New Kirby racer's fun speed ahead

WELL this is a pleasant surprise of a racing game.

- With Tom Hutchison

I was expecting another Mario Kart clone on the Nintendo Switch 2 and it is that.

But the amount of content in Kirby Air Riders is excellent.

And it elevates this title above the norm and makes it a must-buy for fans of frantic, fast paced competitive cartoon racers.

The premise is simple enough; a kart racer featuring Nintendo's odd little pink blob and his pals. All controlled with the usual thumbstick direction knob and a single button for everything else, like boosts to your speed and spin attacks.