Neo Star

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Neo Star File:NeoStar.jpg Neo Star as seen from space in Kirby 64. Details Level no. 4 Stages 5 Boss Magman

Level progression ← Aqua Star Shiver Star →

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The stage select menu for Neo Star.

The Neo Star is the naturalistic fourth world encountered by Kirby and his sidekick, Ribbon, on their mission to vanquish Dark Matter from their realm in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Like the Rock Star realm, the Neo Star continues the Crystal Shards tradition of stage variety, paying an emphasized homage to realistic landscapes seen on Earth, through the incorporation of volcanic climates, forest areas, subterranean caves, and mountainous passages common to the topography of our home planet.

Like in all worlds of The Crystal Shards, the first four stages within the Neo 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.

Synopsis

The following is a brief overview of each stage of Neo Star and their contents. For a full guide on how to obtain the Crystal Shards, see the Crystal Shard page.

Stage 1

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Kirby swings across vines in the verdant Triassic-looking jungle.

Room 1 - The stage begins in a thick jungle. Kirby progresses to the right past tree stumps and floor traps that open up into pits.

Room 2 - The next area is a tall cliff-face on both sides. Kirby has to ascend this, while avoiding the barrage of more enemies.

Room 3 - In this area, Kirby will have to progress by jumping across vines. Near the end, the vines start to move very fast.

Room 4 - Kirby must contend with a mid-boss version of Galbo, while its Yariko minions toss spears at him. Defeating it opens the way forward.

Room 5 - This area has Kirby jumping between various logs suspended by vines. Some of these platforms are unstable, and will fall into the void below.

Room 6 - In this last area, Kirby can use an Invincibility Candy to rush across the clifftops. The stage exit can be found to the right.

Enemies, Mid-Bosses and Abilities

Regular Enemies	Mid-Bosses
Bobo Bronto Burt Bumber Cairn Flora Galbo Hack Kapar Pteran Pupa Yariko	Galbo
Base Abilities
Burning Cutter Stone

Stage 2

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Kirby falls beneath the Neo Star surface to claim Crystal Shards.

Room 1 - The stage begins with Kirby falling from a large crack in the ceiling into the cave proper. Along the way, he can collect some goodies floating in the air. The way to the next area is down below.

Room 2 - Kirby falls into a mine cart, which Waddle Dee will start pushing. Once it gets going, he hops in, and the two of them ride down the path. Along the way, several jumps will need to be made to ensure the cart does not crash or fall into the void below. At the end of the track, the cart meets a break in the rail, which causes Kirby and Waddle Dee to tumble into the chasm below.

Room 3 - Kirby lands in a deep area of the cave, and must progress to the right past several more enemies.

Room 4 - In this area, Kirby will have to progress on slippery pillars past Shotzos and Drops looking to get the drop on him.

Room 5 - This area is another walkway through the open cave. The path is pocked with holes filled with water, which have various things in them.

Room 6 - In this room, Kirby must deal with a flood of Drops before pressing on.

Room 7 - This last section of the cave has Kirby running past moving pillars that vie to crush him. The stage exit can be found at the end of this path.

Enemies, Mid-Bosses and Abilities

Regular Enemies	Mid-Bosses
Bobo Bonehead Bronto Burt Bumber Drop Fishbone Flopper Gabon Glom Gordo I3 Kany Kapar Mariel Poppy Bros. Jr. Rocky Shotzo Sparky Squibby Zoos	Drop ambush
Base Abilities
Cutter Spark

Stage 3

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Narrow passages in the mountains provide Kirby a route through the realm.

Room 1 - The stage begins out in a high rocky plateau. Kirby will traverse a narrow stone walkway that is patrolled by various foes.

Room 2 - The next area has Kirby traversing the plateaus, and jumping over gaps along the way.

Room 3 - In this small area, Adeleine can be seen in front of something she painted. What this thing might be differs at random, but includes objects like a pizza, or a top hat.

Room 4 - In this room is a 7x7 grid of Star Blocks with a hole in the middle. No other obstacles are found here.

Room 5 - The next area is another walkway along the plateau tops. The path gets pretty bumpy, and Kirby will have to traverse platforms that will crumble under his feet. At the end, just before the stage exit, some of the plateaus spell out a familiar pink hero's name.

Enemies, Mid-Bosses and Abilities

Regular Enemies	Mid-Bosses
Bobo Bonehead Bouncy Bronto Burt Bumber Cairn Chacha Fishbone Gabon Galbo Hack Kacti Mahall Mariel Pompey Propeller Pteran Punc Rocky Sandman	None.
Base Abilities
Burning Cutter Ice Needle Stone

Stage 4

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Completing the lava stage is the last before facing Magman, the boss of the Neo Star.

Room 1 - The stage begins

Enemies, Mid-Bosses and Abilities

Regular Enemies	Mid-Bosses
Base Abilities

Stage 5 (Boss: Magman)

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Kirby does battle with Magman to claim the last shard of the planet.

Ending Cut-scene

As Kirby and pals look over the crystal, the surrounding volcanoes all begin to erupt. The team makes a run for it as the crystal portal to Shiver Star opens. They all jump into the portal one-by-one, but Waddle Dee cannot keep up. Kirby emerges from the portal, and Inhales Waddle Dee to get him inside before it closes.