Kirby Air Riders Soars onto Nintendo Switch 2, Delivering a Surprisingly Deep Racing Experience
November 20, 2024 – Kirby Air Riders, a reimagining of the cult classic Kirby Air Ride, has launched exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, exceeding expectations with its robust multiplayer and surprisingly deep gameplay. Developed under the direction of Masahiro Sakurai, the title revives the experimental spirit of the original while expanding upon it with modern features and ambition.
The game centers around an airfield hub capable of hosting up to 32 players, offering both casual and competitive modes against players worldwide. Local multiplayer is also supported, allowing for play on a single console or with each player on their own system. Kirby Air Riders features a Spanish dub, with an option to switch to othre languages via the game settings. Compatibility with amiibo figures, functioning similarly to those in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, allows players to enhance abilities through repeated use.
Reviewers highlight the game’s unique accessibility combined with surprising depth for dedicated players. The variety of modes, challenges, and rewards contribute to a highly replayable experience. While acknowledging minor shortcomings, such as the quality of the Spanish dubbing and the absence of characters like Elfilin and Adeleine, critics are praising Kirby Air Riders as a standout title.
“Kirby Air Riders lands on Nintendo Switch 2 as that return that no one expected, but that, once in our hands, seems to have been certain,” the review states. “sakurai recovers the experimental essence of Kirby Air Ride and drives it with an ambition typical of a modern console: more modes, more characters, more vehicles and a torrent of ideas that keep the formula alive without betraying its spirit.”
Kirby air Riders is available now through the My Nintendo Store: https://www.nintendo.com/es-es/Juegos/Juegos-de-Nintendo-Switch-2/Kirby-Air-Riders-2785805.html.
