Kirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: Kirby’s Dream Buffet
Published 8/19/2022
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Kirby's Dream Buffet
Hungry for some 4-player Kirby fun? Race through delicious obstacle courses, collect the most strawberries, and thwart your competition using familiar abilities.
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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Critic avg
64
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
40–80
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 64 across 15 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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15 included scored reviews
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80–894 reviews · 27%
70–793 reviews · 20%
Below 708 reviews · 53%
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Steve C
TheSixthAxisKirby’s Dream Buffet Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 8/19/2022
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Score
50
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalKelsey Raynor
VG247Kirby’s Dream Buffet review: When you want a tasty treat rather than a banquet | VG247
Published 8/19/2022
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Score
40
-24 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Kirby's Dream Buffet – Destructoid
Published 8/18/2022
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70
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Kirby's Dream Buffet - A Delicious Spread To Put You In The Party Mood
Published 8/17/2022
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80
+16 vs critic avg
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