Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
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Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is a remake of Kirby's Adventure for the Game Boy Advance. It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo in 2002 by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo. This game features new and redesigned sub-games, all of which have up to 4-player support through multiplayer. A new Extra Game starring Meta Knight was added as an unlockable mode, Meta Knightmare.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land was ported to the Wii U's Virtual Console in 2014.
Story
The story is the same as the NES original: the Star Rod of Dream Land was stolen by King Dedede, and the residents have been unable to dream. Kirby goes through seven levels on an adventure to recover the item, and fights a boss at the end of every one. In the end, King Dedede reveals that he stole the Star Rod to hide it from the nightmares, and Kirby has to go through an eighth level to defeat it.
Sub-games
There are three normal sub-games: Quick Draw, Bomb Rally, and Kirby's Air Grind. The player can unlock the Boss Endurance mode after completing the game in regular mode.
Levels
- Vegetable Valley
- Ice Cream Island
- Butter Building
- Grape Garden
- Yogurt Yard
- Orange Ocean
- Rainbow Resort
- The Fountain of Dreams
Copy Abilities
Copy Abilities in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | |||
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Name | Appearance | Icon | In-game description |
Backdrop | File:KNiD A BackdropKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A BackdropIcon.PNG | Whoo-HAAH! Once I grab a foe, throw him with +! |
Ball | File:KNiD A BallKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A BallIcon.PNG | Change form and Hold the A Button! BOUNCE! BOING! BONK! |
Beam | File:KNiD A BeamKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A BeamIcon.PNG | This Beam's like a whip! Whaa-pssssshh! Beam it! |
Burning | File:KNiD A BurningKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A BurningIcon.PNG | Flaming tackle time! Who's gonna stop me? |
Crash | File:KNiD A LimitKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A CrashIcon.PNG | Warning! Use only as a last resort! |
Cutter | File:KNiD A CutterKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A CutterIcon.PNG | The Cutter Boomerang is coming right back at ya! |
Fire | File:KNiD A FireKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A FireIcon.PNG | Fire! Hot! So hot! Too hot to touch! |
Freeze | File:KNiD A FreezeKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A FreezeIcon.PNG | Stop! Come no closer! I'll chill you to the bone! |
Hammer | File:KNiD A HammerKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A HammerIcon.PNG | Pound 'em to the ground! Pound pegs and break open new areas! |
Hi-Jump | File:KNiD A Hi-JumpKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A Hi-JumpIcon.PNG | Big jump = BIG TACKLE! |
Ice | File:KNiD A IceKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A IceIcon.PNG | First I'll freeze 'em, then I'll kick 'em along! Brrrr! |
Laser | File:KNiD A LaserKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A LaserIcon.PNG | -Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation- And it ricochets off hills, too! |
Light | File:KNiD A LimitKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A LightIcon.PNG | Brighten those dark corners! * Can only be used once. |
Mike | File:KNiD A LimitKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A MikeIcon.PNG | Uwaaahhh! Oooooh yeahhhh! Un-hunhhh! Baaaaby! Rock on! *Can only be used three times. |
Needle | File:KNiD A NeedleKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A NeedleIcon.PNG | Hands off! Here: pointy spikes! There: pokey spikes! |
Parasol | File:KNiD A ParasolKirby.png | File:KNiD A ParasolIcon.PNG | The sun shines on this Parasol of mine. Where I walk, enemies balk, and I float gently down... |
Sleep | File:KNiD A SleepKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A SleepIcon.PNG | -DO NOT DISTURB- I need my beauty rest. |
Spark | File:KNiD A SparkKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A SparkIcon.PNG | BZZT! BRRRRZZZT! BRRRZZPPP! ZZZT! |
Star Rod | File:KNiD A StarRodKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A StarRodIcon.PNG | This suddenly appeared at the Fountain of Dreams. Use it in your final battle against the Nightmares! |
Stone | File:KNiD A StoneKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A StoneIcon.PNG | No one can hurt me! Look out below! |
Sword | File:SwordKirbyNIDLKAMSS.png | File:KatAM Icon Sword.png | I can't lose with this sword! If they zig, I cut 'em! (If they zag, I cut 'em, too!) |
Throw | File:KNiD A ThrowKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A ThrowIcon.PNG | Try throwing enemies straight! Press Up or Down to change the direction! |
Tornado | File:KNiD A TornadoKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A TornadoIcon.PNG | Spin spin spin spin spin Spinspinspinspin Spinspinspin AAAAAUGGHH! |
U.F.O. | File:KNiD A UFOKirby.PNG | File:KNiD A UFOIcon.PNG | Wow! I'm so lucky I copied a UFO! I can do four different moves. It all depends on how long you hold B! |
Wheel | File:WheelKirbySS.png | File:KNiD A WheelIcon.PNG | I ride like the wind! Fast! Too fast! |
Enemies
Regular Enemies
Regular enemies in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | |||
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Name | Appearance | Copy Abilities | Description |
Blade Knight | File:KNiD E BladeKnight.png | Sword | Walks back and forth in a small area and attacks with a sword. Can deflect laser attacks. |
Blipper | File:KNiD E Blipper.png | None | Generally found in water areas. Attacks by following Kirby and bumping into him. |
Bomber | File:KNiD E Bomber.png | Crash | A walking bomb which falls from cliffs and explodes. The explosion is dangerous and has a high radius. |
Bronto Burt | File:KNiD E BrontoBurt.png | None | Flying enemies. Some home in on Kirby while other fly on a set path. |
Broom Hatter | File:KNiD E BroomHatter.png | None | Can generally be seen cleaning a specific place while sweeping from side to side. It doesn't pay attention to Kirby and focuses on cleaning. |
Bubbles | File:KNiD E Bubbles.png | Ball | A ball-shaped enemy which attacks by bouncing from walls. |
Cappy | File:KNiD E Cappy.png | None | A walking mushroom that walks around without minding Kirby. Its cap detaches from its body when Kirby tries to inhale it. |
Chilly | File:KNiD E Chilly.png | Freeze | A snowman that attacks by creating a cold force field around it. |
Coconut | File:KNiD E Coconut.png | None | An explosive fruit which drops when Kirby walks underneath it. Can be deflected with a Parasol. |
Coner | File:KNiD E Coner.png | None | An enemy in a shell. It is able to survive in water. |
Cool Spook | File:KNiD E CoolSpook.png | Light | A ghostly enemy which can only be found in dark rooms. It provides Kirby with the Light ability. |
Flamer | File:KNiD E Flamer.png | Burning | A foe that clings to the walls of an environment. When Kirby gets in range, it attacks by flame-tackling him. |
Gip | File:KNiD E Gip.png | None | A pig with wings that sticks to a wall. Attacks by shooting tiny stars at Kirby. |
Glunk | File:KNiD E Glunk.png | None | An anemone which is attached to the ground. It attacks with projectiles and can be found both in and out of the water. |
Gordo | File:KNiD E Gordo.png | None | A spiky foe which is completely invincible. Some of them move around, while others stay in one place. |
Hot Head | File:KNiD E HotHead.png | Fire | A fiery enemy which walks around and attacks either with its flame breath or one single fire blast. |
Kabu | File:KNiD E Kabu.png | None | An enemy which looks like the head of a totem-pole. Attacks by jumping, rapid movement, or teleporting. |
Laser Ball | File:KNiD E LaserBall.png | Laser | A spherical enemy that floats down quietly until it has a clear sight of Kirby, then it unleashes three laser beams at him. |
Needlous | File:KNiD E Needlous.png | Needle | An enemy covered in spikes that attacks by curling up into a ball and rolling around furiously. |
Noddy | File:KNiD E Noddy.png | Sleep | Quietly walks around and doesn't attack at all. Sometimes it falls asleep while walking. |
Parasol | File:KNiD E Parasol.png | Parasol | Objects that often carry Waddle Dees, Waddle Doos, and Shotzos. Sometimes, when the Parasol gets separated from its holder, it homes in on Kirby and tries to damage him. |
Pengi | File:KNiD E Pengi.png | Ice | A penguin that walks around and attacks Kirby with its icy breath. |
Poppy Bros. Jr. | File:KNiD E PoppyBrosJr.png | None | An enemy that walks around without minding Kirby. Sometimes it rides on balls or tomatoes. |
Rocky | File:KNiD E Rocky.png | Stone | A heavy enemy that sometimes drops from a higher place in order to crush Kirby. |
Scarfy | File:KNiD E Scarfy.png | None | A floating enemy that looks harmless at first glance, but turns into a one-eyed beast when being inhaled. It sometimes launches surprise attacks from off-screen. |
Shotzo | File:KNiD E Shotzo.png | None | A stationary enemy that cannot be defeated directly. It shoots one to three projectiles in set intervals. Some of them can adjust the direction they are facing. |
Sir Kibble | File:KNiD E SirKibble.png | Cutter | A knight enemy who attacks by throwing the blade on his head like a boomerang. |
Slippy | File:KNiD E SirSlippy.png | None | A frog which often jumps around unpredictably. Can survive in water. |
Sparky | File:KNiD E Sparky.png | Spark | An enemy that hops around and creates an electric force field around itself for an attack. |
Squishy | File:KNiD E Squishy.png | None | A squid-like enemy that attacks by jumping around. It can survive in water. |
Starman | File:KNiD E Starman.png | Hi-Jump | A rare cape-wearing enemy that walks around and practices its jump. |
Sword Knight | File:KNiD E SwordKnight.png | Sword | Walks back and forth in a small area and attacks with a sword. Can deflect laser attacks. |
Twister | File:KNiD E Twister.png | Tornado | A spinning enemy that attacks by transforming into a tornado and following Kirby around. |
Twizzy | File:KNiD E Twizzy.png | None | A flying creature that either follows Kirby around or does not mind him at all. |
UFO | File:KNiD E UFO.png | U.F.O. | A rare enemy that appears in locations close to space. It attacks by shooting laser beams. |
Waddle Dee | File:KNiD E WaddleDee.png | None | A common creature that walks around and does not mind Kirby at all. Can sometimes be seen jumping around. |
Waddle Doo | File:KNiD E WaddleDoo.png | Beam | An enemy that walks around, jumps, and attacks Kirby with a beam attack from its eye. |
Wheelie | File:KNiD E Wheelie.png | Wheel | A foe resembling a tire that tries to run over Kirby. Moves very fast. |
Mid Bosses
Mid-Bosses in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | |||
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Name | Appearance | Copy Ability | Description |
Bonkers | File:Advance Bonkers.png | Hammer | This simian attacks Kirby by swinging his giant hammer, which resembles Dedede's hammer. |
Bugzzy | File:Bugzzy.png | Backdrop | A large bug that can grab Kirby and slam him into the ground. |
Fire Lion | File:Fire Lion NiDL.png | Burning | A lion that is on fire. It attacks with many fire-based attcks. |
Grand Wheelie | File:Grand Wheelie NinDL.png | Wheel | A big version of Wheelie that rolls around and shoots small Wheelies. |
Meta-Knights | File:Axe Knight NinDL.png File:Javelin Knight NinDL.png File:Mace Knight NinDL.png File:Trident Knight NinDL.png |
None | Four knights - Axe Knight, Javelin Knight, Mace Knight and Trident Knight. Kirby encounters these knights in various number during ambushes. These foes can be inhaled. |
Mr. Frosty | File:NiDLMrFrosty.png | Freeze | A walrus that wears overalls. He throws blocks of ice. |
Mr. Tick-Tock | File:NiDLMrTickTock.png | Mike | A walking clock that uses musical notes to attack. |
Phan Phan | File:NiDLPhanPhan.png | Throw | A bipedal elephant that rolls around and tries to grab Kirby with its trunk. It replaces Rolling Turtle. |
Poppy Bros. Sr. | File:Poppy Bros Sr. NinDL.png | Crash | A large version of Poppy Bros. Jr that hops around and throws bombs. |
Bosses
Bosses in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | ||||
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Name | Appearance | Location | Copy Abilities | Description |
Whispy Woods | File:Whispy Woods NinDL battle.png | Vegetable Valley - Stage 5 | None. | Whispy fights in a similar manner to his appearance in Kirby's Dream Land, doing nothing but dropping Apples and shooting Air Bullets from his mouth. |
Paint Roller | File:Paintroll.png | Ice Cream Island - Stage 6 | Ball, Crash, Mike, Parasol, Spark, Wheel (various implements) | A small ball-shaped creature with stick arms and legs, wearing a hat and roller blades, and carrying a crayon. He rolls around the arena, drawing things on one of four canvases which then come to life and attack Kirby. These can be swallowed for various Copy Abilities or spat back. |
Mr. Shine and Mr. Bright | File:Mr Shine NinDL sprite.png File:Mr Bright NinDL sprite.png | Butter Building - Stage 7 | None. | Anthropomorphized versions of the sun and moon who attack in tag-team format. Kirby has to deal with one on the ground while the other hangs in the air, dodging and parrying both of their attacks. Defeating one of them will force that one to remain in the sky until the other is also defeated. |
Kracko Jr. / Kracko | File:Kracko Jr NinDL sprite.png File:NiDLKracko.png | Grape Garden - Stage 7 | Hi-Jump (from Starmen summoned) | This cloudy eyeball begins the fight by chasing Kirby in its Junior form, then transforms into its regular form at the top of a series of cloud layers. It fights by shooting out beams from its eye, swooping around the stage, and shooting lighting below itself. It also sometimes drops Starmen, which can be spat back at it or swallowed for the Hi-Jump ability. |
Heavy Mole | File:Heavy Mole NinDL sprite.png | Yogurt Yard - Stage 7 | Hammer (yellow Dygclops), Sleep (red Dygclops) | A large machine with two digging arms that continuously digs a tunnel to the right. Kirby has to chase it while the boss shoots out Dygclops of two varieties from behind. |
Meta Knight | File:Meta Knight NinDL sprite.png | Orange Ocean - Stage 7 | Sword (required) | The first appearance of the masked swordsman. He tosses Kirby a sword, and will not fight until Kirby picks it up. From there, the two engage in a sword duel, where Meta Knight reacts to Kirby's movements, and attacks using several different sword techniques. When defeated, his mask breaks, and he flees the scene. |
King Dedede | File:King Dedede NinDL sprite.png | Rainbow Resort - Stage 7 | None. | King Dedede fights in a similar manner to his appearance in Kirby's Dream Land, though he has some new moves, including the ability to puff up and chase Kirby through the air. Older moves include his hammer swings, his Super Dedede Jump, and his inhale attack. |
Nightmare | File:Nightmare NinDL sprite.png | Level 8 - The Fountain of Dreams | Star Rod | Kirby fights this menace in two phases using the Star Rod. The first is a chase through the sky as Kirby fires at the Nightmare Power Orb. After that, the battle changes location to a large moon, where Kirby battles Nightmare in his wizard form. To damage Nightmare in this form, Kirby must hit his torso underneath the cloak. Defeating this boss completes the game. |
Gallery
- Main article: Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land/gallery
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | 星のカービィ 夢の泉デラックス Hoshi no Kaabii: Yume no Izumi no Monogatari Derakkusu |
Kirby of the Stars: The Tale of the Fountain of Dreams Deluxe |
Chinese | 星之卡比——梦幻大陆[1] Xīngzhī Kǎbǐ--Mènghuàn Dàlù |
Kirby of the Stars--Dream Land |
French | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land |
German | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land |
Italian | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land |
Spanish | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land |