>>714521453>>2 auto run forms
Said moves specifically for a reason, things like the web trampoline being a built-in hi-jump and team suplex, even Cook's friend food are way more interesting than the Robobot gimmick and can be pretty useful in different situations. I agree the Friend segments can be hit or miss, I do prefer the Friend Star to most other Kirby shmup segments due to the different projectile types and the fact you can still do more traditional platforming with it if you want.
>>ability fusions are the most barebones reskinned regular abilities on par with Squeak Squad where you just cut grass or power a plugI really disagree on the basis of things like the Wind fusions, since those actually do tend to open up different movement options compared to a base ability, stuff like bigger jumps or Cutter curving upwards. I do agree that a few fusions aren't as in-depth but I think Wind alone justifies them in most cases, even moreso when you add Dream Friends into the mix, with stuff like Marx getting different boss attacks of his depending on the element, or DMK going from being somewhat rushdown centric to actually having quite a bit more range. Definitely an element I think people downplay way too hard.