I already had high opinions of the original game, but with this remake, I genuinely believe this is the best Kirby game. In regards to the original game, the gameplay is fun, the levels are well-designed and interesting, and the story holds up to the Kirby series standard of cute and simple on the surface but surprisingly dark and complex when you get deeper into it. Most collectibles and puzzles aren't difficult, but I wouldn't say a player could easily get all the stage collectibles on their first run either. It also has enough side content to keep you busy and provide the challenge that the main mode was missing.

Now as for the remake, I certainly was not expecting the level of improvement this game would deliver. The graphic uphaul looks fantastic in my opinion, from the colorful background to even the smallest of details like Kirby's face proportions. I know some people are bothered by the borders around characters but I think it's a nice contrast honestly, it prevents characters from blending in with the background but doesn't stand out terribly either. This remake also adds plenty of additional content. Two new abilities were added and they're fun to play and fit in with the original game (although I've heard they're overpowered if you utilize them properly). Merry Magoland replaces the two Subgames of the original (RIP Scope Shot) and adds 8 returning Subgames and 2 new ones, in addition to 120 challenges and 86 cosmetic masks to be worn anywhere. The subgames are a ton of fun and the challenges are addicting, genuinely one of the hardest parts of the game. Magolor Epilogue is a new mode where you get to play as Magolor, and it is honestly an amazing expansion of both the game and the story. The gameplay has many unique elements which make it more than just a playable Magolor mode such as the combo and upgrading systems, and the depth it adds to both the overall story and Magolor's character feels like a true continuation of the original game, rather than just a new story added that retcons details. This remake also adds a few minor gameplay changes such as not losing your ability every time you're hit (in the Arena at least, I haven't replayed the main mode in the original for a while) and Magolor Soul's fight in the True Arena using completely new attack patterns. Overall, this remake went above and beyond for what I expected from an already amazing game, and I highly recommend this to anyone, whether you're new to the series or have already played the original.