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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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Key art for Kirby and the Forgotten Land from various regions.
Details
Developer(s) HAL Laboratory
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Release date(s) March 25th, 2022[1]
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Rating(s) ESRB: Everyone 10+
PEGI: 7+
CERO: All Ages
Game size 6.2 GB
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Release date(s): March 25th, 2022

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an upcoming main-series Kirby game for the Nintendo Switch, set to be released on March 25th, 2022. In this game, Kirby is sent through a dimensional rift to a new world full of the crumbling ruins of a long-lost civilization, where he has to free Waddle Dees who have been trapped by a new villainous force called the Beast Pack. Accompanied by a flying mouse-like creature named Elfilin, Kirby uses his familiar Copy Ability along with evolved enhancements to said abilities and a new power to wrap himself around large objects to gain their properties.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the first main-series title to take place in a full 3D environment rather than a side-scrolling 2D space, though still maintaining the largely-linear level and stage format. The game was announced in a Nintendo Direct on September 23rd, 2021,[2] with its proper release date being given in a separate video on January 12th, 2022.

Story

Kirby and the Forgotten Land takes place on a mysterious world different from Popstar. While flying through the skies of Dream Land on a Warp Star, Kirby is sucked into a star-shaped rift (similar to those from Another Dimension) and washes up on the shores of an abandoned land, filled with decaying structures from an ancient civilization. The world, described as a "mix of civilization and nature",[3] is populated with many creatures both familiar and new. Kirby befriends a sprite-like creature named Elfilin, who accompanies him on his journey though the new world. While he explores the area, Kirby finds and frees Waddle Dees, who have been trapped in cages by the Beast Pack;[1][4] saving them is the main objective of the game.[5] As Kirby frees them, they appear to populate an area in Waddle Dee Town, which serves as a rest stop for Kirby and his friends.

Gameplay

 
A gameplay scene, showing Kirby exploring an overgrown city.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the first mainline Kirby game to take place in a 3D setting, albeit with Kirby having much of the same moveset as in the 2D games. He can walk, dash, and jump to move around each level. He can hover as always, but it appears to have a limited height in this game, unlike the unlimited height seen in most 2D titles. Kirby can also guard against incoming attacks and dodge out of harm's way. Lastly, he keeps his trademark ability to inhale objects, including larger ones, and spit them out as projectiles. It seems that Star Bullets do not appear in this game, and Kirby instead spits out objects as-is, much like in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. The familiar Copy Abilities also return, now with expanded attacks that take advantage of the third dimension. Some allow Kirby to use targeting for ranged firing.[5] Kirby also has a new ability, separate from Copy Abilities, called Mouthful Mode, which allows him to inhale oversized objects and use their properties. A second player can join the game and play as Bandana Waddle Dee, who utilizes his spear as his main form of attack.

The game is not an open-world game; official sources say that Kirby runs through stages as he looks for goals,[6][7][8] and official footage and screenshots have shown that the game is structured like other games, with stages and levels. Screenshots from the level hub show that there is a counter representing the total number of Waddle Dees that Kirby has saved, and notably show no lives counter. Collectibles along the way include food and capsule toys, as well as new objects, such as coins with a design similar to Score Coins (that can be found out in the open, by defeating enemies, and by solving puzzles) and diamonds of varying colors. These coins and diamonds can be used to make purchases in the hub area, Waddle Dee Town. Stages are much more open-ended than in previous installments, and doors appear to be fewer in number. A golden cage serves as the goal for each stage, while additional cages can be found by exploring further.

Hub areas

 
Kirby and his new friend Elfilin in Waddle Dee Town.

In-between playing through stages, Kirby has a hub area to return to called Waddle Dee Town. Here, he can get tips from the Wise Waddle Dee, play Sub-Games with the other Waddle Dee inhabitants, relax at home, evolve his Copy Abilities by visiting Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop, and collect figurines from Gotcha Machine Alley. The town grows and gains more features as more Waddle Dees are rescued. Stages themselves are visited via a level hub where Kirby flies to each area on a Warp Star, similar to the level hubs for World of Miracles - Planet Popstar and Far-Flung Starlight Heroes in Kirby Star Allies. Unlike those previous examples, the level hub in Kirby and the Forgotten Land appears to be more expansive and continuous.

Copy Abilities

 
Screenshot showing one of Needle Kirby's new moves which takes advantage of the 3-D space.

The following Copy Abilities have been revealed:

Base Copy Abilities in Kirby and the Forgotten Land  
Ability Image Provider(s) Description Notes
New Abilities
Drill   Digguh Kirby gains a drill hat that he can use to bore into the ground and burst out to attack enemies or uncovered buried treasures.
Ranger   Unnamed sheepdog enemy Kirby gains a small blunderbuss that he can use to fire star bullets at enemies, including from very far away.
Returning Abilities
Bomb   Poppy Bros. Jr., Foley Kirby can pull out bombs and toss them at his opponents. Bomb Kirby's hat and bombs have been updated in appearance slightly.
Crash   Bomber Kirby can create a giant explosion to wipe out nearby enemies. Limited-use
Cutter   Sir Kibble Kirby can throw a bladed boomerang to attack enemies and grab certain objects.
Fire   Hot Head Kirby can breathe fire at enemies and burst forward as a fireball through the air. Fire Kirby's hat has been updated somewhat.
Hammer   Unnamed ape-like enemy Kirby wields a big wooden hammer that can pound enemies and stakes down.
Ice   Chilly, Wild Frosty Kirby can skate along the ground and freeze enemies with his breath, then kick them forward.
Needle   Needlous, Totenga, unnamed hedgehog enemy Kirby can shoot out lots of needles from his hat, and turn into a rolling spiky ball to catch enemies.
Sleep   Noddy Kirby falls asleep for a moment, and cannot do anything until he wakes up. Limited-duration
Sword   Blade Knight, a variation of Gigant Edge Kirby gains a sword and can use it to battle opponents. The design of the sword has been updated somewhat.
Tornado   Twister, unnamed swan-like mid-boss Kirby can spin around like a tornado to cover lots of ground and catch enemies in the gale.

Evolved Copy Abilities

Main article: Evolved Copy Ability

New to Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Kirby can find blueprints and then spend coins to have his Copy Abilities upgraded at Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop in Waddle Dee Town. The following evolved abilities have been shown:

Evolved Copy Abilities in Kirby and the Forgotten Land  
Ability Image Description Notes
Chain Bomb[9]   A more powerful version of Bomb. The bombs Kirby throws get connected and explode after the fifth bomb is thrown.
Chakram Cutter   A more powerful version of Cutter that allows Kirby to throw a pair of chakrams, blades that tend to curve in a direction when returning. The chakrams can be charged up after they're thrown to make them more powerful.
Unnamed evolved Cutter File:KatFL Evolved Cutter Kirby artwork.png A more powerful version of Cutter that resembles a power saw. The sawblades that shoot from the hat can hit multiple enemies and rebound off of walls at a mirror angle. Named フルメタルカッター (Full-Metal Cutter) in Japanese.[8]
Pencil Drill[10] File:KatFL Evolved Drill Kirby artwork.png A more powerful version of Drill, resembling a pencil in a pencil sharpener. When Kirby pops out of the ground, he shoots the pencil out as an additional projectile.
Volcano Fire   A more powerful version of Fire that allows Kirby to blast enemies with pyroclast from a distance. Similar to Burn-Stone from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
Dragon Fire   A more powerful version of Fire that allows Kirby to soar through the air like a dragon.
Toy Hammer   A more powerful version of Hammer that allows Kirby to hit more quickly with larger strikes.
Wild Hammer[10]   A more powerful version of Hammer. Not yet known what it does.
Frosty Ice   A more powerful version of Ice that allows Kirby to conjure snowmen with his breath and leave a trail of them behind while sliding when using Ice Storm. Based on Wild Frosty.
Unnamed evolved Ice File:KatFL Evolved Ice Kirby artwork.png A more powerful version of Ice. Not yet known what it does. Named ブリザードアイス (Blizzard Ice) in Japanese.[8]
Clutter Needle   A more powerful version of Needle that allows Kirby to do several spinning strikes in the air. This ability's design and function are very similar to those of Needle-Needle.
Crystal Needle[11] File:KatFL Evolved Needle Kirby artwork.png A more powerful version of Needle. Not yet known what it does.
Noble Ranger   A more powerful version of Ranger that allows Kirby to rapid-fire at enemies.
Gigant Sword   A more powerful version of Sword that has extra range and can hit much harder. Kirby also gains a shield with which he can move forward while holding up. Based on Gigant Edge.
Meta Knight Sword[10]   A more powerful version of Sword, in which Kirby wields a sword similar to Galaxia. Further details are unknown. Based on Meta Knight.
Unnamed evolved Tornado File:KatFL Evolved Tornado Kirby artwork.png A more powerful version of Tornado. Its vortex grows over time.[12]. It also appears to have longer travel time than the standard Tornado. Resembles one of the as-of-yet unnamed mid-bosses in the game. Named スワロトルネイド (Swallow Tornado) in Japanese.[8]
Storm Tornado[10]   A more powerful version of Tornado. Further details are unknown.
Deep Sleep[10]   A more powerful version of Sleep, in which Kirby brings in a bed and sleeps. Further details are unknown.
Time Crash[10]   A more powerful version of Crash, that allows Kirby to freeze time.

Mouthful Mode

 
Kirby inhaling a car to gain one of the new Mouthful Modes.
Main article: Mouthful Mode

New to Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a mechanic that allows Kirby to wrap himself around various objects to gain their properties. The following modes have been revealed:

Mouthful Modes in Kirby and the Forgotten Land  
Mode Image Obtained from Description
Arch Mouth   An archway Contorts Kirby into a paraglider shape, allowing him to glide long distances.
Car Mouth   A blue buggy-like car Allows Kirby to drive along the ground quickly and ram into enemies.
Cone Mouth   A traffic cone Allows Kirby to pierce various objects by falling onto them upside-down.
Light-Bulb Mouth   A light bulb Allows Kirby to illuminate dark areas while walking through them and power certain devices that are sensitive to light.
Ring Mouth   A large metal hoop Allows Kirby to fire gusts of wind, which can be used to power watercrafts and cause fans to spin.
Scissor-Lift Mouth
 
 A scissor lift Allows Kirby to ascend up to certain otherwise inaccessible paths.
Vending Mouth   A vending machine Allows Kirby to spit food projectiles at his foe, similar to the Ice-Spark Power Combo from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
Water-Balloon Mouth   Water from a pipe Fills Kirby with a large glob of water, which he can use to spray at enemies and clean up toxic goo.

Characters

 
Kirby's new friend, Elfilin.

The following characters have been revealed:[2][13]

Enemies

 
Kirby avoiding one of the game's new enemies while traversing a beachside.

The following enemies have been revealed:[2]

New enemies

  Note: Please do not replace with Japanese names until after release and only if we still haven't received English ones. Feel free to add Japanese names (with original script alongside translation) after the original description if you have them, but not as a link. Thank you.
  • A giant toxic frog-like creature
  • Buffahorn[14] (named バッファルホーン, Baffaruhōn in Japanese)[15]
  • A large crocodile-like creature
  • A blue fox-like creature who walks upright
  • A blue rabbit-like creature with ears stemming from its nose
  • Awoofy[14] (named ガルルフィ, Garurufi in Japanese)[15]
  • A scruffy brown version of the fox-like creature
  • A large seal-like creature that balances a bomb on its nose
  • A large snake-like creature
  • A long, bar-shaped Gordo
  • Digguh[14] (named ディグー, Digū in Japanese)[15]
  • A sheepdog-like creature, wearing a mining helmet, who provides the Ranger ability (named バーナード, Bānādo in Japanese)[15]
  • A small red gorilla-like creature, similar to Oohroo, who wields a hammer
  • Small black crow-like creatures that carry the Waddle Dee cages

Returning enemies

Mid-Bosses

The following Mid-Bosses have been revealed:

  • Wild Frosty[9]
  • A bipedal swan-like creature who dances like a ballerina
  • A variation of Gigant Edge[16]
  • A large turtle who uses a crumbling building as a "shell"[5]

Bosses

The following Bosses have been revealed:[17]

  • Kirby battling Gorimondo in the city to rescue more Waddle Dees

  • Kirby battling Tropic Woods using the Fire ability

  • Ranger Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee battling Clawroline

  • Kirby captured in a Beast Pack cage by Sillydillo

Trivia

  • The existence of the game was accidentally leaked on a schedule for the Nintendo Direct of September 23rd, 2021, only a few hours prior to being broadcasted.[18] A similar circumstance previously happened with Kirby Fighters 2, nearly on the same date a year earlier.
  • The internal files for Kirby Fighters 2 contain partially complete code for "Kirby3d", which may be related to this game.[19]
  • The Latin script logo for this game features a new version of the main Kirby series title font. It now uses the Seurat Pro EB typeface rather than the Helvetica Rounded Bold typeface, which had been used in all main Kirby games since Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land's release in 2002. The new logo font can also be seen in the 30th anniversary logo.
  • Several parts of the game feature an alien language that, when deciphered, is actually a direct 1:1 translation to English. This reveals some details about the setting, such as the amusement park area being named "Wonderia," and the mall area being called "Alivel Mall."

Gallery

Main article: Kirby and the Forgotten Land/gallery

  • English logo

  • Canadian box art

  • Japanese box art

  • Artwork of Kirby

  • Waddle Dees caged by the Beast Pack

  • A Waddle Dee caged by the Beast Pack

  • Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 星のカービィ　ディスカバリー
Hoshi no Kābyi Disukabarī 		Kirby of the Stars: Discovery
Traditional Chinese 星之卡比 探索發現
Xīng Zhī Kǎbǐ Tànsuǒ Fāxiàn 		Kirby of the Stars: Discovery
Simplified Chinese 星之卡比 探索发现
Xīng Zhī Kǎbǐ Tànsuǒ Fāxiàn
Dutch Kirby en de Vergeten Wereld Kirby and the Forgotten World
Canadian French Kirby and the Forgotten Land -
European French Kirby et le monde oublié Kirby and the forgotten world
German Kirby und das vergessene Land Kirby and the forgotten Land
Italian Kirby e la terra perduta Kirby and the lost land
Korean 별의 커비 디스커버리
Byeorui keobi diseukeobeori 		Kirby of the Stars: Discovery
Polish Kirby and the Forgotten Land -
Latin American Spanish Kirby and the Forgotten Land -
European Spanish Kirby y la tierra olvidada Kirby and the forgotten land


External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Copy Abilities and Co-op - Nintendo Switch
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
  3. ↑ "『星のカービィ　ディスカバリー』の舞台は、文明と自然がまざり合う、未知なる世界のようです！
     ポップスターとは違う、なんだか不思議な雰囲気が漂っています…！

    カービィさーんっ！いったいどちらに行ってしまったんですかーっ！？
    #星のカービィディスカバリー" –Kirby JP Twitter (Twitter)
  4. ↑ "『星のカービィ　ディスカバリー』では、謎の「ビースト軍団」が登場！カービィさんの前に、強敵として立ちはだかりますっ！
     ポップスターでは見たことがない方々ばかりで、とっても手強そうです…。

    カービィさん、ファイトーーっ！！
    #星のカービィディスカバリー" –Kirby JP Twitter (Twitter)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Kirby and the Forgotten Land ESRB rating
  6. ↑ "『星のカービィ　ディスカバリー』はなんと！本編シリーズ初の3Dアクションゲーム！
     カービィさんが奥行きのあるステージを駆け巡り、ゴールを目指します！

    おなじみコピー能力も3Dならではのアクションに…！？要チェック！
    #星のカービィディスカバリー" –Kirby JP Twitter (Twitter)
  7. ↑ Nintendo's Japanese article about the game
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Japanese website for Kirby and the Forgotten Land
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 New Kirby and the Forgotten Land information released from Nintendo Direct! - Kirby Informer
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O2HOgq_H_s
  11. ↑ KatFL NA site
  12. ↑ "風と羽毛でできた竜巻は徐々ひ大きくなり、広い範囲で敵を巻き込んでいきま" –Nintendo Dream Vol. 355 (
    (Translation: "A tornado made of wind and feathers that gradually grows bigger, and enfolds enemies on its wide range.")
  13. ↑ Kirby's official site
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Image names on official NA site
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Kirby and the Forgotten Land article on 4Gamer
  16. ↑ GamerGen article
  17. ↑ Nintendo of Europe Twitter
  18. ↑ Nintendo’s Japanese release schedule lists Kirby: Discovery for Switch, Bayonetta 3 for release in 2022 - Gematsu
  19. ↑ firubiii on Twitter
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