Part 6/13:
While some enthusiasts and reviewers acknowledge that if you already cherish Kirby and want the full upgrade experience, the additional $20 might be justified, most see the re-release as a rip-off. Casual players or newcomers who haven't played the original are faced with an unappealing decision: pay nearly $80 for what amounts to the same game with slight enhancements, or bypass it entirely.
Many critics compare this to other Nintendo re-releases, such as "Mario Odyssey" or "Mario 3D World." In these cases, Nintendo kept prices at industry-accepted levels—around $60—for ports, with meaningful new content like "Bowser's Fury." In stark contrast, the Kirby re-release feels more like an extremely overpriced port or minimum effort rehash designed primarily to maximize profit.