
Kirby arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 with an enhanced version of Forgotten Land, featuring new content titled Star-Crossed World. For the purpose of this review, I’ll focus exclusively on the additional content, as the base game only received a frame rate boost.
Star-Crossed World essentially functions as a DLC, and while it doesn’t provide a truly substantial addition that justifies its purchase, it may appeal to fans eager to revisit the Forgotten Lands. The experience lasts around three hours and offers 12 levels inspired by areas from the original game, presented as variations or “remixes” with new sections introduced through three new abilities. These abilities are clever and fun, though their use is fairly limited.
The main goal is to collect trapped stars that replace the classic Waddle Dee. Once you’ve gathered them all, you’ll face a new villain. Level design shines with a focus on verticality, and the visuals lean heavily toward shades of blue, thanks to icy landscapes and crystal-filled areas. This gives the expansion a more subdued tone compared to the colorful palette of the original. Players will also encounter alternate versions of previous bosses, both in levels and in the Coliseum.
Additionally, traditional coins have been replaced with star fragments, which can be used to purchase collectible figurines. However, beyond these tweaks, the content feels limited: the levels are essentially redesigns with new passages and challenges.
In the end, Kirby Star-Crossed World is a pleasant but fleeting distraction. It slightly enriches the value of the original game, but as a standalone experience it lacks real weight, quickly becoming repetitive in such a short span of time.
Final Score: 3/5