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|image=[[File:Dark Castle DL2.jpg|200px]]
|image=[[File:KDL2 Dark Castle intro.png]]
|caption=Kirby and his three animal friends in the intro cut-scene.
|caption=Kirby and his three animal friends in the intro cutscene for '''Dark Castle'''.
|level=7
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|stages=8
|stages=8
|rainbow drop=Stage 7
|rainbow drop=Stage 7
|boss=[[King Dedede]], [[Dark Matter]] (if [[Rainbow Sword]] is attained)
|boss=[[King Dedede]], [[Dark Matter]] (if [[Rainbow Sword]] is obtained)
|theme music=[[File:KDL2 Dark Castle Sample.oga]]
|theme title="[[Dark Castle (theme)|Dark Castle]]"
|description=30 second clip of the stage music for Dark Castle.
|previous=[[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Cloudy Park]]
|previous=[[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Cloudy Park]]
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'''Dark Castle''' is the seventh and final level in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' and belongs to the [[Rainbow Islands]]. As the name implies, the level is set primarily in the purple-hued interior regions of a castle swarming with enemies. The boss of this level is [[King Dedede]]. If [[Kirby]] managed to collect all the [[Rainbow Drop]]s up to this point, he will also battle [[Dark Matter]] after defeating Dedede.
'''Dark Castle''' is the seventh and final level in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' and belongs to the [[Rainbow Islands]]. As the name implies, the level is set primarily in the interior regions of a castle swarming with enemies. When playing on a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System#Super Game Boy|Super Game Boy]], the level features a purple hue and the stage select area features thunderous, low-pitched wind noises.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQnIqVOiHBY Kirby's Dream Land 2 星のカービィ2 for the (Super) Game Boy SGB SOUND Functions] - nensondubois on YouTube</ref> The boss of this level is [[King Dedede]]. If [[Kirby]] managed to collect all the [[Rainbow Drop]]s up to this point, he will also battle [[Dark Matter]] after defeating Dedede.


==Cut-scene==
==Cutscene==
Kirby and all three of his friends overlook the castle in the distance. From there, after some 'discussion', Kirby mounts Rick and nudges Kine, then they all move off, with Kine lagging behind.
Kirby and all three of his friends overlook the castle in the distance. From there, after some 'discussion', Kirby mounts Rick and nudges Kine, then they all move off, with Kine lagging behind.


==Overview==
==Overview==
Dark Castle consists of the most individual stages of any level, at seven standard and one for the final boss fight. Despite this, most of the stages are rather short, and tend to mirror each-other. Despite the short length of these stages, Dark Castle's bridges and hallways are perilous, being filled with hazards (including an enormous number of [[spike]]s), tough enemies, and auto-scrolling areas. Every [[Mid-Boss]] in the game is fought as Kirby and his [[Animal Friend]]s ascend the castle.
Dark Castle consists of the most individual stages of any level, at seven standard and one for the final boss fight. Despite this, most of the stages are rather short, and tend to mirror each-other. Even given the short length of these stages, Dark Castle's bridges and hallways are perilous, being filled with hazards (including an enormous number of [[spike]]s), tough enemies, and auto-scrolling areas. Every [[Mid-Boss]] in the game is fought as Kirby and his [[Animal Friend]]s ascend the castle.


The [[Rainbow Drop]] can be found in Stage 7. Although every path in Stage 7 leads to the Rainbow Drop room, only a specific path will allow Kirby to reach the drop. That path is revealed via a cryptic message written in a dark room.
The [[Rainbow Drop]] can be found in Stage 7. Although every path in Stage 7 leads to the Rainbow Drop room, only a specific path will allow Kirby to reach the drop. That path is revealed via a cryptic message written in a dark room.


===Stages===
===Stages===
[[File:Dark Castle Theme.ogg|thumb|right|The stage theme for Dark Castle.]]
Each stage is unlocked in succession after clearing the previous one. Defeating [[King Dedede]] and collecting every [[Rainbow Drop]] is necessary to move on to the final battle with [[Dark Matter]]. For more information about a particular stage, click on the link to the stage's page in the table.
Each stage is unlocked in succession after clearing the previous one. Defeating [[King Dedede]] and collecting every [[Rainbow Drop]] is necessary to move on to the final battle with [[Dark Matter]]. For more information about a particular stage, click on the link to the stage's page in the table.
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!class=unsortable|Stage
!class=unsortable|Stage
!class=unsortable|Animal Friends
!class=unsortable|Mid-Bosses
!class=unsortable|Mid-Bosses
!class=unsortable|Notes
!class=unsortable|Notes
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
|{{N}}
|[[Efreeti]]
|[[Efreeti]]
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
|Random
|[[Master Green]]
|[[Master Green]]
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
|{{N}}
|[[Mr. Frosty]]
|[[Mr. Frosty]]
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
|{{N}}
|[[Waiu]]
|[[Waiu]]
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
|Random
|[[Blocky]]
|[[Blocky]]
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 6|Stage 6]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 6|Stage 6]]
|{{N}}
|[[Captain Stitch]]
|[[Captain Stitch]]
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 7|Stage 7]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 7|Stage 7]]
|{{N}}
|[[Jumper Shoot|Jumpershoot]]
|[[Jumper Shoot|Jumpershoot]]
|The [[Rainbow Drop]] is located in this stage.
|The [[Rainbow Drop]] is located in this stage.
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|[[Dark Castle - Stage 8|Stage 8]]
|[[Dark Castle - Stage 8|Stage 8]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Defeating King Dedede either initiates the [[False Ending]] or leads into the fight with [[Dark Matter]].
|N/A
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|Defeating King Dedede either initiates the [[bad ending]] or leads into the fight with [[Dark Matter]], depending on whether Kirby collected all the Rainbow Drops or not.
 
|}
|}


{{clear}}
{{clear}}


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*The stage music for Dark Castle would later be covered in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''.
===Images===
<gallery>
KDL2 Dark Castle Stage Select.png|The stage select area for Dark Castle
KDL2 Dark Castle 1-1.png|Still from Stage 1
KDL2 Dark Castle 2-2.png|Still from Stage 2
KDL2 Dark Castle 3-3.png|Still from Stage 3
KDL2 Dark Castle 4-4.png|Still from Stage 4
KDL2 Dark Castle 5-3.png|Still from Stage 5
KDL2 Dark Castle 6-5.png|Still from Stage 6
KDL2 Dark Castle 7-7.png|Still from Stage 7
KDL2 Dedede Fight 1.png|Battle with King Dedede
KDL2 Dark Matter Fight 1.png|Battle with Dark Matter Blade
KDL2 Dark Matter Fight 2.png|Battle with Real Dark Matter
</gallery>


<br clear=all>
===Audio===
<gallery>
KDL2 Dark Castle Hub Sample.oga|Music for the stage select area
</gallery>


{{KDL2navmap}}
==Names in other languages==
{{Navbox-DL2}}
{{names
|ja=ダークキャッスル
|jaR=dāku kyassuru
|jaM=Dark Castle
}}


[[Category:Places]]
{{ref}}
[[Category:Final Levels]]
{{clear}}
[[Category:Levels in Kirby's Dream Land 2]]
{{Navmap-KDL2}}
{{Navbox-KDL2}}
[[Category:Final levels]]
[[Category:Popstar locations]]
[[Category:Popstar locations]]
[[Category:Rainbow Islands]]

Latest revision as of 16:17, 10 March 2024

Dark Castle
KDL2 Dark Castle intro.png
Kirby and his three animal friends in the intro cutscene for Dark Castle.
Details
Level Nr. 7
Stages 8
Rainbow Drop Location Stage 7
Boss King Dedede, Dark Matter (if Rainbow Sword is obtained)
Theme music

30 second clip of the stage music for Dark Castle.

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Level progression
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Dark Castle is the seventh and final level in Kirby's Dream Land 2 and belongs to the Rainbow Islands. As the name implies, the level is set primarily in the interior regions of a castle swarming with enemies. When playing on a Super Game Boy, the level features a purple hue and the stage select area features thunderous, low-pitched wind noises.[1] The boss of this level is King Dedede. If Kirby managed to collect all the Rainbow Drops up to this point, he will also battle Dark Matter after defeating Dedede.

Cutscene[edit]

Kirby and all three of his friends overlook the castle in the distance. From there, after some 'discussion', Kirby mounts Rick and nudges Kine, then they all move off, with Kine lagging behind.

Overview[edit]

Dark Castle consists of the most individual stages of any level, at seven standard and one for the final boss fight. Despite this, most of the stages are rather short, and tend to mirror each-other. Even given the short length of these stages, Dark Castle's bridges and hallways are perilous, being filled with hazards (including an enormous number of spikes), tough enemies, and auto-scrolling areas. Every Mid-Boss in the game is fought as Kirby and his Animal Friends ascend the castle.

The Rainbow Drop can be found in Stage 7. Although every path in Stage 7 leads to the Rainbow Drop room, only a specific path will allow Kirby to reach the drop. That path is revealed via a cryptic message written in a dark room.

Stages[edit]

Each stage is unlocked in succession after clearing the previous one. Defeating King Dedede and collecting every Rainbow Drop is necessary to move on to the final battle with Dark Matter. For more information about a particular stage, click on the link to the stage's page in the table.

Stage Animal Friends Mid-Bosses Notes
Stage 1 No Efreeti
Stage 2 Random Master Green
Stage 3 No Mr. Frosty
Stage 4 No Waiu
Stage 5 Random Blocky
Stage 6 No Captain Stitch
Stage 7 No Jumpershoot The Rainbow Drop is located in this stage.
Stage 8 N/A N/A Defeating King Dedede either initiates the bad ending or leads into the fight with Dark Matter, depending on whether Kirby collected all the Rainbow Drops or not.

Gallery[edit]

Images[edit]

  • The stage select area for Dark Castle

    The stage select area for Dark Castle

  • Still from Stage 1

    Still from Stage 1

  • Still from Stage 2

    Still from Stage 2

  • Still from Stage 3

    Still from Stage 3

  • Still from Stage 4

    Still from Stage 4

  • Still from Stage 5

    Still from Stage 5

  • Still from Stage 6

    Still from Stage 6

  • Still from Stage 7

    Still from Stage 7

  • Battle with King Dedede

    Battle with King Dedede

  • Battle with Dark Matter Blade

    Battle with Dark Matter Blade

  • Battle with Real Dark Matter

    Battle with Real Dark Matter

Audio[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ダークキャッスル
dāku kyassuru 		Dark Castle


References

  1. ↑ Kirby's Dream Land 2 星のカービィ2 for the (Super) Game Boy SGB SOUND Functions - nensondubois on YouTube
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