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    Unlimited Kirbys Dream Buffet – Your Ultimate Escape!

    Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a multiplayer party and racing game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. Released on August 17, 2022, the game is a spinoff from the Kirby series and features dessert-themed gameplay centered around competition and fun.

    Gameplay Overview

    In Kirby’s Dream Buffet, up to four players, either locally or online, control Kirby characters as they compete in various food-themed challenges. The objective is to collect the most strawberries while navigating through obstacle courses, mini-games, and battle royale rounds. Key gameplay elements include:

    • Race Rounds: Players roll through food-themed tracks, collecting strawberries and using power-ups to gain an advantage. The first to finish earns bonus strawberries.
    • Mini-Games: Short events where players collect strawberries while avoiding obstacles and enemies.
    • Battle Royale: Players compete on small stages, knocking opponents off to steal their strawberries while using special abilities like Stone Chocolate or Burning Pepper.

    As players consume strawberries, their Kirby grows larger, increasing speed but reducing maneuverability. The heaviest Kirby at the end of the competition wins.

    Multiplayer Features

    The game supports:

    • Local co-op with up to two players on one console or four players using multiple consoles.
    • Online multiplayer for up to four players via private lobbies or random matchmaking (Nintendo Switch Online membership required).

    Customization and Rewards

    Players can unlock costumes, color variations, and collectible treats by increasing their "Gourmet Rank," which is tied to the number of strawberries consumed during gameplay. These rewards allow for further personalization of Kirby characters.

    Reception

    Critics gave Kirby’s Dream Buffet mixed reviews. While praised for its charming visuals and fun multiplayer mechanics, it was criticized for repetitive gameplay and limited solo player content. Many compared it to Fall Guys due to its competitive nature.

    Pricing

    The game is available exclusively as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop for approximately $15 USD (£13.49 in the UK).