I always thought it was sorta weird that Kirby Super Star branded itself as “8 games in One!” But it makes way more sense to me now.
Kirby’s first outing is a brief one, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. In everything from the controls to levels to enemies, they pretty much nailed it on the first try, even if it’s comparatively stripped-back. It’s strange playing Kirby without copy abilities, but they make the most of it with a few power-ups and some variation in the level design.
As a first go at a kid-friendly platformer and an original Gameboy title, it’s admirable and fun to pick up for a few minutes at a time. I’m happier to beat a game that only lasts an hour than to start a long game, get bored, and drop it an hour in.
Kirby’s first outing is a brief one, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. In everything from the controls to levels to enemies, they pretty much nailed it on the first try, even if it’s comparatively stripped-back. It’s strange playing Kirby without copy abilities, but they make the most of it with a few power-ups and some variation in the level design.
As a first go at a kid-friendly platformer and an original Gameboy title, it’s admirable and fun to pick up for a few minutes at a time. I’m happier to beat a game that only lasts an hour than to start a long game, get bored, and drop it an hour in.