Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. GameSpy
    72
    Unless you want a mega-dose of pink cotton candy, you'll likely be bored stiff.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    Unfortunately though we can't really see Kirby's latest adventure lasting anybody for particularly long, multiplayer games and secret hunting notwithstanding.
  3. Gamestyle
    70
    While it's admittedly too easy and a little simplistic in structure (albeit with plenty of extras to unlock), it's nevertheless ideal for young ones or anyone looking for an easy-going few hours.
  5. Nintendojo
    70
    Kirby is over far too quick, but it's a decent romp while it lasts, and one that I wouldn't mind playing through again.
  6. All Game Guide
    70
    A short-lived romp through vibrant, sugary sweet worlds that will leave players -- much like its pink protagonist -- with an insatiable hunger for more.
  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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 110
  3. Negative: 2 out of 110
  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… Full Review »
  2. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This was my first kirby game ever. Typical kirby kid of the 2000's. I played the game on my friend's gameboy advance in the same year that I started watching the anime(yes the anime was good). I say the game is good because it really showed off what kirby could do. I also really wanted to beat a video game and I never beat a video game before at the time. However when I borrowed the game from my friend who already beat the game, I just went to the final boss. I forget if I actually managed to beat the final boss but my brother did at at the time it was a shock to see that king dedede wasn't the final boss. I barley knew about meta knight and the show made me think that meta knight and the king were enemies too and barley played any other levels besides the final one before returning it to my friend. Now when I've played it on wii u, it feels short but I discovered meta knightmare mode and beat that one too. I also want to say that the game is great but I hate the bad enemy placement as well as the remake taking out some things but it redeems itself with meta knightmare mode, no lag, and the 2 player games. This was one of my favorite games in my childhood.… Full Review »
  3. fuor22
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I have so much fun every time I play this game. Everything about it, from the story to the gameplay, is just amazing. I enjoyed every momentI have so much fun every time I play this game. Everything about it, from the story to the gameplay, is just amazing. I enjoyed every moment while playing this game… Full Review »
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