Kirby and the Forgotten Land: "Open World" or Not? - A Breakdown!

[@ArcadeTheatre]

The official website says: "Take control of the powerful pink puffball, Kirby, and move around freely in 3D *_stages_* as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization-like a shopping mall?!" It specifically says *_stages_* .

[@beezusHrist]

Probably like Mario 64 then

[@jakedematteo2172]

That doesn’t mean anything

[@beezusHrist]

@@jakedematteo2172 sure it does. Stages mean a specific thing than an "open world". I'm seeing this game as along the lines of the old 3D Mario games

[@jakedematteo2172]

@@beezusHrist no, they don’t. Stages works for 3D world as well.

[@beezusHrist]

@@jakedematteo2172 Yes, and 3D world is a 3D version of Super Mario World which had a sort of open level structure like Mario 64. Either way, it'll be structured similarly to Mario 64 or Sunshine, NOT Odyssey.

[@andrewraddatz1382]

theres nothing wrong with a little linniarity we cant expect odessy or breath of the wild ellements from every nintendo game that uses 3d. Game looks great!

[@dnznznfjsnsnsms9996]

Agreed. Frankly I hated BOTW so linearity here is refreshing. Odyssey was amazing though.

[@reggielacey2235]

Odyssey wasn't that open

[@link8042]

@@reggielacey2235 Yeah you’re right.

[@dnznznfjsnsnsms9996]

@@reggielacey2235 no but was more open than 3D World. It was almost as open as 64

[@nosrah9660]

I think it was based off 64 more than Galaxy or 3D Land/World.

[@Hundo_Mo]

The level layout and design feels more like Mario 3-D world. And there is nothing wrong with that. I think that model will work for the Kirby franchise in amazing ways.

[@devilish1892]

Yeah if anything I think the levels are gonna look a little like the bowser's fury levels

[@davetheimpaler204]

It reminds me of Wario World.

[@DarkLink1996.]

Yeah, it's similar enough to 2D Kirby that they don't have to reinvent the wheel. Knowing Kirby though, we will see a couple more open stages.

[@justinc.5591]

Yeah really, Mario is already doing the open area thing. It makes sense for another 3D platformer series to do its own thing.

[@SirSlimeington]

@@AnywhereMiami You are wrong, it is the other way around. Did you even watch the video?

[@Critical_HitZ]

Nobody said they wanted open world Kirby. We just wanted 3D free roam. I’ve been waiting for this game for 20 years.

[@geoffreychauvin1474]

I think that’s probably what they meant. I think what they are trying to deduce is if it’s like 3D world 3D or Odyssey 3D

[@Domenic1407]

Sadly I’m concerned when it comes to the combat. My main fear is that it’s just Button spam to attack. It doesent even seem to have a lock on system. It’s kinda like… Kirby games before fun pak only gave you one action with an ability. Like, press B to strike with the sword. Since fun pak most games give you a bunch of actions for your abilitys that you can use through certain botton combinations. If this system isn’t implemented in anyway I’m sad edit : Kirby super star apparently has a different name in most countries. Kirbys fun pak or so

[@TheGameCreator13]

​@@Domenic1407 6:35 Kirby shown in the trailer doing sword strikes + a spinning attack. also using the cutter as a boomerang on top of its expected combat use. So at least 2 abilities per powerup can be interpreted from the trailer. have to wait and see if there's more then that but I don't see why not

[@NonisLuck]

There's that 3DS short one that's a lot like this, I forgot the name

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

They really should make another Megaman Legends game. That's what we all really want.

[@vegamonado7562]

Men imagine the wheel power in this game, FANTASTIC

[@championumbreon1771]

Wheel would probably become one of my hated abilities to my favorite. Wheel would make sense here too.

[@nikorasupo3]

I don’t have to imagine it. Kirby Air Ride gives me a good idea. Lol!

[@Wolfiyeethegranddukecerberus17]

Wheel+Highway level= Max Fun

[@Yundemz]

Or archer

[@ZEK-ROM]

It'd probably be not very fast or not in at all.

[@dashhhh8228]

I personally don't care if it's open world or linear it still looks really cool and fun, it's the first time I'm excited for a kirby game, can't wait!

[@kirbywordy]

its city trial: the game

[@dashhhh8228]

@@kirbywordy I haven't played airide so I don't know what you mean but sureeeeeee

[@BrerOswald]

It looks linear, but continuous. So I struggle to connect it to 3D World, with that game's incredibly short, sectioned off stages. Maybe moreso Galaxy, which was linear and had separate levels, but they were longer and gave you a bit of freedom?

[@cade5261]

That's what I was thinking

[@Ray-dl5mp]

Yes you would guess this would be Odyssey lite. I doubt they would put as much effort into this game as a big Mario game but it doesn’t mean it isn’t perfect for Kirby and also different is good. If it was an exact copy of Odyssey, it would be boring.

[@JaggSwag230]

I think it will be like 3D World in the way the camera is set up, but you might be right about the continuous part

[@Defender1876]

bowser's fury

[@kryzethx]

Looks like 3D World to me, the only difference being that the levels look more like actual environments, and not just like platforming segments. Also the "hallways" are wider than in 3D World, and the camera is generally behind Kirby, as opposed to 3D World's side-view style camera. It looks very much like a refined 3D World

[@gogostarx]

A 3D world/3D land sort of level design can work really well if done right. Besides, this is the puff’s first main 3D game, and it only opens up opportunities for more experimentation if this game does well

[@bsamuel3758]

What about Kirby air ride? 🤔

[@gogostarx]

@@bsamuel3758 I’m talking more on the platformer side

[@JurassicParker13]

@@gogostarx 64 Crystal Shards

[@gogostarx]

@@JurassicParker13 that was 2.5D

[@AlemoBavir]

Even if it's linear, maybe there could be branching paths.

[@waheedabdullah6371]

All I want to know is how Kirby got washed away to Forgotten Land

[@michaelscott2408]

He doesn't remember.

[@miscellaneoof]

Fell asleep on the beach

[@Gzilla313]

He was swallowed by a wind fish

[@mariofan3648]

Im guessing he crashed to earth and got Washed up ashore..

[@mariofan3648]

Or some other event leading him here

[@jaimedanielhernandezrios5398]

To me, its seems more akin to Jak and Daxter. A seemingly open world but more of a bunch of interconnected set of levels

[@PaperAiden]

Welp the kirby twitter says theres stages and goals. so your wrong.

[@dylanking1358]

It looks like the "end of level" thing is rescuing the caged Waddle Dees instead of jumping on a flagpole like in Mario. Unless I'm wrong and you just randomly rescue Waddle Dees in different parts of the level. But it looked like that was the "end goal".

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

It’s gonna be like 3D land which I think is a smart decision. It will feel more concentrated. I don’t think open world automatically = good. Like yes Breath of the Wild is good game but after going back to playing Skyward Sword I realized I missed the more memorable npcs, the varied temple designs being completely different, and the bosses also being very unique in each temple. It’s the lacking details that open world games tend to have to sacrifice in order to work on a much bigger map. A map where I mostly just ran into the same two npcs everywhere needing help during their mushroom hunt and fighting techno Ganon like 5 times and guardians again and again. Same preferring the actual platforming variety of Galaxy 2 over Odyssey walking around in a lot of just open area. Obviously BoTW and Odyssey are good games but some core things get sacrificed. Also this being Kirby’s first 3D is fine this way. I want to see them just handle doing 3D first before jumping into an open world.

[@LoveatFirstHike]

^this

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

It looks like it could have been a wii game or even a gamecube game at times. Not a game out 2-3 generations and almost two decades later. Nintendo needs to step it up.

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep this is developed by a 2nd party HAL labs and not Nintendo. Also I don't know if you can read but it says that gameplay footage is not final. This is still a work in progress and it looks promising. Go take your console war nonsense back to the 90s. I own a Playstation and playing Sekiro and this is my most anticipated game because I've always enjoyed the franchise. Go worry about games else where if you don't even play these.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

@@MegaKirbySuperstar Console war? Gameplay footage? You clearly are lacking critical thinking faculties to write such an absurd response to me.

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep you're lacking the social skills to respond like a normal person and not a debate club dweeb getting high off their own hot air.

[@SpaceOmega-zz6vs]

I personally hope it will be a mix in term of camera rotation rather than fully restricted like all the main levels in Super Mario 3D World.

[@dendennis23]

Amusement Park area was giving me huge Super Mario Sunshine vibes! I love it

[@elielkoistinen9379]

I think this is great news. I want my Kirby game to be a real 3d platformer instead of an open world adventure. I'm actually even more hyped now. Great video.

[@roostergamerbubsy3d]

Me too! I'm sick of this "everything 3D has to be open world" crap.

[@syweb2]

3:40 Kirby respects park rules enough to not jump the fences.

[@Fizzy01010]

I'm all good with this, 3D world esque level design but with more atmospheric evironments rather than blockiness sounds awesome

[@roostergamerbubsy3d]

The fact that it might be linear makes me very happy. People always want open-world for every single 3D transition yet I think it won't work at all for Kirby. I hope it perhaps has large linear levels like Bubsy 3D (unironically my favorite game of all time) or something like that. Open-world is not always the solution.

[@kreenbopulusmichael7205]

im thinking itll be like bowsers fury, open world but filled with linear esque challenges

[@lenarmangum6401]

I just hope it’s linear and self contained with lots to do.

[@sls12III]

We've waited for a 3D Kirby game and this one perfectly fits it. I see it as a way of trying to transition the Kirby series into a more open world game. Maybe in the next game will we see a fully open world experience. For now, it's just a transition and an excellent one too.

[@jonathansallows836]

It’s actually an interesting detail. I do wonder if there’s going to be open areas you can traverse with no enemies, NPCs or pickups to give that sense of isolation and abandonment. Maybe hidden collectibles and upgrades in these areas?

[@samuelharrison7867]

I never thought open world was in question when I saw the trailer, pretty easy to tell it was just a 3D world style game.

[@mr.blueguy7648]

I personally would love an open world kirby but I'm pretty happy with how this looks too. I kinda already knew it wasn't gonna be true open world but the demo confirmed it.

[@Uhhhhh1188]

When you first pointed it out, the first thing I thought of was Crash Bandicoot's 3D narrow passageway and corridor level design.

[@TheCrispyChip]

"As you can see even this bridge is just a narrow pathway into the city!" Yes sir that is how bridges are usually designed xD

[@JD-ny3vz]

Lmaoo

[@danpatrick7176]

It definitely has a fixed camera like 3d world. That will make it easier for young kids to play with the fixed camera. I can't wait to play this game!

[@StarGuiderASMR]

I’m pretty sure it’s going to be an open world game with a more linear progression switch some extra activities in between (no levels) and as seen in the trailer I think we will use the Kirby star as a transition into the next area ✨

[@dylanking1358]

I don't think you guy's know what "open world" means. It literally means NON LINEAR.

[@reggielacey2235]

You see the gold level exit in the game

[@cider2384]

I don't really care if its open world or not, obviously the modern standard of gaming expects 3D games to be open world now, but Kirby is literally going 3D for an extensive adventure game for the first time, so we have to keep our expectations in check in that department. One of my biggest hopes for this game is for there to be a bit of a puzzling element. By that I mean similar to the LoZ games like OoT, MM, Minish Cap, Wind Waker, etc. Kirby has a lot of power ups in this series, I expect some of them to be cut because this is a new formula, but if there was an actual use for fire and ice powerups to progress in a level, that would make this game so much better than if it doesn't. One of the biggest issues with Kirby games is that they are generally too easy when it comes to manoeuvring in a level, you can just float over everything and ignore, power ups are just optional to beat bosses. If they made these powerups somewhat necessary...like SMO makes powerups necessary for some moons, that would be a step in the right direction.

[@Krakenjackz]

I feel like the first 3d Kirby game shouldn't be open world, im good with a 3d land type game for his first 3d outing. If this does well and works properly, the next step could be a more open game.

[@90srapfan37]

I don’t see why not though. Mario was a literally jump from 8 bit 2D side scroller to full 3D open world gameplay. I feel like at this point in Kirbys life why not have an open world Kirby game?

[@90srapfan37]

@Diligentchi why not though? We’ve already seen linear Kirby for decades now. Not saying it’ll be a bad game if it’s linear but I don’t see what’s wrong with an open world Kirby game for a change

[@killax5628]

i don’t want a completely open world game i am very excited for this more open kirby game but i’m fine with the linear progression

[@CosmicStudios397]

@@90srapfan37 64 wasn't open world

[@90srapfan37]

@@CosmicStudios397 not to the scale of gta sure but it was as open world as Mario has gotten.

[@lAlwaysHopel]

I thought this was obvious with the trailer… Were people expecting an open world Kirby?

[@seanmorris1985]

I wouldn’t say Odyssey was open world. You still had stages with limited access. Some stages were bigger than others but some were very small. I think Kirby will be same, it will be section offed stages within this world imo

[@LittleLexi24]

Super Mario Odyssey is a Sandbox / Collectathon game, not open world

[@seanmorris1985]

@@LittleLexi24 exactly, and I think this Kirby game will be the same way

[@LittleLexi24]

@@seanmorris1985 Yep

[@Coplanersirtax9]

yah I don't know why people keep making odyssey the example. Botw is a perfect one though.

[@MissMultiConsole]

i think kirby will much more limited in comparison to mario odyssey, there are a lot of places blocked by invisible walls. mario odyssey did not restrict you like that. you can try the kirby demo and see for yourself though.

[@knuclear200x]

To think they once tried open world with Kirby Air Ride in City Trials, but they never used it again

[@thebluewind5733]

Though it has some barriers. This is a huge step for the Pink Wonder and Kirby hardly disappoints. The 3D World style is a fun way to do this and I kinda hoping we see some familiar faces in the next few new trailers to come.

[@SOULTRANADA]

This style of gameplay works well with multiplayer as well which is usually a thing in Kirby games

[@badwithnames2834]

I will say the game does look linear but some people also thought that about Odyssey but I don’t care if it open world or not I’m just happy to see a 3D Kirby game

[@Two49]

It could be like Kirby Crystal Shards and I'd be over the fucking moon.

[@smashpow]

I just want combo copy abilities to return like that game

[@8248m]

I know it's been a while but after looking at the recent trailers, I think that the game level might structure somewhat simular to the old Spyro games. With the level itself being linear but there being many side paths and hidden things along the way. So not quite as linear as 3d world.

[@dynamickirby]

It’s actually kinda like Kirby Blowout Blast but with a better camera and level design.

[@Fiji64IsASimp]

I feel mostly its going to progress like a journey style game. No switching between andy menus, just seemless open world linear progression

[@lukel.6065]

I think its cool that there seems to be a hub world in the form of the mall.

[@aryakoddingson4860]

The thing is, I feel like the Kirby gameplay works perfectly for a 3dworld/64 level desing where we have to get somewhere to collect a certain treasure or save waddle dees. I'm so damn hyped for this game, can't wait to see the other spin-offs that are planned to.

[@coolmasterishaanplayz]

I actually don’t mind if it is not open world, because now we can retry bosses whenever we want

[@MERCHIODOS]

The game is going to be like Matio 3D world, where you have very liner levels, but also open feild levels.

[@Danominator]

Well we saw 3 Dees in the trailer so...

[@GameXplain]

Checkmate GameXplain

[@Danominator]

@@GameXplain Now we just need one more Waddle Dee in there and we'll have a 4D Kirby...

[@takedownthelights537]

Not expecting a controllable camera. Gunna be alot like 3D Land/World.

[@Uderscore]

I'm expecting the general Kirby structure we've been getting, but within the frame of this 3D gameplay style. Probably still collecting three collectable doodads in each zone, get them all to unlock the freaky real ending, and maybe instead of the simplified zoomed out map screen to present stages it's something more diegetic like Kirby flying around the areas at actual size from the Warp Star. I don't see this as a let down at all, but with this being the first to mark the beginning of a new era for the franchise, I'm willing to bet by two games from now we'll see a full reinvention of how a Kirby game is structured.

[@ianfawknotson1800]

GameXplain: how 3D is this game Kirby forgotten land: yes

[@Sspratz]

So it might be kirby with crash bandicoot level design. I’m down for that.

[@brys.3131]

Talking about 3D explorable worlds got me thinking.... You know what I think would be cool? I'd like to see the next main line 3d Mario game evolve to BotW. Wouldn't it be cool to explore an entire world uninhibited where you run into a forest and find a warp pipe that leads into some underground cave system.... Or perhaps climb some hilltop and hit a box that you previously had to activate via switch and when you hit it a vine goes to the clouds and you climb it... There could even be different bosses/fortresses that rule certain geographies. But everything would be mostly optional and completely seamless. What do you all think??

[@princealbertz]

This looks like Kirby in Post Apocalyptic COVID land

[@TheYoshiman222]

I think I'd prefer 3D Stages over a 3D exploration world anyhow for Kirby's moveset and copy abilities. Just being able to move around and use abilities in 3D is all I've wanted since the N64 days for Kirby.

[@zacharykelly1766]

“Thumbnail” how 3D is it Me: 3D

[@boltstrike2787]

It does look pretty linear, but that's not my main issue with it. I'm a little concerned with how empty it is gameplay wise. Like, you have some of these open areas and there's nothing there but 1 or 2 enemies, no blocks, no star coins, no overworld puzzles, or anything (maybe a few things hidden, but in general nothing). I know this game has a post-apocalyptic theme, but that doesn't mean the gameplay has to be barren and empty as well, if there's little to do in these giant levels it's not going to be very fun. Surprised more people aren't calling this out.

[@1colonelsanders]

People are saying this looks good but with how narrow the passages usually look and the seeming lack of camera control, I don't really see this feeling much different from a normal sidescrolling kirby game at all. It's just a tiny bit more freedom to move but the same game.

[@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet]

The 3d Kirby game leak were real in Fighters 2. My dreams are finally came true.

[@gamezone2547]

Blowout Blast was technically 3D

[@averypatrick5279]

We see super wide open areas but also more linear stuff. I dont expect this game to be open world, however, I wouldn't be surprised if it was structured similar to odyssey, with large open areas as well as some smaller ones.

[@PimpinFAR]

This style seems to work perfectly for Kirbys first 3D game, Im very excited for this!

[@awakenedcrowl]

I expect it to be rather linear and structured into different levels. But as long as those linear paths are creatively designed and still offer a little exploration, I actually think that's fine

[@GameBlock_]

I feel like it won’t be as linear as 3D world, but around the same level of linearness of galaxy

[@ellebastonart]

For Kirby's first 3D game, I'm perfectly accepting of a more linear approach! It could be a stepping stone to a subsequent game with a more open world approach too, potentially

[@dylanking1358]

I hope it will have 2 player Co-Op.

[@RamblingGreek]

im glad gamexplain is mentioning this, the game will be much more linear than people think

[@cameronnearey8784]

After they showcased it the presenter said it was a 3D level game

[@idrimenilhan1562]

this game is happening in 2117 when humanity vanished

[@TwinTailsTuroci]

Kirby with crash bandicoot level design

[@gamezone2547]

Yeah this isn’t Mario 64 the level design seems to be a bit linear but that’s fine game still looks really fun!

[@louisgonsalves4925]

I figured this out as soon as I saw the trailer but still a good video. As long as this game is not short it should be great

[@nateinman1]

I really hope this game has multiplayer! I want to be able to play as bandana dee, metaknight, and ddd

[@indyreno2933]

We could expect an easter egg from Kirby Right Back at ya (2001) in this game, much like how Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland (2002), Kirby Air Ride (2003), Kirby and the Amazing Mirror (2004), Kirby Squeak Squad (2006), Kirby Super Star Ultra (2008), Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010), Kirby Mass Attack (2011), Kirby's Return to Dreamland (2011), Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (2015), Kirby Planet Robobot (2016), Kirby Battle Royale (2018), and Kirby Star Allies (2018) have done this.

[@AwesomeCrabman]

I love Mario 3D World... not every game has to be open world.

[@Lex6d6]

I was hoping for a collectathon/sandbox platformer, with the Copy abilities working in a similar way to the Cap-tures from Odyssey, but it still looks pretty good. I hope they will take full adventage of the more linear design.

[@peteypiranalover]

It looks really open still which looks amazing

[@mitchpitch]

Hopefully it has a free camera

[@Batman8356]

As happy as I was to see this game announced I definitely noticed the limits to the 3D element

[@loljdays18]

Kinda feels like they’re using Mario Odysseys engine and that has me excited

[@MegaKirbySuperstar]

Kirby is developed by HAL laboratory and Not Nintendo themselves so I doubt that.

[@pc-u-18]

I doubt it’s open world, but it’s almost certainly 100% 3D. I imagine it will be similar to 3D world but maybe with a little more freedom since Kirby can fly.

[@yuichikita6018]

It feels like it's more of a Mario 3D world type game instead of a open world. Which isn't bad thing of course.

[@benlogan100]

I’m fine with lack of open world. Just hope game is sufficiently long

[@w00tyd00d]

We should probably get one thing straight, Mario Odyssey is _not_ an open world game lol it's a 3D sandbox platformer with "open" levels, but they're just that...levels lol you unlock them in a linear fashion and have to travel to them via a level selection screen. This, by definition, is the antithesis of what "open world" games set to achieve, it'd be like trying to say that Game of Thrones is a great Sci-Fi series lol. I think this game will be very similar to Odyssey in a lot of ways, which is great! Mario Odyssey is by no means a _bad_ game, but it's also no means open world game and neither will this Kirby game (afaik).

[@Toha-kj1mz]

I would call this "Open Kirby"

[@tangytablets5150]

Kirby Odyssey would be interesting. Either way, I dont mind whatever style it is as long as I get more Kirby!

[@SoulsOfWisdom]

I noticed the moment I saw the trailer it didn't seem like an open world, but I wasn't sure so I kept silent. lol

[@franciscotapia9682]

KZbin should demonitize videos for using the word "super mario odyssey", since that game is not even real

[@BunnyLove5763]

Not every big 3D game needs to be open world. A stage based 3D game is fitting enough and will allow the series to stretch its wings into a new play style just fine. I’m super excited for this game! :D

[@saklek4955]

I thought this was obvious from the first watch, but I guess you still need to put out something, so…. Thanks?

[@miscellaneoof]

This is giving me 3d world/bowser’s fury vibes, but I loved that game so not complaining

[@aubreytracey5396]

Kirby’s judgment is coming, accept or deny the transition

[@DoctorMinjinx]

I think it's a good thing if it's more like Mario 3d World. Imo Mario works better in the sandbox style, so Kirby taking up the helm of "Linear 3d platforming" is a good idea. I'd love to see co-op in this game like 3d World.

[@YamadaDesigns]

What I’d really like to see is Air Ride 2

[@Scott...]

A lot of these “barriers” really seem like a stretch. OoB barriers should be obvious and not tiny fences lol

[@Jasonwolf1495]

Nah they're small so they aren't distracting. They are there to subconsciously filter you forward

[@Kirb878]

Im going to guess this game will give us alot of references of other games

[@Brandon00151]

That has me thinking if we ever get another 3D Donkey Kong game then this would probably be the best way to do it IMO.

[@SpaceOmega-zz6vs]

I really don't agree with that. I prefer being able to have the free roam of fully rotating the camera and having some open areas. I feel like it would miss out a lot if it became a too limited exploration type of game.

[@pengo2418]

We'll see next year

[@ClankZappa85]

Whether it be Crash Bandicoot-esque or a true 3d open world... I DON'T CARE. Honestly, I'm just happy to have a Kirby game where you can actually move on the mother f***ing Z-axis. Either way, it looks like a dang good time.

[@Coplanersirtax9]

I think this will be like a galaxy type of Kirby game, you even have warp stars that seemingly take you to different areas just like the stars in the galaxy. Not sure if we will have different missions or anything inside the stages like galaxy, but hopefully they pack a lot of content into the stages themselves.

[@TheGameCreator13]

The game is 3D. There, video over

[@Jdoesstuff]

I'm not expecting a fully open world experience. But I hope there's at least a little bit of exploration to help make the level design feel a bit more lively. Give me some secrets to find and maybe an alternate path or two.

[@keviaaar]

Agreed, hidden collectables is usually what elevates Kirby and Mario platformers to me.

[@commentsection3049]

Reminds me of KIRBY 64 Let’s call it a semi open world

[@brokewithexpensivegames]

never played a kirby game, but this i want to play

[@lunastar7245]

Are you for real? OMG! Kirby is one of the best Nintendo games ever, you missed out big time. Hope you enjoy this one then.

[@pettyblood_]

i think it would be interesting for it to combine open-ish world and contained level design. something like where you can freely run around the city like in kirby air ride or something but as you move along the game you unlock new contained levels to make it more linear, making the city/cities a freely explotable hub for the self-contained levels. sorta like sm64

[@cheeseboi588]

I have no problem with this being linear and I don’t see the problem with it.