Neo Star - Stage 2
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Neo Star - Stage 2 is the second stage of Neo Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. It takes place inside a massive cavern complex with signs of mining activity.
Overview
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.
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.
Kirby lands in a deep area of the cave, and must progress to the right past several more enemies.
In the next area, Kirby will have to progress on slippery pillars past Shotzos and Drops looking to get the drop on him.
The following area is another walkway through the open cave. The path is pocked with holes filled with water, which have various things in them.
From there, Kirby must deal with a flood of Drops in a small chamber before pressing on.
The 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.
Crystal Shard guide
| Crystal Shard locations in Neo Star - Stage 2 | ||||
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 Shard 1 |
The first Crystal Shard can be found at the very beginning, if Kirby falls to the left. | |||
 Shard 2 |
The second shard can be collected along the mine cart track, if Kirby and Waddle Dee jump to the top track. | |||
 Shard 3 |
The third shard can be found in a lower area of the cave past the streambeds. Kirby will need to use the dangerous Stone-Bomb ability to blast open a wall that mimics its color. | |||
Enemies, mid-bosses and abilities
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Bobo | 
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Gabon | None | 
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Poppy Bros. Jr. | 
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Bonehead | None | 
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Glom | N/A | 
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Rocky | 
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Bronto Burt | None | 
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Gordo | N/A | 
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Shotzo | N/A |
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Bumber | None | 
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I³ | N/A | 
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Sparky | 
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Drop | None | 
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Kany | None | 
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Squibby | None |
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Fishbone | 
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Kapar |
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Zoos |
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Flopper | None | 
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Mariel | None (hazardous to inhale) | |||
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Gallery
Kirby falls into yet another great cave.
Kirby motions to Waddle Dee to get in after enough pushing.
Spotting an obstacle on the track
Another ride ending in a crash
Moving along the cavern floor
Passing a barricade with a Shotzo in it
Hopping along pillars, with enemies Dropping from the ceiling
Passing shallow pools
An ambush of Drops
Moving into the crusher area
Snatching the goodies along the crusher path
Reaching the end of the stage
