Kirby
The pink hero who inhales enemies, copies abilities, and travels across Pop Star to repel Dark Matter.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Kirby or navigate menus |
|---|---|
Down | Crouch or descend where permitted |
B | Jump; press repeatedly in the air to float |
Y | Inhale, spit an enemy, or use Kirby's current ability |
A | Call or dismiss Gooey when available |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The listed labels refer to the original SNES controller.
Some actions change when Kirby is riding an animal friend or using a copied ability.
How it plays
How does Kirby's Dream Land 3 play?
Players guide Kirby through horizontally scrolling stages, defeating enemies, inhaling objects, copying abilities, and floating over hazards. Kirby can also team up with Gooey or one of several animal friends, changing how an ability behaves.
Each world contains standard stages, a mid-boss or boss encounter, and a goal. Completing the optional requirements in stages, such as helping characters or solving small puzzles, is necessary to obtain every Heart Star and unlock the true final sequence.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Kirby's Dream Land 3?
Experiment with animal friends instead of using every copy ability in its normal form. Their combinations can reach switches, defeat otherwise awkward enemies, or solve stage-specific puzzles.
Search every room for unusual blocks, doors, and environmental clues. Heart Stars are tied to optional tasks, and collecting them all is required for the best ending and final challenge.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Gooey
A blue ally who can be summoned by Kirby and uses many abilities in a different form.
Rick
The hamster animal friend, who allows Kirby to ride on land and modifies copied abilities.
Coo
The owl animal friend, who carries Kirby through the air and changes aerial ability behavior.
Kine
The sunfish animal friend, who lets Kirby move freely underwater.
Nago
The cat animal friend, who provides a ground-focused riding style and altered attacks.
Chuchu
The octopus animal friend, who can carry Kirby and offers distinctive jumping and ability combinations.
Pitch
The bird animal friend, who flies while carrying Kirby and changes several copied abilities.
Dark Matter
The principal enemy force threatening Pop Star and the antagonist behind the game's main conflict.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use inhaled enemies as projectiles when copying an ability would be unsafe.
- 2
Bring the animal friend that matches the stage's terrain; movement and attack properties can change substantially.
- 3
Replay stages after learning their Heart Star requirement instead of rushing directly to the goal.
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