Few game characters can claim the kind of recognisability and history that Kirby holds. He’s one of few characters that can get away with taking the spotlight in Super Smash Bros., and he has to be one of the most adorable creations to ever grace gaming. The original intent behind Kirby is just as admirable; Sakurai wanted the kind of platformer that literally anyone could play, and thus, gave players the ability to just fly over everything if they wanted.

Since the early days, Kirby games have evolved and included a variety of features and functions, ranging from a simple and charming yarn aesthetic to a magical world of paint. With Kirby Star Allies everything feels like a very back-to-basics approach, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t attractive.