Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe brings the classic Kirby platforming experience to the Nintendo Switch. You'll hop, inhale, and copy abilities to navigate vibrant worlds, rescue the stranded Lor Stine, and collect scattered Energy Spheres. It's a charming adventure perfect for solo players and up to four friends in co-op.
This guide dives deep into Dream Land, helping you find every last Energy Sphere, master Kirby's copy abilities, and overcome challenging bosses like the Meta Knightmare Ultra. We'll cover all the main story missions and provide tips for achieving the best results, ensuring you can become a true Dream Land hero.
I. Intro
Welcome to Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe! This guide will help you get started with the basics, from understanding Energy Spheres to navigating the walkthrough.
Hey there! Welcome to Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe! This guide is here to help you jump right into the fun. You'll notice that Energy Spheres are marked with [Energy Sphere] throughout the walkthrough. It's a good idea to search for a square bracket [ or ] if you're trying to find them, as they're unique markers in this guide.
This is my first time writing a walkthrough for a platformer like this, so please bear with me! I'm usually more into RPGs and action-adventures, so I'll be doing my best to make the directions clear and engaging, even for simple movements like 'move forward' or 'walk right'.
You won't find detailed boss strategies directly in the main walkthrough. Instead, I've dedicated a separate section to boss fights, especially for the Arena challenges. If you get stuck on a boss, that's the place to look!
A heads-up: There are some spoilers in the walkthrough, so proceed with caution if you're sensitive to that. The bosses from Extra Mode and the True Arena have their own dedicated sections too. But hey, it's a Kirby game! You're probably here for the awesome gameplay and vibrant visuals, and that's totally fine!
II. Thanks
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe thanks to Nintendo, Hal Laboratory, and contributors like Autunm Aura and Tan Kian Chong.
Acknowledgements:
- Nintendo for creating Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe and the Wii.
- Hal Laboratory for developing Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe and numerous other classic games.
- My lady for assisting by playing through the stages a second time during the writing process.
- My grandparents for gifting me Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe.
- Autunm Aura for providing information regarding the Stone forms.
- Tan Kian Chong for offering an alternative strategy for defeating Landia.
- GameFAQs for hosting this guide.
- You, the reader, for your engagement.
III. FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, including item usage, ability hints, Energy Spheres, lives, stars, cannons, the Goal Game, and boss strategies.
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.
Parameters
Learn the button layout and character actions for Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe on Nintendo Switch. Master every move to save Dream Land!
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe offers a variety of moves and abilities for Kirby and his friends. Understanding the controls is key to navigating the levels, defeating enemies, and rescuing the Waddle Dees. This guide details the default control scheme for the Nintendo Switch.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Move | Left Stick |
| Jump | A Button |
| Inhale / Shoot Star Bullet | B Button |
| Use Copy Ability / Guard | R Button |
| Dash / Float | ZL or ZR Button |
| Drop Ability / Crouch | L Button |
| Pause | Start Button |
| Home | + Button |
Note: Button assignments can be customized in the game's settings menu.
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