Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: When King Dedede steals the Star Rod, it's up to Kirby to recover the fragmented pieces from Triple D's underlings and restore power to the Fountain of Dreams. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is an action-packed side-scrolling adventure chock full of awesome copy abilities and fast-movingWhen King Dedede steals the Star Rod, it's up to Kirby to recover the fragmented pieces from Triple D's underlings and restore power to the Fountain of Dreams. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is an action-packed side-scrolling adventure chock full of awesome copy abilities and fast-moving gameplay. Kirby may not look tough, but he can float over dangerous obstacles, eat enemy projectiles, and copy his enemies' abilities. You can use these skills in the single-player story mode or multiplayer mode with up to three friends using the Game Boy Advance Link cable.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Gaming Age
    91
    With fantastic level designs, great enemies and power-ups, as well as the addition of some fun and entertaining multiplayer modes, Kirby is a must have.
  2. Game Informer
    88
    My point is this: Kirby good. Me like. You buy. All happy. [Jan 2003, p.122]
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  3. Nintendophiles
    85
    The extreme fun will end with a short trek but you'll get true gaming bliss during the process.
  4. Pocket Games
    80
    Better than most platformers out there...The only beef we have with this title is that it's too dang short. [Spring 2003, p.35]
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  5. Armchair Empire
    78
    The execution of NID is spot on – you can't fault it for any control issues or presentation – and it's totally inoffensive and suitable for kids.
  6. GameSpy
    72
    Unless you want a mega-dose of pink cotton candy, you'll likely be bored stiff.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    It's a short run-through -- especially if you don't seek out the secrets -- and probably won't test the skills of experienced gamers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 46
  3. Negative: 2 out of 46
  1. andrewrox
    Mar 26, 2012
    10
    this game is good except for the really really short lasting appeal....as a new be to this game it took me 8 hours to beat extra mod andthis game is good except for the really really short lasting appeal....as a new be to this game it took me 8 hours to beat extra mod and regular and get a 100%completion for both extra and normal......also when you beat a boss except king dede you can longer fight them again unless its in the mini game you unlock where you fight all the bosses in a row.....you can also play as meta knight in a mini game as well....the mini games balnce out the short appeal because there that good… Expand
  2. AdamT.
    May 27, 2003
    10
    All the secrets are fun and the idea is clever but I still think they should make the levels harder and the main bosses easier!
  4. Figster512
    Jul 24, 2016
    10
    This is a perfect remake of one of my favorite games on the NES: Kirby's Adventure. This is one of the few GBA remakes where the music wasn'tThis is a perfect remake of one of my favorite games on the NES: Kirby's Adventure. This is one of the few GBA remakes where the music wasn't totally ruined. In fact, I actually like the remastered soundtrack! The graphics are great and the animations are incredible for a GBA game. The gameplay is great, the controls are perfect, and there are lots of copy abilities to experiment with. This game isn't as easy as people say, but it won't pull your hair out. There are lots of boss battles and really tough levels. Overall this is one of my favorite games of all time and it's just as good, if not better than the NES version.… Expand
  5. AjaB.
    Aug 8, 2004
    9
    Too short but the graphics are mad awesome.
  6. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
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  7. Randomguy67
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    This is a great remake of Kirby's Adventure. Lots of nice redone sprites, always great ear candy remixes, and a neat bonus Meta Knight modeThis is a great remake of Kirby's Adventure. Lots of nice redone sprites, always great ear candy remixes, and a neat bonus Meta Knight mode make this a great remake and entry point for new players and veterans.… Expand
  8. Nowakowski
    Oct 16, 2019
    0
    My advice is to stay far away from this game! What’s with these fools rating it 10 ?

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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#5 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#7 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002