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Racing, Adventure, Arcade, Action
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Kirby Air Riders is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube. Pick your rider, pick your machine, and mount up for competition! Take on your rivals in frantic arena battles or fast-paced races on the ground and in the air. Use the Boost Charge button to brake and control your turns as your machine automatically fights for top speed. Fill your Boost Charge Gauge as you drift around the bend and release it to trigger an explosive dash!
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Cosy, clear, cool and relentless.
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DualShockersJake ValentineNov 20259.5/10From the robust character roster, surprising depth of customization options, and an impressive amount of content to see, do, and unlock, Kirby Air Riders is easily my favorite racing game of the year. It's a triumph from start to finish, and I can't wait to spend countless hours in City Trial and beyond.
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SiliconeraJenni LadaNov 202510/10I knew I’d like Kirby Air Riders, since I enjoyed the original, but I didn’t expect it to feel stronger than Mario Kart World. Switch 2 version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
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ComicBook.comNov 20255/5 starsAfter having played Kirby Air Riders for myself, though, I’ve come to realize that I don’t think I missed very much from this series. While it features stellar presentation, gorgeous maps, and a simplistic control scheme that just about anyone can pick up and play, Air Riders often feels shallow and gets stale after playing for only a few hours.
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Metro GameCentralNov 20254/10The most baffling Nintendo release of recent years, with a quasi-remake of one of the GameCube’s worst games, that seems specifically designed to irritate and confuse would-be players.
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GuardianNov 20253/5 starsIt takes some getting used to, but this Mario Kart challenger soon reveals a satisfyingly zen, minimalist approach to competitive racing
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IGDB rating 8.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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