In the original *Kirby Air Ride*, there was a fun and lighthearted mode known as Top Ride. This mode offered players a top-down racing experience reminiscent of classic games like *Off Road* and *Super Off Road*. Fans of the series will be pleased to know that Top Ride is making a return in *Kirby Air Riders*, now featuring several upgrades to enhance gameplay for up to eight players.
Top Ride was one of the main highlights at the start of today’s *Kirby Air Riders* Nintendo Direct. In this mode, players race around tracks from an overhead perspective. The camera is dynamic—it can follow a single player, scan across groups of racers, or even show the entire track when many players are involved.
One of the standout features of the new Top Ride is its support for up to eight racers. You can race solo against seven computer-controlled bots, play with up to four people locally on the same Switch, or jump into online matches with up to eight players. If there are any empty player slots online, the game will automatically fill them with bots to ensure a full race.
*Kirby Air Riders* promises to be an exciting Kirby party game with a variety of ways to play. Alongside the traditional Air Ride races, players can enjoy a battle royale-style mode in City Trial, and now the revamped Top Ride adds yet another fun option. After spending some time with early versions of the game, we’re optimistic about how *Kirby Air Riders* is shaping up and look forward to what’s to come.
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