Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe has just revealed the addition of Merry Magoland in the upcoming game. Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe is a remaster of a 2011 Wii release which will come out on February 24, 2023. The title will see the legendary Star Warrior gain new abilities and new elements to freshen up the gameplay.
While the game is touted as a remaster, Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe might feel more like a remake with all the added features. New copy abilities such as Mecha and Sand did not appear in the original, but they are both welcome inclusions. With its shift from the Wii console to the Switch, the motion controls have been removed in favor of controller inputs. Some small quality-of-life changes and a few new design choices were also introduced making the remaster feel fresh.
Nintendo of America's YouTube page released a trailer entitled "Welcome To Merry Magoland!" Which details a new mode within the game. Merry Magoland is a theme park of sorts that houses a collection of mini-games for up to four players to enjoy. The selection includes two new sub-games and eight old ones which make for a diverse multiplayer Kirby experience. Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe adds value to its multiplayer with this announcement.
The Magoland Tour option gives off some minor Mario Party vibes, but in short doses. In Magoland Tour, the players get to pick four mini-games to compete in succession to see who comes out on top. It sounds like a good break from adventuring, but it also feels like a fun diversion on its own. Expect to see many gamers flock to this mode and turn it into a party experience. Booming Blasters seems to mimic an arena brawler, so it looks to have the most potential of creating competition within the player base.
With Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe shaping up to be one of Nintendo's big releases in 2023, the announcement of a mini-game collection such as this contributes to the hype. With the remaster also offering online multiplayer options, the excitement for the game's release only grows within the community. Ideally, while the title follows the same story and characters, the new elements introduced could change the experience slightly. Hopefully, Nintendo follows this same model and improves on the core for future entries in the franchise. Kirby is a fan-favorite mascot that has a huge following, so games involving the character would benefit.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe releases on February 24 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.