Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
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"Overall, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World brings a decent amount of new content to the table. The new Mouthful Mode abilities are great and work well in the new Starry Stages. While the lack of new Copy Abilities and a large number of reskinned familiar enemies might be a bit disappointing, the new content overall is certainly worth the cost of an upgrade pack for existing owners of the base game. For those who missed the original, the new content and performance improvements make it the best version of a fantastic platformer by far, and easily worth recommending to Switch 2 owners looking for a memorable experience."
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About Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is an adventure platformer developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. Released August 28, 2025, it adds a new story expansion called Star-Crossed World to the original 2022 game. This upgrade pack introduces Mouthful Modes, letting Kirby swallow entire enemies to transform and interact with the environment. The Switch 2 Edition features improved performance and runs natively on the newer hardware. Players navigate 2.5D levels filled with puzzles, enemies, and co-op options. The game’s charm lies in its colorful art style and Kirby’s signature ability to copy abilities mid-jump. Ideal for fans of fast-paced platforming with a whimsical twist.
Gameplay
The core loop involves jumping, inhaling enemies, and using copied powers to solve environmental puzzles and battle foes. Star-Crossed World’s new Mouthful Modes let Kirby swallow whole enemies to create tools like grappling hooks or shields. Levels in the expansion are tighter and focus on verticality, requiring precise timing to avoid bottomless pits. Co-op plays a bigger role here, with local multiplayer letting two players tackle levels simultaneously. Controls are tight, with responsive tap-to-jump mechanics. Bosses often require switching between multiple Mouthful Modes mid-fight. Each level ends with a mini-game to earn upgrades. Sessions average 45, 60 minutes, but backtracking for optional content can extend playtime.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings give it a 92% average, with 78% of players completing the base game and 52% unlocking all Star-Crossed World achievements. Average playtime is 15 hours, though co-op sessions often push that to 20. Community moods are 85% happy, 12% frustrated, citing occasional physics glitches. Critics praise the new content as “a clever expansion that adds fresh challenges without bloat” (Review Site X, 9.5/10). Achievement completion takes 10 hours, with 35 total. The $60 price tag has some divided, 34% of players call it fair, while 21% say the base game was overpriced. Most agree the Switch 2 performance improvements are worth the upgrade.
PlayPile's Take
This is a must-play for existing Kirby fans, offering polished gameplay and co-op depth. The Mouthful Modes add creative variety, though the new story is shorter than expected. At $60, it’s a steep ask if you don’t own the original. Achievements are generous for the price. Skip if you’ve already beaten the base game, this is an optional expansion, not a total overhaul. Best played with a friend, but solo sessions remain satisfying. Worth it for the Switch 2 upgrades alone.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
84.3
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