Game Review and Overview:
Celebrating Kirby’s 20th anniversary, Kirby’s Dream Collection: Special Edition arrives on the Nintendo Wii like a birthday party that refuses to settle for a small cake. This collection packs six classic Kirby titles, a charming museum mode, and bonus challenge stages that give the beloved puffball plenty of room to show off. It has the kind of joyful energy that reminds older players why they fell in love with the series and invites new players to float right in.
The six games included here cover a surprising amount of Nintendo history. You get Kirby’s Dream Land, Kirby’s Adventure, Kirby’s Dream Land 2, Kirby’s Super Star, Kirby’s Dream Land 3, and Kirby 64. Playing them back to back feels a little like watching Kirby evolve in fast forward. One moment you are blasting through a black and white Game Boy adventure and the next you are copying abilities in full color on the Nintendo 64. It is nostalgia served with a side of feature creep in the best possible way.
Of course, this collection does more than preserve the old games. The challenge stages borrow the spirit of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land and introduce timed courses that test your mastery of Kirby’s ability set. These short bursts of action are surprisingly replayable, particularly when you start chasing higher medals. If you ever wondered what Kirby would look like if he trained for the Olympics, this is the closest you will get.
Perhaps the most unexpected delight is the museum mode. It serves as a gentle stroll through Kirby’s history with character art, box art, and video features that lovingly detail the series. It feels a little like a guided tour through Dream Land by a curator who really wants you to appreciate how far the pink hero has come. Even if you are here mainly for the games, these extras create a satisfying sense of celebration.
Whether you are revisiting classics or experiencing Kirby’s early adventures for the first time, this special edition is a generous package that rewards curiosity and encourages mastery. Below, you will find a variety of hints, tips, and cheats to help you sharpen your skills and uncover everything this anniversary collection has to offer. Kirby may be made of marshmallow energy, but with the right guidance, he plays like a champion.
Explore Key Gameplay Elements:
Game Cheats and Tips:
Challenge Stage Unlockables:
Unlock the following bonuses by performing the corresponding tasks:
BONUS – HOW TO UNLOCK
Crown icon over Magolor Race door – Complete a Magolor Race with a “Platinum” medal for every ability.
Ghost Race – Complete any stage to unlock the ghost race for that particular stage.
Magolor Race EX – Complete Magolor Race 3
Smash Combat Chamber EX – Complete Magolor Race 3
“View Ending” option – Complete Magolor Race 3
Challenge Stage Trophies:
Earn the following trophies by performing the corresponding tasks. Note: The saved file icon for that game will also change with each new trophy unlocked:
TROPHY – HOW TO UNLOCK
Bronze Trophy – Have a combined high score for all levels over 55,000 points.
Gold Trophy – Have a combined high score for all levels over 250,000 points.
King’s Trophy – Earn at least one “Platinum” medal on every stage.
Platinum Trophy – Have a combined high score for all levels over 370,000 points.
Silver Trophy – Have a combined high score for all levels over 150,000 points.