Storm Score 72 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet PCMag highest score
% Positive 67% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise Kirby Air Riders as a fun, frenetic multiplayer oddball and a worthy successor to its predecessor, but fault its lack of hidden depth for limiting long-term replayability.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
72 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
0%
67%
33%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Lots of racing and combat variety
  • Lengthy and enjoyable Road Trip campaign
  • Returning City Trial mode is a blast
  • Many fun unlockables and customization options
  • Chaotic yet entertaining gameplay
  • Vibrant and visually stimulating graphics

Points of Contention

  • No tournament feature
  • Limited number of courses
  • Miserable single-player experience

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
80
Will Greenwald
PCMag

“Kirby Air Riders is a fun, offbeat take on the Mario Kart formula and a worthy successor to the cult GameCube darling.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Harry Padoan
TechRadar

“Still, Kirby Air Riders offers the frenetic multiplayer fun I want from my Nintendo Switch 2, and in the end, makes for a successful oddball racer.”

Acclaimed 4/5
56
Alex Perry
Mashable

“I just don’t think there’s enough hidden depth here to make even City Trial interesting for more than a couple of weeks.”

Mixed 2.8/5

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