Even though the wait may not have been as long as other titles fans have been waiting for, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has arrived at the excitement of many players worldwide. The game has made itself known as Kirby's first fully 3D adventure, with an entirely new world for players to explore and learn about as they travel with Elfilin, and that means taking on challenging boss fights like Gorimondo, the Strong-Armed Beast.
While Gorimondo is meant to test the new players of Kirby and the Forgotten Land to see if they understand the game enough to move forward, players aiming to save all of the Waddle Dees will need to do more than just beat Gorimondo once depending on how they tackle him the first time. The gorilla's stage takes a bit more to fully complete, and this guide can help players clear all of the missions in The Brawl in the Mall.
The Brawl at the Mall Missions
- Clear the Stage
- Slip through Gorimondo's legs
- Defeat Gorimondo with the Sword ability
- Clear within 2:00
- Clear without taking any damage
While this stage is free of Hidden Waddle Dees, fans can still earn up to seven of the cute creatures by clearing these missions involving the gigantic ape. The five missions can be very difficult for players to do in one run, meaning many players will need to come back and face Gorimondo multiple times to free all of Kirby's friends. However, keeping a few things in mind may make the process easier on some fans.
How to Beat Gorimondo
Gorimondo may be the first proper boss in Forgotten Land, but he may prove challenging for many players, especially for those choosing to play in Wild Mode. Luckily, his attacks are easy to understand once the player memorizes his patterns, which may help them complete the above missions. Depending on how they choose to fight the gorilla, there may be a few ways to make the missions even easier for players.
The window to slide between Gorimondo's legs may seem difficult, especially when trying not to get hit. However, Kirby's slide ability (ZL + A) and the dodge roll abilities(ZL + control stick) may prove useful for avoiding any damage the player may take at the very last minute.
Copy abilities such as Needle or Tornado Kirby may also help protect Kirby from most, if not all, damage if timed well.
Sword Kirby is required to complete The Brawl at the Mall's missions, but it also can prove to be an effective way to end the fight in under two minutes with enough combos dealt to the boss.
Both Sword and Needle Kirby are two of the many abilities that require no charge time to deal quick and easy damage, which may be the best option for ending the fight quickly. While Gorimondo may be a new challenge for even veteran Kirby players, if fans keep trying, they're bound to work their way through the beast's missions in no time.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is available now for Nintendo Switch.
