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T3 Verdict
Reasons to buy+Brimming with colour and wonder+Great hub world with lots to do+Interesting powers that are fun to level upReasons to avoid-Very little challenge even on the hardest difficulty-Levels don’t really get that inventive until later stages
Reasons to buy+Brimming with colour and wonder+Great hub world with lots to do+Interesting powers that are fun to level up
Brimming with colour and wonder
Great hub world with lots to do
Interesting powers that are fun to level up
Reasons to avoid-Very little challenge even on the hardest difficulty-Levels don’t really get that inventive until later stages
Very little challenge even on the hardest difficulty
Levels don’t really get that inventive until later stages
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It’s nothing revolutionary in terms of narrative and doesn’t pick up until the final portion when everything goes nuts – like Resident Evil nuts. It feels quite rushed and I’d have loved to have seen the same story told throughout the entire adventure, not all shoved in the final hour or so. It’s definitely going to be a talking point for fans.
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I’ve missed hub worlds. I still have great fond memories of exploringSuper Mario 64’s Peach’s Castle, so it’s great to see them having a bit of resurgence as of late. Waddle Dee Town is delightful. It starts out as an empty chunk of land before slowly growing into a bustling plaza filled with a cinema, café and some surprisingly fun mini-games.
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The one thing that co-op doesn’t cross over to is Treasure Road. These are one-off side levels that focus on specific powers and must be completed before time runs out. Truth be told, I enjoyed these short bursts much more than the main levels. The frantic nature and greater challenge convinced me to complete every single one I could find before seeing the story through.
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Musically, it’s a feast for the ears. A tremendous mix of chill, joyful sounds coupled with exciting beats that are easy to just stop and listen to. Meta Knight’s new theme, “Sword of the Surviving Guardian”, is a major highlight along with the hugely uplifting “Running Through the New World” composition.
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One of the most disappointing aspects is that I didn’t die once until the final battle. This only happened twice and was purely down to picking the wrong ability to use in the fight. I was also playing on Wild Mode, which promised more challenge, as opposed to the Spring-Breeze Mode that is designed for casual players. Either way, I think the most casual player will find no issues opting for the former.
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