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.