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Super Nintendo · Platformer
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| 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 | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 20 |
Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, Kirby's Dream Land 3 arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1997 as a platformer.
It landed about 6 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1997 include Space Invaders, The Lost Vikings 2 and Super Bomberman 5. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the SNES you can also try Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Avalanche and Kirby's Dream Course. 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.
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 SNES'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 3 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 3 cheats & codes
61 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Kirby Has Infinite Energy | C281-DDC7 |
|---|---|
| Start A New Game With 9 Lives (Instead of 3) | DC85-64D4 |
| Start A New Game With 25 Lives (Instead of 3) | FC85-64D4 |
| Start A New Game With 98 Lives (Instead of 3) | 1785-64D4 |
| Infinite Lives | C285-D4C7 |
Kirby's Dream Land 3 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Kirby's Dream Land 3.
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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 Land 3 FAQ
When did Kirby's Dream Land 3 come out on the SNES?
Kirby's Dream Land 3 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1997.
Who made Kirby's Dream Land 3?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby's Dream Land 3 multiplayer?
No. Kirby's Dream Land 3 is a single-player game.
How long does Kirby's Dream Land 3 take to play?
As a platformer, Kirby's Dream Land 3 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 3 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.