Once collected, it’s placed in a pink slot on the illustrative art – similar to the StreetPass puzzles found on the 3DS. While normal pieces can be collected repeatedly, only one rainbow-coloured piece is hidden in each level. Scattered across the levels, each puzzle piece collected counts towards the completion of several pieces of illustrative developer art. Plus, it’s no gimmick either as players can use it to solve puzzles within hidden areas, unveiling rewards such as collectible puzzle pieces for celebratory illustrations, stars and healing items.įor Kirby fans, Star Allies’ main collectibles come in the form of the aforementioned puzzle pieces. It’s certainly one of the most entertaining features in Star Allies due to its sheer versatility. Or blend the Spark Plug or NESP ability with the Party Bomber and you’ll create a zap bomb, enabling you to roll it down a hill or across a platform to electrify every enemy on land. Use the Broom ability in combination with the Air Cutter ability and you’ll create a quick-draw boomerang that can cut through the air to douse flames. Players can utilise all sorts of combos to solve different puzzles, too. As one of the most versatile games in the Kirby series to date, Star Allies steps it up a notch when combining abilities. On the other hand, artists can use their special ability ‘Life Skill’ to conjure up food from a hand-drawn fridge. With the Broom ability, you’ll be able to sweep up leaves, extinguish flames or even drench an enemy with a bucket of water. By throwing a Friend Heart to any enemy in a level, players can utilise every copy ability available in the game, including new abilities such as Broom, Spider and Artist. With up to four players able to join at any time with just one Joy-Con or via Pro Controller, it’s safe to say that the game’s core mechanic focuses on teamwork. While not ideal, as many would prefer 60fps, both gameplay and cutscenes run near perfectly on the console. In fact, in our entire playthrough there was just one moment during a boss fight where the game’s framerate dipped slightly. But with that said, no matter how many players join on a docked or undocked Switch, Star Allies performs at a stable 30 frames per second. Sometimes that can be harder than it looks after all, patience is a virtue. As a single player, you have far more control over which copy abilities are best for the puzzle at hand, while in multiplayer you’ll have to relinquish that control and trust in your friends. In fact, the CPUs knew what they were doing more often than my very wonderful – but very ditzy – partner-in-crime. Frankly, it’s just as fun playing with friends as it is without, arguably due to the pristine level design and nature of the puzzles. If, like myself, you prefer to play Kirby titles on your tod – aka, alone – then don’t feel discouraged by Star Allies’ emphasis on multiplayer action. Determined to overcome the flames of desire, Kirby continues on his journey with his rag-tag misfit crew in tow to free Dream Land, Planet Popstar, Jambastion, and even a world in Deep Space from the mysterious Dark Curse. Rooted deep within the bodies of his rivals are Dark Hearts purple, flame-embroiled hearts that change the way they think, feel and act, making every action grotesque, evil and rotten to the very core. Along the way, our beloved puffball discovers that there’s a bigger issue at play. Kirby fears that something is amiss, so he assembles a rag-tag team of misfits to help him knock some sense into his fellow rivals. Bandana Waddle Dee, King Dedede and Meta Knight are all acting stranger than usual. In Star Allies’ case, it’s also the most endearing. And although Star Allies’ story mode feels a tad too short at just over 8 hours of gameplay, additional challenges arrive in two unlockable game modes after completion.Īs is the case with any Kirby game, the main campaign is often the meatiest part. Its deliciously-looking themed environments come in all shapes and sizes, while the game’s music is marvellously upbeat, setting the tone beautifully. With more than 40 different platform levels, Kirby Star Allies is a real treat for all-time fans. Travel across four worlds and experience fun at every turn with a vast range of copy abilities, wonderfully designed puzzles that require combination abilities to solve, and the all new Friend Ability mechanic. But if you’d rather go it alone, Kirby Star Allies remains a sure-fire pick for its light-hearted story and excellently designed platform levels.įrom Kirby series developer HAL Laboratory comes an endearing new platform adventure that can be enjoyed with or without friends. Between the cute capers and mimicking mischief, Kirby Star Allies is packed with fun, multiplayer action that’s perfect for the whole family. Our favourite pink puffball has arrived on the Nintendo Switch and he’s brought a few of his pals along for the ride.
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