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Metacritic 7310+

Kirby: Star Allies

Nintendo|2018Platformer

LumiScore

64/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

48/100

Growth Value

  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Kirby Star Allies is a low-risk game. Parents can encourage cooperative play and communication among children playing together. Given the lack of monetization, there are no spending concerns.

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
46
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

The game features no named characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to experiment with different character combinations and abilities to solve puzzles. Discuss strategies for working together as a team to defeat bosses and progress through levels.

What your child develops

Kirby Star Allies promotes teamwork and problem-solving through cooperative gameplay. Players must work together, combining different copy abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. It also encourages spatial awareness and strategic thinking as players navigate diverse environments and plan their attacks.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Kirby™ is back—and he's finally on the Nintendo Switch console in HD! But this time, he's not alone.