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'''Float Islands''' is an area and stage which appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]'', and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. It is a tropical locale and has a distinctive musical theme which is often homaged by other tropical areas in [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' games]].
'''Float Islands''' is an area and stage which appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star|{{KSS KFP}}]]'', and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''. It is a tropical locale which features beaches with palm trees and falling [[coconut]]s, underground passages with [[spike]] pits, and a large wooden ship to explore. Float Islands has a [[Float Islands (theme)|distinctive musical theme]] which has been frequently homaged by other tropical or water-based areas in subsequent [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' games]].
 
==''Kirby's Dream Land''==
Float Islands is the third stage of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and takes place in a series of tropical islands in [[Dream Land]]. The boss is [[Kabula|Kaboola]].


===Cutscene===
==Cut-scene==
On the shore of a small island, [[Kirby]] tries his hand at fishing. He pulls out a [[Blipper]], then inhales it, getting the remaining fishing hook stuck decidedly in his mouth.
On the shore of a small island, [[Kirby]] tries his hand at fishing. He pulls out a [[Blipper]], then inhales it, getting the remaining fishing hook stuck decidedly in his mouth.


===Synopsis===
== Game appearances ==
The level begins on the shore of a flat island, with a couple palm trees on it, and a plain view of the ocean in the background. To the left, the water can be accessed, but care should be taken not to swim too deep, or Kirby will lose a life. The actual path continues to the right, which leads to a plethora of enemies to deal with. One of them, past a couple star blocks, is a clam-like enemy called a [[Wizzer]]. It fires beams from its eye, but cannot be inhaled when its shell is closed. The easiest way to defeat it is to shoot a projectile at it from afar while it's firing its beam. Further ahead, some of the palm trees hold coconuts. Kirby should be wary, as he appears to have the worst luck in all of Dream Land. These coconuts are sure to fall when he passes under them, and will also explode to top it all off. Kirby can inhale them to subvert this. From there, the island gives way to open water, with disparate and dispersed platforms therein. Kirby will have to progress with care, as there is not a lot of leeway to deal with the enemies holding ground on the islets. There are also numerous enemies making trouble in the water. The door to the next section can be found along some plateaus at the right end of the screen.
==''Kirby's Dream Land''==
[[File:KDL Float Islands screenshot.png|thumb|Kirby works his way past the [[Coconut]]s.]]
Float Islands is the third stage of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', and takes place in a series of tropical islands in [[Dream Land]]. The stage is fairly straightforward, similar to [[Green Greens]], but features a lot more water along with trickier terrain. There are a total of seven rooms to traverse here, with two of them being optional side areas. The boss at the end of the stage is [[Kabula|Kaboola]], who Kirby battles using the [[Mint Leaf]] item.


[[File:KDL Float Islands screenshot.png|thumb|left|Kirby works his way past the [[Coconut]]s]]
===Room breakdown===
The first room consists of a handful of islands of various size protruding from a [[bottomless pit|bottomless]] body of water. Kirby will need to hop along each island while avoiding [[coconut]]s from the palm trees above and [[Blipper]]s and [[Squishy]]s from the water below. A [[Bomb (object)|bomb]] and a [[Mike (item)|mike]] can be found here which Kirby can suck up and use against his enemies. After crossing several wide bodies of water, Kirby will find the way forward through a door embedded in the side of a cliff.


The door leads to a cave, with the path leading to the right. Kirby should mind the spikes in the ceiling and in the floor as he descends the first shaft. To the left from here past a blockade of several star blocks is an [[Energy Drink]], which Kirby may well need after the previous section. As he ascends the next shaft to the right, Kirby should mind the coconut that will fall on him by surprise if he didn't see it on the way down. There are two paths to take from here. One in particular is an apparent dead end, a large pile of star blocks in the corner. However, there is a hidden doorway behind one of them. This leads to a separate area that consists of a long swim to receive a [[1Up]], then returns to the cave. The path downward leads past lots of spikes and annoying warping [[Kabu]]. The most notable obstacle is a [[Gordo]] in front of a barrier of star blocks. From there, two more paths can be taken. The upper one leads to a luscious [[Maxim Tomato]]. The lower leads to the next section.
The second room takes place in an underground area, featuring a long and winding path compressed into a rectangular area. In here, Kirby will need to mind more falling coconuts, vanishing [[Kabu]], and beds of [[spike]]s along with patrolling [[Gordo]]s. A number of side paths can be taken to reach food items, including a hidden door leading to a side room featuring a deep-dive. The main door forward can be found in the lower-right corner.


The door leads back out to the islets. Past a body of water, Kirby can then board a wooden ship, and eat a dish of [[Superspicy Curry]] to deal with the crew. Along the way, Kirby can access a cabin to acquire a few more items. Further along, past a number of [[Shotzo]]s, the door to the next section can be reached on the right.
The third room is dominated by a large wooden ship which Kirby can infiltrate using a dish of [[Superspicy Curry]] to deal with the crew. Along the way, Kirby can access a cabin through a round-trip door to acquire a few more items. Further along, past a number of [[Shotzo]]s, the door to the next room can be reached on the right.


The door leads to a room inside the skip, where Kirby can access a [[Warp Star]]. From there, he flies off, out of the ship, and into the background toward a large black shadow. This turns out to be a whale, as Kirby then gets stuck inside its blowhole. The whale then shoots him out, which sends him flying high into the sky.
The fourth room is a small one, where Kirby can access a [[Warp Star]] which will take him out of the ship and into the background toward a large whale. Kirby then gets stuck inside its blowhole, and the whale shoots him out, which sends him flying high into the sky and to the next room.


Kirby lands in a cloud canopy, with a number of striped columns in the background. The path continues to the right, past a couple of enemies, until a [[Mint Leaf]] is encountered. Touching this causes Kirby to swell up, and be able to release multiple air puffs without landing, essentially hiccuping through the sky. With this unorthodox method of attack, Kirby then engages in an aerial battle with [[Kabula|Kaboola]], the boss of the level. In order to defeat this angry blimp, Kirby has to simply keep firing at her, all the while avoiding her attacks. Defeating Kaboola allows Kirby to collect the third [[Sparkling Star]] and proceed to the next level, [[Bubbly Clouds]].
The last room has Kirby briefly walking along a cloud platform until he reaches a [[Mint Leaf]]. Once Kirby picks up this item, he is taken to an aerial battle with with [[Kabula|Kaboola]], the boss of the stage. Using the Mint Leaf, Kirby can defeat Kaboola and collect the third [[Sparkling Stars|Sparkling Star]] to complete the stage.


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In ''{{KSS KFP}}'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Float Islands appears as the second stage of [[Spring Breeze]], which is a remake of ''Kirby's Dream Land''. However, this version of Float Islands is greatly truncated, merged with portions of [[Castle Lololo]] from the original game, and also features [[Lololo & Lalala]] as the boss of the stage. [[Kabula|Kaboola]] is removed entirely from this version. This version features different enemies as well, replacing the ''Kirby's Dream Land'' exclusive foes with some that provide Copy Abilities.
In ''{{KSS KFP}}'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', Float Islands appears as the second stage of [[Spring Breeze]]. However, this version of Float Islands is greatly truncated, merged with portions of [[Castle Lololo]] from the original game, and features [[Lololo & Lalala]] as the boss of the stage instead of Kaboola, who does not appear at all. This version features different enemies as well, replacing the ''Kirby's Dream Land'' exclusive foes with some that provide Copy Abilities.


In ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''{{'}}s [[Revenge of the King]], this stage is replaced with [[Illusion Islands]].
==== Synopsis ====
Float Islands in Spring Breeze has many of the same elements as its equivalent stage in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', but due to having been merged with Castle Lololo, the second half is almost completely different. The main differences by room are as follows:
*The first room is much shorter and contains fewer enemies, with [[Knuckle Joe]] greeting Kirby at the start.
*The second room is greatly simplified, and now contains [[ladder]]s. The side area accessible from here is just a room filled with water, coconuts, and a [[1-Up]].
*The third room replaces the wooden ship with an entryway to a castle. Here, Kirby is given some [[Invincible Candy]] to power through the enemies in the way.
*The fourth room takes place inside the castle, and tasks Kirby with defeating the [[Mid-Boss]] [[Mr. Frosty]] before taking the Warp Star. Instead of flying to a whale, Kirby flies to Castle Lololo in the background.
*The last room takes place outside a smaller version of Castle Lololo instead of up in the clouds, and there is no Mint Leaf to collect. Instead, Kirby makes his way past a couple ability-providing enemies to get to the door that takes him to the fight with Lololo & Lalala.


====Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss====
====Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss====
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KSSU Float Islands screenshot 8.png|The area where the Sparkling Star is collected
KSSU Float Islands screenshot 8.png|The area where the Sparkling Star is collected
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== References in later games ==
The following are direct references to Float Islands in later ''Kirby'' games:
===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Rainbow Resort Stage 6 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Screenshot from Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort in ''Kirby's Adventure'', featuring an area reminiscent of Float Islands.]]
[[Rainbow Resort - Stage 6|Stage 6]] of [[Rainbow Resort]] is a truncated homage to ''Kirby's Dream Land'', with two of its rooms being based on Float Islands in particular.
===''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
In addition to the stage itself being in Spring Breeze, the second stage of [[Revenge of the King]] - [[Illusion Islands]] - is based on the Spring Breeze version of Float Islands.
===''Kirby Fighters'' series===
{{main|Castle Lololo (Battle Stage)}}
In all three iterations of [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'']], one of its [[Battle Stage]]s is based on the battle with Lololo & Lalala used in the [[Spring Breeze]] version of Float Islands.
===''Kirby's Blowout Blast''===
[[Kirby's Blowout Blast - Level 2|Level 2]] of ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]'' is inspired by Float Islands, and uses the same stage music, though it instead features [[Kracko Jr.]] as the boss.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==

Revision as of 09:54, 13 February 2022


Float Islands
KDL Float Islands.png
Kirby gets a fishing hook stuck in his mouth in the opening scene for Float Islands.
Details
Boss Kaboola
Theme music

Clip of the Float Islands theme.

World order
Castle Lololo Bubbly Clouds
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Float Islands is an area and stage which appears in Kirby's Dream Land, [[Kirby Super Star|Template:KSS KFP]], and Kirby Super Star Ultra. It is a tropical locale which features beaches with palm trees and falling coconuts, underground passages with spike pits, and a large wooden ship to explore. Float Islands has a distinctive musical theme which has been frequently homaged by other tropical or water-based areas in subsequent Kirby games.

Cut-scene

On the shore of a small island, Kirby tries his hand at fishing. He pulls out a Blipper, then inhales it, getting the remaining fishing hook stuck decidedly in his mouth.

Game appearances

Kirby's Dream Land

Kirby works his way past the Coconuts.

Float Islands is the third stage of Kirby's Dream Land, and takes place in a series of tropical islands in Dream Land. The stage is fairly straightforward, similar to Green Greens, but features a lot more water along with trickier terrain. There are a total of seven rooms to traverse here, with two of them being optional side areas. The boss at the end of the stage is Kaboola, who Kirby battles using the Mint Leaf item.

Room breakdown

The first room consists of a handful of islands of various size protruding from a bottomless body of water. Kirby will need to hop along each island while avoiding coconuts from the palm trees above and Blippers and Squishys from the water below. A bomb and a mike can be found here which Kirby can suck up and use against his enemies. After crossing several wide bodies of water, Kirby will find the way forward through a door embedded in the side of a cliff.

The second room takes place in an underground area, featuring a long and winding path compressed into a rectangular area. In here, Kirby will need to mind more falling coconuts, vanishing Kabu, and beds of spikes along with patrolling Gordos. A number of side paths can be taken to reach food items, including a hidden door leading to a side room featuring a deep-dive. The main door forward can be found in the lower-right corner.

The third room is dominated by a large wooden ship which Kirby can infiltrate using a dish of Superspicy Curry to deal with the crew. Along the way, Kirby can access a cabin through a round-trip door to acquire a few more items. Further along, past a number of Shotzos, the door to the next room can be reached on the right.

The fourth room is a small one, where Kirby can access a Warp Star which will take him out of the ship and into the background toward a large whale. Kirby then gets stuck inside its blowhole, and the whale shoots him out, which sends him flying high into the sky and to the next room.

The last room has Kirby briefly walking along a cloud platform until he reaches a Mint Leaf. Once Kirby picks up this item, he is taken to an aerial battle with with Kaboola, the boss of the stage. Using the Mint Leaf, Kirby can defeat Kaboola and collect the third Sparkling Star to complete the stage.

Enemies and Boss

Sprites (Normal/Extra) Normal Enemy Extra Enemy Sprites (Normal/Extra) Normal Enemy Extra Enemy
KDL Blipper sprite.png Blipper No KDL Shotzo sprite.png File:KDL Blatzo sprite.png Shotzo Blatzy
KDL Bronto Burt sprite.png KDL Koozer sprite.png Bront Burt Koozer KDL Squishy sprite.png KDL Flotzo sprite.png Squishy Flotzo
KDL Coconut sprite.png Coconut No KDL Waddle Dee sprite.png Waddle Dee No
KDL Coner sprite.png Coner No KDL Waddle Doo sprite.png Waddle Doo No
KDL Gordo sprite.png Gordo No KDL Wizzer sprite.png KDL Peezer sprite.png Wizzer Peezer
KDL Kabu sprite.png KDL Grumples sprite.png Kabu Grumples
Sprite Name
KDL Kaboola sprite.png Kaboola

Map Gallery

Template:KSS KFP / Kirby Super Star Ultra

Float Islands
Float Islands KSSU cutscene.png
The intro cutscene for Float Islands in Template:KSSU.
Details
Main game Spring Breeze
Mid-boss(es) Mr. Frosty
Boss Lololo & Lalala
Theme music

Clips of the Float Islands theme from Template:KSS KFP (above)
and Kirby Super Star Ultra (below).

Stage order
Green Greens Bubbly Clouds
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In Template:KSS KFP and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Float Islands appears as the second stage of Spring Breeze. However, this version of Float Islands is greatly truncated, merged with portions of Castle Lololo from the original game, and features Lololo & Lalala as the boss of the stage instead of Kaboola, who does not appear at all. This version features different enemies as well, replacing the Kirby's Dream Land exclusive foes with some that provide Copy Abilities.

Synopsis

Float Islands in Spring Breeze has many of the same elements as its equivalent stage in Kirby's Dream Land, but due to having been merged with Castle Lololo, the second half is almost completely different. The main differences by room are as follows:

  • The first room is much shorter and contains fewer enemies, with Knuckle Joe greeting Kirby at the start.
  • The second room is greatly simplified, and now contains ladders. The side area accessible from here is just a room filled with water, coconuts, and a 1-Up.
  • The third room replaces the wooden ship with an entryway to a castle. Here, Kirby is given some Invincible Candy to power through the enemies in the way.
  • The fourth room takes place inside the castle, and tasks Kirby with defeating the Mid-Boss Mr. Frosty before taking the Warp Star. Instead of flying to a whale, Kirby flies to Castle Lololo in the background.
  • The last room takes place outside a smaller version of Castle Lololo instead of up in the clouds, and there is no Mint Leaf to collect. Instead, Kirby makes his way past a couple ability-providing enemies to get to the door that takes him to the fight with Lololo & Lalala.

Enemies, Mid-Boss, and Boss

Sprite (KSS/Ultra) Name Copy Ability Sprite (KSS/Ultra) Name Copy Ability
KSS Blade Knight.png KSSU Blade Knight Sprite.png Blade Knight Sword KSS Gordo.png KSSU Gordo Sprite.png Gordo N/A
KSS Blipper.png KSSU Blipper Sprite.png Blipper None KSS Kabu.png KSSU Kabu Sprite.png Kabu None
KSS Bomber.png KSSU Bomber Sprite.png Bomber Crash KSS Knuckle Joe.png KSSU Knuckle Joe Sprite.png Knuckle Joe Fighter
KSS Broom Hatter.png KSSU Broom Hatter Sprite.png Broom Hatter None KSS Sir Kibble.png KSSU Sir Kibble Sprite.png Sir Kibble Cutter
KSS Burnin Leo.png KSSU Burning Leo Sprite.png Burnin' Leo Fire KSS Squishy.png KSSU Squishy Sprite.png Squishy None
KSS Chilly.png KSSU Chilly Sprite.png Chilly Ice KSS Tookey.png KSSU Tookey Sprite.png Tookey None
KSS Coconut.png KSSU Coconut Sprite.png Coconut None KSS Twizzy.png KSSU Twizzy Sprite.png Twizzy None
Sprite (KSS/Ultra) Name Copy Ability
KSS Mr Frosty.png KSSU Mr Frosty Sprite.png Mr. Frosty Ice
Sprite (KSS) Name Copy Ability
KSS Lololo Sprite.png KSS Lalala Sprite.png Lololo & Lalala None

Template:KSS KFP gallery

Kirby Super Star Ultra gallery

References in later games

The following are direct references to Float Islands in later Kirby games:

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Screenshot from Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort in Kirby's Adventure, featuring an area reminiscent of Float Islands.

Stage 6 of Rainbow Resort is a truncated homage to Kirby's Dream Land, with two of its rooms being based on Float Islands in particular.

Kirby Super Star Ultra

In addition to the stage itself being in Spring Breeze, the second stage of Revenge of the King - Illusion Islands - is based on the Spring Breeze version of Float Islands.

Kirby Fighters series

Main article: Castle Lololo (Battle Stage)

In all three iterations of Kirby Fighters, one of its Battle Stages is based on the battle with Lololo & Lalala used in the Spring Breeze version of Float Islands.

Kirby's Blowout Blast

Level 2 of Kirby's Blowout Blast is inspired by Float Islands, and uses the same stage music, though it instead features Kracko Jr. as the boss.

Profiles

Kirby's Dream Land Instruction Booklet (NA Print)

This is Definitely not a Resort Paradise
This may look like an island paradise lined with palm trees, but don't expect to have a relaxing time here! You'll have to watch your step as you island hop here or you could end up falling into the ocean. Kaboola will have you scrambling to dodge her constant attack of cannon balls.

Trivia

  • This stage introduced items such as the Mint Leaf and the Superspicy Curry. However, these items would never appear again in a main series Kirby installment, instead only making brief cameos in spinoffs and sub-games, having been made obsolete by the introduction of Copy Abilities in later titles.
  • This is the only stage in Kirby's Dream Land which does not feature a Mid-Boss.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese フロートアイランズ
Furōto Airanzu
Float Islands