Kirby's Dream Land 2
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😊 7.8/10
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Developed by:
HAL Laboratory Inc.
Published by:
Nintendo
Released On:
21 Mar 1995
The lovable Kirby returns to the Game Boy! This time the bridges connecting the rainbow bridges have disappeared and King Dedede is to blame as always...or is he? The evil Dark Matter has him under his control and plans to turn Dream Land into a dark world. Kirby's goal is get the fabled rainbow sword and defeat him!
Gameplay consists of an action-packed platform game. Kirby is like no other platform character of its time because he can fly with no power-ups, and he can swallow enemies and get their powers. In addition to that, Kirby can now team up with his friends: Rick the hamster, Kine the fish, and Coo the owl. Each team-up has it's advantages and disadvantages, but Kirby can still swallow enemies, making more different powers available depending on the power/friend combination.
Kirby's Dream Land 2 was released in 1995 for the Game Boy. This 2D platformer is a classic example of early console gaming, with its colorful graphics and addictive gameplay.
UPC-A:
045496730406 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2016 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-AKBE-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM, Super Game Boy Compatible
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a platformer adventure game where players control Kirby, who must travel across various themed islands with the help of animal friends to recover stolen rainbows and defeat the evil Dark Matter, ultimately saving Dream Land.
Story
Story of the Rainbow Islands
Kirby lives in the rainbow islands of Dream Land. The rainbows that connect the islands have been stolen by the evil Dark Matter!
Dark Matter has taken control of King Dedede and wants to turn Dream Land into a dark world. With the help of three friends, Kirby sets out on his latest quest to save Dream Land.
The Rainbow Islands
Level 1: Grass Land
Grass Land is an open field. Team up with Rick as you proceed and watch out for Whispy Woods.
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Level 2: Big Forest
Battles in the air are brewin', but if you have Coo, you'll be OK. Nruff and Nelly will be waiting for you.
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Level 3: Ripple Field
Most of Ripple Field is under water. Be sure to look for Kine and watch out for Sweet Stuff!
Last Stage (vs. Dark Matter)
In order to defeat Dark Matter, you need the Rainbow Sword. It is said that the sword has something to do with the Rainbow Drops hiding on the islands. Will Kirby be able to save Dream Land from Dark Matter?
Enemies & Characters
Rick
Rick the hamster carries Kirby on his shoulders. Rick doesn't slip on ice!
Kine
Kine the fish is a great swimmer. With Kine, Kirby can swallow while in water.
Coo
Coo the owl, can help Kirby get to those hard-to-reach places. When he has special powers, watch out! While with Coo, Kirby can't swallow and fly at the same time.
Controls
+Control Pad
Fly
SELECT
Release friends
A Button
Jump
B Button
Inhale
START
Pause game
+Control Pad (LAND)
Move left and right
+Control Pad (WATER / SKY)
Move any direction with Kine and Coo
A Button (When joined with Kine or Coo)
swimming and flying power increases
B Button (When you don't have special power)
Inhale
How to Play
Controlling the Game
SELECT Button
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Give up special powers
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Release friends
When Kirby has a special power and is with a friend, press SELECT once to give up the power. Press it again to release Kirby's friend. Kirby can get his special power back by inhaling, but the friend will fly away.
START Button
To exit a level, press START and select EXIT. This will take you back to the stage select screen. You can only exit a level that's been cleared.
You cannot exit a level while fighting a boss. Select CONTINUE to keep playing the stage.
When Fighting Enemies
Special Powers
Some enemies have special powers. By swallowing those enemies, Kirby can copy their powers.
Inhale the enemy, then press ▼ on the +Control Pad to copy their powers. Use the copied power by pressing the B Button.
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Inhale
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Swallow
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Kirby can now use the special power!
What are the special powers?
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Parasol.
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Burning.
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Needle.
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Spark.
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Ice.
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Stone.
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Cutter.
Kirby can take his special powers and friends to other levels. Kirby loses his special powers when he gets hit. He can get the power back if he swallows the star before it disappears.
Combinations
Try several combinations!
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Burning + Rick = Continuous fire attack
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Needle + Kine = Thorny attack
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Parasol + Coo = Spin attack
Let's Get Started
Correctly insert the Kirby's Dream Land 2 Game Pak into the Game Boy unit and turn the power switch to the "ON" position. You will see the "Nintendo" logo appear for a few seconds before the title screen appears.
When the title screen appears, press the START Button to begin playing.
File Select
Your adventure will be recorded on the File Select screen. Select a file by moving the +Control Pad and pressing either the A or START Button.
Selecting ERASE will delete a saved file. Place Kirby on the file you wish to delete and press either the A or START Button (press B to cancel).
Island Selection
Next, the ISLAND SELECTION screen will appear. In the beginning, you will only be able to go to the first island.
As the game progresses, you will be able to re-visit islands that have been cleared. Move the warp star to the desired island and press A.
Playing the Game
After the opening demo, the STAGE SELECTION screen will appear. Complete each stage in numerical order.
When all stages have been completed, the boss door will open. Defeat the boss to advance to the next island.
After each stage, Kirby will jump and land on a bonus cloud. Press the A Button at the right time to get better items.
Rainbow Drops
To fight Dark Matter, Kirby must find a rainbow drop hidden on each island. As Kirby finds the rainbow drops, a mark will appear on the island letting him know that the drop for that island has been found.
Kirby may need to re-visit an island if he's missing a drop.
Game Over
The game is over when all remaining Kirbys are gone. When the game is over, select CONTINUE to try again or GAME END to return to the title screen.
Advice
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Be careful when jumping down to an area you cannot see, because sometimes you will drop into a bottomless pit and lose a life!
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Kirby blinks when he is hit by an enemy. While he is blinking, he is invincible.
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Some enemies might be your friend's natural enemy, so watch out!
Items & Weapons
Inhale → Exhale
Press the B Button once to inhale enemies or blocks and again to spit them out. If Kirby swallows more than two enemies or blocks at the same time, his weapon will be more powerful.
Air / Water gun
You can use either of these weapons by pressing the B Button, although they're not as powerful as spitting stars.
TOMATO
Kirby's favorite food. His life meter will be completely restored.
HEALTH DRINK
Partially refills life meter.
SMALL STARS
Collect seven of them to get a 1-Up.
WARP STAR
Transports Kirby and his friends between levels.
1 UP
Extra life.
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