Kirby Air Riders feels like the epitome of a 22-year-old game, but it may even play better with a GameCube controller.

The Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct has come to an end after 45 minutes of fresh gameplay details and release date information from director Masahiro Sakurai himself.

With simple mechanics that feel nuanced enough to create a high skill ceiling, don't be surprised if you hear about the booming Air Rider meta.