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|caption='''Aqua Star''' as seen from space in ''Kirby 64''.
|caption='''Aqua Star''' as featured in the level select of ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''.
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[[File:AquaStarMenu.jpg|left|thumb|250px|All of Aqua Star's five stages have some sort of water element to them, as to be expected.]]
[[File:K64 Aqua Star icon.png|55px|left]]
'''Aqua Star''' is the oceanic third level encountered by [[Kirby]] and his sidekick, [[Ribbon]], during their mission to dispel [[Dark Matter]] from their realm in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Physically, the planet is encompassed in water, even the small inner core, an appearance backed up by the five water-logged stages that make up the topography of Aqua Star. With regions ranging from beaches to raging rivers, and from subterranean caves to islands. Kirby must navigate the aqueous landscape in order to make it to the lair of [[Acro]], the killer whale-like boss of the level at the last stage.
'''Aqua Star''' is the oceanic third level encountered by [[Kirby]] and his sidekick, [[Ribbon]], during their mission to dispel [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]] from their realm in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Physically, the planet is encompassed in [[Water (environment)|water]], even the small inner core, an appearance backed up by the five water-logged stages that make up the topography of Aqua Star. With regions ranging from beaches to raging rivers, and from subterranean caves to islands, Kirby must navigate the aqueous landscape in order to make it to the lair of [[Acro]], the killer whale-like boss of the level at the last stage.


Like in all levels of The Crystal Shards, the first four stages within Aqua Star hide three Crystal Shards, while the final stage rewards only one after the defeat of the boss. Nevertheless, all shards within one level need not to be collected before Kirby is granted access to the next; Kirby must simply complete the level.  
==Overview==
Aqua Star is the second of the four "intermediate" levels in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', wherein it has four standard stages, a boss stage, and a single cutscene which plays after the boss is defeated. True to its name, the planet's environs all revolve around water in great quantities, though unlike what might be expected given the planet's external appearance, there are many patches of dry land on the surface as well. Included in the level topography are a series of tropical cliffs and shallow caves, a deep wooded area with a river running through it, a sandy beach front, and a series of deep sea tunnels with strong water currents sweeping through them. There is very little in terms of architecture aside from the occasional wooden deck or bridge, though native inhabitants are plentiful.


===Stage 1===
Like in all intermediate levels of ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', the first four stages within Aqua Star hide three Crystal Shards, while the final stage rewards only one after the defeat of the boss. Nevertheless, all shards within one level need not to be collected before Kirby is granted access to the next; Kirby must simply complete the level.  
[[File:AquaStarCave.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Kirby navigates a water-logged cave within Stage 2.]]
The first stage is overall summer-themed, covered with palm trees and sunny skies. The first portion of the level has Kirby venturing through a waterfront landscape, inhabited by [[Flopper]]s, [[Pompey]]s, [[Bobo]]s, and [[Kapar]], albeit others. This beach scene merges into a cavernous setting; [[Zebon]], which are used to ascend a tall, vertical chasm within the cave, are abundant. Avoiding the [[Glom]] on the cave's upper level, Kirby makes his way deeper into the cavern, encountering foes such as [[Galbo]] and [[Yariko]] in the next expanse. At the level's halfway point, a large [[Tick]] waits to be defeated, and in the event Kirby does so, he is rewarded a [[Crystal Shard]] (or a [[Blue Star]] if he's bested the mini-boss previously). [[Adeleine]] paints Kirby a [[Maxim Tomato]] as he exits the cave and passes through one final highland section before the level ends.


===Stage 2===
===Stages===
Each stage is unlocked in succession after clearing the previous one. Defeating [[Acro]] is necessary to move on to [[Neo Star]]. For more information about a particular stage, click on the link to the stage's page in the table. For a full guide on how to obtain the Crystal Shards, see the [[Crystal Shard#Aqua_Star|Crystal Shard]] page.
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|{{Center|[[File:K64 Aqua Star Stage 1 icon.png]]<br>[[Aqua Star - Stage 1|'''Stage 1''']]}}
|Big [[Tick]]
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|{{Center|[[File:K64 Aqua Star Stage 2 icon.png]]<br>[[Aqua Star - Stage 2|'''Stage 2''']]}}
|Big [[Kany]]
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|-
|{{Center|[[File:K64 Aqua Star Stage 3 icon.png]]<br>[[Aqua Star - Stage 3|'''Stage 3''']]}}
|Big [[Kapar]]
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|-
|{{Center|[[File:K64 Aqua Star Stage 4 icon.png]]<br>[[Aqua Star - Stage 4|'''Stage 4''']]}}
|Big [[Blowfish]]
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|-
|{{Center|[[File:K64 Aqua Star Stage 5 icon.png]]<br>[[Aqua Star - Stage 5|'''Stage 5''']]}}
|[[Acro]]
|Completing this stage unlocks [[Neo Star]].
|-


The second stage is based on a slow-moving river, a system that physically carries though to the level's end. At its opening, Kirby has the opportunity to absorb [[Bomb]] and [[Stone]] copy abilities from foes, and encounters simple creatures such as [[Gordo]], [[Bouncy]], and [[Bronto Burt]]s, as well. Like in the previous stage, the first section becomes a cavernous area, however, this time, more obstacles are present such as falling platforms, uneven ground, and enemies such as [[Propeller]] and [[Emp]]. The cave ends and opens out to a battle with a large [[Kany]], on a Donkey Kong-like wooden arena. The river continues out of the cavern and back into the earlier forest-like setting, but now Kirby is able to ride the water with [[Waddle Dee]] all the way to the waterfall's end. Interestingly, to reach the [[Picnic]], Kirby must walk back up the other side of the river, against the current, and against the rolling [[Splinter]] logs.
|}
[[File:AquaStarRide.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Kirby and Waddle Dee take to the crate for the ride of their life in Stage 2.]]


===Stage 3===
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This stage places Kirby right on the beach, jumping over sandbars, and avoiding [[Shotzo]]s, [[Mite]]s, and [[Sandman|Sandmen]] to get a chance to swim in the ocean's waters. The [[Bomb]], [[Stone]], and [[Cutter]] abilities are available in the first section, and Kirby will even enlist the aid of [[King Dedede]] to progress to a platform further than he can jump. Through unstable bridges, large rock towers, and other simple enemies, Kirby makes it down beneath the water into yet another cavernous area. A large [[Kapar]] within the cave holds a Crystal Shard, and provides passage to the rest of the stage when defeated. Further in the cave is a vertically-inclined, Splinter-infested labyrinth, of which Kirby must navigate to reach the Picnic, back on the beach.


===Stage 4===
==Ending Cutscene==
[[File:AquaStarBeach.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Beach habitats are quite common on Aqua Star, especially in Stage 3.]]
[[File:K64 All Washed Up scene 4.png|thumb|200px|Kirby blindly tosses a stone at an approaching tidal wave.]]
The last non-boss stage of Aqua Star is entirely underwater, and the first section is a lengthy trench. In navigating the deep chasm, Kirby will encounter many [[Pedo]] and [[Squibby]] foes, not to mention [[Glunk]] enemies lined up at the trench's base. The adjacent area opens into an expansive sea, with coral and deep sea floor crevasses; falling boulders and [[Flopper]] enemies are abundant. The great sea becomes another deep chasm in which Kirby must ride the current upwards, towards the surface, and away from the many Glunk and Gordo that are positioned on rocks about the trench. Slipping out of the trench and into a thin undersea canal, Kirby simply floats along, passing the many foes that litter the passage to reach a large [[Blowfish]] mini-boss. After its defeat, one more waterlogged expanse, filled with falling rocks and Gordo enemies, and the Picnic lies in wait.
Kirby and the rest are sitting on a beach overlooking the ocean. Adeleine starts tossing stones out into the water, prompting the rest to do the same. Kirby picks up a stone and starts winding up his toss, with his eyes closed. As this happens the rest of the group spots a huge tidal wave coming and runs off. Kirby casts the stone just as the wave engulfs him. When Kirby comes to, he sees the rest of his party going through the portal to the next world - [[Neo Star]]. He rushes to join them and gets in just before the portal closes.


===Stage 5 (Boss: Acro)===
== Gallery ==
The final stage of Aqua Star is the battle with the killer whale-like boss, [[Acro]].
<gallery>
Aqua Star K64 stage selection.png|The stage select screen for Aqua Star.
K64 Aqua Star Stage 1 screenshot 02.png|Traversing the tropical climate of Aqua Star in [[Aqua Star - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 1 screenshot 11.png|Reaching a big waterfall area in [[Aqua Star - Stage 1|Stage 1]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 2 screenshot 06.png|Waddle Dee showing up to offer Kirby a boat ride in [[Aqua Star - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 2 screenshot 11.png|Encountering trouble climbing up a river bed in [[Aqua Star - Stage 2|Stage 2]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 3 screenshot 02.png|Reaching a sandcastle on the beach in [[Aqua Star - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 3 screenshot 04.png|Going for a swim in the shallows in [[Aqua Star - Stage 3|Stage 3]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 4 screenshot 03.png|Hitching a ride on a [[Flopper]] to traverse the depths in [[Aqua Star - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 4 screenshot 09.png|Swimming through a narrow channel in [[Aqua Star - Stage 4|Stage 4]]
K64 Aqua Star Stage 5 screenshot 03.png|Battling [[Acro]] in [[Aqua Star - Stage 5|Stage 5]]
KTSSI Aqua Star daifuku.png|The Aqua Star strawberry [[wikipedia:daifuku|daifuku]] in ''[[Kirby: The Strange Sweets Island]]''
Kirby Cafe Aqua Star Cocktail.jpg|The "Aqua Star Cocktail (Non-alcoholic)" [[Kirby Café]] drink
</gallery>


===Ending Cut-scene===
==Names in other languages==
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|ja=ウルルンスター
|jaR=Ururun Sutā
|jaM=Moist Star
|esE=Aqua Star<ref>''[[Kirby: The Strange Sweets Island]]''</ref>
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Revision as of 19:13, 19 January 2024

Aqua Star
Aqua Star K64 space.png
Aqua Star as featured in the level select of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
Details
Level no. 3
Stages 5
Boss Acro
Theme music

Clip of the stage select music for Aqua Star.

Level progression
← Rock Star Neo Star →
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K64 Aqua Star icon.png

Aqua Star is the oceanic third level encountered by Kirby and his sidekick, Ribbon, during their mission to dispel Dark Matter from their realm in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Physically, the planet is encompassed in water, even the small inner core, an appearance backed up by the five water-logged stages that make up the topography of Aqua Star. With regions ranging from beaches to raging rivers, and from subterranean caves to islands, Kirby must navigate the aqueous landscape in order to make it to the lair of Acro, the killer whale-like boss of the level at the last stage.

Overview

Aqua Star is the second of the four "intermediate" levels in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, wherein it has four standard stages, a boss stage, and a single cutscene which plays after the boss is defeated. True to its name, the planet's environs all revolve around water in great quantities, though unlike what might be expected given the planet's external appearance, there are many patches of dry land on the surface as well. Included in the level topography are a series of tropical cliffs and shallow caves, a deep wooded area with a river running through it, a sandy beach front, and a series of deep sea tunnels with strong water currents sweeping through them. There is very little in terms of architecture aside from the occasional wooden deck or bridge, though native inhabitants are plentiful.

Like in all intermediate levels of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, the first four stages within Aqua Star hide three Crystal Shards, while the final stage rewards only one after the defeat of the boss. Nevertheless, all shards within one level need not to be collected before Kirby is granted access to the next; Kirby must simply complete the level.

Stages

Each stage is unlocked in succession after clearing the previous one. Defeating Acro is necessary to move on to Neo Star. For more information about a particular stage, click on the link to the stage's page in the table. For a full guide on how to obtain the Crystal Shards, see the Crystal Shard page.

Stage Boss/Mid-Boss Notes
Big Tick
Big Kany
Big Kapar
Big Blowfish
Acro Completing this stage unlocks Neo Star.

Ending Cutscene

Kirby blindly tosses a stone at an approaching tidal wave.

Kirby and the rest are sitting on a beach overlooking the ocean. Adeleine starts tossing stones out into the water, prompting the rest to do the same. Kirby picks up a stone and starts winding up his toss, with his eyes closed. As this happens the rest of the group spots a huge tidal wave coming and runs off. Kirby casts the stone just as the wave engulfs him. When Kirby comes to, he sees the rest of his party going through the portal to the next world - Neo Star. He rushes to join them and gets in just before the portal closes.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ウルルンスター
Ururun Sutā 		Moist Star
European Spanish Aqua Star[1] -


References

  1. ↑ Kirby: The Strange Sweets Island
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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Characters
Levels and stages
Level 1: Pop Star

Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4

Level 2: Rock Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 3: Aqua Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 4: Neo Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 5: Shiver Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4 • Stage 5

Level 6: Ripple Star
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3 • Stage 4

Level 7: Dark Star
Enemies
Bivolt • Blowfish • Bo • Bobo • Bonehead • Bouncy • Bronto Burt • Bumber • Burnis • Cairn • Chacha • Chilly • Drop • Emp • Fishbone • Flopper • Flora • Flutter • Frigis • Gabon • Galbo • Ghost Knight • Glom • Glunk • Gobblin • Gordo • Hack • I³ • Ignus • Kacti • Kany • Kapar • Keke • Magoo • Mahall • Mariel • Maw • Mite • Mopoo • Mumbies • N-Z • Noo • Nruff • Pedo • Plugg • Pompey • Poppy Bros. Jr. • Propeller • Pteran • Punc • Pupa • Putt • Rockn • Rocky • Sandman • Sawyer • Scarfy • Shotzo • Sir Kibble • Skud • Slushy • Snipper • Spark-i • Sparky • Splinter • Squeaky Hammer Machine • Squibby • Tick • Turbite • Wall Shotzo • Whispy Woods Jr. • Yariko • Zebon • Zoos
Mid-Bosses
Big N-Z • Waddle Doo • Big Bouncy • Adeleine • King Dedede • Big Kacti • Big Fishbone • Big Spark-i • Big Tick • Big Kany • Big Kapar • Big Blowfish • Big Galbo • Big Chilly • Big Mopoo • Big Pupa • Big Burnis • Big Sawyer
Bosses
Abilities
Bomb • Burn • Cutter • Ice • Needle • Spark • Stone
Power Combos
Items
Extra
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