, but I think HAL will do those on the next gen Switch.
LOL damn, we talking about the DS era?Probably, but HAL does have a tradition of sending Kirby games out to die well beyond the lifespan of a system too.
LOL damn, we talking about the DS era?
Also, Mass Attack was one of the final DS games and Extra Epic Yarn was one of the last 3DS gamesOff hand, Kirby's Adventure hit on NES in 1993 when the SNES was out in 1991, Super Star was in 96 near N64 with Dreamland 3 coming out in 97 despite the SNES being effectively dead, Crystal Shards on N64 released near the PS2 launch, Robobot came near the end of the 3ds relevant life span, and despite that they still pumped out more Kirby spin off titles near and after the Switch came out if I recall.
Varying degrees, but Kirby is notorious for getting the end of life or even post life shaft.
Also, Mass Attack was one of the final DS games and Extra Epic Yarn was one of the last 3DS games
This is a cool find and has me significantly more excited for this rerelease. These types of additions are what get me to replay games. I wish the screenshots were a bit clearer, but I imagine we'll learn more soon enough, either via a Twitter drop or a Direct as you suggest.The back cover of the game has revealed another new mode that has not been officially shown yet. Perhaps something to save for the upcoming general direct?
The back cover of the game has revealed another new mode that has not been officially shown yet. Perhaps something to save for the upcoming general direct?
Hoping this replaces EX mode from the original. Having to replay the whole game again to unlock True Arena sucked in the OGCould this be like Dedede Tour / Meta Knightmare but with playable Magalor instead?
Could this be like Dedede Tour / Meta Knightmare but with playable Magalor instead?