Kirby and the Forgotten LandRated

At a glance

Platforms	Nintendo Switch (src: ESRB)
ESRB rating	E10+ (ESRB record)
Ways to play	Single-player; local co-op (verify)

First 10 minutes

FGD: before the menus you're asked to pick one of two difficulties, with an explanation and a note that you can change it later. You can also set Kirby to swallow enemies automatically. Nobody on our team has played the opening yet.

Good to know: Common Sense Media: combat is frequent.

Sensory scale

Each item is scored from 0 to 3: 0 = None; 1 = Mild, or can be turned off; 2 = Frequent; 3 = Intense and can’t be avoided. “Not enough info yet” means we couldn’t find good evidence, so we didn’t guess. For “Ease of stopping”, a higher score means it’s harder to stop.

Mode: Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)

Sensory scores for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
What we check	Score	Why
Flashing or strobe effects	Not enough info yet	No game-specific source. Nintendo's general photosensitivity warning applies. Source for Flashing or strobe effects, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Sudden loud sounds	Not enough info yet	No source. Source for Sudden loud sounds, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Timers or time pressure	Not enough info yet	No source. Source for Timers or time pressure, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Failure and losing	1 of 3 Mild, or can be turned off	FGD: you choose between two difficulties and can change later. Frequent checkpoints. Source for Failure and losing, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Difficulty spikes	1 of 3 Mild, or can be turned off	FGD lists Select Difficulty (Adjustable Anytime) and Assistance With Controls. Source for Difficulty spikes, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Scary content and jump scares	0 of 3 None	FGD lists No Jump Scares. Source for Scary content and jump scares, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op) Still checking: Common Sense Media says combat is frequent. Confirm nothing in the game is frightening.
Screen motion and camera speed	Not enough info yet	No source. Source for Screen motion and camera speed, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Competition and online strangers	0 of 3 None	1–2 players, local only (FGD). ESRB lists no online interactions. Source for Competition and online strangers, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Ease of stopping	1 of 3 Mild, or can be turned off	Frequent checkpoints (FGD). Source for Ease of stopping, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)
Reading load and text speed	0 of 3 None	FGD lists Simple Minimal Reading. Source for Reading load and text speed, Story (easier difficulty, solo or 2-player local co-op)

Concerns to check

Boss fights; check Spring Breeze mode

Combat or enemies

These are early research notes, not scores.

Where to buy

Nintendo eShop / Amazon: buy link coming soon.

PC store (e.g. Green Man Gaming, Fanatical, Humble): buy link coming soon.

Other stores: buy link coming soon.

Sources

Each score above also links to its own source.

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