Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land remains one of the finest platformer experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land" GBA longplay 2002
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
0000F3FD+000A+100011E6+0007 -
Infinite Health
32005588+0030 -
Infinite Lives
32007D48+0009 -
Invincible
33002182+000A -
Unlock All Sub-Games
3200E610+0012 -
World Modifier
3300238C+00XX -
Level Modifier
330023EC+00YY -
Room Modifier
33002468+00ZZ
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land released?
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land?
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land was developed by HAL Laboratory, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land support?
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land?
Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land is a Platformer game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land in the browser?
No. Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kirby - Nightmare in Dream Land. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
