My mind was blown when I unlocked purple kirby in city trial as a kid xD
This is actually more like a 3-star game to me now that I think about it even a little bit critically, but I'm blinded by nostalgia and brown Kirby goes hard.
the amount of squandered potential is insane here- especially with city trial- which could have been as good as everyone actually said it was if it had a more detailed map
I really wanted this to be a secret masterpiece, but I just wasn't feeling it. I'm just not a huge kart racer fan. The City Trial mode is a cool idea, but it's too chaotic to really be fun.
My sister and I used to love just running around the multiplayer courses
this is what it's all about
there's...a lot missing from this game, but it makes up for it with incredibly fun multiplayer and dynamic track layouts. good times
there's...a lot missing from this game, but it makes up for it with incredibly fun multiplayer and dynamic track layouts. good times
excellent as long as you don't go anywhere near the obvious afterthought that is allegedly the main game
i'd 100% put city trial up against ANY party game in terms of all-time best couch multiplayer experiences one can have
vs dedede can suck me
i'd 100% put city trial up against ANY party game in terms of all-time best couch multiplayer experiences one can have
vs dedede can suck me
The game hides its shallow side with a fantastic presentation. The music, the visuals- this game looks like magic. It's candy for the senses. Like any kirby game, it is extremely simple and easy to get into- but the challenge and completion requirements are exhausting.
It feels like my score for this game gets lower every time I revisit it.
City Trial was really unique! Collecting parts and powerups to prepare for a competitive minigame is a very novel concept. The game's streamlined button layout is a blessing and a curse. Having to rely on waggling the stick at the right time to avoid damage/deal damage feels a tad random and the "A" button being used for break AND using items results in some unfortunate overlap.
It feels like 90% of the vehicles were pranks by the developers. Top-Ride is not engaging enough to be 1/3rd of the total experience. The Air Ride racing mode is unfortunately pretty underwhelming by comparison. With races appearing in City Trial, using stock vehicles in a stand-alone mode is not as exciting. The checklist has some really goofy requirements. You'll NEED luck and 4 controllers. I don't think forcing a completion percentage behind multiplayer is a very strong idea.
Game is fun to pop in every now and again and I do wish they revisited the concept to expand on it.
It feels like my score for this game gets lower every time I revisit it.
City Trial was really unique! Collecting parts and powerups to prepare for a competitive minigame is a very novel concept. The game's streamlined button layout is a blessing and a curse. Having to rely on waggling the stick at the right time to avoid damage/deal damage feels a tad random and the "A" button being used for break AND using items results in some unfortunate overlap.
It feels like 90% of the vehicles were pranks by the developers. Top-Ride is not engaging enough to be 1/3rd of the total experience. The Air Ride racing mode is unfortunately pretty underwhelming by comparison. With races appearing in City Trial, using stock vehicles in a stand-alone mode is not as exciting. The checklist has some really goofy requirements. You'll NEED luck and 4 controllers. I don't think forcing a completion percentage behind multiplayer is a very strong idea.
Game is fun to pop in every now and again and I do wish they revisited the concept to expand on it.
Here's the thing, normally this game is like a 6/10
HOWEVER
City Trial with 4 players and the checklist exist.
so it's a 8/10 instead.
do be warned though, if you don't got friends for city trial, the game is a little shallow and simple
HOWEVER
City Trial with 4 players and the checklist exist.
so it's a 8/10 instead.
do be warned though, if you don't got friends for city trial, the game is a little shallow and simple
sakurai i kneel
Anyone who tells you that you need more than one button to make a good video game is an absolute buffoon.
Had fun with the splitscreen freeplay mode.
whoever gets the jewel cart wins
This is the blueprint to basically every Sakurai game past this one and he was really cooking something when he said "you only need one button"
WHY ARE WE GOING SO FUCKING FAST
This absolutely deserves the love it gets for its stellar presentation and addictive City Trial mode.
It also absolutely deserves the hate it gets for its lackluster Air Ride mode and oversimplified controls.
And it absolutely deserves... whatever it gets for Top Ride mode.
It also absolutely deserves the hate it gets for its lackluster Air Ride mode and oversimplified controls.
And it absolutely deserves... whatever it gets for Top Ride mode.
Pretty fun but wish it had more replayability outside of achievements. No Grand Prix either. Multiplayer prolly slaps.
city trial is amazing and I will die on this hill
They should totally do a City Trial Battle Royale.
I want to play this game with the DK bongos one day
gimme a new one pls
city trial
Great, but it could have been so much more. The City Trial mode especially felt either incomplete or rushed. There was a lot of missed potential here. Still a super fun game regardless
This is absolutely one of the games I've ever played. A friend got me to give it a whirl and we played for about an hour before I got tired of it. I don't really get the hype but I'm glad people can enjoy it.
always a good time
People claim the game is very simple, but I usually have to explain how to play it whenever I try to start it at parties. City Trial is the best multiplayer mode made ever tho
The checklists are super fun to chip away at. The racing itself is pretty shallow but it's a lot of fun to just unlock stuff or play City Trial with friends.
I think I’m like the only person who does not like this game. Other than the multiplayer I have no reason to play it again. There’s barely any tracks, city trial is the only mode with good content, and the missions don’t add much when I’m not having fun anyways
I don't think the "only one button" approach works for me here :/ maybe I am just bad, but even City Trial never excited me with how strange it was to drive all of these vehicles.
not a huge fan of it, it's not horrible but just pretty boring
probably will edit after I replay it sometime
probably will edit after I replay it sometime