literally aside from the power swapping (from enemies) it has very little in common.
Almost every iteration of Kirby has been a sidescroller.... And Kirby eating enemies is notably different than putting a hat on enemies to control them. Kirby literally devours his enemies and takes EVERYTHING they have.
Mario seems like he is just temporarily posessing his enemies like a spirit or demon.
god I just realized Nintendo's franchises can be kind of dark in their own way...... ...







