# General Information
Release date: February 24, 2023
No. of players: Single System 1-4, Online 1
Genre: Action, Platformer
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB rating: E10+
Supported play modes: Handheld mode, Tabletop mode, TV mode
Game file size: 5 GB
Supported languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Official website: [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-switch/](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-switch/)
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# Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)
# An adventure of deluxe proportions awaits!
The tough puff Kirby is back for a 1-4 player platforming adventure across Planet Popstar. Help Magolor rebuild his ship with newly added Mecha and Sand Copy Abilities!
Float and fight along with friends on the same system as you control Kirby. Each other player can control a different Kirby or one of Kirby’s iconic friends like King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee.
# Join forces to save the day
Take on the adventure alone as Kirby or invite other players to join the game as a different Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight, or Bandana Waddle Dee. You and up to 3 friends can work together to find missing ship pieces in 4-player co-op on the same system.
# Team up for powerful Team Attacks
Combine powers with other players by riding piggyback! Just press and release the L or R buttons at the same time for a super-strong Team Attack. Effects will vary based on the number of players and who is on the bottom of the stack.
# Meet the new Copy Abilities
The new Mecha and Sand abilities make their Kirby franchise debut. There are more than 20 returning Copy Abilities, including Festival.
# Play subgames for in-game rewards
Travel from Planet Popstar to the Merry Magoland amusement park! Play a colorful collection of subgames, collect stamps for your stamp rally, and earn in-game prizes. Share the fun with up to 3 friends on the same system.
Hop online to see global fun facts or compete against player records from all over the world in Samurai Kirby 100.
>!A brand-new story starring Magolor!<
>!Alone in a strange dimension and without his powers, Magolor must platform through challenging stages and defeat enemies. You and up to 3 friends can take control of different-colored Magolors for 4-player interdimensional action. Complete the main story to unlock this new adventure!!<
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# Reviews
* [Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe) \- 80/100
* [OpenCritic](https://opencritic.com/game/13946/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe/reviews) \- 81/100
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* [IGN – 7/10](https://www.ign.com/articles/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review)
* [GameCentral – 5/10](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/22/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review-it-still-sucks-18329419/)
* [Game Informer – 8.8/10](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe/better-than-a-copy)
* [Polygon – Unscored](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23609203/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review-release-date-nintendo-switch-remaster)
* [GameSpot – 7/10](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review-kirb-your-enthusiasm/1900-6418034/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f)
* [Destructoid – 9/10](https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-switch/)
* [Hobby Consolas – 80/100](https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-kirbys-return-dream-land-deluxe-nintendo-switch-1204010)
* [Shacknews – 9/10](https://www.shacknews.com/article/134268/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review-score)
* [IGN *Spain* \- 8/10](https://es.ign.com/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe/188333/review/analisis-de-kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-mucho-mas-que-un-remozado-grafico)
* [God is a Geek – 8.5/10](https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review/)
* [The Games Machine – 8.1/10](https://www.thegamesmachine.it/kirby-s-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-switch/recensione/)
* [Wccftech – 7.5/10](https://wccftech.com/review/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe/)
* [COGconnected – 73/100](https://cogconnected.com/review/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review/)
* [Digital Trends – 4/5](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review/)
* [Everyeye.it – 8.3/10](https://www.everyeye.it/articoli/recensione-kirby-s-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-platform-adatto-tutti-60468.html)
* [Atomix – 85/100](https://atomix.vg/review-kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe/)
* [Gameblog – 8/10](https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-kirby-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-417475)
* [TrustedReviews – 4.5/5](https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe)
* [PCMag 4.5/5](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/kirbys-return-to-dreamland-deluxe)
* [Nintendo Life – 9/10](https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe)
* [Stevivor – 6.5/10](https://stevivor.com/reviews/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review-grab-some-friends/)
* [Press Start – 9/10](https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2023/02/23/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review/)
* [CGMagazine – 8.5/10](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/kirbys-return-to-dreamland-deluxe/)
* [Spaziogames – 7.8/10](https://www.spaziogames.it/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-recensione/)
* [SECTOR.SK – 8/10](https://www.sector.sk/recenzia/38577/kirby-s-return-to-dream-land-deluxe.htm)
* [Video Chums – 8.8/10](https://videochums.com/review/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe)
* [Enternity.gr – 9/10](https://www.enternity.gr/Article/Games/Reviews/kirbys-return-to-dreamland-deluxe-review/79374.html)
* [Merlin’in Kazani – 80/100](https://www.merlininkazani.com/Kirbys_Return_to_Dream_Land_Deluxe-oyun_inceleme-123725p1.html)
* [Screen Rant – 4.5/5](https://screenrant.com/kirby-return-dream-land-deluxe-switch-review/)
* [Eurogamer.pt – Recommended](https://www.eurogamer.pt/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-regresso-aonde-kirby-ja-foi-feliz)
* [Daily Star – 4/5](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/reviews/kirbys-return-dream-land-deluxe-29273923)
* [Cerealkillerz – 7.7/10](https://cerealkillerz.org/review-kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-nintendo-erneuert-platformer-aus-2011/)
* [Geeks & Corn – 7.5/10](https://www.geeksandcom.com/2023/02/22/test-kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe/)
* [GAMES.CH – 78%](https://www.games.ch/kirbys-return-deluxe/test/review-kjVc/)
* [Siliconera -7/10](https://www.siliconera.com/review-kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-leans-into-multiplayer-experiences/)
* [WellPlayed -v8.5/10](https://www.well-played.com.au/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review/)
* [Checkpoint Gaming – 8.5/10](https://checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2023/02/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-review/)
* [VGC – 4/5](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/kirbys-return-to-dream/)
* [Console Creatures – Recommended](https://www.consolecreatures.com/review-kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe/)
^(This list last updated at 4:41am ET 2/23/23 via export from OpenCritic)
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The [r/NintendoSwitch](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/) mod team
by NintendoSwitchMods
27 Comments
Who hurt GameCentral? That review read as extremely bitter.
Played the first level of the demo then preordered today. I love Kirby and the game just felt right to me.
I’ll wait for a (deep) sale on this one. Sounds too simple for a AAA full price tag
I wasn’t actually planning on buying this but I just played the demo and I always forget how happy Kirby makes me. Yeah it’s an easy game but it’s just so cute and lighthearted, I just get a good feeling playing it and it’s nice to have things like that in life
For people wanting to buy this. Go to Sam’s club and get a their 100 dollar nintendo gift card for 89.98. Redeem gift card for the Nintendo online vouchers for around 108 something. Then go and pre order both this game and didddd redeem the other voucher for the ridiculously over priced zelda tears of the kingdom
7gn
Can’t wait, I need something joyful after finishing The Last of Us Part I and the DLC
I always been interested to try this game, one of the only kirby games i haven’t played yet. I love kirby, planet robobot and forgotten land were amazing.
But i feel like 60€ for a wii game is a bit much, even with the added content.
Maybe if i find a cheap copy.
I haven’t played a Kirby since Super Star Ultra released on DS. Seems like the Switch has been giving Kirby a lot of love. I’m gonna have to check this out
I missed this one on Wii when it came out. Looking forward to checking it out at some point since I’ve heard nothing but high praise for this title specifically, being one of the best in the franchise.
How long to beat says it takes 12 to 100% complete this game. It seems a bit too short.
God I regret using my voucher on star allies. I love, LOVE kirby games and they always make me so happy but god are they so short. I can’t justify $60 for a game that’ll only last me up to 10hrs
Jeez, who pissed in GameCentral’s cheerios?
/u/NintendoSwitchMods: Official website link, and because of that the post thumbnail, are incorrect. That goes to Fire Emblem Engage.
I was a little hyped for this, then realized it’s a remastered Wii game and $60.
Maybe in the future I won’t research games as much.
Guess the journalist at GameCentral was having a bad day!
Worth getting if single player only? Also, is this super easy? Hard to tell from demo.
Star allies or this? which has more content?
Should I get this, or last year’s forgotten land game?
Does this release at midnight est?
4 player online would’ve been nice.
If this is STILL lacking any sort of drop in drop out online multiplayer, than it’s another no-buy for me. What’s the point of porting games like this and Mario 3D World over when they can’t even be played online with others?
So, IGN gave this an even worse review than the original?
what exactly does the “online 1” mean?
I missed Star Allies but have Forgotten Land and just picked this one up… is it worth going back to SA at all if I have the other two? I have heard mixed things about it, but figured people in this thread are likely franchise fans and can offer some opinions. Thanks!
My main issue is that they’re charging $60 for it. $40 would be reasonable for a Wii game.
Is this still worth it if you have access to the original Wii version? I bought it digitally on Wii U in 2016, played it and really loved it. I still could play that rn since my Wii U is still setup. Is there seriously enough new content to justify repurchasing something I paid $10 for back then for $50-$60 now?