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Kirby's Dream Land 2 technical data
Name | Kirby's Dream Land 2 |
System | Game Boy |
Year | 1995 |
Developer | HAL Laboratory |
Genre | Action |
Kirby's Dream Land 2 is a classic side-scrolling video game released for the Nintendo Game Boy in 1995.
Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, Kirby’s Dream Land 2 was the sequel to the original Kirby’s Dream Land released on the Game Boy in 1992.
The game follows Kirby, an adorable pink puffball who has been tasked with saving Dream Land from the evil King Dedede.
To do this, Kirby must explore eight different levels, each filled with enemies, puzzles, and power-ups.
Along his journey, Kirby will also have to battle four bosses before finally confronting King Dedede himself.
Kirby’s Dream Land 2 features a unique two-player mode where a second player can take control of one of three helpers: Rick the Hamster, Kine the Fish or Coo the Owl.
These helpers can help Kirby traverse levels more quickly and easily by carrying him across gaps or attacking enemies from afar.
Players can also collect coins throughout each level which can be used to purchase items such as extra lives or power-ups from a shopkeeper named Tuggle that appears at certain points in each level.
The game features some of the same gameplay elements as its predecessor but introduces several new mechanics as well.
For example, players now have access to two special abilities called "Animal Friends" which allow them to transform into one of three animal forms: Rick (the hamster), Kine (the fish) and Coo (the owl).
Each transformation grants players access to unique abilities such as swimming underwater or flying up high into the sky that weren't available in previous games.
Additionally, players now have access to an item called "Maxim Tomatoes" which restore all of Kirby's health when used.
These tomatoes are scattered throughout each level and can be collected like coins or other power-ups.
Kirby's Dream Land 2 is regarded by many fans as one of the best games on the Game Boy due to its colorful graphics and charming soundtrack composed by Jun Ishikawa and Hirokazu Ando who both worked on previous Kirby titles for Nintendo consoles including Super Star Ultra for Nintendo DS in 2008 and Return To Dreamland for Wii in 2011 respectively.
The game was met with critical acclaim upon its release; receiving praise for its graphics, music and overall gameplay design while also being praised for introducing some new mechanics such as Animal Friends that weren't seen before in previous titles.
Although it was followed up by several sequels on various platforms over time including Super Star Ultra on DS in 2008 and Return To Dreamland on Wii in 2011, many fans still consider Kirby's Dream Land 2 to be one of their favorite entries in this beloved franchise due to its charming characters and classic gameplay that still holds up even today thanks to its timeless appeal and charm