EnjoyedKane
2002
2016
My favourite game as a child, where I actually felt like I was making magical discoveries - up to the point where I got stuck, when I restarted the game. Revisited as an adult, and it might not have been Mario, but the magic in this game still gave me a smile. I refuse to buy that new Harry Potter game, but this is better in my eyes anyway
Was this game needed? Probably not. Was it enjoyable? Just about. I feel like it missed a little bit of Kirby magic and prioritised gory shock edginess, but it gave me something to do. Even the swallow mechanic doesn’t feel that special any more, after Mario Odyssey improved it manifold. Overall nothing special but nothing too stale.
The best party game on the switch, which keeps giving after you’ve completed the main game. It does better than a lot of actual party games and is even good as a single player again. Even the afterthoughts, like the volleyball games, are fun. A silly and engaging game which is now my go to with friends.
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