Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Game Overview
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror came out on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. It was part of that great era of handheld games where developers were really pushing what the hardware could do, creating these big, interconnected worlds you could get lost in for hours. This one stood out for its structure, feeling less like a straightforward adventure and more like a puzzle box you had to slowly unpack.

You control Kirby, and the main goal is to explore a large, maze-like world split into different themed areas to collect mirror shards. The big twist is the ability to call up to three other Kirbies for help, controlled either by friends or the game itself, which can lead to some wonderfully chaotic co-op moments. You'll be absorbing enemy abilities, from turning into a rolling wheel to wielding a fiery sword, and using them to access new paths. The pacing is generally relaxed, letting you poke around at your own speed, though some of the later navigation puzzles can get tricky. It feels like a shared, slightly silly adventure where even getting lost is part of the fun.