I'll take my licks again, this should be the bare minimum for a Kirby game's roster. I'm glad he's trying to match it to some extent and this also sets a precedent for him; he can't ignore the other Kirby games anymore if he goes back to Smash, now you'll have to consider a Smash title with Bandana Dee or Gooey even as newcomers. A step in the right direction, if nothing else.

The real litmus test is if he adds Ribbon or Adeleine, everything about this game screams for a scenario where you can ride the giant crystal from Crystal Shards and Ribbon is the perfect character for that. Not Dark Matter makes me think a stand-in might appear instead.