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*This game was later rereleased over the [[Nintendo Power system]]. | *This game was later rereleased over the [[Nintendo Power system]]. | ||
| − | * | + | *In 1996, a remade version of ''Kirby's Dream Land'' appeared on ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' as Spring Breeze. 2008's ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' would later feature an enhanced remake of Spring Breeze, as well as alternate versions featuring [[Meta Knight]] and [[King Dedede]]. |
| − | *In June 2011, The original version was released for download as part of the [[3DS Virtual Console]]. It was one of the Virtual Console's launch titles in Japan. | + | *In June 2011, The original version was released for download through the [[3DS]] eShop as part of the [[3DS Virtual Console]]. It was one of the Virtual Console's launch titles in Japan. |
| − | *In 2012, it was included in an anniversary compilation released for the [[Nintendo Wii]] | + | *In 2012, it was included in an anniversary compilation released for the [[Nintendo Wii]] known as ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection]]''. This compilation also included all of the main ''Kirby'' platformers up to the [[Nintendo 64]] era. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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| Kirby's Dream Land | |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Game Boy, 3DS Virtual Console |
| Release Date | Game Boy JP April 27, 1992 US August 1, 1992 AU EU May 6, 1993 3DS Virtual Console JP June 7, 2011 US June 30, 2011 PAL June 30, 2011 |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Kirby's Dream Land is the first and most well-known game of the Kirby series. It was designed by Masahiro Sakurai to be deliberately easy in order to be accessible for beginners and established the basics of the Kirby series. Originally, Kirby wasn't going to be the star of the game. A character named Popopo was the original hero, but the developers grew to like Kirby, so the game starred him instead.
Story
King Dedede has stolen all the food in Dream Land. It is up to Kirby to go and get it back.
Gameplay
Kirby travels through the various levels in which he confronts a variety of enemies. Each level has a mini-boss halfway through and a boss at the end. Kirby has the ability to walk, jump, fly, swim, and inhale enemies. Kirby is also to exhale a puff of air that will damage any enemy it hits.
Legacy
Kirby's Dream Land was the first Kirby game and set most of the series's gameplay precedents. Along with introducing Kirby , it also introduced many returning enemies such as King Dedede, Waddle Dee, and Whispy Woods.
Sequels
The next Kirby game was Kirby's Adventure for the Nintendo Entertainment System. However, the next game to share the Dream Land title was Kirby's Dream Land 2.
Ports and Remakes
- This game was later rereleased over the Nintendo Power system.
- In 1996, a remade version of Kirby's Dream Land appeared on Kirby Super Star as Spring Breeze. 2008's Kirby Super Star Ultra would later feature an enhanced remake of Spring Breeze, as well as alternate versions featuring Meta Knight and King Dedede.
- In June 2011, The original version was released for download through the 3DS eShop as part of the 3DS Virtual Console. It was one of the Virtual Console's launch titles in Japan.
- In 2012, it was included in an anniversary compilation released for the Nintendo Wii known as Kirby's Dream Collection. This compilation also included all of the main Kirby platformers up to the Nintendo 64 era.
See Also