Kirby's Dream Land Classic
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is a platformer released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the GBA you can also try Kirby & the Amazing Mirror. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy). HAL Laboratory also made Mother 1 + 2 for the GBA.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 32005588
0030 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 32007D48
0009 |
| Invincible | 33002182
000A |
| Unlock All Sub-Games | 3200E610
0012 |
| World Modifier | 3300238C
00XX |
| Level Modifier | 330023EC
00YY |
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land FAQ
When did Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land come out on the GBA?
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land multiplayer?
Yes. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land supports up to 4 players.
How long does Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land take to play?
As a platformer, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.