Where Air Riders diverges from its original source material is that there are a bunch of other playable characters besides Kirby. Series favorites like King Dedede and Meta Knight are here, of course,

With simple mechanics that feel nuanced enough to create a high skill ceiling, don't be surprised if you hear about the booming Air Rider meta.

For Kirby Air Riders to take off, Nintendo will have to pull off a successful U-turn with the series’ legacy. How do you accomplish such a daunting task? Perhaps by not doing very much at all. Following its dedicated Nintendo Direct this week,