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|developer=[[HAL Laboratory]] | |developer=[[HAL Laboratory]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|released='''Super Nintendo Entertainment System''':<br>{{Released|Japan|September 21, 1994|NA|February 1, 1995|Europe|August 24, 1995|Australia|August 24, 1995}}<br>'''Virtual Console (Wii)''':<br>{{Released|Japan|April 24, 2007|Europe|June 29, 2007|Australia|June 29, 2007|NA|July 23, 2007|South Korea|February | |released='''Super Nintendo Entertainment System''':<br>{{Released|Japan|September 21, 1994|NA|February 1, 1995|Europe|August 24, 1995|Australia|August 24, 1995}}<br>'''Virtual Console (Wii)''':<br>{{Released|Japan|April 24, 2007|Europe|June 29, 2007|Australia|June 29, 2007|NA|July 23, 2007|South Korea|February 24, 2009<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20091024044800/http://www.nintendo.co.kr:80/Wii/wii/vconsol/kirbyball/kirbyball_02.php Nintendo of Korea (Wayback Machine snapshot)]</ref>}}<br>'''Virtual Console (Wii U)''':<br>{{Released|Japan|May 8, 2013|NA|May 23, 2013|Europe|May 23, 2013}}<br>'''Virtual Console (New 3DS)''':<br>{{Released|Japan|June 7, 2016|Europe|June 9, 2016|Australia|June 9, 2016|NA|July 28, 2016}}<br>'''SNES: Nintendo Switch Online:'''<br>{{Released|Japan|September 6, 2019|NA|September 5, 2019|Europe|September 6, 2019|Australia|September 6, 2019}} | ||
|platforms=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]],<br>[[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]], [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS|New 3DS]]),<br>[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition]], [[Nintendo Switch]] (SNES: Nintendo Switch Online) | |platforms=[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]],<br>[[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii]], [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS|New 3DS]]),<br>[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition]], [[Nintendo Switch]] (SNES: Nintendo Switch Online) | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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{{Quote|One night, | {{Quote|One night, {{Explain|(of Dream Land)|the inhabitants}} said to one another, "Let's gaze at the star-lit sky and have wonderful dreams tonight." However, when they gazed up into the sky they noticed something was different. The sky was black. There wasn't a single star in sight!|''Kirby's Dream Course'' Instruction Booklet (North American print), page 3}} | ||
The story of ''Kirby's Dream Course'' is contained entirely within the instruction booklet, where the premise is set for Kirby to go on his latest journey. This is not the case in the Japanese version, where the plot is described in-game.<br>Some time after the events of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (referred to as the "[[Fountain of Dreams|Dream Spring]] incident" in the booklet), the inhabitants of [[Dream Land]] decide to gaze up into the night sky to admire the stars that decorate it. However, they soon realize that all of the stars have gone missing. Night after night, they look again in hopes the stars will return, but they do not, causing the Dream Landers to sink into a deep depression. Soon, suspicions are raised that [[King Dedede]] is once again responsible for stealing all of Dream Land's stars and hoarding them in his floating castle. [[Kirby]], once more arriving with the spring breeze, comes in to save Dream Land by retrieving its stolen stars from King Dedede. | The story of ''Kirby's Dream Course'' is contained entirely within the instruction booklet, where the premise is set for Kirby to go on his latest journey. This is not the case in the Japanese version, where the plot is described in-game.<br>Some time after the events of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (referred to as the "[[Fountain of Dreams|Dream Spring]] incident" in the booklet), the inhabitants of [[Dream Land]] decide to gaze up into the night sky to admire the stars that decorate it. However, they soon realize that all of the stars have gone missing. Night after night, they look again in hopes the stars will return, but they do not, causing the Dream Landers to sink into a deep depression. Soon, suspicions are raised that [[King Dedede]] is once again responsible for stealing all of Dream Land's stars and hoarding them in his floating castle. [[Kirby]], once more "arriving with the spring breeze," comes in to save Dream Land by retrieving its stolen stars from King Dedede. | ||
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''Kirby's Dream Course'' is a miniature golf-like game set in an isometric 2.5-dimensional environment. Kirby serves as the ball, and the goal of the game is to get him into the cup at the end of each hole in as few strokes as possible. Unlike in traditional golf, the cup is not initially on the field, as it only appears in place of the last enemy remaining once all the others have been defeated, adding an extra level of strategy to each hole. As such, Kirby must defeat all but one standard enemy on the hole before he can finish, which is done by bumping into them during shots. To complicate this task, most of the courses are littered with various hazards and other obstacles which can be overcome with deft use of Kirby's controls and/or the ten [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] which can be obtained from certain enemies. | ''Kirby's Dream Course'' is a miniature golf-like game set in an isometric 2.5-dimensional environment. Kirby serves as the ball, and the goal of the game is to get him into the cup at the end of each hole in as few strokes as possible. Unlike in traditional golf, the cup is not initially on the field, as it only appears in place of the last enemy remaining once all the others have been defeated, adding an extra level of strategy to each hole. As such, Kirby must defeat all but one standard enemy on the hole before he can finish, which is done by bumping into them during shots. To complicate this task, most of the courses are littered with various hazards and other obstacles which can be overcome with deft use of Kirby's controls and/or the ten [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] which can be obtained from certain enemies. | ||
Instead of there being a specific par for each course, Kirby operates on an [[Health|energy meter]] which depletes every time he makes a shot and replenishes whenever he defeats an enemy or makes it into a cup. His meter is represented by up to four "Energy Tomatoes"<ref>Name taken from ''Kirby's Dream Course'' instruction booklet (North American print), page 45</ref> | Instead of there being a specific par for each course, Kirby operates on an [[Health|energy meter]] which depletes every time he makes a shot and replenishes whenever he defeats an enemy or makes it into a cup. His meter is represented by up to four "Energy Tomatoes",<ref>Name taken from ''Kirby's Dream Course'' instruction booklet (North American print), page 45</ref> and if he runs out during a course or falls [[Bottomless pit|OB]] (out of bounds), he will lose a life. Running out of lives results in a [[Game Over]], and the course will have to be replayed from the first hole. The only way to gain more lives is to score a hole-in-one on a course or reach a new course with less than two extra lives (at which the lives will be reset to two). | ||
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===Basic controls=== | ===Basic controls=== | ||
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===2P Game=== | ===2P Game=== | ||
[[File:KDC 2P Game handicap menu.png|thumb|150px|Players roll dice to determine the starting order then select handicaps before starting the 2P Game.]] | [[File:KDC 2P Game handicap menu.png|thumb|150px|Players roll dice to determine the starting order, then select handicaps before starting the 2P Game.]] | ||
''Kirby's Dream Course'' also features an extensive two-player competitive game (the first game in the ''Kirby'' series to feature [[Multiplayer]]), where the goal is to earn more points than the other player by claiming as many of the [[Point Star]]s on the board as possible. Player 1 controls Kirby, while player 2 controls a yellow Kirby (officially named [[Keeby]]), and the two play in turns on one of the four courses built specifically for the 2P Game. Before starting the course, players can set handicaps for their characters, including how far shots will travel, how long the guide line is while preparing shots, and how quickly the meters scroll. The order in which the players go depends on a dice roll prior to game start for the first hole, and thereafter is determined by whoever gets into the cup on the preceding board. | ''Kirby's Dream Course'' also features an extensive two-player competitive game (the first game in the ''Kirby'' series to feature [[Multiplayer]]), where the goal is to earn more points than the other player by claiming as many of the [[Point Star]]s on the board as possible. Player 1 controls Kirby, while player 2 controls a yellow Kirby (officially named [[Keeby]]), and the two play in turns on one of the four courses built specifically for the 2P Game. Before starting the course, players can set handicaps for their characters, including how far shots will travel, how long the guide line is while preparing shots, and how quickly the meters scroll. The order in which the players go depends on a dice roll prior to game start for the first hole, and thereafter is determined by whoever gets into the cup on the preceding board. | ||
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==Levels and stages== | ==Levels and stages== | ||
===Single-player=== | ===Single-player=== | ||
The single-player mode consists of eight courses, each with eight holes, for a total of sixty-four holes in addition to the stage for the final boss, [[Robo Dedede]]. If all the courses are cleared with a silver [[medal]] or better, the [[Extra Game]] is unlocked, which has separate score tracking and places enemies and other objects in different locations. If courses are | The single-player mode consists of eight courses, each with eight holes, for a total of sixty-four holes in addition to the stage for the final boss, [[Robo Dedede]]. If all the courses are cleared with a silver [[medal]] or better, the [[Extra Game]] is unlocked, which has separate score tracking and places enemies and other objects in different locations. If all the courses are cleared with gold medals in a given mode (Main or Extra game), the player will unlock the option to freely select any hole in any course for that mode: | ||
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|{{center|[[File:KDC Course Dedede select.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Robo Dedede|Dedede]]'''}} | |{{center|[[File:KDC Course Dedede select.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Robo Dedede|Dedede]]'''}} | ||
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The two-player mode has four themed courses with eight holes each, for a total of thirty-two holes. These courses are named after their main enemy, which prevails throughout much of the level. As with the single-player mode, Extra Game versions of each of these courses are also available, unlocked when a bronze medal or better is attained on all single-player courses in the main game: | The two-player mode has four themed courses with eight holes each, for a total of thirty-two holes. These courses are named after their main enemy, which prevails throughout much of the level. As with the single-player mode, Extra Game versions of each of these courses are also available, unlocked when a bronze medal or better is attained on all single-player courses in the main game: | ||
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|{{center|[[File:KDC Gordo Course intro.png|150px]]}} | |{{center|[[File:KDC Gordo Course intro.png|150px]]}} | ||
|{{center|[[File:KDC Gordo Course icon.png]]}} | |{{center|[[File:KDC Gordo Course icon.png]]}} | ||
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Kirby keeps his ability until he loses a life, falls off the course (in 2-player mode), completes the course, or replaces it with a different ability; this means that abilities can (and sometimes need to) be carried from one hole to the next. | Kirby keeps his ability until he loses a life, falls off the course (in 2-player mode), completes the course, or replaces it with a different ability; this means that abilities can (and sometimes need to) be carried from one hole to the next. | ||
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|align=center|[[File:KDCHiJumpIcon.png]] | |align=center|[[File:KDCHiJumpIcon.png]] | ||
|[[Starman]] | |[[Starman]] | ||
|Kirby makes a spontaneous jump in a tall arc. This can also be done in | |Kirby makes a spontaneous jump in a tall arc. This can also be done in midair. | ||
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|[[Needle]] | |[[Needle]] | ||
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|align=center|[[File:KDCParasolIcon.png]] | |align=center|[[File:KDCParasolIcon.png]] | ||
|[[Waddle Doo]] | |[[Waddle Doo]] | ||
|Slows down Kirby's fall and makes him decelerate faster when activated, as well as letting the player directly influence his movements with the D-pad while he is falling. | |Slows down Kirby's fall and makes him decelerate faster when activated, as well as letting the player directly influence his movements with the D-pad while he is falling. For some reason, his parasol is green instead of red. | ||
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|[[Spark]] | |[[Spark]] | ||
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|align=center|[[File:KDCWheelIcon.png]] | |align=center|[[File:KDCWheelIcon.png]] | ||
|[[Wheelie]] | |[[Wheelie]] | ||
|Transforms Kirby into a wheel, causing him to dash into the direction he currently traveling in at a high speed, traveling over water and stopping only when he collides with an obstacle. | |Transforms Kirby into a wheel, causing him to dash into the direction he is currently traveling in at a high speed, traveling over water and stopping only when he collides with an obstacle. If this ability is used in the air, Kirby will immediately fall. | ||
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Unlike in other ''Kirby'' games, most enemies in ''Kirby's Dream Course'' cannot harm Kirby, instead, they act as stationary targets that must be eliminated simply by making the pink hero touch them. Some enemies may grant Kirby a Copy Ability when he defeats them; this happens automatically and overrides his current ability. Once all but one of the enemies that must be destroyed are gone, the sole remaining one is replaced by a hole in the ground that Kirby has to fall into in order to finish the Hole. | Unlike in other ''Kirby'' games, most enemies in ''Kirby's Dream Course'' cannot harm Kirby, instead, they act as stationary targets that must be eliminated simply by making the pink hero touch them. Some enemies may grant Kirby a Copy Ability when he defeats them; this happens automatically and overrides his current ability. Once all but one of the enemies that must be destroyed are gone, the sole remaining one is replaced by a hole in the ground that Kirby has to fall into in order to finish the Hole. | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
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|[[Broom Hatter | |[[Broom Hatter]] | ||
|align=center|[[File:KDCBroomhatter.png]] | |align=center|[[File:KDCBroomhatter.png]] | ||
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|Stationary obstacle. Can be destroyed with the Spark ability. | |Stationary obstacle. Can be destroyed with the Spark ability. | ||
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In addition to enemies, there are other course obstacles, objects, and [[hazard]]s that must be contended with. They are as follows (all names are taken from the ''Kirby's Dream Course'' instruction booklet (North American print) unless otherwise noted): | In addition to enemies, there are other course obstacles, objects, and [[hazard]]s that must be contended with. They are as follows (all names are taken from the ''Kirby's Dream Course'' instruction booklet (North American print) unless otherwise noted): | ||
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|This panel will cause Kirby to be teleported to a different Warp Panel on the hole, maintaining his momentum when entering. <br>There are two types: one is marked with an arrow on one side and will cause Kirby to move in that direction when he exits, and the other has no arrow, causing Kirby to maintain whatever direction he had before. | |This panel will cause Kirby to be teleported to a different Warp Panel on the hole, maintaining his momentum when entering. <br>There are two types: one is marked with an arrow on one side and will cause Kirby to move in that direction when he exits, and the other has no arrow, causing Kirby to maintain whatever direction he had before. | ||
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*A working title for the game was '''''Kirby's Tee Shot'''''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20200509175329/https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-1994-Source-Book-Press-Kit-Sign-Display-Binder-Folder-Original-CES/402245797101 Nintendo Products Source Book (1994)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200509175030/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/B8wAAOSw2A9ephWE/s-l1600.jpg image])</ref> Furthermore, the game started as an unrelated title, ''[[tcrf:Special Tee Shot|Special Tee Shot]]'', which was under development in 1992. ''Special Tee Shot'' was eventually released as a Satellaview-exclusive title in January of 1996.<ref>"[http://snescentral.com/article.php?id=0037 Special Tee Shot]". SNES Central. Published June 13, 2019.</ref> | *A working title for the game was '''''Kirby's Tee Shot'''''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20200509175329/https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-1994-Source-Book-Press-Kit-Sign-Display-Binder-Folder-Original-CES/402245797101 Nintendo Products Source Book (1994)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200509175030/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/B8wAAOSw2A9ephWE/s-l1600.jpg image])</ref> Furthermore, the game started as an unrelated title, ''[[tcrf:Special Tee Shot|Special Tee Shot]]'', which was under development in 1992. ''Special Tee Shot'' was eventually released as a Satellaview-exclusive title in January of 1996.<ref>"[http://snescentral.com/article.php?id=0037 Special Tee Shot]". SNES Central. Published June 13, 2019.</ref> | ||
*This game marked the first external appearance of Kirby's [[Kirby's House|dome-shaped house]] (in the manual and the Japanese-exclusive intro cutscene), which would reappear in several subsequent games in the series more-or-less unchanged (as well as the [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|anime]]). Kirby's house had been seen previously in the manual of ''Kirby's Adventure'', but only from the inside. | *This game marked the first external appearance of Kirby's [[Kirby's House|dome-shaped house]] (in the manual and the Japanese-exclusive intro cutscene), which would reappear in several subsequent games in the series more-or-less unchanged (as well as the [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|anime]]). Kirby's house had been seen previously in the manual of ''Kirby's Adventure'', but only from the inside. | ||
* | *If Kirby or Keeby sinks in the cup while using the Needle or Freeze abilities, a lighter "twinkle" sound effect plays. Likewise, if they sink in while using the Stone ability, a heavier "thud" sound effect plays. | ||
*The instruction booklet reuses a large amount of artwork from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', sometimes with slight alterations or used in conjunction with other artwork to illustrate specific situations. | *The instruction booklet reuses a large amount of artwork from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', sometimes with slight alterations or used in conjunction with other artwork to illustrate specific situations. | ||
*The ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition#Celebration Book|Kirby's 20th Anniversary Celebration Book]]'' claims that it is possible to get a hole-in-one on every hole in ''Kirby's Dream Course'', instructing the reader to "play very strategically".<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Did you know that it's actually possible to get a hole in one on every hole? You've just got to play very strategically!|book=Kirby's 20th Anniversary Celebration Book|publisher=North American print, Nintendo|page=24}}</ref> So far, this has not been documented to be achievable in practice, with [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndzE-AB5-UE a theoretically-perfect tool-assisted speedrun] requiring more than one shot on some holes in [[Course 3]] and [[Course 5]] (in the main game). | *The ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition#Celebration Book|Kirby's 20th Anniversary Celebration Book]]'' claims that it is possible to get a hole-in-one on every hole in ''Kirby's Dream Course'', instructing the reader to "play very strategically".<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Did you know that it's actually possible to get a hole in one on every hole? You've just got to play very strategically!|book=Kirby's 20th Anniversary Celebration Book|publisher=North American print, Nintendo|page=24}}</ref> So far, this has not been documented to be achievable in practice, with [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndzE-AB5-UE a theoretically-perfect tool-assisted speedrun] requiring more than one shot on some holes in [[Course 3]] and [[Course 5]] (in the main game). | ||
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|jaR=Kābyi Bouru | |jaR=Kābyi Bouru | ||
|jaM=Kirby Ball<br><small>Written as such in [https:// | |jaM=Kirby Ball<br><small>Written as such in the official Japanese guidebook and many other official sources.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ThanksKirbyWiki/status/1636894366076928000 Thanks Kirby Wiki on Twitter]</ref><br>The spelling of "Ball" is nonstandard; it is normally ボール. It can alternatively be translated as "Kirby Bowl".</small> | ||
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