This game goes so unexpectedly hard. I've played some Kirby games before and I always really enjoyed them but there was never a specific Kirby game that I would point to and say "oh, this one is really outstanding". Well... this one is really outstanding. It utilizes Kirby's copy ability in more increasingly creative and clever ways than any game in the series, combining it with all sorts of inventive level gimmicks in an experience that truly captures what's so great about the little guy's games. And it's overall bursting with joy, personality and irresistible imagination. My favorite Kirby game and one of the best 2D platformers I think I've ever played in general. Can't wait to play Forgotten Land eventually.

Edit: Oh boy, that last sentence did not age too well, lol.