Hoshi No Kirby: Star Allies

Overall, this Kirby game gives tribute to the original Kirby series without sacrificing too much while adding new features/games/abilities.The friend feature which I can only attest to playing solo thus far, as you can play with other people and they take control of the other characters, is overall great as they are helpful and essential to moving along the story line, these friends act on their own and perform own attacks which you as Kirby may want to do yourself. My suggestion for this is to make less friends or no friends in the game! Still, the combo abilities of having those friends is a new and fun feature that is definitely welcomed in this game. I've finished roughly half the game and though the game isn't particularly long, it is worth the entertainment ... MoreOverall, this Kirby game gives tribute to the original Kirby series without sacrificing too much while adding new features/games/abilities.The friend feature which I can only attest to playing solo thus far, as you can play with other people and they take control of the other characters, is overall great as they are helpful and essential to moving along the story line, these friends act on their own and perform own attacks which you as Kirby may want to do yourself. My suggestion for this is to make less friends or no friends in the game! Still, the combo abilities of having those friends is a new and fun feature that is definitely welcomed in this game. I've finished roughly half the game and though the game isn't particularly long, it is worth the entertainment and nostalgia you may gotten from previous Kirby iterations.One thing that is different from those previous Kirby iterations is that you usually fly with Kirby into many different secret nooks and areas usually above many areas and that does not seem to be present in Star Allies. The story line is quite linear in stages and there aren't too many areas where you can "explore" and find secret areas. which I will say is what made previous version more fun. Still, great game that you can mindlessly play without requiring full focus and still greatly enjoy!

As great or better than the original. The new catching mechanic, based on Pokmon GO, is a new addition that takes a little getting used to, but I found myself starting to prefer it once I git the hang of it. The graphics have been upgraded to 3D and looks as sharp as ever, and the battle animations look great too. The musical score has also been upgraded with modern remakes of the originals. Integration with Pokmon GO, Home, and the Pokball Plus accessory are all welcome additions and each add additional ways to catch, trade, or power up your Pokmon. The main negatives are some UI and quality of life features that could use upgrades, such as making it easiet to check the affection levels of multiple Pokmon at once or to have the extra controller buttons (e.g. zL/zR ... MoreAs great or better than the original. The new catching mechanic, based on Pokmon GO, is a new addition that takes a little getting used to, but I found myself starting to prefer it once I git the hang of it. The graphics have been upgraded to 3D and looks as sharp as ever, and the battle animations look great too. The musical score has also been upgraded with modern remakes of the originals. Integration with Pokmon GO, Home, and the Pokball Plus accessory are all welcome additions and each add additional ways to catch, trade, or power up your Pokmon. The main negatives are some UI and quality of life features that could use upgrades, such as making it easiet to check the affection levels of multiple Pokmon at once or to have the extra controller buttons (e.g. zL/zR and L/R) as shortcuts to useful features like the map or Candy Jar. Still not enough to really detract from an excellent upgrade to a great classic.

Kirby games in general have never been particularly difficult. I mean he can trivialize platforming just by flying! Star Allies makes you feel like a god then with the amount of powers that you can absorb.In an odd little way Star Allies feels more like a beat-em up with how the levels flow. Kirby has strong move sets with many of the powers he can absorb. If you have ever played a fighting game before you'll feel right at home with his combos and special moves. Since Kirby can throw a star to make regular enemies and defeated mid-bosses into allies, it gives you a ton of firepower to take on anything. So a couple little enemies are no match for your squad even when the AI is in control of them (if you have three human friends controlling your team it's even ... MoreKirby games in general have never been particularly difficult. I mean he can trivialize platforming just by flying! Star Allies makes you feel like a god then with the amount of powers that you can absorb.In an odd little way Star Allies feels more like a beat-em up with how the levels flow. Kirby has strong move sets with many of the powers he can absorb. If you have ever played a fighting game before you'll feel right at home with his combos and special moves. Since Kirby can throw a star to make regular enemies and defeated mid-bosses into allies, it gives you a ton of firepower to take on anything. So a couple little enemies are no match for your squad even when the AI is in control of them (if you have three human friends controlling your team it's even easier). Even bosses have a tough time keeping up with how much damage you can dish out. Early boss fights are over in a flash and not until way late in the game did I need to use the dodge button to avoid attacks.The simple puzzles are fun. You'll have to figure out which combination of enemy powers works to discover secrets and unlock doors. There's also really fun team transformations that really change the pace of the game. From flying shooting segments to rolling through the stage as a destructive wheel, all are fun to see and happen just the right amount of times.But unfortunately the game is so easy that it's a breeze to get through. Amiibos can give you random power-ups to keep you going. Some allies can create health items for the whole team (and health can be shared by touching your teammates). And then there are enough pick-ups to keep your extra lives counter going up up up!Outside the main game there are some special challenge modes but I didn't get a chance to play them yet. They may provide the difficulty I seek. Overall though, despite being easy, Kirby Star Allies is A LOT of fun. You'll feel unstoppable with a full crew of allies!