Nightmare
The evil entity that corrupts the Fountain of Dreams and spreads bad dreams across Dream Land.
Nightmare is the true final boss of Kirby's Adventure, revealed after Kirby defeats King Dedede. According to the game's scenario, an evil entity named Nightmare corrupts the Fountain of Dreams, which provides restful sleep to the residents of Dream Land. King Dedede steals the Star Rod that powers the fountain and gives pieces of it to his friends in an effort to stop Nightmare. When Kirby defeats Dedede and returns the rod to the fountain, Nightmare goes into outer space to spread bad dreams, but Kirby follows him and uses the rod's power to defeat him.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Final Boss
- First appears
- Kirby's Adventure
Lore & Background
Nightmare is the malevolent force behind the events of Kirby's Adventure. It corrupts the Fountain of Dreams, which normally provides restful sleep to the residents of Dream Land. King Dedede, aware of Nightmare's threat, steals the Star Rod that powers the fountain and gives pieces of it to his friends in an effort to stop Nightmare. Kirby, mistakenly believing Dedede stole the rod for evil, sets out to reunite the pieces. When Kirby defeats Dedede and returns the rod to the fountain, Nightmare emerges and goes into outer space to spread bad dreams. Kirby follows him and uses the rod's power to defeat him.
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