![]() While anyone who's just not into Kirby should pass on Star Allies, I can confidently say the series' fans are about to make a whole bunch of great new pals. By now, you ought to know if you love the little guy, or if you can live the rest of your life without touching another one of his games. "I suppose Star Allies' biggest compliment is also its most obvious flaw: It's a Kirby game. It's kid's stuff, really-but if you've any love left for the kinds of far-fetched wonder we all used to play as kids, then Kirby Star Allies can be pretty sensational." - Martin Robinson US Gamer - 4/5 There's also the fact that many will bounce off Kirby's soft edges, not seeing the point of a game in which you're caressed through and one that never really asks too much of the player. "There are some caveats, of course-after the 60 FPS action of the 3DS outings for Kirby, it's a strangely retrograde experience seeing Star Allies stick to something around 30 FPS for its action, a move that smarts all the more seeing as the game's menus and post-level screens play out at 60 FPS themselves. ![]() I just wish the final boss battle hadn't come just as the puzzles were starting to give me a challenge." - Brendan Graeber Eurogamer - Recommended ![]() The creative ways you can combine abilities never gets old, which means there's great potential for replayability especially with friends. Whether you're adventuring through Dream Land with up to three friends or playing with competent AI teammates, Kirby's ever-rotating group of uniquely powered pals are the real stars of the show here. "The name Kirby Star Allies isn't just for show. The one real complaint you can levy at it is that it gates off its more challenging aspects, but the fact that they are present to begin with will please anyone who's grown weary of the series' painless platforming." - Peter Brown IGN - 8.3/10 It's an artistic showcase, and a great opportunity for co-op platforming. "Star Allies is yet another Kirby game, but it's up there with some of the best. For a wider look at what critics are saying about the new Kirby Switch game, be sure to check out GameSpot sister site Metacritic. With its release quickly approaching, other reviews for Kirby Star Allies have begun appearing online, a sample of which you can find below. GameSpot critic Peter Brown called the mechanic "a welcome change that keeps the otherwise traditional gameplay fresh" in our Kirby Star Allies review and praised the game as "just relentlessly charismatic." The emphasis on recruiting enemies sets Star Allies apart from other Kirby games. Now Playing: Kirby: Star Allies Video Review By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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