#KIRBY STAR ALLIES REVIEW DUNKEY FULL#
#KIRBY STAR ALLIES REVIEW DUNKEY SERIES#

The levels are sharp, colorful, and unquestionably vibrant. They are some of the most beautiful worlds seen in a Kirby game, and that is saying a lot in my book. Before you get to that point though, you will explore the wonderful environments of both Dream Land and Planet Popstar. I will say that the fourth world is amazing to explore and leave it at that. While the initial one might not be that exciting, the game grows and builds in a way that you might not expect.

#KIRBY STAR ALLIES REVIEW DUNKEY FULL#

It begins with the map screens, which can be explored in full 3D. The sheer variety of the stages in Kirby Star Allies is another highlight. At the same time, it means that there is a big red flag going off when you see a random ability just standing there. Star Allies makes usage of these abilities by throwing them into puzzles, with each one ensuring that the right tools are always near you so they are never annoying or frustrating in any way. A good example is how you can add fire to the stick ability and burn otherwise unreachable objects. They combine the powers of two friends, opening brand new paths. With both existing and brand new allies, Kirby Star Allies offers a grand total of 27.įriend Abilities ups the ante on top of the new controllable enemies and copy abilities. Next to that, he can stay in the air quite a while and teleport at will. Sure, he moves slower than most other characters, but his magic is nothing short of amazing. Personally I found a lot of mileage in NESP (the ESP ability). What helps is that each of the abilities move about differently, keeping each one very engaging. This adds to the uniqueness and variety that the experience offers, especially in multiplayer. Other characters can exclusively be played in this style, like Meta Knight and Chef Kawasaki. Kirby Star Allies gives you the chance to control your favorite enemies from the franchise, ranging from the Waddle Doo to Bonkers, from Sir Kibble to Poppy Bros. The second to fourth players, or all in other modes, get to control the various enemies Kirby shares a heart with. The abilities are more than just something to give Kirby new powers. Nothing earth-shattering, but definitely noticeable. With every ability, the control shifts just a tiny bit to offer various adjustments to movement. Naturally, you can also swallow up enemies for a variety of powers. Kirby can walk, run, jump, climb, slide, and hover his way through various platforming stages. His base set of moves haven't really changed, which is honestly a good thing. The solo player or player one controls Kirby mostly. The quest for making these characters normal again manifests in a new mechanic where Kirby can throw a heart at enemies and turn them into friends or more aptly, Star Allies. It takes about four worlds to bring the characters back to their senses and restore Popstar to its normal jovial state. Our good pal Kirby is, however, ready to investigate the matter. Allies and rivals alike are acting out of character, almost as if they are being controlled.

Kirby comes face to face with an unknown space threat, which is planning to harm everyone in the wider Planet Popstar. The wrapper of Star Allies is quite nicely put together. It is lacking as a single-player game, which is where it takes a major step back from the similar Wii game Return to Dream Land.

#KIRBY STAR ALLIES REVIEW DUNKEY SERIES#

This new Kirby adventure hits all of the series sweet spots without any major issues, but the emphasis on multiplayer has a dark side.

The levels are straightforward, all packed with numerous moments where communicating is important. From the outset, it is clear that this game focuses on its multiplayer component. Kirby Star Allies is a weird game to pull apart.

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