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Kirby’s Dream Land 2

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Also known as
Hoshi no Kirby 2 星のカービィ2

Team up with animal friends, absorb enemy powers, and save Dream Land from Dark Matter in this platformer.

Kirby's Dream Land 2 was released for the Game Boy in Japan on March 21, 1995, and in North America and Europe later in 1995. This is the original platform and original release year for the game.


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Released
1995
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
325.07 KB
Rating
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About Kirby’s Dream Land 2

Kirby's Dream Land 2 is a platform game for the Game Boy. The narrative involves the disappearance of rainbow bridges, initially implicating King Dedede before revealing he is controlled by a being named Dark Matter, which threatens Dream Land. Kirby's objective is to locate a rainbow sword to confront this threat.

The protagonist possesses innate abilities not common in the genre, such as sustained flight without requiring items. A core mechanic is absorbing enemies to copy their unique attacks. This system is expanded through partnerships with three animal companions: a hamster, a fish, and an owl. Each partnership modifies Kirby's capabilities, creating varied combinations of movement and copied powers.

Kirby’s Dream Land 2 Screenshots

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Title Screen
Big Forest
Swimming with Kine
Super Game Boy Enhancements
Take flight with Coo
Explore first world
Swallow star with power, and enemy
Rainy song
Hit umbrella
Clouds
Umbrella like a shield
Go to door.