Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Successor Could Do More with Present Codes
Nintendo Switch owners are likely still making their way through Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes or preparing for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and there's no shortage of exclusives down the line. The June 28 Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase gave users even more to anticipate, like the imminent releases of Persona 3, 4, and 5. With all of that coming down the pipeline, it can be easy to forget early 2022 releases such as Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
The gaming industry's focus on live-service titles like Fortnite or Destiny 2 mean contained, (primarily) single-player experiences like Kirby and the Forgotten Land can fall out of conversation quick — especially without the promise of DLC. It's certainly possible that HAL Laboratory is working on Forgotten Land DLC, but even that might come-and-go with little fanfare. The game's Present Code system could have been a good way to keep fans' interest over time if handled correctly, so the next Kirby game should keep that in mind.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land DLC Should Include More Evolved Copy Abilities
As Kirby and the Forgotten Land players make their way through the adventure, rescued Waddle Dees populate the hub area of Waddle Dee Town. After hitting certain thresholds, new buildings and services become available. Some of these are minigames akin to the series' usual side activities, such as the Tilt-and-Roll Kirby stand, but others represent practical in-game functions like a movie theater to re-watch cutscenes. The post office is unlocked after rescuing 50 Waddle Dees, with Delivery Waddle Dee able to provide items if the player uses codes hidden around the town and Internet forums.
Rather than providing unique goodies, each Present Code gives Kirby a set of
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