Natalie Schmidt
DualShockersKirby and the Forgotten Land Review - A Mouthful of Whimsy
Published 5/1/2022
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GBC / browser - 3/25/2022
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
The first level of the Switch game, now available on your Gameboy Color! Features most mechanics from the original game.
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Critic avg
85
14 scored reviews
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14
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Score range
80–90
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Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 14 scored reviews, with a 10-point spread. Critics are currently clustered closely around the same read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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Ollie Barder
Forbes‘Kirby And The Forgotten Land’ Review: A Masterclass In Game Design
Published 4/19/2022
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90
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Read originalMichael Damiani
Easy AlliesKirby and the Forgotten Land - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 4/6/2022
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85
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantKirby and the Forgotten Land Review
Published 4/1/2022
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80
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Read originalJordan Palmer
Tom's GuideKirby and the Forgotten Land review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 3/31/2022
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80
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Read originalKirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Published 3/30/2022
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90
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Read originalGeorge Foster
TheGamerKirby And The Forgotten Land Review - Kirby's Best Adventure Yet
Published 3/23/2022
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80
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Read originalTom Orry
VG247Kirby and the Forgotten Land review – Almost a complete mouthful | VG247
Published 3/23/2022
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80
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Read originalSteven Petite
GameSpotKirby And The Forgotten Land Review - The Best Kirby Yet
Published 3/23/2022
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90
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerKirby and the Forgotten Land review - a mouthful of magic
Published 3/23/2022
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