Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a 2022 3D platformer for the Nintendo Switch developed by HAL Laboratory. Kirby explores a mysterious abandoned civilization, rescues captured Waddle Dees, solves environmental puzzles, and uses new abilities like Mouthful Mode.
Game Data
| Release Year | 2022 |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | 3D Platformer |
| Players | 1–2 |
| Original Media | Switch Cartridge / Digital |
Gameplay:
Fully 3D exploration with traditional copy abilities, new Mouthful Mode transformations, hidden collectibles, and rescue objectives tied to rebuilding Waddle Dee Town.
Story:
Waddle Dees have been captured by the Beast Pack. Kirby travels through the Forgotten Land to rescue them, uncover the truth behind the abandoned world, and restore peace.
Trivia:
This is the first fully 3D mainline Kirby game. Mouthful Mode lets Kirby interact with the environment by transforming into real-world objects like cars and vending machines.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land successfully translates the series into full 3D, combining classic copy abilities with exploration-focused level design and light puzzle-solving.
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