Nintendo held a 45-minute showcase featuring the sequel to Kirby Air Ride, titled Kirby Air Riders, instead of highlighting a well-received series. The presentation was hosted by Masahiro Sakurai. The new game maintains the core simplicity of its predecessor, with automatic acceleration and control limited to two buttons. Sakurai acknowledged that while the original was likened to Mario Kart, the sequel seeks to reinforce unique elements that made it appealing to its niche fanbase despite past criticisms. Kirby Air Riders promises an expanded cast of characters and visual improvements.
Kirby Air Riders is a simple but beautiful racer heading to Switch 2.
Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai hosted the presentation for Kirby Air Riders, emphasizing elements that differentiate it from Mario Kart.
While the original Kirby Air Ride was a one-button game, Kirby Air Riders now requires two buttons for control, offering a slight increase in complexity.
Despite mixed reviews for Kirby Air Ride, the sequel appears to reinforce the unique elements of its predecessor that appealed to its niche audience.
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