Kirby and the Forgotten Land Should Spell The End of 2D Kirby
As is the way with most franchises that began in the early 1990s, Kirby's roots lie in the 2D, side-scrolling genre. The character has had its fair share of spin-offs, each doing something truly different. However, with the recent release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, it has been subject to changes that would be unwise to deviate too far from in the future. The character's recent outing is the first 3D mainline entry, and feels like a major step forward for Kirby that could provide the groundwork for all future releases.
Nintendo has been kind in its approach to platformers in recent years, as Super Mario Odyssey shows that even the face of the video game medium can make the leap to a 3D perspective with ease. Though they are perhaps the most important titles of all time, few players are desperate for a new side-scrolling Mario game, as the formula has been perfected on numerous occasions, on multiple consoles. Taking the first step towards what feel like an inevitable 3D future, Kirby has done the hard work, and would do well to evolve the success of the 2022 title instead of going back to what the series is known for.
After Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Elfilin Should Become a Recurring Character
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a significant improvement over 2018's Kirby Star Allies, as the latter felt like a simplistic take on what many expect of the titular pink puff. Presenting a post-apocalyptic world in Nintendo's signature cartoonish style, the game uses its 3D environments well by littering the landscape with familiar gameplay quirks that fans are still used to. With the shift in genre comes more room for creativity, which developer HAL Laboratory utilizes wonderfully.
After 30 years of consistent, if a little
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