Difference between revisions of "Kirby's Dream Land 2"
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|gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=191 GH Gallery] | |gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=191 GH Gallery] | ||
|rating= ESRB: E | |rating= ESRB: E | ||
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| − | '''Kirby's Dream Land 2''' is the | + | '''Kirby's Dream Land 2''' is a plaforming adventure game that was released for the [[Game Boy]] in 1995. A sequel to ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', it is actually the third ''[[Portal: Kirby|Kirby]]'' game overall, following ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
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=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | ''Kirby's Dream Land'' followed the established Kirby formula. Kirby runs, jump, flies, and inhales enemies to copy their abilities. | + | ''Kirby's Dream Land'' followed the established Kirby formula, including the Copy ability that was introduced in ''Adventure''. Kirby runs, jump, flies, and inhales enemies to copy their abilities. This game also featured animal allies who Kirby could ride through levels, each with their own special attributes. [[Rick the Hamster]] can move quickly and is capable of walking on ice without sliding. [[Coo the Owl]] could fly through strong winds that would normally repel Kirby and [[Kine the Fish]] could similarly help swim through harsh currents. Kirby could still inhale while riding the animals, and his animal partners could use altered versions of the Copy abilities while Kirby is riding them. |
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| − | This game | ||
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
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==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
| − | The next game | + | The next ''Kirby'' game was ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', which was released for the [[Super NES]] in 1996. ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' came afterwards in 1997 and was the only other game to feature Kirby's animal friends, while adding several new ones. |
==Ports and Remakes== | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
| − | *A remake was planned for the [[ | + | *A remake was planned for the [[Game Boy Color]] as ''Kirby's Dream Land 2 DX'', but it was cancelled along with ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II: Return of Samus DX]]''. |
| + | *In 2012, it was included in ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection]]'' for the [[Nintendo Wii]], which acted as an anniversary compilation of the early main platforming installments. | ||
| + | *In 2012 and 2013, it was released for download through the [[3DS]]'s eShop as part of the [[3DS Virtual Console]]. | ||
| + | *In March 2023, it was added to the library of Game Boy games that were available on the [[Nintendo Switch]] for [[Nintendo Switch Online]] subscribers. | ||
{{Kirby Series}} | {{Kirby Series}} | ||
| − | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: | + | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Game Boy Games]] [[Category: Kirby Games]] [[Category: Player's Choice]][[Category: 3DS Virtual Console Games]] |
Latest revision as of 19:00, 19 March 2023
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| Kirby's Dream Land 2 | |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Game Boy, 3DS Virtual Console |
| Release Date | Game Boy JP March 20, 1995 US March 21, 1995 3DS Virtual Console JP February 15, 2012 EU May 17, 2012 US August 1, 2013 |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Kirby's Dream Land 2 is a plaforming adventure game that was released for the Game Boy in 1995. A sequel to Kirby's Dream Land, it is actually the third Kirby game overall, following Kirby's Adventure.
Story[edit]
The rainbows that connect the islands of Dream Land have been stolen by King Dedede, who is possessed by Dark Matter. Kirby must defeat him and restore order to the land.
Gameplay[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land followed the established Kirby formula, including the Copy ability that was introduced in Adventure. Kirby runs, jump, flies, and inhales enemies to copy their abilities. This game also featured animal allies who Kirby could ride through levels, each with their own special attributes. Rick the Hamster can move quickly and is capable of walking on ice without sliding. Coo the Owl could fly through strong winds that would normally repel Kirby and Kine the Fish could similarly help swim through harsh currents. Kirby could still inhale while riding the animals, and his animal partners could use altered versions of the Copy abilities while Kirby is riding them.
Legacy[edit]
Sequels[edit]
The next Kirby game was Kirby Super Star, which was released for the Super NES in 1996. Kirby's Dream Land 3 came afterwards in 1997 and was the only other game to feature Kirby's animal friends, while adding several new ones.
Ports and Remakes[edit]
- A remake was planned for the Game Boy Color as Kirby's Dream Land 2 DX, but it was cancelled along with Metroid II: Return of Samus DX.
- In 2012, it was included in Kirby's Dream Collection for the Nintendo Wii, which acted as an anniversary compilation of the early main platforming installments.
- In 2012 and 2013, it was released for download through the 3DS's eShop as part of the 3DS Virtual Console.
- In March 2023, it was added to the library of Game Boy games that were available on the Nintendo Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.