Kirby Fighters 2
7.2
Platforms
- Nintendo SwitchSep 23, 20207.2playscore6.829 Critics7.447 Players
29 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Kirby Fighters 2 has the right stuff buried underneath its foundation: you just have to dig to get there. With a few tweaks here and there in terms of unlocks and the way content is delivered, it could have been a much stronger package for both solo and party play. As is, you're going to have to put in some work.
Chris Carter · Oct 31, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Kirby Fighters 2 will certainly appeal to fans of the franchise, as will anyone who enjoys playing as the Kirby characters in Super Smash Bros. It’s not a game to which you’ll likely return, however, once the initial charm wears off.
Kirk Hiner · Oct 26, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Beyond a new ability and some rogue-lite elements, Kirby Fighters 2 doesn’t do much to add or change the Kirby formula, and that’s not a bad thing. Kirby’s combat has proven it can sustain itself time and again, and not only is Kirby Fighters 2 no exception, it’s arguably the best out of the bunch.
George Foster · Oct 25, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - There’s a lack of diversity with what you can really do, even just down to the options. I don’t think there is anything particularly bad here, it’s just unimpressively lacking. So for what it’s worth, I think you’d get a few hours of enjoyment out of this budget title. Just don’t expect anything that you can’t find elsewhere.
Xander Morningstar · Oct 11, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Kirby Fighters 2 is a solid title and can provide some simple fun. It’s almost too simple to hold your attention for long, though, and while there’s a lot to unlock, I was tired of playing it far before I had finished. While it’s understandable why it plays so much like Smash Bros since the developers at HAL designed the early games in that series, it doesn’t do enough to set itself apart to really find a niche.
Andrew Thornton · Oct 09, 2020 Reviewed on Switch - Kirby Fighters 2 is flooded with charm and potential with some well-thought-out level designs. The different abilities of the characters while different seem to fade into each other and the various Kirby’s all become the same character. Simply put, it all feels very watered down and mundane. The online play is highly unstable at the time of playing leaving the player highly frustrated when trying to find an online match and when connected there are significant lag issues.
Garth Kaestner · Oct 06, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Kirby Fighters 2 is an adorable, polished brawler that is sure to make you smile - but not for long. The game is great while you're unlocking and using new abilities, but you'll soon be forced into repetition after repetition while playing, and that'll suck the fun out of things. Good for young gamers and less experienced players, but there are better options.
Dave Aubrey · Oct 05, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Kirby Fighters 2 is a fun bite-sized Smash Bros clone for kids. The game does offer a fair amount of content, different versions of Kirby, and a proper progression system. Nonetheless, the low difficulty, the lack of variation and the simplicity of the game might not cater to everyone. We have to be honest and call this a kid’s title, rather than a full-blown fighting game for veterans of the genre. That being said, the game is amusing, especially when played with friends, considering its fairly low price.
Ibuki · Oct 02, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s clear that HAL Laboratory designed Kirby Fighters 2 to be accessible for younger players. In that regard, the game succeeds. As an entry-level fighting game, Kirby Fighters 2 works quite well, making for a good multiplayer experience that comes with several flaws that are hard to ignore. With a repetitive story campaign and basic game mechanics, it mostly appeals to kids or diehard Kirby fans.
Henry Stockdale · Sep 28, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Given that it arrived with practically zero fanfare, Kirby Fighters 2 is a surprisingly brilliant Smash Bros.-style spin-off that simplifies its big brother's control system but still offers a healthy amount of depth with its 22-character roster. Its Story mode, in particular, is a clever and compelling way to make each battle feel important, and that mode alone lasts long enough to make it a worthwhile purchase for solo and co-op gamers.
Chris Scullion · Sep 28, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Choose from a cast of Kirby’s most iconic copy abilities—including the brand-new Wrestler ability—and duke it out to be the last Kirby standing. Familiar friends and foes like Bandana Waddle Dee and King Dedede also make an appearance as playable characters in the Kirby Fighters 2 game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ system.
Developer: Nintendo