Kirby and the Forgotten Land: The Pros and Cons of Adding AI-Controlled Co-Op
HAL Laboratory's latest release Kirby and the Forgotten Land is notable for a few reasons. It is Kirby's first foray as a true 3D platformer, one with copy abilities he can evolve and new Mouthful Mode transformations to mix up gameplay. The titular Forgotten Land is also an interesting setting, with Kirby dropped into a post-apocalyptic landscape that resembles a human-like society. Another big selling point is the game's full campaign co-op, with users able to add Bandana Waddle Dee as a second playable character at any time.
This isn't the first time Kirby games have utilized co-op; it's a common feature for one of Nintendo's hallmark platformer franchises. For example, Kirby and the Amazing Mirror provides up to four players different Kirby avatars to explore the world using Game Boy Advance link cables, and Kirby's Return to Dreamland on Wii throws four players into its traditional sidescrolling formula. Even Good-Feel's Kirby's Epic Yarn has two-player co-op featuring Prince Fluff. Yet restricting the multiplayer in Forgotten Land to co-op only may keep fans from seeing all of its interesting content, so HAL could consider adding an AI option.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Should Get DLC Following Meta Knight in Waddle Dee Town
The last major Kirby game prior to Forgotten Land, Kirby Star Allies, received DLC following its 2018 launch on Switch. Thus, it isn't unreasonable to expect this latest adventure to receive post-launch content, especially given how successful Kirby and the Forgotten Land is. Adding the option for players to adventure alongside Bandana Dee without a co-op partner would rectify a bizarre narrative beat for the character.
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