Aqua Star - Stage 2

Aqua Star - Stage 2
Kirby and Waddle Dee take a fall from their small boat. Thankfully, Kirby is his own air bag.
Details
Host level	Aqua Star
Stage Nr.	2
Mid-Boss(es)	Big Kany
Friend assists	Waddle Dee

Theme music
"Down the Mountain Stream" Clip of the theme music in Aqua Star - Stage 2.

Stage progression
← Stage 1	Stage 3 →

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Aqua Star - Stage 2 is the second stage of Aqua Star in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. This stage has Kirby running up and down a series of waterfalls alongside tall green cliffs.

OverviewEdit

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 Burts, 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 tiered 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 Bonus Game, Kirby must walk back up the other side of the river, against the current, and against the rolling Splinter logs.

Crystal Shard guideEdit

Crystal Shard locations in Aqua Star - Stage 2
Shard 1	The first Crystal Shard can be found in the room where the Mid-Boss Kany is fought. To access it, Kirby needs the Burning Stone ability.
Shard 2	The second shard can be collected during the boat ride with Waddle Dee. They will have to jump the boat off a waterfall to get it.
Shard 3	The third shard can be found along the river, shortly after the Invincible Candy. It will be hugging a waterfall.