It’s a game filled with solid stages, yet nearly all of them are totally forgettable. That said, the stages could’ve used some additional twists in terms of design, as none of them really stand out from the rest. If there’s a platforming trope then Kirby probably has it, but it’s all done in such a charming, colourful way that it never really takes away from the experience. There’s a requisite water level, one in an icy area that makes the player slide, and even one with fireballs that cause players to move out of the way from the flaming projectiles. This element of experimentation helps the stages stay interesting throughout Kirby Star Allies, even if they can skew on the generic side. This can also be done with computer-controlled characters, but it never feels quite as planned out even when a cool combo move occurs. I found the game was at its best when played with a friend, as players are able to combine abilities in some really creative ways. Up to four players can join in on the action, and it’s a perfect showcase of the Joy-Con’s versatility. While the recruiting aspect doesn’t make a huge impact immediately, it does turn Kirby Star Allies into a cooperative title. It’s a tried and true formula, and one that fans have come to really enjoy. Besides that change, players will find a pretty standard Kirby 64-style game that will force players to obtain certain abilities to solve some puzzles and defeat foes. Yes, that means that Kirby can finally just chill with three Knuckle Joes. This time around, players can recruit would-be enemies into their squad of heroes. Like most recent Kirby games, there’s a gimmick that takes the series beyond its normal mix of copied abilities. Related reading: Our review of one of the Kirby games on Nintendo 3DS
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