Kirby's Dream Land 2 Classic
Game Boy · Platformer
Kirby's Dream Land
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 24 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1992, Kirby's Dream Land is a platformer developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Mega Man III and Mega Man II. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the Game Boy you can also try Kirby's Dream Land 2, Kirby's Pinball Land and Kirby's Block Ball. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64). HAL Laboratory also made High Stakes Gambling, Trax and Adventures of Lolo for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kirby's 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's Dream Land cheats & codes
40 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FA6-DBB-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Vitality Bars Except Against End-Of-Stage Boss | FA4-63B-4C1 |
| Start With 2 Lives | 021-BBF-F7E |
| Start With 5 Lives | 051-BBF-F7E |
| Start With 9 Lives | 091-BBF-F7E |
| Start With 2 Vitality Bars | 021-C0F-F72 |
Kirby's Dream Land walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Kirby's Dream Land.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Kirby's Dream Land FAQ
When did Kirby's Dream Land come out on the Game Boy?
Kirby's Dream Land was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Kirby's Dream Land?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby's Dream Land multiplayer?
No. Kirby's Dream Land is a single-player game.
How long does Kirby's Dream Land take to play?
As a platformer, Kirby's 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's 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.