The Besties What Genre Is Kirby Air Riders?!
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Nov 28, 2025 Is Kirby Air Riders a racing game or something more? The hosts plunge into its combat mechanics, revealing how attacking enemies fuels speed boosts. They wrestle with control schemes and the balance of open-world exploration versus racing precision. The conversation shifts to Sektori, an arcade delight with a Geometry Wars lineage, where addictive gameplay meets a roguelike card system. Plus, don't miss the insights on customization features and chaotic boss fights that keep players engaged.
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Kirby Air Riders Is A Hybrid Experience
- Kirby Air Ride's core design blends racing and combat to create a distinct hybrid experience.
- Chris Plante argues its varied vehicle controls make it feel closer to a fighting game than a standard kart racer.
Complete The Tutorial First
- Do the tutorials in Kirby Air Riders before jumping in to learn its unusual control scheme.
- Chris Plante and Griffin recommend remapping controls or giving the game time to click if buttons feel awkward.
One Button Creates Tense Rhythm
- Kirby's brake-boost and enemy-suck mechanic forces context-sensitive decisions every race.
- Griffin McElroy notes that mixing boost and attack on one button creates unique, tense rhythm-based play.