Find answers to common questions about Kirby's Dream Land, including item usage, ability hints, Energy Sphere collection, lives, stars, cannons, and the Goal Game.
Q: I had an item, but then it started flashing and blew up in my hands! What gives?
A: All items except the key and candle wear out after a while, so move quickly when holding them. The candle will be snuffed out if it enters water (but not ice for some reason), or if you enter a well-lit area with it.
Q: I feel like the game keeps dropping me subtle hints about taking abilities. Should I give in to my suspicions?
A: If you're given an ability, take it; chances are that you'll need it very soon. This is almost always the case with minibosses.
Q: I missed an Energy Sphere near the beginning of the stage; can I just exit the stage from the menu?
A: If you go back for an Energy Sphere, you have to finish the stage to keep it; choosing Exit Stage from the menu will cause you to lose what you've collected.
Q: Does this game save the number of lives you have?
A: No, quitting the game causes your number of lives to reset.
Q: What's the point of the stars I keep finding everywhere?
A: The different colored stars you grab have different values. The yellow stars are worth 1, the red stars are worth 10, and the blue stars are worth 30. Obtaining 100 stars nets you an extra life.
Q: How do I tell what a cannon is going to do when I jump into it?
A: Cannons are clearly marked in this game. The orange ones with the burst pattern will fire automatically, whereas the green ones with the arrow must be fired manually.
Q: What's the Goal Game all about?
A: The goal game at the end of each stage is just as it was in Kirby's Adventure, but this time, it blinks when you're supposed to hit the button. The prizes are as follows: 1 - 30 Stars, 2 - 15 Stars, 3 - 10 Stars, 4 - 5 Stars, 5 - 3 Stars, 6 - 1 Star, 7 - Nothing.
Q: Should I go through this game hardcore (without using abilities)?
A: Well, every boss has attacks that you can inhale and spit back, so it's possible. The only advantage is that those attacks do more damage than the typical ability move.
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