Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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  • Summary: Kirby's Return to Dreamland has players play as Kirby one of his three friends to retrieve ship parts scattered across Pop Star in order to help the aliens return home.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Destructoid
    Oct 23, 2011
    100
    With its impeccable balance of difficulty, satisfyingly simple level design, and insurmountable overload of squishy charm, Return to Dream Land provides a platform experience that comes as close to perfect as one can get...Videogames simply do not get any more pure than Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
  2. GamesRadar+
    Oct 24, 2011
    90
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land makes absolutely no concessions in its quest to appeal to a wider audience. Newcomers will still feel welcome, but at the same time, longtime Kirby fans will also feel fully respected too. It perfectly integrates old Kirby staples with new features like the super abilities, and despite the Wii's graphical shortcomings compared to 360/PS3, it couldn't be more visually appealing.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Dec 9, 2011
    85
    Newest addition to the Kirby franchise feels once again fresh and new. The mix of platformer and ancient Lemmings works like a charm and the game design is well balanced. This game truly is a proper testament for the aging DS. [Dec 2011]
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  4. 3DJuegos
    Nov 25, 2011
    80
    Kirby returns to the roots in a platformer designed for all kind of gamers. Not difficult, not deep and not innovative. However, it's still a Kirby game, and that means only one thing: big quality.
  5. GameSpot
    Oct 24, 2011
    75
    You won't find much trailblazing action here, and the challenge is a light one for most of the way until you unlock the tougher game mode by completing the story. Still, there's enough charm on tap to satisfy diehard Kirby fans and younger players.
  6. Nintendo Gamer
    Dec 7, 2011
    70
    We were hoping for something more inventive, more memorable. [Dec 2011, p.56]
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  7. Gamereactor Sweden
    Dec 2, 2011
    50
    The ambitions have been low at HAL Laboratory, and Kirby's Adventure simply isn't varied enough.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 94
  3. Negative: 0 out of 94
  1. SwoopTrust
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Brilliant! A true homage to the SNES classics, but even better. Definitely a must buy for the Wii.
    If    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Brilliant! A true homage to the SNES classics, but even better. Definitely a must buy for the Wii.
    If you're looking for fun and something worth your time and money, look no further.    … Expand
  2. SuperKurzacz
    Sep 29, 2012
    10
    This is the best kirby game ever! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Pupito
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    I've only played up into Level 2 and I can already tell that this game is a masterpiece. Far better than the overhyped and overblown SkywardI've only played up into Level 2 and I can already tell that this game is a masterpiece. Far better than the overhyped and overblown Skyward Sword. This is a game that rivals NSMBW as the best platformer on the console. It may not be incredibly difficult, but the gameplay is so varied, refined and distilled, and the effect is pure bliss. This was the best Wii game of 2011, period. I had more fun playing Kirby Link than I did playing real Link in SS. I can't wait to get some friends and play as King Dedede!… Expand
  5. ShadowUchiha73
    Dec 5, 2014
    9
    This is one of the best Wii games to date. Kirby’s Return to Dreamland still stands as my favorite 2-D platformer of all time. I recommendThis is one of the best Wii games to date. Kirby’s Return to Dreamland still stands as my favorite 2-D platformer of all time. I recommend this game to any Kirby fan because it’s a reboot of the franchise and it’s a legitimately great game. If you have a Wii and you like playing with friends then definantly get this game.… Expand
  6. zxain
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    Very good game. A perfect edition to the Kirby series and a great way to make up for Epic Yarn (It wasn't bad, just too different and youVery good game. A perfect edition to the Kirby series and a great way to make up for Epic Yarn (It wasn't bad, just too different and you can't die). HAL did a great job converting the classic copy abilities to a new game and adding new moves to them. Paired with the new copy abilities and the super copy abilities, it really adds to the game's dynamics. To make this game absolutely perfect HAL should have integrated the copy ability mix system like in Crystal Shards and added a bit more worlds. Yes the game is extremely easy, with most enemies dying in 1 hit, but Kirby has always been really easy. The music is great, the art is great, the graphics are very good for a Wii game. Also there's no Wii-mote gimmicks to hinder game play just simply holding the controller sideways, no nunchuck to get in the way which is perfect because the game doesn't need it. The edition of multiplayer and the ability for another player to jump in/out at any time is great. The ability to unlock extras by collecting energy spheres gives you more stuff to do whilst playing through the game. The challenges (which you unlock by collecting a certain amount of energy spheres) are fun and are challenging at first but after a few runs though them they become easy, but still fun. The mini-games are very fun playing with someone or by yourself. I love how they added the copy ability rooms (once again, unlocked via energy spheres) so there's no need to scour levels for a certain copy ability. The game itself is relatively short (~8 hours) even if you collect all the energy spheres. The challenges will add an hour or two of gameplay but not a massive amount.That being said, once you beat the game you can unlock a hard mode option which makes the game harder (obviously). There's no need to speed through the game though. Take your time and admire the work put into the landscapes and music. In short, RTD is a great addition to the Kirby series and should be taken light-heartedly.… Expand
  7. KacplayerX
    Apr 3, 2023
    9
    In kirby series this game is one of my favourites games. It can be in 2nd or 3rd place. Anyway Gameplay is just great. Nice boss fights, niceIn kirby series this game is one of my favourites games. It can be in 2nd or 3rd place. Anyway Gameplay is just great. Nice boss fights, nice controls, nice story. Ideal game.… Expand
  8. TheAdminJJ
    Dec 7, 2018
    6
    Without a principal Kirby game on Nintendo's main console for years, this game feels like Crystal Shards, but, adding the main portable gamesWithout a principal Kirby game on Nintendo's main console for years, this game feels like Crystal Shards, but, adding the main portable games features, distributing the gameplay to be handy playing alone and/or with friends. A funny and awesome adventure to enjoy, mainly with friends.… Expand

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#11 Best Wii Game of 2011
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#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011
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#2 Most Shared Wii Game of 2011