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{{title font|title=Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}
{{title font|title=Kirby's Return to Dream Land}}
{{redirect|Kirby Wii|other Kirby games on Wii|[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]] or [[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]}}
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{{redirect|Return to Dream Land|the ending theme of this game|[[Return to Dream Land (theme)]]}}
{{quote|A 4-player Kirby adventure!|Wii save data description}}
{{quote|A 4-player Kirby adventure!|Wii save data description}}
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'''''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''''' (known as '''''Kirby's Adventure Wii''''' in European languages, and originally known under its working title '''''Kirby Wii''''') is a main series ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' game released for the [[Wii]] in late 2011 internationally and September 2012 in South Korea. It was the first main series title to be released on a home console since ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', and would remain the latest title to have that distinction until the release of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' in 2018. Much of this game is derived from the leftover work done on the canceled ''[[Kirby for Nintendo GameCube]]'' game.
'''''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''''' (known as '''''Kirby's Adventure Wii''''' in European languages, and originally known under its working title '''''Kirby Wii''''') is a main series ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' game released for the [[Wii]] in late 2011 internationally and September 2012 in South Korea. It was the first main series title to be released on a home console since ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', and would remain the latest title to have that distinction until the release of ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' in 2018. Much of this game is derived from the leftover work done on the canceled ''[[Kirby for Nintendo GameCube]]'' game.


As the American title suggests, ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' returns the series to its traditional gameplay, and tasks [[Kirby]] to traverse several different levels, each with four or more stages, while obtaining and utilizing [[Copy Ability|copy abilities]] and battling enemies, [[Mid-Boss]]es, and [[boss]]es. However, several new gameplay features have been added; notably the addition of four-player co-operative play (allowing additional players to join in at any time using [[King Dedede]], [[Meta Knight]], or [[Bandana Waddle Dee]]), four all-new standard copy abilities, and a set of special [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] which are powered-up versions of familiar ones, used at specific points in stages. ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' takes a lot of inspiration from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', particularly when it comes to combat, though the level and stage structure more closely resembles ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' also makes use of full 3-D graphics, though only for visual purposes, as the game proper is still played in two dimensions.
As the American title suggests, ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' returns the series to its traditional gameplay, and tasks [[Kirby]] to traverse several different levels, each with four or more stages, while obtaining and utilizing [[Copy Ability|copy abilities]] and battling enemies, [[Mid-Boss]]es, and [[boss]]es. However, several new gameplay features have been added; notably the addition of four-player co-operative play (allowing additional players to join in at any time using [[King Dedede]], [[Meta Knight]], or [[Bandana Waddle Dee]]), four all-new standard copy abilities, and a set of special [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] which are powered-up versions of familiar ones, used at specific points in stages. ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' takes a lot of inspiration from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', particularly when it comes to combat, though the level and stage structure more closely resembles ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' also makes use of full 3D graphics, though only for visual purposes, as the game proper is still played in two dimensions.


In 2015, ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' was released as a digital download for the [[Wii U]]. A remake of the game, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', was released on February 24th, 2023 for the [[Nintendo Switch]].
In 2015, ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' was released as a digital download for the [[Wii U]]. A remake of the game, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', was released on February 24th, 2023 for the [[Nintendo Switch]].
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On an unassuming day on [[Popstar|Planet Popstar]], [[Kirby]] is running along the road in a grassy field with a slice of [[food|shortcake]] in hand, pursued by [[King Dedede]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], past [[Meta Knight]] who is quietly reading a book under a knoll. All of this is interrupted when a hole appears in the sky above, out of which comes the [[Lor Starcutter]]. The ship crashes into the countryside, shedding parts as it goes, as Kirby and his companions give chase. Once they catch up with the downed ship, they enter to find [[Magolor]] - an alien clad in a blue robe - unconscious on the floor. Once Magolor comes to, he immediately rushes to the ship's console to assess the damage, finding that five major pieces of the ship were lost, along with all 120 of its [[Energy Sphere]]s. At this, he begins to sulk, prompting Kirby to approach and cheer him up. The party agrees to help this stranger by tracking down the missing pieces. In return, he promises to take them on a cruise to his homeworld - a far-flung planet called [[Halcandra]] - once the ship is restored.
On an unassuming day on [[Popstar|Planet Popstar]], [[Kirby]] is running along the road in a grassy field with a slice of [[food|shortcake]] in hand, pursued by [[King Dedede]] and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], past [[Meta Knight]] who is quietly reading a book under a knoll. All of this is interrupted when a hole appears in the sky above, out of which comes the [[Lor Starcutter]]. The ship crashes into the countryside, shedding parts as it goes, as Kirby and his companions give chase. Once they catch up with the downed ship, they enter to find [[Magolor]] - an alien clad in a blue robe - unconscious on the floor. Once Magolor comes to, he immediately rushes to the ship's console to assess the damage, finding that five major pieces of the ship were lost, along with all 120 of its [[Energy Sphere]]s. At this, he begins to sulk, prompting Kirby to approach and cheer him up. The party agrees to help this stranger by tracking down the missing pieces. In return, he promises to take them on a cruise to his homeworld - a far-flung planet called [[Halcandra]] - once the ship is restored.


With this done, Magolor keeps his word and takes Kirby and his friends to Halcandra, but upon arrival, the Lor Starcutter is immediately shot down by a four-headed dragon named [[Landia]]. Seeing this, Kirby agrees to defeat the foul-tempered beast. After traveling to the volcano where Landia resides, they defeat him, causing the dragon's [[Master Crown|golden crown]] to fall from his head. In the middle of Kirby's victory, Magolor appears from out of nowhere and nabs the crown. After donning it, Magolor transforms into a being of great power, revealing the crown to have been his ultimate goal the whole time. With the power of the Master Crown - Magolor declares his intention to bend the universe to his will, and decides to start by subjugating Popstar. With a forced evil laugh, he departs through a dimensional portal of his own making, leaving Kirby and his friends behind on Halcandra.
With this done, Magolor keeps his word and takes Kirby and his friends to Halcandra, but upon arrival, the Lor Starcutter is immediately shot down by a four-headed dragon named [[Landia]]. Seeing this, Kirby agrees to defeat the foul-tempered beast. After traveling to the volcano where Landia resides, they defeat him, causing the dragon's [[Master Crown|golden crown]] to fall from his head. In the middle of Kirby's victory, Magolor appears from out of nowhere and nabs the crown. After donning it, Magolor transforms into a being of [[Traitor Magolor|great power]], revealing the crown to have been his ultimate goal the whole time. With the power of the Master Crown - Magolor declares his intention to bend the universe to his will, and decides to start by subjugating Popstar. With a forced evil laugh, he departs through a dimensional portal of his own making, leaving Kirby and his friends behind on Halcandra.


The formerly defeated dragon Landia approaches Kirby and prompts him to ride on his back in pursuit of Magolor. They fly through the rift just as it closes and chase him down in [[Another Dimension]]. From there, they must first battle the Lor Starcutter, then fight Magolor himself, who is driven mad by the crown's power and transformed into [[Magolor (second form)|the Master Crown's own projection of Magolor]] in the process. Kirby and friends defeat Magolor and shatter the crown, but are left stranded in the parallel dimension they found themselves in. Just as the route back to Popstar is about to vanish forever, Landia and the Lor come in and rescue Kirby and his friends, returning them to Popstar. They then see each-other off, grateful to be home safe, and to have put a stop to another evil force.
The formerly defeated dragon Landia approaches Kirby and prompts him to ride on his back in pursuit of Magolor. They fly through the rift just as it closes and chase him down in [[Another Dimension]]. From there, they must first battle the Lor Starcutter, then fight Magolor himself, who is driven mad by the crown's power and transformed into [[Magolor (second form)|the Master Crown's own projection of Magolor]] in the process. Kirby and friends defeat Magolor and shatter the crown, but are left stranded in the parallel dimension they found themselves in. Just as the route back to Popstar is about to vanish forever, Landia and the Lor come in and rescue Kirby and his friends, returning them to Popstar. They then see each-other off, grateful to be home safe, and to have put a stop to another evil force.
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:KRtDL_Gameplay.png|thumb|250px|right|Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Bandana Waddle Dee in the [[Cookie Country - Stage 1|first stage]] of [[Cookie Country]].]]
[[File:KRtDL_Gameplay.png|thumb|250px|right|Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Bandana Waddle Dee in the [[Cookie Country - Stage 1|first stage]] of [[Cookie Country]].]]
''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' returns the series to its roots, taking place in side-scrolling stages (though rendered in 3-D) where the goal is to reach the golden [[door]] at the end. While traversing these stages, Kirby will have to deal with numerous different enemies, [[Mid-Boss]]es, and environmental hazards such as bodies of water, [[spike]]s, [[bottomless pit]]s, [[crusher]]s, and more novel things. These obstacles can be overcome with the use of Kirby's [[Copy Ability|Copy]] power to gain various attacks, culminating in the use of the new [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] at the end of some stages. While traveling through standard stages, Kirby can also collect [[Energy Sphere]]s, which are used to unlock bonus content from within the Lor Starcutter. Obtaining these spheres usually entails solving a more complicated puzzle or taking the correct route through the stage. It may also involve hopping briefly into an alternate dimension to do battle with the [[Sphere Doomer]]s, who always yield two spheres upon defeat. In the last stage of each level, a [[boss]] is fought, who must be defeated in order to progress to the next level.
''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' returns the series to its roots, taking place in side-scrolling stages (though rendered in 3D) where the goal is to reach the golden [[door]] at the end. While traversing these stages, Kirby will have to deal with numerous different enemies, [[Mid-Boss]]es, and environmental hazards such as bodies of water, [[spike]]s, [[bottomless pit]]s, [[crusher]]s, and more novel things. These obstacles can be overcome with the use of Kirby's [[Copy Ability|Copy]] power to gain various attacks, culminating in the use of the new [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] at the end of some stages. While traveling through standard stages, Kirby can also collect [[Energy Sphere]]s, which are used to unlock bonus content from within the Lor Starcutter. Obtaining these spheres usually entails solving a more complicated puzzle or taking the correct route through the stage. It may also involve hopping briefly into an alternate dimension to do battle with the [[Sphere Doomer]]s, who always yield two spheres upon defeat. In the last stage of each level, a [[boss]] is fought, who must be defeated in order to progress to the next level.


Among the most distinct features in this title is the ability for secondary characters to join Kirby in real-time as he travels through the stages, allowing for a multiplayer experience of up to four players. Secondary players can choose between King Dedede, Meta Knight, Bandana Waddle Dee, or a Kirby of [[Colors|a different color]] to play as, and will expend an [[1-Up|extra life]] when they appear. Apart from the other Kirbys, these characters are locked to a particular move-set. If they are KO'd, they will be removed from the game until the player controlling them decides to hop back in, costing another extra life to do so. Characters can interact with each other in various ways, including hopping off each-others' heads, riding [[piggyback]], hanging on to each other as they fly, or [[Face-to-Face|sharing food items]]. Secondary characters cannot travel too far away from Kirby, however, and should protect him at all costs, for if Kirby is KO'd, they will have to start over again.
Among the most distinct features in this title is the ability for secondary characters to join Kirby in real-time as he travels through the stages, allowing for a multiplayer experience of up to four players. Secondary players can choose between King Dedede, Meta Knight, Bandana Waddle Dee, or a Kirby of [[Color|a different color]] to play as, and will expend an [[1-Up|extra life]] when they appear if Kirby has multiple. Apart from the other Kirbys, these characters are locked to a particular moveset. If they are KO'd, they will be removed from the game until the player controlling them decides to hop back in, costing another extra life to do so. Characters can interact with each other in various ways, including hopping off each-others' heads, riding [[piggyback]], hanging on to each other as they fly, or [[Face-to-Face|sharing food items]]. Secondary characters cannot travel too far away from Kirby, however, and should protect him at all costs, for if Kirby is KO'd, they will have to start over again.


[[File:KRtDL Goal Game screenshot.png|thumb|250px|left|The [[Goal Game]].]]
[[File:KRtDL Goal Game screenshot.png|thumb|250px|left|The [[Goal Game]].]]
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|Drop copy ability
|Drop copy ability
|N/A
|N/A
| - or get hit
| - or get hit with a strong attack
|-
|-
|Walk
|Walk
|N/A
|[[File:KRTDL Kirby Run.png|130px]]
|← or ⁠→
|← or ⁠→
|-
|-
|Dash
|Dash
|[[File:KRtDL Kirby Dash Artwork.png|130px]]<br>[[File:KRTDL Kirby Run.png|130px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Kirby Dash Artwork.png|130px]]
|Quickly tap ← or ⁠→ twice
|Quickly tap ← or ⁠→ twice
|-
|-
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|Hover
|Hover
|[[File:KRTDL Kirby Float.png|130px]]
|[[File:KRTDL Kirby Float.png|130px]]
|2 repeatedly in midair
|Hold or press 2 repeatedly in midair
|-
|-
|Slide
|Slide
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|-
|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Bandana Waddle Dee 2.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Bandana Waddle Dee]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KRtDL Bandana Waddle Dee 2.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Bandana Waddle Dee]]'''}}
|This intrepid bandana-wearing Waddle Dee, newly playable in this game, is thrust into the spotlight when he joins Kirby on his journey. He acts as a permanent variant on the newly-introduced Spear ability, and is also able to [[Infinity Jump]] to keep up with the others while in mid-air.<br>In this game, he is referred to simply as "Waddle Dee".
|This intrepid bandana-wearing Waddle Dee, newly playable in this game, is thrust into the spotlight when he joins Kirby on his journey. He acts as a permanent variant on the newly-introduced Spear ability, and is also able to [[Infinity Jump]] to keep up with the others while in midair.<br>In this game, he is referred to simply as "Waddle Dee".
|-
|-
|{{center|[[File:KRTDL Magolor.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Magolor]]'''}}
|{{center|[[File:KRTDL Magolor.png|125px]]<br>'''[[Magolor]]'''}}
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==Copy Abilities==
==Copy Abilities==
''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' introduces four new abilities to the series. While featuring fewer abilities overall than some of its predecessors, all returning abilities are heavily re-worked, granting each one a revised and expanded move-set, along with providing a few with new hats. Each new ability is similarly fleshed out.
''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' introduces four new abilities to the series. While featuring fewer abilities overall than some of its predecessors, all returning abilities are heavily re-worked, granting each one a revised and expanded moveset, along with providing a few with new hats. Each new ability is similarly fleshed out.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=5|Copy Abilities in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' &nbsp;
!colspan=5|Copy Abilities in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' &nbsp;
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|[[Fire]]
|[[Fire]]
|[[File:KRtDL Fire Icon.png|50px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Fire Icon.png|50px]]
|[[Flamer]], [[Galbo]], [[Hot Head]], Red [[Sphere Doomer]]'s projectiles, Volcano rocks
|[[Flamer]], [[Galbo]], [[Hot Head]], Fire [[Sphere Doomer]]'s projectiles, Volcano rocks
|Kirby can breathe fire or engulf himself in flames.
|Kirby can breathe fire or engulf himself in flames.
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|
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|[[Ice]]
|[[Ice]]
|[[File:KRtDL Ice Icon.png|50px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Ice Icon.png|50px]]
|[[Chilly]], [[Snowl]], [[Strike Box]] projectiles, Silver [[Sphere Doomer]]'s projectiles, [[Goriath]]'s ice balls
|[[Chilly]], [[Snowl]], [[Strike Box]] projectiles, Ice [[Sphere Doomer]]'s projectiles, [[Goriath]]'s ice balls
|Kirby can freeze enemies solid using icy breath or an icy aura, and can also encase himself in ice for protection.
|Kirby can freeze enemies solid using icy breath or an icy aura, and can also encase himself in ice for protection.
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|
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|[[Spark]]
|[[Spark]]
|[[File:KRtDL Spark Icon.png|50px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Spark Icon.png|50px]]
|[[Elec]], [[Sparky]], Cyan [[Sphere Doomer]]'s projectiles, [[Dubior]], [[Metal General]]'s drones and spark bombs
|[[Elec]], [[Sparky]], Spark [[Sphere Doomer]]'s projectiles, [[Dubior]], [[Metal General]]'s drones and spark bombs
|Kirby can generate electric fields and fire them at opponents.
|Kirby can generate electric fields and fire them at opponents.
|Takes elements from [[Plasma]] in previous titles.
|Takes elements from [[Plasma]] in previous titles.
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{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
{| class="wikitable sortable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!World
!Level
!Level
!World
!Image
!Image
!Name
!Name
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!Description
!Description
|-
|-
|rowspan=5|[[Popstar#Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Popstar]]
|Level 1
|Level 1
|[[Popstar#Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Popstar]]
|[[File:KRtDL Cookie Country map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Cookie Country map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[Cookie Country]]
|[[Cookie Country]]
|5
|
*[[Cookie Country - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
*[[Cookie Country - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
*[[Cookie Country - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
*[[Cookie Country - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
*[[Cookie Country - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
|13
|13
|Oars
|Oars
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|-
|-
|Level 2
|Level 2
|Popstar
|[[File:KRtDL Raisin Ruins map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Raisin Ruins map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[Raisin Ruins]]
|[[Raisin Ruins]]
|5
|
*[[Raisin Ruins - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
*[[Raisin Ruins - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
*[[Raisin Ruins - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
*[[Raisin Ruins - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
*[[Raisin Ruins - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
|16
|16
|Right Wing
|Right Wing
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|-
|-
|Level 3
|Level 3
|Popstar
|[[File:KRtDL Onion Ocean map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Onion Ocean map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[Onion Ocean]]
|[[Onion Ocean]]
|5
|
*[[Onion Ocean - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
*[[Onion Ocean - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
*[[Onion Ocean - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
*[[Onion Ocean - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
*[[Onion Ocean - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
|16
|16
|Left Wing
|Left Wing
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|-
|-
|Level 4
|Level 4
|Popstar
|[[File:KRtDL White Wafers map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL White Wafers map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[White Wafers]]
|[[White Wafers]]
|6
|
*[[White Wafers - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
*[[White Wafers - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
*[[White Wafers - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
*[[White Wafers - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
*[[White Wafers - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
*[[White Wafers - Stage 6|Stage 6]]
|19
|19
|Emblem
|Emblem
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|-
|-
|Level 5
|Level 5
|Popstar
|[[File:KRtDL Nutty Noon map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Nutty Noon map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[Nutty Noon]]
|[[Nutty Noon]]
|6
|
*[[Nutty Noon - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
*[[Nutty Noon - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
*[[Nutty Noon - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
*[[Nutty Noon - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
*[[Nutty Noon - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
*[[Nutty Noon - Stage 6|Stage 6]]
|20
|20
|Mast
|Mast
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|This level bears a vague "Jack and the Beanstalk" feel, starting on the ground, carrying to the sky, and eventually arriving at a castle situated in the air. Like in previous games, this level features stages where characters can walk on clouds.
|This level bears a vague "Jack and the Beanstalk" feel, starting on the ground, carrying to the sky, and eventually arriving at a castle situated in the air. Like in previous games, this level features stages where characters can walk on clouds.
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|[[Halcandra]]
|Level 6
|Level 6
|[[Halcandra]]
|[[File:KRtDL Egg Engines map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Egg Engines map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[Egg Engines]]
|[[Egg Engines]]
|6
|
*[[Egg Engines - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
*[[Egg Engines - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
*[[Egg Engines - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
*[[Egg Engines - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
*[[Egg Engines - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
*[[Egg Engines - Stage 6|Stage 6]]
|21
|21
|N/A
|N/A
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|-
|-
|Level 7
|Level 7
|Halcandra
|[[File:KRtDL Dangerous Dinner map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Dangerous Dinner map screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[Dangerous Dinner]]
|[[Dangerous Dinner]]
|4
|
*[[Dangerous Dinner - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
*[[Dangerous Dinner - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
*[[Dangerous Dinner - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
*[[Dangerous Dinner - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
|15
|15
|N/A
|N/A
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|This level is set in a volcanic, lava-dominated land.
|This level is set in a volcanic, lava-dominated land.
|-
|-
|[[Another Dimension]]
|Level 8
|Level 8
|[[Another Dimension]]
|[[File:KRtDL Another Dimension empty screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[File:KRtDL Another Dimension empty screenshot.png|150px]]
|[[Another Dimension (level)|Another Dimension]]
|[[Another Dimension (level)|Another Dimension]]
|1
|N/A
|0
|0
|N/A
|N/A
|
|
*[[Lor Starcutter|Lor & Magolor]]
*[[Lor & Magolor]]
*[[Magolor]]
*[[Traitor Magolor|Magolor]]
*[[Magolor (second form)]] (Main Game only)
*[[Magolor (second form)]] (Main Game only)
*[[Magolor Soul]] (Extra Mode only)
*[[Magolor Soul]] (Extra Mode only)
|This level is a boss level where Kirby must fight the final three bosses of the game. This area is located in a dark, eerie, alternate dimension.
|This level is a boss level where Kirby must fight the final three bosses of the game. This area is located in a dark, eerie, alternate dimension.
|}
|}
*In the Japanese, English and Korean versions, the first letters of Level 1-7 spell out [[CROWNED]], the soundtrack title for the final battle with Magolor Soul (his second boss form), indicating how he has crowned himself with the [[Master Crown]].
*In the Japanese, English and Korean versions, the first letters of Level 1-7 spell out [[C-R-O-W-N-E-D]], the soundtrack title for the final battle with Magolor Soul (his second boss form), indicating how he has crowned himself with the [[Master Crown]].
*In the Latin Spanish version, the first letters of Level 1-7 spell out CORONAR (which translates to "to crown" in Spanish), very similar to the English version.
*In the Latin Spanish version, the first letters of Level 1-7 spell out CORONAR (which translates to "to crown" in Spanish), very similar to the English version.
*In the French version, the first letters of Level 1-7 spell out PARFAIT (which translates to "perfect" in French).
*In the French version, the first letters of Level 1-7 spell out PARFAIT (which translates to "perfect" in French).
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|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|A bulbous bat which hangs from ceilings until Kirby gets near, whence it will fly toward him and attack by collision.
|A bulbous bat which hangs from ceilings until Kirby gets near, whence it will fly toward him and attack by collision.
|This is Babut's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Babut's first 3D appearance.
|-
|-
|[[Barbar]]
|[[Barbar]]
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|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|A fish that wears goggles. It will swim after Kirby or try to jump out of the water to hit him. It flops around on land.
|A fish that wears goggles. It will swim after Kirby or try to jump out of the water to hit him. It flops around on land.
|This is Blipper's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Blipper's first 3D appearance.
|-
|-
|[[Big Waddle Dee]]
|[[Big Waddle Dee]]
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|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|A seemingly inanimate object which will try to drop on Kirby's head and explode if he passes underneath. Comes in two different sizes.
|A seemingly inanimate object which will try to drop on Kirby's head and explode if he passes underneath. Comes in two different sizes.
|This is the Coconut's first 3-D appearance.
|This is the Coconut's first 3D appearance.
|-
|-
|[[Como]]
|[[Como]]
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|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|A spider-like foe who slides down on a strand of silk when Kirby approaches. It will be defeated if hit directly or if its string is cut.
|A spider-like foe who slides down on a strand of silk when Kirby approaches. It will be defeated if hit directly or if its string is cut.
|This is Como's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Como's first 3D appearance.
|-
|-
|[[Craby]]
|[[Craby]]
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|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|A small stone idol which is capable of rolling around, leaping, and occasionally vanishing and reappearing somewhere else.
|A small stone idol which is capable of rolling around, leaping, and occasionally vanishing and reappearing somewhere else.
|This is Kabu's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Kabu's first 3D appearance.
|-
|-
|[[Mopoo]]
|[[Mopoo]]
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|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|A floating yellow monster with a huge maw who will try to eat Kirby if he enters its range. Has rather high stamina.
|A floating yellow monster with a huge maw who will try to eat Kirby if he enters its range. Has rather high stamina.
|This is Pacto's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Pacto's first 3D appearance.
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|-
|[[Puppet Waddle Dee]]
|[[Puppet Waddle Dee]]
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|{{N}}
|A white squid who can swim through water, jump out of the water, and walk around on land.
|A white squid who can swim through water, jump out of the water, and walk around on land.
|This is Squishy's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Squishy's first 3D appearance.
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|[[Volttzo]]
|[[Volttzo]]
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|{{N}}
|Ghostly Waddle Dees who waft out of pots. The pot must be destroyed to stop Wapods from appearing.
|Ghostly Waddle Dees who waft out of pots. The pot must be destroyed to stop Wapods from appearing.
|This is Wapod's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Wapod's first 3D appearance.
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|[[Sword]]
|[[Sword]]
|A swordsman in green armor who sits in place or walks slowly and will try to swipe at Kirby if he gets close.
|A swordsman in green armor who sits in place or walks slowly and will try to swipe at Kirby if he gets close.
|This is Blade Knight's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Blade Knight's first 3D appearance.
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|-
|[[Bulby]]
|[[Bulby]]
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|[[Fire]]
|[[Fire]]
|A spicy eyeball with pink protrusions that rolls along walls and can spout flames. It will occasionally jump off the wall to try and tackle Kirby.
|A spicy eyeball with pink protrusions that rolls along walls and can spout flames. It will occasionally jump off the wall to try and tackle Kirby.
|This is Flamer's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Flamer's first 3D appearance.
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|-
|[[Foley]]
|[[Foley]]
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|[[Bomb]]
|[[Bomb]]
|A circular flying creature with a propeller cap. If Kirby tries to pass underneath, Foley drops its propeller and falls, exploding once it hits something.
|A circular flying creature with a propeller cap. If Kirby tries to pass underneath, Foley drops its propeller and falls, exploding once it hits something.
|This is Foley's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Foley's first 3D appearance.
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|[[Galbo]]
|[[Galbo]]
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|[[Fire]]
|[[Fire]]
|A flaming octopus-like enemy which spews flames from its snout.
|A flaming octopus-like enemy which spews flames from its snout.
|This is Hot Head's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Hot Head's first 3D appearance.
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|-
|[[Jackle]]
|[[Jackle]]
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|[[Needle]]
|[[Needle]]
|A spiky caterpillar-like foe that can roll up into a ball and rush forward.
|A spiky caterpillar-like foe that can roll up into a ball and rush forward.
|This is Needlous's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Needlous's first 3D appearance.
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|-
|[[Noddy]]
|[[Noddy]]
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|[[Hi-Jump]]
|[[Hi-Jump]]
|A star-shaped superhero with a cape who can make great leaps upward.
|A star-shaped superhero with a cape who can make great leaps upward.
|This is Starman's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Starman's first 3D appearance.
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|[[Tick]]
|[[Tick]]
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|[[Tornado]]
|[[Tornado]]
|A yellow spinning top foe who can briefly turn into a mini-tornado.
|A yellow spinning top foe who can briefly turn into a mini-tornado.
|This is Twister's first 3-D appearance.
|This is Twister's first 3D appearance.
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|[[Waddle Doo]]
|[[Waddle Doo]]
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|[[Drill Machine]]
|[[Drill Machine]]
|align=center|[[File:Drill Machine.jpg|100px]]
|align=center|[[File:Drill Machine.jpg|100px]]
|A spiky piston-based machine that can be destroyed using the [[Flare Beam]] ability.
|A spiky piston-based machine that can be destroyed using the [[Flare Beam]] or [[Monster Flame]] ability.
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|[[File:Sphere Doomer arena.png|150px]]<br>[[File:Sphere Doomer EX arena.png|150px]]
|[[File:Sphere Doomer arena.png|150px]]<br>[[File:Sphere Doomer EX arena.png|150px]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Spectral beings from [[Another Dimension]] that come in four variants. Each Doomer is characterized by its vaguely bird-like features attached to a spherical ghostly body. They attack with various flying maneuvers and firing energy orbs that can be inhaled and spat back. Most Sphere Doomers drop two [[Energy Sphere]]s upon defeat.
|Spectral beings from [[Another Dimension]] that come in four variants. Each Doomer is characterized by its vaguely bird-like features attached to a spherical ghostly body, and can be sorted from least to most powerful through the number of tail feathers each one bears. They attack with various flying maneuvers and firing energy orbs that can be inhaled and spat back. Most Sphere Doomers drop two [[Energy Sphere]]s upon defeat.
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{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=5|'''Bosses in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''' &nbsp;
!colspan=6|'''Bosses in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''' &nbsp;
|-
|-
!Boss
!Boss
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!EX form
!EX form
!HP (EX)
!HP (EX)
!Description
|-
|-
|'''[[Whispy Woods#Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Whispy Woods]]'''
|'''[[Whispy Woods#Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Whispy Woods]]'''
|[[File:KRtDL Whispy Woods Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Whispy Woods Arena Icon.png]]
|340
|330
||[[File:KRtDL Whispy Woods EX True Arena Icon.png]]
||[[File:KRtDL Whispy Woods EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|480
|480
|A sentient tree which can drop apples and breathe gale force winds to attack. Whispy Woods also gains the ability to inhale and chew on Kirby and friends.
|-
|-
|'''[[Mr. Dooter]]'''
|'''[[Mr. Dooter]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Mr Dooter EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Mr Dooter EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|580
|580
|An exotic magician which can produce skulls and snakes from his hat, and can spin rapidly to form a tornado.
|-
|-
|'''[[Fatty Puffer]]'''
|'''[[Fatty Puffer]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Fatty Puffer EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Fatty Puffer EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|700
|700
|An obese pufferfish with the ability to perform a rolling charge, spit water projectiles, and inflate to an even more monstrous size when damaged enough.
|-
|-
|'''[[Goriath]]'''
|'''[[Goriath]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Goriath EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Goriath EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|540
|540
|A large white primate with the ability to control ice and deliver powerful punches. In his second phase, Goriath's hair turns golden and he gains additional attacks, such as the ability to fire energy waves.
|-
|-
|'''[[Grand Doomer]]'''
|'''[[Grand Doomer]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Grand Doomer EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Grand Doomer EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|640
|640
|The final boss fought on [[Popstar]], Grand Doomer is the leader of the fierce Sphere Doomers. It can fire energy spheres and disappear into a dimensional hole to ambush Kirby. During Grand Doomer's second phase within the main mode, it gains stony armor which can only be damaged by the [[Ultra Sword]] ability.
|-
|-
|'''[[Metal General]]'''
|'''[[Metal General]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Metal General EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Metal General EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|640
|640
|The mechanical guardian of Egg Engines, Metal General possesses impressive swordsmanship and can shoot bombs and giant missiles at Kirby. In Extra Mode, Metal General is fought directly before HR-D3.
|-
|-
|'''[[HR-D3]]'''
|'''[[HR-D3]]'''
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*Phase 1: 288 (40%)
*Phase 1: 288 (40%)
*Phase 2: 432 (60%)
*Phase 2: 432 (60%)
|A titanic robot piloted by Metal General. It has two separate health bars for each of its attack phases. HR-D3 can fire homing rockets, shoot lasers from its eyes, and spin its giant arms around.
|-
|-
|'''[[Landia]]'''
|'''[[Landia]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Landia EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Landia EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|720
|720
|The draconian keeper of the Master Crown, Landia consists of four smaller dragons which can combine into a single, four-headed beast. Landia's attacks consist of launching fireballs, creating windstorms, and wielding electrical currents.
|-
|-
|'''[[Lor Starcutter|Lor & Magolor]]'''
|'''[[Lor & Magolor]]'''
|[[File:KRtDL Lor and Magolor Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Lor and Magolor Arena Icon.png]]
|580
|580
|[[File:KRtDL Lor and Magolor EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Lor and Magolor EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|680
|680
|Magolor manipulates the corrupted Lor Starcutter to assault Kirby. It can launch star projectiles and energy orbs, throw its wings akin to boomerangs, and even control a massive hurricane.
|-
|-
|'''[[Galacta Knight#Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Galacta Knight]]'''
|'''[[Galacta Knight#Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Galacta Knight]]'''
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||[[File:KRtDL Galacta Knight True Arena Icon.png]]
||[[File:KRtDL Galacta Knight True Arena Icon.png]]
|540*
|540*
|A legendary swordsman akin to [[Meta Knight]], said to be the most powerful warrior in the galaxy. He possesses a wide range of attacks with his lance and shield, as well as the ability to summon and launch energy swords.
|-
|-
|'''[[Magolor]]'''
|'''[[Magolor]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Magolor EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Magolor EX True Arena Icon.png]]
|800
|800
|The deceitful wizard possesses an impressive array of magical abilities, including the ability to launch magical spheres, summon Doomers to glide across the screen, and generate black holes. In his second phase, Magolor creates a star-like shield which can only be broken using [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]].
|-
|-
|'''[[Magolor (second form)]]'''<br>'''[[Magolor Soul]]'''
|'''[[Magolor (second form)]]'''<br>'''[[Magolor Soul]]'''
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|[[File:KRtDL Magolor Soul True Arena Icon.png]]
|[[File:KRtDL Magolor Soul True Arena Icon.png]]
|999
|999
|After his initial defeat, Magolor transforms into an ethereal, more powerful reincarnated form. During their second phase, Magolor's second form and Magolor Soul can respectively wield their own, twisted renditions of Kirby's Super Abilities.
|-
|-
|colspan=5|Notes:
|colspan=6|Notes:
*A [[Star Bullet]] does 52 damage.
*The basic [[Star Bullet]] does 52 [[damage]].
*Multiplayer damage multiplier: 0.8 for 2 players, 0.75 for 3 players, 0.7 for 4 players.
*Bosses have 75% maximum HP in [[The Arena]] and [[The True Arena]] (rounded down to zero decimal places).
*Bosses have 75% maximum HP in [[The Arena]] and [[The True Arena]] (rounded down to zero decimal places).
*The table lists [[Galacta Knight#Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Galacta Knight]]'s actual 540 HP* instead of the 720 base HP.
*The table lists Galacta Knight's actual 540 HP* in The True Arena instead of the 720 base HP.
|}
|}


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*Various characters and enemies who have debuted in this game, such as [[Magolor]] and [[Landia]], would become mainstays within the ''Kirby'' series, whether as cameo appearances or even as playable characters.
*Various characters and enemies who have debuted in this game, such as [[Magolor]] and [[Landia]], would become mainstays within the ''Kirby'' series, whether as cameo appearances or even as playable characters.
*[[Ultra Sword]] would receive more cameo appearances than any other [[Super Ability]] seen in the game, and was even incorporated into [[Kirby]]'s [[Final Smash]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series since ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.
*[[Ultra Sword]] would receive more cameo appearances than any other [[Super Ability]] seen in the game, and was even incorporated into [[Kirby]]'s [[Final Smash]] in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series since ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.
*A remake of this game called ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on February 24, 2023.
*A remake of this game called ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on February 24, 2023. Unlike the original game, and similarly to ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', the game has the same name in both American and British English.


==Unused content==
==Unused content==
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|Scott Callahan<br>Stephen Ward<br>Christopher N. Hicks<br>Josh Newman<br>Kindra Timmerwilke<br>Sara Hoad<br>Stéphane Arlot<br>Noriko Kaji<br>William Hixenbaugh<br>Ludovic Tientcheu
|Scott Callahan<br>Stephen Ward<br>Christopher N. Hicks<br>Josh Newman<br>Kindra Timmerwilke<br>Sara Hoad<br>Stéphane Arlot<br>Noriko Kaji<br>William Hixenbaugh<br>Ludovic Tientcheu
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|-
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL.png]]
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL KR.png]]
!NOK Localization Management
!NOK Localization Management
|Yu Fukaya<br>Hyokjin Jung
|Yu Fukaya<br>Hyokjin Jung
|-
|-
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL.png]]
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL KR.png]]
!NCL Localization Management
!NCL Localization Management
|Kimiharu Hyodo<br>Kimiko Nakamichi
|Kimiharu Hyodo<br>Kimiko Nakamichi
|-
|-
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL.png]]
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL KR.png]]
!NOK Localization
!NOK Localization
|Jihyun Choi<br>Joohe Kim
|Jihyun Choi<br>Joohe Kim
|-
|-
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL.png]]
![[File:Special Thanks icon KRtDL KR.png]]
!NCL Localization Coordination
!NCL Localization Coordination
|Chulsoo Yoon<br>Ilho Kim<br>Jonghoon Park
|Chulsoo Yoon<br>Ilho Kim<br>Jonghoon Park
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|[[Satoru Iwata]]
|[[Satoru Iwata]]
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|-
|colspan=3|HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Nintendo are the authors of this software for the purpose of copyright. All rights reserved.<br>HAL Laboratory, Inc. et Nintendo sont les auteurs de ce logiciel au regard du droit d'auteur. Tous droits réservés.<br>©2011-2012 HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo
!colspan=3|HAL Laboratory, Inc. and Nintendo are the authors of this software for the purpose of copyright.<br>All rights reserved.<br>©2011 HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Nintendo<br><br>HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>Nintendo
|-
!colspan=3|HAL Laboratory, Inc.<br>Nintendo
|}
|}


==[[wikipedia:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] description==
==Nintendo eShop description==
''Kirby™ and his friends are back in an adventure designed to satisfy longtime Kirby fans and beginners alike. When an alien spaceship crashes in the otherwise-peaceful realm of Planet Pop Star, its pieces are scattered throughout the land.''
''Kirby™ and his friends are back in an adventure designed to satisfy longtime Kirby fans and beginners alike. When an alien spaceship crashes in the otherwise-peaceful realm of Planet Pop Star, its pieces are scattered throughout the land.''


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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120722184118/https://kirby.nintendo.com/returntodreamland/ North American website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120722184118/https://kirby.nintendo.com/returntodreamland/ North American website]
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirbys-return-to-dream-land ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' on Kirby Informer]
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirbys-return-to-dream-land ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' on Kirby Informer]
*[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/manual-nintendo-wii-kirby-return-to-dreamland.pdf English, French and Spanish manual (NA print)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230523095717/https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/manual-nintendo-wii-kirby-return-to-dreamland.pdf English, French and Spanish manual (NA print)] (archive)


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