The story of Metroid Dread immediately follows from the last 2D game, Metroid Fusion, which was released back in 2002 on the Game Boy Advance. That’s why it’s so satisfying to see Metroid Dread lean heavily into its horror roots in this latest adventure. Mario, Zelda and Kirby are all easy sells to a market of children and adults but the promise of a space-faring adventure with horror elements doesn’t have the same broad appeal. Metroid has long been considered the black sheep of Nintendo’s vast list of original works. It’s an easy, breezy action adventure that Kirby fans have always wanted and Nintendo fans will appreciate.įind out more about Kirby and the Forgotten Land Buy now £ 39.99, .uk He isn’t able to transform like Kirby but his excellent mobility and spear attacks more than make up for it. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an excellent platforming adventure enjoyed alone but it also has an excellent two-player mode with the second player taking control of “Bandana Waddle Dee”. Each level sees Kirby rescuing each one by inhaling enemies to inherit their powers as well as a new “mouthful mode” which sees him engulf large objects to take on their forms, like cars and vending machines. Transported from Planet Popstar, Kirby is transported into a post-apocalyptic world along with his Waddle Dee friends. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the spherical pink hero’s first 3D outing and it’s one of his best yet. Best board game – 51 Worldwide Games: £47.99, .uk.Best detective game – The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles: £20.45, .uk.Best family game – Animal Crossing: New Horizons: £39.99, .uk.Best game for exercise – Ring Fit Adventure: £54.99,.Best party game – Mario Party Superstars: £39.99, .uk.Best action RPG – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: £34.99, .uk.Best multiplayer – Super Smash Bros Ultimate: £47.99, .uk.Best racing game – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: £39.99, .uk.Best turn-based strategy – Fire Emblem: Three Houses: £44.29,.Best side-scroller – Metroid Dread: £36.90, .uk.Best co-op game – Kirby and the Forgotten Land: £39.99, .uk.Best sports game – Nintendo Switch Sports : £32.99, .uk.Best Pokémon game – Pokémon Legends: Arceus: £39.99, .uk.
The video game starts with an adorable cat person named Niko waking up in a mysterious world.