Kirby and the Forgotten Land is available at Mascom International for KSh 7,500, brand new and sealed, as a physical cartridge for the Nintendo Switch family. HAL Laboratory developed the game and Nintendo published it on March 25, 2022. It is a 3D platformer for one player, and a second player can join in local co-op as Bandana Waddle Dee. You can pick up Kirby and the Forgotten Land at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Designed for families, younger gamers and adults who want a relaxed adventure after work, Kirby and the Forgotten Land handles both short sessions and long weekend play. Kirby inhales enemies to copy their abilities, including the new Drill and Ranger powers. Mouthful Mode lets him swallow a car or a vending machine and use it to clear obstacles. Customers across Nairobi tell us they struggle to find one game a seven-year-old and a parent can both enjoy. Kirby and the Forgotten Land fixes that, because the helper role needs little skill. A KPLC power cut does not end the fun either, since the Switch keeps playing on battery in handheld mode.
Unlike street sellers who open boxes or swap cartridges, Mascom International sells Kirby and the Forgotten Land sealed in its retail case, with a receipt and a 6-month warranty. At KSh 7,500 it sits KSh 400 below Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury for buyers weighing the two family platformers. Buyers throughout Kenya report that it makes a dependable birthday or Christmas gift, since the whole household can share one cartridge. A physical copy also keeps resale value that a digital download does not. Visit our Kimathi Street shop, pay with M-Pesa, or order on WhatsApp for delivery.
Common Questions About the Kirby and the Forgotten Land
How much is Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Nintendo Switch in Kenya?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land costs KSh 7,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi, brand new and sealed. The price covers the physical game cartridge in its retail case and a 6-month warranty against a cartridge that will not read. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, so you can check the seal before you pay by M-Pesa or cash. On the same shelf, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is KSh 7,900 and Luigi's Mansion 3 is KSh 7,100.
Is Kirby and the Forgotten Land good for young children?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land suits young children because Kirby floats, inhales enemies and copies their powers with simple button presses. Each stage asks you to free caged Waddle Dees and complete a few set goals, which gives children clear targets to chase. A parent or older sibling can join as Bandana Waddle Dee, who fights with a spear, to help through harder parts. Pre-school players may need an adult nearby at first to read menus and story text.
Should I buy Kirby and the Forgotten Land or Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the more forgiving choice, while Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury asks for sharper jumping and timing. Kirby supports two players in local co-op; the Mario package lets a larger group share its main campaign. At Mascom International, Kirby costs KSh 7,500 and the Mario game KSh 7,900. Pick Kirby for a parent-and-child pair or a relaxed solo player. Pick the Mario package for a group of friends who want a faster, tougher challenge.
Can I play Kirby and the Forgotten Land during a KPLC power cut or on a matatu?
Yes, Kirby and the Forgotten Land plays fully offline in handheld mode on a Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED or Switch Lite. The story, Waddle Dee Town and its minigames need no internet, so a blackout or a long matatu ride from Rongai to town does not stop you. Battery time depends on your console model and screen brightness. Game updates download over Wi-Fi, so a Safaricom or Airtel hotspot works when home internet is down. Nintendo Switch Online is not required.
Does Kirby and the Forgotten Land work on the Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch 2?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land plays on the original Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite. On a Switch Lite, two-player co-op needs a second controller, because its controls are built into the console. On Nintendo Switch 2, this original Switch cartridge runs through backward compatibility. Nintendo separately released a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on August 28, 2025, with better performance and a new campaign called Star-Crossed World. This cartridge is the original Switch version and does not include that campaign.
What is Mouthful Mode in Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Mouthful Mode is the headline new feature of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, letting Kirby swallow large objects whole and take on their shape. He can become a car to speed through roads, or a vending machine that fires cans at enemies. Each object solves particular puzzles, so stages keep changing how you play. It works alongside the classic copy abilities, which Kirby still gains by inhaling enemies, including the Drill and Ranger powers first introduced in this game.
What is there to do in Kirby and the Forgotten Land after the main stages?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land keeps you busy well past the main path. Rescued Waddle Dees rebuild Waddle Dee Town, which opens minigames such as fishing, a part-time job at the Waddle Dee Cafe and a puzzle game. Special Treasure Road stages reward Rare Stones, which you spend at the Weapons Shop to upgrade copy abilities. The game also supports amiibo figures, sold separately. Families often return to finish missed goals and rescue every Waddle Dee in earlier stages.
Who should buy Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and who should skip it?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land suits families, children, couples who want easy co-op, and anyone who enjoys calm exploration with light puzzles. Skip it if you want online multiplayer, a punishing challenge or competitive group play. Speed fans may prefer Sonic Frontiers at KSh 6,500, and friends who want to race each other on the same sofa are better served by Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at KSh 7,000. Both are on our Switch shelf at Mascom International.
Is a physical Kirby and the Forgotten Land cartridge better than a digital copy in Kenya?
For most Kenyan buyers, the Kirby and the Forgotten Land cartridge is the more practical choice. A digital copy usually needs an international card or gift card and a full download over Safaricom or Airtel data. The cartridge can be lent to a cousin, resold later, or wrapped as a gift with no account transfer. It also works on any Switch you own, which helps households that share consoles. Mascom International sells it sealed, so you know nobody has used it before you.
Technical Specifications
Gameplay and Core Function
- 3D platform adventure by HAL Laboratory, published by Nintendo — you guide Kirby through stages in a ruined world, freeing captured Waddle Dees.
- Copy abilities from inhaled enemies, including the new Drill and Ranger — each power changes how Kirby attacks, so fights stay fresh.
- Mouthful Mode lets Kirby swallow cars, vending machines and other large objects — each shape opens a new way to solve stage puzzles.
- Ability upgrades at the Weapons Shop using Rare Stones — Treasure Road stages earn the stones, giving keen players a reason to replay.
- Waddle Dee Town hub grows as you rescue residents — new minigames open, including fishing, a cafe job and a puzzle game.
- One player, or two in local co-op with Bandana Waddle Dee — a second person joins on the same console, with no internet needed.
- Released worldwide on March 25, 2022 — a mature, settled release with its updates already out, so the cartridge plays smoothly today.
Console Compatibility
- Plays on the original Nintendo Switch in TV, tabletop and handheld modes — dock it to a television or play on the console screen.
- Plays on Nintendo Switch OLED — the larger OLED screen shows the colourful stages well in handheld and tabletop modes.
- Plays on Nintendo Switch Lite in handheld mode — co-op on a Lite needs a second controller, because its controls are fixed.
- Runs on Nintendo Switch 2 through backward compatibility — the cartridge slots in and plays as the original Switch version.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, released August 28, 2025, is a separate product — it adds Star-Crossed World, which this cartridge lacks.
- No Nintendo Switch Online subscription needed — the whole adventure and its co-op mode run offline on one console.
Cartridge Build and Storage
- Physical Nintendo Switch game card — a small cartridge that slides into the slot on top of the console, no disc drive needed.
- Factory sealed retail case — the shrink wrap shows the copy is unopened, so you are the first owner of this cartridge.
- Game runs from the cartridge itself — insert it each time you play, the same way across every Switch model.
- Updates download over Wi-Fi to the console's internal memory or microSD card — a Safaricom or Airtel hotspot handles this when needed.
- Save data stays on the console, not the cartridge — you can lend the game out without losing your progress at home.
- Retail case protects the card from dust and knocks — keep it in the case when you carry it in a school bag or briefcase.
Inclusions and Extras
- One Kirby and the Forgotten Land cartridge in its retail case — the standard edition Nintendo ships for the original Switch.
- amiibo support — tapping a compatible figure gives in-game items; figures are sold separately and not included.
- Local co-op built in — a second player needs only a spare Joy-Con or controller, not a second copy of the game.
- No download code, controller or figure inside — what you buy is the game cartridge and its case, nothing more.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers a faulty cartridge that will not read on a working console.
Package Contents
Your Kirby and the Forgotten Land order arrives as one factory-sealed retail case holding the Nintendo Switch game cartridge. The case shows the original cover art and back-of-box details, which makes it ready to wrap as a gift. There is no download code, amiibo figure or extra controller in the box; Mascom International lists only what Nintendo packs. Spare Joy-Con and controllers for co-op are sold separately at our Kimathi Street shop.
Warranty
Mascom International backs Kirby and the Forgotten Land with a 6-month warranty covering a faulty cartridge that will not read on a working Nintendo Switch console. Bring the cartridge, case and receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building, and our team will check it and handle your claim.
Where to Buy Kirby and the Forgotten Land in Kenya
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your Switch and we will let you check the sealed case before you pay.
Reach our team to reserve a copy or ask a question:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while families in Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and Mombasa receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your copy is covered by the 6-month warranty above.
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