Hal Laboratory Retro Games Collection
25 total gamesA creative and visionary Japanese video game developer celebrated for creating iconic franchises like Kirby and Super Smash Bros. Since its founding, HAL Laboratory has been dedicated to delivering games that are fun, accessible, and overflowing with unique charm for players worldwide.
About HAL Laboratory - A Workshop for Simple, Fun, and Innovative Games
HAL Laboratory, Inc. is a legendary Japanese video game development company, officially founded on February 21, 1980. In its early days, the company primarily developed games for the MSX home computer system and Nintendo's Entertainment System (NES). Despite facing initial challenges, their passion for technology and unique approach to game design quickly allowed them to make a name for themselves in the industry. They established a close partnership with Nintendo early on, a relationship that would deepen over the decades and lead to the co-creation of many timeless classics.
One of the company's greatest achievements is undoubtedly the creation of the world-beloved pink hero, Kirby. Designed by Masahiro Sakurai, 'Kirby's Dream Land' debuted on the Game Boy in 1992. Its unique 'inhale and copy' ability, charming character design, and accessible difficulty curve for players of all ages led to its immediate and immense success. The Kirby series has since flourished, becoming one of Nintendo's most vital and popular franchises and a symbol of HAL Laboratory's innovative spirit and core development philosophy.
Beyond the Kirby series, HAL Laboratory has showcased its exceptional talent in other game genres. They were the original developers of the phenomenal fighting game series, Super Smash Bros., which brought together numerous star characters from across Nintendo's franchises and pioneered a new era of platform fighters. Additionally, they have developed other highly acclaimed titles such as the EarthBound series (in collaboration with Ape Inc.) and BOXBOY!. HAL Laboratory has always adhered to the philosophy of 'creating games that are simple and fun,' focusing on polishing core gameplay and character appeal, allowing their works to transcend language and culture to bring endless joy and precious memories to millions of players globally.
All Hal Laboratory Retro Games
25 games available

Kirby: Nightmare In Dream Land
When King Dedede shatters the Star Rod, plunging Dream Land into a world without dreams, it's up to Kirby to restore slumber. Inhale enemies, copy their abilities, and embark on a colorful journey to defeat the nightmare.


Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror is a unique GBA platformer that breaks from traditional linear progression, offering an expansive, maze-like world for Kirby to explore with a focus on non-linear exploration and cooperative gameplay.

Adventures of Lolo 3
In Adventures of Lolo 3, you embark on a charming puzzle-adventure, navigating intricate rooms, collecting hearts, and outsmarting various enemies to rescue your friends and advance through the challenging stages.

Adventures of Lolo 2
In Adventures of Lolo 2, you must strategically navigate intricate puzzle rooms, collecting all heart frames and avoiding or eliminating enemies using Lolo's limited abilities to rescue Princess Lala from the clutches of the evil King Egger.

Adventures of Lolo
Embark on a charming puzzle-adventure as Lolo, navigating intricate, single-screen rooms to rescue Princess Lala from the clutches of the evil King Egger, utilizing environmental objects and strategic enemy manipulation to unlock exits.


Super Smash Bros.
In Super Smash Bros., you'll choose from an iconic roster of Nintendo characters and battle it out on dynamic stages, aiming to knock your opponents off the screen by strategically depleting their damage percentage and landing powerful blows.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, you'll embark on a quest across diverse planets to collect scattered Crystal Shards, using Kirby's signature inhale and copy abilities, enhanced by the unique 'Mix' ability that combines inhaled powers for powerful new effects, to defeat the evil Dark Matter.

Kirby Super Star Ultra
As Kirby, you'll inhale enemies to copy their unique abilities, then team up with a friendly helper to navigate vibrant worlds, tackle challenging bosses, and complete a series of diverse game modes.

Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
You'll guide Kirby across vibrant Dream Land by physically tilting your Game Boy Color, using this unique motion control to roll Kirby through each level, collect scattered stars, and reach the goal gate.


Kirby: Squeak Squad
Embark on an adventure in Kirby: Squeak Squad as Kirby, where you'll inhale enemies to copy their abilities, combine powers for new effects, and battle the mischievous Squeak Squad to recover Kirby's stolen strawberry shortcake.




