I could never take the first Kirby's Dreamland seriously. It may have been the start of the franchise and all, but that's all it was to me. Five incredibly simple and small levels always left me hungry for more; and it didn't help how limited Kirby was (abilities wise) given EVERY other Kirby game. Now I first played Kirby's Dreamland 2, then a little later in life the prequel; so that is the basis of why I feel the way I do about Kirby's Dreamland. I'll just say this game builds heavily upon the first with promising improvements. You get more levels, more things to do, an arsenal of abilities (idea taken from Kirby's Adventure which is the cornerstone of nearly every Kirby game), and three wonderful animal friends to add more variety to your attacks while lending a helping hand in a bigger and more vibrant world. It's not just about gunning through quirky levels and chewing up and spitting out the bad guys this time - there's a more sinister evil to confront and you'll have to earn the right to face it. Instead of just clearing levels, there are seven trinkets called Rainbow Drops needed for completion of the game and story. What does this mean? Well, aside from giving you much more to do than the previous installment and more of a story, this fetch quest is essentially an achievement system in itself which proves that it doesn't hurt at all to give gamers MORE to look forward to. On a different note, more abilities equals more variety in game play and what Kirby can do. Kirby gains additional skills called copy abilities. You'll get to hack and slash enemies, shock the hell out of enemies, and much more! Couple your amazing copy abilities with your animal friends for even more variety and fun ways to mow down your enemies! Your animal friends themselves have their own ability to inhale and hurl enemies away like Kirby, but they are better known for providing their own version and strength of Kirby's copy abilities. Aside from these additions and much needed improvements, the music is absolutely unforgettable and classic, just like the first game; although I find it to be much better. In fact, I consider this game one of the best sources of Kirby music ever - it's that good! There's also an unlockable sound test and boss rush mode to enjoy in this timeless gem.