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Super Nintendo · Sports
Kirby's Dream Course
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Kirby's Dream Course is a sports game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 209 SNES sports games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the SNES you can also try Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Avalanche. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy). HAL Laboratory also made Alcahest, Arcana and Hyper Zone for the SNES.
Kirby's Dream Course supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Kirby's Dream Course is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Kirby's Dream Course cheats & codes
51 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 5 Lives | D0A9-4F6D |
|---|---|
| Start With 7 Lives | D1A9-4F6D |
| Start With 9 Lives | D6A9-4F6D |
| Start With 1 Strawberry | DFAD-1F0D |
| Start With 2 Strawberries | D4AD-1F0D |
| Start With 3 Strawberries | D7AD-1F0D |
Kirby's Dream Course walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Kirby's Dream Course.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Kirby's Dream Course FAQ
When did Kirby's Dream Course come out on the SNES?
Kirby's Dream Course was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Kirby's Dream Course?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby's Dream Course multiplayer?
Yes. Kirby's Dream Course supports up to 2 players.
How long does Kirby's Dream Course take to play?
As a sports game, Kirby's Dream Course typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kirby's Dream Course 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.