Nintendo Kirby: Squeak Squad

For a delightful and classic platforming experience on the Nintendo DS, look no further than Kirby: Squeak Squad! When Kirby’s treasured strawberry shortcake is stolen by a mysterious group of thieves called the Squeaks, he embarks on a colorful quest across Dream Land to get it back. This game returns to the beloved traditional Kirby formula, letting you inhale enemies to copy over 25 different unique abilities—like Sword, Fire, and the new Animal and Bubble powers—to float, fight, and solve environmental puzzles. A key feature is Kirby’s stomach, which is shown on the DS touch screen, allowing you to store up to five items like abilities or health-restoring food, and even combine certain abilities for powerful new effects. While generally on the easier side, the real fun and challenge comes from hunting down the 120 hidden Treasure Chests scattered across the levels, which contain new copy ability scrolls, parts for a giant picture, and unique power-ups, offering a rewarding experience for completionists and fans of lighthearted, charming action.