Kirby Games for toddlers

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It really depends if they're going to play alone, or with you.

I think people are confusing can't die with easy for kids to play. Four is very young and even the easier Kirby games have parts where it's hard to advance without doing some pretty specific stuff. Epic Yarn is particularly hard in this regard since Kirby can't just fly everywhere. I actually think it's one of the tougher Kirby games for a very young child to get through. Yoshi's Wooly World is actually better in that regard, since you can play as a flying Yoshi, so you don't really have to worry about platforming.

I think the way they'll enjoy it most is if someone else is controlling Kirby, and they play as a helper or side character. You'll always be able to make sure they're progressing, and they'll still be able to contribute and have fun. Kirby superstar is great in this regard, since it's a lot of times more fun to play as the helper than Kirby. Return to Dream Land works as well, as does Star Allies. Epic Yarn in 2 player mode is a great choice because most of the game IS very simple, and they can warp to you (no matter which character they're using) if they can't make a particular jump. Forgotten Land works too.

If they're playing alone, the original Kirby is the best as long as they're not turned off by the visuals. There's no real puzzles or anything, and you could plow ahead. Although there are a couple of bosses that will be tough. Adventure is also pretty simple, and for the most part superstar, although the last part of the game has some puzzles.

But main point is that if you're going to play with them, pretty much any of the mainline console games (Dreamland 3, Superstar, Return to Dream Land, Star Allies, Epic Yarn, Forgotten Land) will work well. If they're playing alone, basically the further you go back the better.