Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  • Summary: Kirby's Return to Dreamland has players play as Kirby one of his three friends to retrieve ship parts scattered across Pop Star in order to help the aliens return home.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Destructoid
    Oct 23, 2011
    100
    With its impeccable balance of difficulty, satisfyingly simple level design, and insurmountable overload of squishy charm, Return to Dream Land provides a platform experience that comes as close to perfect as one can get...Videogames simply do not get any more pure than Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
  2. GamesRadar+
    Oct 24, 2011
    90
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land makes absolutely no concessions in its quest to appeal to a wider audience. Newcomers will still feel welcome, but at the same time, longtime Kirby fans will also feel fully respected too. It perfectly integrates old Kirby staples with new features like the super abilities, and despite the Wii's graphical shortcomings compared to 360/PS3, it couldn't be more visually appealing.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Dec 9, 2011
    85
    Newest addition to the Kirby franchise feels once again fresh and new. The mix of platformer and ancient Lemmings works like a charm and the game design is well balanced. This game truly is a proper testament for the aging DS. [Dec 2011]
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  4. 3DJuegos
    Nov 25, 2011
    80
    Kirby returns to the roots in a platformer designed for all kind of gamers. Not difficult, not deep and not innovative. However, it's still a Kirby game, and that means only one thing: big quality.
  5. GameSpot
    Oct 24, 2011
    75
    You won't find much trailblazing action here, and the challenge is a light one for most of the way until you unlock the tougher game mode by completing the story. Still, there's enough charm on tap to satisfy diehard Kirby fans and younger players.
  6. Nintendo Gamer
    Dec 7, 2011
    70
    We were hoping for something more inventive, more memorable. [Dec 2011, p.56]
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  7. Gamereactor Sweden
    Dec 2, 2011
    50
    The ambitions have been low at HAL Laboratory, and Kirby's Adventure simply isn't varied enough.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 97
  3. Negative: 0 out of 97
  1. SwoopTrust
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Brilliant! A true homage to the SNES classics, but even better. Definitely a must buy for the Wii.
    If    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Brilliant! A true homage to the SNES classics, but even better. Definitely a must buy for the Wii.
    If you're looking for fun and something worth your time and money, look no further.    … Expand
  2. SuperIguana
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    This Is the best wii/Kirby game ever!There's new abilities and mini games and more!For my opinan I think that leave and spark are the best.TheThis Is the best wii/Kirby game ever!There's new abilities and mini games and more!For my opinan I think that leave and spark are the best.The two mini games Ninja dojo and the other one that I forgot what it's called are both so fun!This game is the clasic kirby game mixed with the awsomeness (never ending awsomeness)!So if you whant a good or even awsome game better get this one because you will play it nonestop!… Expand
  4. torak11
    Jan 27, 2014
    10
    Kirby's long awaited return to console gaming was a complete success. HAL Laboratories have definitely out done themselves. This game isKirby's long awaited return to console gaming was a complete success. HAL Laboratories have definitely out done themselves. This game is faithful to the series as it does re-use a lot of the same game mechanics, all the while adding in new characters and a much improved co-op mode. Plus, the game itself can be awe inspiring at times, and the music is some of the best in the Kirby series. A definite must for any Wii or Wii U owner.… Expand
  5. Pupito
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    I've only played up into Level 2 and I can already tell that this game is a masterpiece. Far better than the overhyped and overblown SkywardI've only played up into Level 2 and I can already tell that this game is a masterpiece. Far better than the overhyped and overblown Skyward Sword. This is a game that rivals NSMBW as the best platformer on the console. It may not be incredibly difficult, but the gameplay is so varied, refined and distilled, and the effect is pure bliss. This was the best Wii game of 2011, period. I had more fun playing Kirby Link than I did playing real Link in SS. I can't wait to get some friends and play as King Dedede!… Expand
  6. ShadowUchiha73
    Dec 5, 2014
    9
    This is one of the best Wii games to date. Kirby’s Return to Dreamland still stands as my favorite 2-D platformer of all time. I recommendThis is one of the best Wii games to date. Kirby’s Return to Dreamland still stands as my favorite 2-D platformer of all time. I recommend this game to any Kirby fan because it’s a reboot of the franchise and it’s a legitimately great game. If you have a Wii and you like playing with friends then definantly get this game.… Expand
  7. tigersfun
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    This game is very well balanced and probably the best choice to start playing kirby series.
  8. TheAdminJJ
    Dec 7, 2018
    6
    Without a principal Kirby game on Nintendo's main console for years, this game feels like Crystal Shards, but, adding the main portable gamesWithout a principal Kirby game on Nintendo's main console for years, this game feels like Crystal Shards, but, adding the main portable games features, distributing the gameplay to be handy playing alone and/or with friends. A funny and awesome adventure to enjoy, mainly with friends.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best Wii Game of 2011
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#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011
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#3 Most Shared Wii Game of 2011