Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a Co-op Racing Game Themed on Desserts

Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a new party game featuring Nintendo’s famous mascot along with some friends. This title is a departure compared to the other adventures that the pink puff has been on. This time, players will be competing against each other in a variety of dessert-themed levels. This game has more of a Fall Guy’s motif to it. The goal will be to eat the most food and gain the most weight at the end of the match. Of course, there will be some nuances to the gameplay which will give each match a sense of strategy. The trailer that just dropped just provides a hefty look into the details of the game. Even though this is something quite different in terms of Kirby, there is no doubt that this game still has that Nintendo charm to it. It is not without saying that there are surprises in this new sweet-themed skirmish. Much like every other Nintendo title, there is a lot to discover.

Now, the main appeal to Kirby’s Dream Buffet is that it will be a co-op experience. Up to four players can join in on the fun and try to outwit each other. Even though the matches are technically a “race” in many regards, there’s also a little bit of Smash Bros in the mix. The footage shown does reveal a little bit of everything regarding how a match unfolds. There may not be anything too revealing, but any gamer with a keen eye can get the gist of what this game is about pretty quickly. In this game, Kirby and his friends traverse the map in the form of a ball. With all the original gamers out there, the best comparison to make is with Marble Madness. Of course, the camera won’t be isometric like it was in that game. Instead, it appears that there will some freedom on how to view the madness.

The Munchie Movement

So, the way that matches are laid out in Kirby’s Dream Buffet is basically that everything is separated into four rounds. The goal basically entails rolling around the stages and collecting as many strawberries as possible. The more strawberries are eaten, the bigger Kirby or his friends will get. Hence, during the weigh-in at the end of the match, the more a character weighs, the more points they get. Therefore, the player with the most points wins the match. It’s a pretty simple setup as far as games go. With that said, the level design isn’t straightforward by any means. It is more like an asymmetric obstacle course. There will be varying platforms, springs boards, tubes, slides, and other surprises hidden to help make every match a more interesting race.

Even though every level is centered around the concept of food in Kirby’s Dream Buffet, there is quite a bit of variety to be found. Everything from chocolate, gumdrops, fruit, frosting, waffles, ice cream, eggs, and gelatin create the race tracks. Thus, all these things offer something different in terms of gameplay. Some can be used to be a bouncing platform while others do something like boost speed. Additionally, some food will provide some power-ups, too. Mainly, increasing size in double the time and also summoning a whirlwind that vacuums up the strawberries. There will be all sorts of pathways to take. Each offers shortcuts, faster speed, higher points of access, and hidden power-ups. Thusly, players will also be poised to knock each other around like pinballs during the midst of it all. Not to mention that some power-ups can help out in terms of combat, like creating a shockwave to send opponents flying.

A Bite Out of Life

Even though this game can be played with friends, there will also be additional NPCs in the mix to spice things up. Of course, this was added to the game to help make Kirby’s Dream Buffet more chaotic and fun. Even though this game was built to be a co-op affair, there will be single-player options, as well. Of course, nothing beats the fun of playing against other players as opposed to A.I. Whatever the case, there is no doubt that no other developer can make a whimsical adventure as Nintendo can. This game has a rather simple concept, but it should be appealing to Mario Kart aficionados out there. There are some vague similarities for sure. However, the gameplay mechanics are a very different ball of icing. Also, there is a twist at the end of every race that kind of gives this game its own identity.

Essentially, there will be a “royale rumble” at the end of each match. All the players will end up on a platform in the air. The bigger Kirbys will be able to knock the smaller ones out of the arena. However, the smaller Kirbys will have one last chance to eat more strawberries to grow in size in order to fight back. This definitely puts a new spin on things. So, there is quite a bit to chew on regarding the details that Nintendo released about this game. There is still more to discover, of course. Naturally, the gaming community will need to wait until the release date nears for this title before getting more information. This title has all the markings to be something really fun and unique. Maybe, Nintendo will release one more trailer to lay out how a single match works in the near future.

The Great Gluttonous Gathering

There is certainly a lot to look forward to with Kirby’s Dream Buffet. It has a magical appeal to it and enough unique gameplay mechanics to offer something special. This game is scheduled to be released this fall. Therefore, there is definitely enough time to drop at least one more trailer to whet the player’s appetite one more time. When this game does release, it will be available digitally for the Nintendo Switch. Needless to say, this Kirby’s Dream Buffet seems like a primo choice for gatherings and parties, especially for the younger gaming demographic.