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Nintendo and HAL Laboratories have released a demo for their upcoming Kirby and the Forgotten Land, due out on March 25. They've also released a six-minute overview trailer that shows off the game, which can be seen above. The full description for the game on Nintendo.com reads:

About

Float off on an all-new adventure as the powerful puffball, Kirby. Explore in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization—like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like the new Drill and Ranger and use them to attack, explore your surroundings, and save the kidnapped Waddle Dees from the ferocious Beast Pack alongside the mysterious Elfilin. Hope you’re hungry for an unforgettable adventure!

Get a Mouthful of Real-World Objects for All-New, Powerful Transformations

Feeling hungry? Kirby can inhale real-world objects and transform using Mouthful Mode! Why get one drink from a vending machine when you can swallow the whole thing? Then, use your boxy body to shoot out cans at baddies. Consume a car to gain some wheels and slam through walls. Sit back and take it all in…literally.

Join Up with a Pointy Partner, Bandana Waddle Dee, in Cooperative Play

Pass a Joy-Con controller to a buddy to play as the spear-wielding Bandana Waddle Dee and help each other explore and battle through this colorful world. While Kirby can float and inhale enemies, Bandana Waddle Dee can spin and stab with his sturdy spear. Find friendship in this forgotten world and save the Waddle Dees!

Float over obstacles and fight through enemies on your way to each stage’s goal as you slash, poke, freeze, and hammer using Kirby’s copy abilities. The tough puff is truly put to the test in dynamic boss battles that will keep you dancing about the arena. Choose from two difficulty modes for either a light, breezy adventure or a more challenging experience.

Each themed stage you travel through will hide several friendly Waddle Dees in peril! Save them to grow the home base of your adventure, the once-deserted Waddle Dee Town. The Waddle Dees you rescue will unlock shops, leaderboards, and the ability to evolve copy abilities to make them stronger. You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the townsfolk’s favorite games. Use compatible amiibo accessories or Present Codes at Waddle Dee-liveries for useful in-game items. Track down cute collectibles to give Kirby’s house some extra charm either at the Gotcha Machine Alley or during your adventure.

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[godreborn]

I might download this. the only thing I hate is that when you download a demo on the switch, the download is permanently stuck in your "redownloads." I already have two other demos in there, and it's frustrating that you can't remove demos from that.

 

[AdiosAmigos]

Very interested in this Kirby game! But my backlog though...

 

[DerpDingus]

Already a worthy competitor to Elden Ring

 

[denis3434]

Is a 60fps cheat/mod possible? Looking at Star Allies. Does anyone know who to budge for an answer?

 

[DerpDingus]

Is a 60fps cheat/mod possible? Looking at Star Allies. Does anyone know who to budge for an answer?

this is the switch we're talking about. It'll probably be a steady 30 fps on that shit underpowered console. unless perhaps youre talking about a hacked switch?

 

[Aheago]

this is the switch we're talking about. It'll probably be a steady 30 fps on that shit underpowered console. unless perhaps youre talking about a hacked switch?

Well you can’t use cheats/mods on an unhacked switch…

 

[DerpDingus]

Well you can’t use cheats/mods on an unhacked switch…

That's what I thought , and it didn't hurt to ask. Why use cheats on a Kirby game? They're notorious for being diaper baby level difficulty.

 

[denis3434]

Well you can’t use cheats/mods on an unhacked switch…

Just ignore the bully. He's just seeking confrontation.

 

[almmiron]

anyone tried? it is 60fps?

 

[Zkajavier]

anyone tried? it is 60fps?

A game like that won't ever be 60fps on the Switch. That shouldn't even be a question.

 

[64bitmodels]

The only problem i see with this is that i'll have to boot up my switch.

 

[almmiron]

A game like that won't ever be 60fps on the Switch. That shouldn't even be a question.

Mario Odyssey sends hello.

 

[SuperDan]

Oh Alrighty Then !

 

[urbanman2004]

Based on the presentation, I can say that this Kirby title looks very well done.

 

[Dekirai]

I enjoyed the demo alot. Will definitely buy that amazing game. My last kirby was kirby mouse attack/squeak squad on the ds back then... Can't wait to play a new kirby again!

 

[eyeliner]

Let us know whet it gets leaked.
I'm asking for a friend...

 

[the_randomizer]

Nintendo, releasing a demo

this is the switch we're talking about. It'll probably be a steady 30 fps on that shit underpowered console. unless perhaps youre talking about a hacked switch?

What the hell do you expect from a 2017 console, 4K 120 fps with FXAA and tesselation?

 

[RAHelllord]

Played the demo, was fun, found all secrets and got two codes to use on the released game for some small bonus items (they didn't mention what items exactly, though).

If anyone wants the passwords without having to play the demo:

Finished the demo: CLEARDEMO
All secrets: NEWADVENTURE

Edit so people don't have to scroll through another page of people arguing about FPS: The game is not a true open world like Odyssey, it instead has distinct, linear kirby style levels with a few secrets stashed around to find. As such it's most accurately compared to Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario 3D Land. Plenty of invisible walls to keep you in the area, but all very pretty. The demo comes with 3 stages, a short introduction stage, a "normal" stage, and a boss stage. 4 abilities, evolved abilities unlocked after beating the demo, 3 mouthful abilities, a few mini bosses.

 

[64bitmodels]

Nintendo, releasing a demo
Did someone hurt you as a child? What the hell do you expect from a 2017 console, 4K 120 fps with FXAA and tesselation?

odyssey proved they could make it 60 so i dont see why it wouldnt work here. it always confused me how later switch titles ran worse