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Is Kirby and the Forgotten Land safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Kirby and the Forgotten Land from age 6 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the game's cooperative two-player mode, where a second player can join as Bandana Waddle Dee, providing a shared experience without competitive elements.
- 9-12
- At this age, players can engage with the game's more challenging post-game content, including the Colosseum's boss rush and discovering all hidden Waddle Dees and capsule toys.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might appreciate the game's lore and the satisfaction of achieving 100% completion, which involves mastering all levels and side challenges to fully restore Waddle Dee Town.
- 16+
- Older players can explore the game's speedrunning potential and engage with online communities dedicated to optimizing gameplay and discovering advanced techniques.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a 3D platformer where players control Kirby, who can inhale enemies and objects to gain new abilities. The game features exploration, puzzle-solving, and boss battles in a post-apocalyptic, yet charming, world.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 2/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 2/10
What parents should know
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a charming and accessible 3D platformer with cooperative play, suitable for a wide range of ages. Its primary risks are related to managing screen time and potential frustration from challenging content, rather than inappropriate material. The game does not feature direct player-to-player communication or in-game purchases beyond optional DLC.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Parentwise puts Kirby and the Forgotten Land at 6+. We advise Kirby and the Forgotten Land from age 6 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old play Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (6+). At this age, players can engage with the game's more challenging post-game content, including the Colosseum's boss rush and discovering all hidden Waddle Dees and capsule toys.
Can a 12 year old play Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (6+). At this age, players can engage with the game's more challenging post-game content, including the Colosseum's boss rush and discovering all hidden Waddle Dees and capsule toys.
Can a 13 year old play Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (6+). Teenagers might appreciate the game's lore and the satisfaction of achieving 100% completion, which involves mastering all levels and side challenges to fully restore Waddle Dee Town.
Is Kirby and the Forgotten Land appropriate for kids?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a charming and accessible 3D platformer with cooperative play, suitable for a wide range of ages. Parentwise rates Kirby and the Forgotten Land overall as low risk (2/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Kirby and the Forgotten Land family friendly?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Its primary risks are related to managing screen time and potential frustration from challenging content, rather than inappropriate material.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a charming and accessible 3D platformer with cooperative play, suitable for a wide range of ages. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Kirby and the Forgotten Land safe for kids?
We advise Kirby and the Forgotten Land from age 6 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Its primary risks are related to managing screen time and potential frustration from challenging content, rather than inappropriate material.
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