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'''''Kirby's Dream Course''''' {{Japanese|カービィボウル|Kābī Bōru|fan = Kirby Bowl}} is a miniature golf game that was co-developed by [[HAL Laboratory]] and [[Nintendo EAD]], and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] in 1994. It was re-released on the [[Virtual Console]] in 2007 for the [[Wii]] and in 2013 for the [[Wii U]].
   
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== Gameplay ==
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Instead of a ball, the player tries to hit Kirby around the course and into the hole at the end. Players can set the power, angle, and spin to affix with various enemies throughout the levels. When one enemy remains, it will transform into the hole.
   
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The abilities that Kirby can acquire from many enemies are required for completion of a hole. These abilities include Kirby turning into a tornado (that can be steered), a sparkly ball (that can destroy certain obstacles), and a UFO (which allows Kirby to float and move for a short time). Other abilities include Kirby being able to slow down / float with a parasol, as well as stop completely as a stone.
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The game has eight single player courses, with eight holes on each. The player can unlock extra features (such as alternate versions of the courses) by winning medals. There are Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals to be won, which are awarded to Kirby at the end of the course. There are also four two-player courses (again with eight holes).
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In the two-player mode, two health points are awarded for landing in the hole first, and two health points can also be lost if one player's Kirby is "attacked" by the other player's by using an ability (such as the tornado or the stone).
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In the two-player mode, the loss of all health points causes that player to miss a turn, as their Kirby falls asleep. This is referred to colloquially as a 'cake nap', because the animation often depicts Kirby dreaming of a slice of cake with a cherry on top.
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== Development ==
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''Kirby's Dream Course'' started as a miniature golf game entitled ''Special Tee Shot'', which eventually released in Japan only on the Satellaview add-on. It was only midway through development that the developers retooled it with elements from the ''Kirby'' series.
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The development team comprised a mix of staff from HAL Laboratory and Nintendo EAD. The game was featured on some Super Nintendo packaging featuring a ''Special Tee Shot'' logo.
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== Reception ==
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''Kirby's Dream Course'' received positive reviews, garnering an aggregate score of 77.00% on GameRankings based on seven reviews.
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In their review, IGN concluded that ''Kirby's Dream Course'' is a "quirky, goofy, but all-around satisfying game to play. Nintendo Life offered a similar assessment, awarding the game 8 out of 10.''GamePro'' called ''Kirby's Dream Course'' a "wildly amusing game" which "does for golf what ''NBA Jam'' did for basketball." They praised the game for adopting a golf theme while faithfully recreating the Kirby style in its gameplay, graphics, and sounds.
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/5cwnTw0FalEdcCTTDdfncyvzUiNKMNeo ''Kirby's Dream Course''] at [http://www.nintendo.com/games/game-guide#filter/wii%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7Cnes&snes&n64&other%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7Cfeatured%7Cdes%7C- Nintendo's Wii Virtual Console page] (North America)
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*[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/ZKsMsH_dIfZvETuRxFRHHDG27LW1HGsz ''Kirby's Dream Course''] at [http://www.nintendo.com/games/game-guide#filter/wii_u%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7Cnes&n64&gba&ds%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7Cfeatured%7Cdes%7C- Nintendo's Wii U Virtual Console page] (North America)
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*[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/Wl9AKnP9sXEHRQuaccKpPDOfFDt_GOnI ''Kirby's Dream Course''] at [http://www.nintendo.com/games/game-guide?pv=true#filter/3ds%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7Cnes&snes&gb&gbc%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7C-%7Cfeatured%7Cdes%7C- Nintendo's 3DS Virtual Console page] (North America)
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*[http://www.nintendolife.com/games/snes/kirbys_dream_course/reviews ''Kirby's Dream Course''] at Virtual Console Reviews
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Kirby's Dream Course (JP) is a miniature golf game that was co-developed by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo EAD, and published by Nintendo for the SNES in 1994. It was re-released on the Virtual Console in 2007 for the Wii and in 2013 for the Wii U.

Gameplay

Instead of a ball, the player tries to hit Kirby around the course and into the hole at the end. Players can set the power, angle, and spin to affix with various enemies throughout the levels. When one enemy remains, it will transform into the hole.

The abilities that Kirby can acquire from many enemies are required for completion of a hole. These abilities include Kirby turning into a tornado (that can be steered), a sparkly ball (that can destroy certain obstacles), and a UFO (which allows Kirby to float and move for a short time). Other abilities include Kirby being able to slow down / float with a parasol, as well as stop completely as a stone.

The game has eight single player courses, with eight holes on each. The player can unlock extra features (such as alternate versions of the courses) by winning medals. There are Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals to be won, which are awarded to Kirby at the end of the course. There are also four two-player courses (again with eight holes).

In the two-player mode, two health points are awarded for landing in the hole first, and two health points can also be lost if one player's Kirby is "attacked" by the other player's by using an ability (such as the tornado or the stone).

In the two-player mode, the loss of all health points causes that player to miss a turn, as their Kirby falls asleep. This is referred to colloquially as a 'cake nap', because the animation often depicts Kirby dreaming of a slice of cake with a cherry on top.

Development

Kirby's Dream Course started as a miniature golf game entitled Special Tee Shot, which eventually released in Japan only on the Satellaview add-on. It was only midway through development that the developers retooled it with elements from the Kirby series.

The development team comprised a mix of staff from HAL Laboratory and Nintendo EAD. The game was featured on some Super Nintendo packaging featuring a Special Tee Shot logo.

Reception

Kirby's Dream Course received positive reviews, garnering an aggregate score of 77.00% on GameRankings based on seven reviews. In their review, IGN concluded that Kirby's Dream Course is a "quirky, goofy, but all-around satisfying game to play. Nintendo Life offered a similar assessment, awarding the game 8 out of 10.GamePro called Kirby's Dream Course a "wildly amusing game" which "does for golf what NBA Jam did for basketball." They praised the game for adopting a golf theme while faithfully recreating the Kirby style in its gameplay, graphics, and sounds.

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Kirby series
Main series Kirby's Dream Land • Kirby's Adventure (Nightmare in Dream Land) • Kirby's Dream Land 2 • Kirby Super Star (Ultra) • Kirby's Dream Land 3 • Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards • Kirby & the Amazing Mirror • Kirby Canvas Curse • Kirby Squeak Squad • Kirby's Epic Yarn • Kirby Mass Attack • Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Deluxe) • Kirby: Triple Deluxe • Kirby and the Rainbow Curse • Kirby: Planet Robobot • Kirby Star Allies • Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Spin-offs Kirby's Pinball Land • Kirby's Dream Course • Kirby's Avalanche • Kirby's Block Ball • Kirby's Star Stacker • Kirby Air Ride • Kirby Fighters Deluxe • Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe • Team Kirby Clash Deluxe • Kirby's Blowout Blast • Kirby: Battle Royale • Super Kirby Clash • Kirby Fighters 2 • Kirby's Dream Buffet
Super Smash Bros. series Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Related HAL Laboratory • Kirby • Adventures of Lolo • The Legendary Starfy • Makiko Ohmoto • Masahiro Sakurai • Satoru Iwata • Shigeru Miyamoto • Shinya Kumazaki
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