The fact that we're 25 years out and people still can't agree on which of the three "main" games is best is evidence of how fun and versatile the core kirby gameplay formula is.
Super Star Ultra is objectively better in a gameplay sense, but this game is so much more visually charming. I love that it has its own totally unique art style, and I wish Ultra would've been more faithful instead of re-using assets from Nightmare in Dream Land etc. It may seem like a minor complaint but Kirby games are all about *vibes* y'know?
That is what you are
Coming from afar
Reaching for Warp Stars
getting lots of powers, riding fancy stars 🎶