Kirby: Planet Robobot is a side-scrolling platform video game developed by HAL Laboratory, and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was released in 2016 in Japan, North America and Europe.
The game takes place on Planet Popstar, where a group of giant robots led by Dr. Haltmann’s leader invaded the planet. Kirby, the game’s main character, must use his powers to defeat these robots and save Planet Popstar. The game has 32 levels, each with a unique theme and design. Kirby can collect new abilities by swallowing enemies. These abilities can be used to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and explore secret areas.
Kirby: Planet Robobot has similar gameplay to other Kirby games, with Kirby being able to devour enemies and use their abilities. However, the game also has a new feature, which is Robobot Armor. The Robobot Armor is a robotic armor that Kirby can put on, allowing him to use new abilities and move across the ground faster. Kirby: Planet Robobot was highly praised by critics, with an average score of 86% on Metacritic. The game was praised for its engaging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and considerable gameplay length.