And I even think I can see myself preferring Kirby Air Riders over Mario Kart World. That’s not to say the latter is a poor experience, far from it. It just didn’t stick with me the same way its excellent predecessor, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe did.

Kirby is a uniquely wholesome Nintendo character, yet his games often have a quirky mean streak to them. They're all about letting players absorb enemies and take on some wild powers to tear through vibrant stages with reckless abandon. That's especially ...