Kirby Air Riders: How Sakurai Could Evolve the GameCube Cult Classic - NVC Clips

Masahiro Sakurai is returning to the Kirby franchise with Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2, his first Kirby game in over 20 years. This clip dives into why the original Kirby Air Ride (2003) became a cult classic, what made its City Trial mode so special, and how Sakurai could modernize the formula for Air Riders.From the game’s unique two-button design to Sakurai’s post-Air Ride career (including Smash Bros. and Kid Icarus), we break down why this announcement is a major moment for Nintendo fans.