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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Guide

2000 · Platformer

Box art

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards box art
Nintendo 64 box art for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Kirby moves through a forest stage with tree stumps and enemies.ability combinations and how to mix powersCombine the seven base powers and carry the correct mix into shard puzzles.
Kirby and Ribbon appear together in a field during a story scene.Crystal Shards, colored blocks and the true endingTrack the 74 shards and unlock the final world.
Kirby moves through a forest stage with tree stumps and enemies.planets and boss weaknessesFollow the six planets and recognize each major boss’s attack pattern.
Kirby moves through a forest stage with tree stumps and enemies.items, picnic rewards and multiplayer sub-gamesCompare recovery items, the goal picnic and the three competitive games.
A story image introduces Ribbon holding a Crystal Shard.key characters and travel companionsIdentify the helpers whose abilities appear in stages and the true finale.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Mix abilities for obstaclesColored barriers can require a particular pair rather than a stronger ordinary attack.
Collect all 74 Crystal ShardsThe completed crystal unlocks the route to Dark Star and the true finale.
Use stage selection for cleanupReturn to a missing shard with its required ability already prepared.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
KirbyPlayable heroCombines two enemy powers while helping Ribbon.
RibbonFairy from Ripple StarSeeks the scattered Crystal Shards.
Waddle DeeTravel companionHelps with several vehicle and route sequences.
AdeleineArtistProvides painted objects and visual puzzle clues.
King DededeHammer-wielding allyCarries Kirby through special sections and breaks obstacles.
0²Final antagonistAppears in the true-ending route on Dark Star.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
ability combinations and how to mix powersCreate a combination deliberately →

Pictures All pictures →

Kirby moves through a forest stage with tree stumps and enemies.
Kirby moves through a forest stage with tree stumps and enemies.
A story image introduces Ribbon holding a Crystal Shard.
A story image introduces Ribbon holding a Crystal Shard.
A story image shows Waddle Dee pursued by Dark Matter.
A story image shows Waddle Dee pursued by Dark Matter.
Kirby and Ribbon appear together in a field during a story scene.
Kirby and Ribbon appear together in a field during a story scene.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards: game and edition overviewwikirby.com