Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | The Completionist

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

What was your first Kirby game? (if you've played one of course)

[@Spirit_of_Yubel]

Incidentally, this game, "Nightmare in Dreamland." It was also the first game I completed myself, all three campaigns 100% too. I enjoyed the Meta Knightmare mode when I found out I could play as him. Even if I couldn't save.

[@pokeohtcg]

Easily, Adventure. It's content is so beautiful. I'm on the final world of Dream Land 3 on Switch Online right now. I've played those, Dream Land, and Planet Robobot. Dream Land 2 is is in my backlog.

[@pokeohtcg]

Queue the Air Ride comments.

[@TheDemonicmuffins]

My first Kirby game was Kirby and the Amazing Mirror. I played it back when I was around 5 and the games structure often led me to getting lost and ending up back where I started, but I really never got tired of doing so. I was too enamored with the gameplay and visuals that just playing the game was fun. Ever since then, I've been a huge fan.

[@aweso100]

@@TheDemonicmuffins Amazing Mirror was also my first. I played it on a friend's Advance, and fell in love at around 7 years old. When I got it, I played it into the ground, and I think it's EVEN MORE completionist friendly. In fact, the same friend had Nightmare in Dreamland and let me borrow it. I was actually underwhelmed simply because the only one I had played was a pseudo-open-world one, and this one was completely level-based. It wasn't until playing Super Star Ultra (and also borrowing Squeak Squad from that same friend) that I realized that was actually the norm for Kirby games. Super Star Ultra is probably my favorite overall simply because of all the content. But Amazing Mirror holds incredible nostalgia for me. The idea of secrets elucidated in this video, I feel, was built upon and improved in Mirror.

[@MaxMarriner]

“Imagine if this is your very first game as a kid.” This was actually my first Kirby game. I got it for Christmas when I was six - one of two times I’ve ever received a video game as a holiday gift. Man oh *MAN,* what a great starting point. Thanks, Grandma 😊

[@joshnickerson83]

Good video, but it felt like a lot of time was wasted weirdly obsessing about wishing this was the first game in the Kirby series...

[@Tiduas]

It was a little weird how these lines were repeated many times during this video. It's an interesting thought, but it would have been enough to only mention it once or twice.

[@MissAshley42]

Even stranger is that his wish comes from a place of having skipped Adventure. If he'd played Adventure during its heyday, he'd likely come to the conclusion that Kirby's lack of traction then was mostly due to the game releasing so late into the NES's life as opposed to any faults with Adventure itself.

[@BryanRollinsTV]

I totally agree.

[@gaspardsavoureux8680]

wasted weirdly wishing

[@toorandom4354]

Yeah your right

[@OscarGilFerrer]

"It's no surprise that Nightmare in Dreamland is linear, that's kind of the point, right?" *looks at Amazing Mirror" Uh...

[@Igorcastrochucre]

You keep going back and forth in comparing this to Dream Land and Adventure.

[@Color_Splsh]

Does... Does he even know this is a remake of adventure? Not dreamland?

[@randomduck8679]

He knows

[@xenobestx8423]

Kirby: *exists* Christopher Moon: I HAVE A FEELING IT’S GONNA BE A WONDERFUL DAY!

[@StevenBryceWroten]

This was my introduction to Kirby and one of the first video games I got really into. It’s a delight to see it featured.

[@spakjoeXD]

I remember being in the back of my parents van playing this on my Gameboy advanced SP... God seeing all that stuff again brings a tear to my eye

[@mundane_in_the_membrane]

Yo if Jirard completes Kirby & The Amazing Mirror I will shit my britches. One of my all time favorites.

[@muffin1man1]

I got lost within all the mirrors and never finished :(

[@guidojacobs2002]

With friends. get all the Beard Bros in on it, each with a screen for us to watch as if it was splitscreen.

[@hyperon_ion9423]

I loved Amazing Mirror's open world design. just wished they did more with it, like how you couldn't reach the final world until you found one of the sorta hidden warp stars.

[@KHPL1998]

biggest facts ever, amazing mirror is in my top 10 games of my childhood

[@Lucarioguild7]

Tristan R. Squeak Squad has the most satisfying completion bonuses imo

[@renejustinnillo3087]

As a kid I never knew about Kirby until I got Nightmare in Dreamland in like… 2003. It had a lot of unique challenges it offers me from start to finish, which makes it a step up over the 1993 Kirby game. I didn’t play all the Kirby games after this, but this game made me a Kirby fan ever since. He may have been nerfed in the newer Smash games, but his copy abilities are so badass! And yeah, who misses Cook Kirby as Kirby’s final smash in Brawl? Like placing every Smash fighter in the cooking pot was the most hilarious thing Kirby has ever done!

[@lynmoore3669]

So glad to see you complete this! Nightmare in Dreamland was my first video game and absolutely fostered my love for completing games myself!

[@vanishing_girl]

this was my first Kirby game and yeah, it made Kirby one of my favorite series to this day

[@guidojacobs2002]

As someone who had Kirby's Adventure as one of my first games, your "What if this was the first Kirby?" thoughts are, as a matter of fact, completely what happened. There is no "if" about it. That game was more or less one of the first Kirby games, those songs are a slightly remastered version of the originals, and it really did take off as much as you think it "would have."

[@harlieshuck4885]

Nightmare in Dream Land was not only my first Kirby game, but my first game ever!!! My husband never really understood why I love Kirby so much but this video opened his eyes as to why I'm obsessed!!! Thank you for giving this game the love it deserves!!!!!

[@MikeIsNexciting]

The first game I ever completed. Played this game so much, so much fun. And before the days when I could simply google where things were.

[@thegamingembassy1543]

Kirby my man in Dreamland. Beating up those bad guys taking away their powers!

[@zebcrews7612]

You're forgetting the third type of Kirby fan, the ones who are in it for that sweet kirby lore. Shit's nuts.

[@msgameandcake628]

Aw yeah, the first Kirby game I ever owned. I remember playing Adventure on a school's emulator. Except the key the computer used for the right D-pad input only worked like 30% of the time, so despite having a LOT of NES games, Kirby's Adventure was the only one people could play at all since Kirby could fly and abilities like Fireball or Wheel let you move forwards automatically. Still, when I saw those ads for Nightmare in Dream Land, I was like "That's it! It's the same game from school, the level design is totally identical, but it looks better and the d-pad will actually work! I HAVE to get it!" Thus, I got a GBA, and finally had access to what has become my favorite videogame series ever. When you played that Dedede final boss theme, man, my heart did a thing. Just absolutely ANNIHILATED with nostalgia.

[@FirionLeFleur]

Dude, have you SEEN maskless Meta Knight? He's ADORBSABLE!

[@MrLateXD]

Weird that there's no mention of the Boss Rush mode.

[@muticere]

Funny how your Kirby history is the opposite of mine. I started with Kirby's Adventure on the NES, ended up giving my NES away to a nephew after I got the SNES, so I couldn't play it anymore. However, I still had my Game Boy, so when I wanted to play Kirby, Kirby's Dreamland was my only option. I say Only, but there was a Kirby game for the SNES, but somehow it completely missed me, I had no idea it existed. Not sure how I missed it, I loved Kirby's Adventure so much.

[@darkhelmet87]

I'd like to see jirard make a top ten list of worst and best completionist rewards

[@Progamer1013]

I am very happy this was my first Kirby game. Kirby became essentially my first Nintendo character that I saw, and I’ve been a fan since.

[@maverickmckee9198]

This review is going to suck and blow in the best ways known to man.

[@L33PL4Y]

Unfortunately it just kind of sucked and blew in a lot of negative ways.

[@levilanzl2389]

This game and Warioland 4 are tied for my all-time favorite GBA game So many good memories!

[@PapoOv]

This game was actually the first videogame I've ever played, I had a SNES, but I was way too little to like actually play it,. But when my dad bought me a Gameboy advance with this game, it made me love videogames. With 7-8 years of age, I got to 100% complete it. People complain that Kirby is too easy and too cute, but man if it wasn't for a game like this I actually believe I would be a much different person than I am today.

[@montengro234]

First game I completed as a kid, great experience

[@baelm]

I loved this game but kind of forgot about it until now. good times

[@mainmanstan7405]

"Imagine if this was your first game as a kid." Well, for me it was and I've been a fan ever since.

[@toyobro2414]

This was my first Kirby game and I loved it.

[@maxpennacchini3261]

I was born in 89 and played Dreamland a lot as a little kid. I loved that game. Still do

[@roxttv]

Yo wtf I speedrun this game. Super hyped to watch this one

[@aaronr.265]

Took a peek at the leaderboard and saw you’re 7th place. Nice, I’m sure you’ll get record if you keep grinding.

[@roxttv]

Aaron R. Thanks dude. 7th place in 100% and 5th place in Any%. Tonight at 9PM ET we’re premiering the community sum of best, or the best anybody’s ever done every level in the run, over at twitch.tv/mr_shasta if you’re interested!

[@aaronr.265]

Rox i’ll check it out if I have time

[@WyattoonsComics]

I still have that song from the commercial stuck in my head. *electric guitar solo* Kids: KIRBY!! Hard rock singer: NIGHTMARE IN DREAM LAAAANDD!!!

[@HarryBOBX]

Nightmare in Dreamland actually was my first Kirby game so I don’t have to imagine this scenario. I actually didn’t even know it was a remake at all

[@onda30]

Since a while ago, I suggest Jirard complete this game, now He did it! I am so happy, this was one of the first game I finish 100% and then got stole from my house.

[@sonyktheheadlian]

I find it funny that Jirard mention that people will enjoy kirby more if nightmares was the first kirby game because to me it was my first kirby game and I have enjoy series ever since

[@MonadoJoJo]

Wow this is an AWESOME remake! I love the Sprites and Colors!!

[@droberts4791]

This was my first introduction to Kirby and after playing it and finding out it was a classic nintendo game I was surprised that hardly any people (I knew) heard of it. My brother got the game and lent it to me once he completed it and I put so many hours into the game that I considered buying my own copy. I never really liked the follow up game with the mirrors though, found it over-complicated things

[@trevorivory8692]

This was my first Kirby game that I played and I love it. I am so happy that you finally got around to completing it as I was never able to as a child. Thank you and I can't wait for more content. I wish that I found this channel earlier in my KZbin experience. However, I know of you now. I will be watching.

[@MissGenkiArt]

This was my first Kirby game after Super Smash Bros introduced me to him. So yeah, amazing first impression. Fun game with fun multiplayer options and the secrets were so fun to discover.

[@Cheeseslice11]

Enjoyed this jirad. Thank you much. Always enjoy you and your team’s work!!!

[@TheCreepypro]

one of my favorite games of all time glad you finally covered it not sure how anyone could not love Kirby I love my hard games as much as anyone but that doesn't mean you have to hate on easy games like Kirby but whatever great episode looking forward to the next

[@davidwilliama.7296]

This game is the only Kirby game I have played. I remember really enjoying it years ago. Even though you said it's an easy game, I remember dying quite a bit. Maybe that's just because I was young or maybe it's that I've never been great at games. I'm not as bad as I was, but I'm still not that good, especially with platformers. Anyways, I'm glad to see you do a video on this game. It's one of my favorites from my childhood.

[@mchlfx]

This was my second Kirby game after the one on N64 and definitely my favourite that I’ve played. Super Star is a close second, though.

[@atre5763]

Glad to see Jirard isn’t sounding like a depressed office worker anymore.

[@richardsim7]

I've just realised those spiky things on the beach in Link's Awakening are from Kirby's Dream Land

[@pkthunder3]

This was the first kirby game I ever owned, and I freaking loved it. Had only ever been able to rent them before.

[@gamingawesomeness222]

17 years later, I stillr emember this game's commercial

[@HenNgTr]

Can’t get over how bad he was in these clips, so many things he could’ve dodged. I remember having this and being my only game so I played the crap out of t over and over again

[@Snorlink]

Kirby's adventure for the NES was my first ever videogame.

[@SolstaceWinters]

Oh I'm looking forward to Amazing Mirror. I love that game. it's the one I got my younger sister into gaming with. We never did find... THAT ROOM. Could see it on the map, just never figure out how to get there. Now we are gaming masters... should really try it again.

[@Tryphen]

Kirby's Adventure is still my absolute favorite.

[@darksonicm1]

This was my first Kirby game. Even after loosing my copy I’ve found a new and just speed runed the crap out of it due to musle memory

[@lostsoul2u184]

Kirby nightmare in dreamland was my first exposure to the Kirby series, for someone who has grown up with GameBoy advance games.

[@HyperCole]

Alongside Kirby Air Ride, this was my introduction to Kirby. This remake has stood the test of time. It's a fantastic starting point for anyone who wants to give this series a shot.

[@ArcaJ]

But Metaknight IS cute! Those adorable, glowing eyes! 😘

[@sonicwind635]

It was my 1st Kirby game and I love it

[@MagicalGirlFia]

If nobody in dreamland can dream,is it just.. “land”?

[@drew8235]

Love this game. Had it as a kid and played the hell out of it. Still do love Kirby's Adventure though. Still play it on the Famicom to this day. Seriously did not know about extra mode or Meta Knight though. Guess I didn't play it THAT hardcore when I was a kid lol.

[@jesset6417]

Bring this to switch, and amazing mirror!

[@jballs5434]

Meta Knight is more than worth the trouble. He's a combination of Wing and Sword but better.

[@marcjansson1039]

Please complete Kirby's Airride! It has a well made completion checklists for all its games

[@repker]

luckily, this was my first kirby game :)

[@surfer90001]

For me I always try to create my own difficulty and fun in Kirby no power up runs or only using one power up through the entire game.

[@BlackMoore82]

Kirby's Adventure on the NES was the first game in the franchise I played, is it the best Kirby game? debatable however I still enjoy it twenty six years later.

[@bertanosomething9246]

Man just as johnny is about to start his kirby marathon

[@ExemplarKyle]

I remember going through the entire Meta Knight campaign and just getting a static image as a reward. I was pretty pissed.

[@MrMegaManFan]

Has anybody noticed Jirard has the same cadence in openings?

[@WilliamSchmidNetwork]

This is one Kirby GBA game I didn’t play. Too bad though I liked the commercial with the cartoon animation and spoof of the song Secret Agent Man.

[@MrRayminater]

Love your vids man keep up the good work bro

[@beauvoirferril]

We get it! I understand that the game's great and all, but it seems pretty unfair to compare it directly to a game on an inferior system.

[@BlainesMagmar]

I would love to see you play through Ty the Tasmanian Tiger.

[@silvergalaxia8538]

I’m looking forward to your dreamland 3 video when that eventually comes out.

[@maximussolini]

I love this game 8D This was my first Kirby game I've ever played. I completed it a few times back then XD

[@Goku22411]

My first Kirby game

[@VonFirflirch]

To be honest, I kind of prefer the way the NES version looks, I wish it could be played with this game's physics, though. And I can't stand the old Kirby thing of "Use Up to start flying. Better not miss doors!". So yeah, the remakes's the better option xD

[@Rodanguirus]

The fact that this game fails to replicate an effect from an NES game (Butter Building) rotating, and that its solution is “just kinda stand here for a while until we let you leave” has always amused me. Between that, removing Meta Knight’s helpful appearances, and the smaller screen real estate, I’ve always preferred the original. Can’t really go wrong, though.

[@maybetoby]

Damn, I somehow missed this one. I still have my Game Boy Micro, so I might have to look for this.

[@AzureZero20XX]

maybetoby I always wanted a micro as a kid. How is it?

[@maybetoby]

@@AzureZero20XX I love it. Some people prefer the SP, but this has the better screen quality.

[@RyanBeardy]

Half of this video was wishing that the first Kirby game was impossibly ahead of its time

[@cedricgiyo9666]

I love Kirby because he's awesome

[@neontonberry]

"The Secret Switch" sounds like a 90's Nintendo console.

[@DragonSilverlight]

This game was my first Kirby game

[@redaknight]

Kirby’s colors were never changed Miyamoto was being a b*tch and wanted Kirby to be yellow but Sakurai wanted it pink Sakurai got the Japanese artists to draw Kirby pink on the Japanese cover despite Miyamoto’s arguments but the American artists could decide so they said f*ck it Kirby’s white in the game so he’s gonna be white on the box art

[@Cosmic-Turtle]

You're missing the point of Meta Knightmare mode. There doesn't need to be a reward for completing the mode, Meta Knightmare mode *is* the reward. In that mode you're able to breeze right through the game as a powerful - and fun to play as - character. Meta Knight has an entire moveset that allows him to attack in any direction, which I've noticed you weren't taking advantage of in the video. So yes, unlocking Meta Knightmare mode is 100% worth it.

[@bindedshadow]

Please consider completing Dragon Quest Builders 2! It has a lot of optional completion incentives which each give some sort of reward.

[@deebzscrub]

Man I LOVED that game!

[@JFlo717]

This was my first Kirby game.

[@coolsammy9876]

I'm going to get really nitpicky here and say that Meta Knight was playable before this game, it was in the multiplayer aspect of the Samurai Kirby sub game in Superstar. That being said you didn't really take control of him like you do in Nightmare in Dreamland and onward.

[@liznakleonhardt4406]

Please complete Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. I'm closing on normal difficulty completion and it's been a pretty good experience so far!

[@elemomnialpha]

This was my first Kirby game You'll either love or hate Amazing Mirror as a completionist, because the rewards are far better No wonder it's my favorite Nintendo series

[@samslash9]

I'm honestly surprised he hasnt done return to dream land yet

[@Poever]

What was NoA thinking with the title? To disguise that this was a remake?

[@konnerdent4835]

1 2 Oatmeal Kirby got a re-boot.

[@mario_maniac9368]

It's odd that your hust now playing this game but that's awesome it's my favorite kirby game

[@snapl3s715]

4:53 Oh god bugzy what did they do to you?

[@kaelebcunnien6077]

Yet another great video from the completionist

[@timelyenigma]

META KNIGHT IS CUTE, JIRARD, don't be mean.

[@bonk3746]

I wanna play some Kirby now

[@boscotheman82]

Would still rather play Kirby's Adventure

[@verdeurie8650]

Please do astral Chain at Some point. That game was MADE for completionists.