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|caption=Box art for ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' in various regions.
|caption=Box art for ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' in various regions.
|developer= [[HAL Laboratory]]
|developer=[[HAL Laboratory]]
|publisher= [[Nintendo]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|designer= [[Shinichi Shimomura]]
|designer=[[Shinichi Shimomura]]
|released='''Nintendo 64'''<br>{{Released|Japan|March 24, 2000|NA|June 26, 2000|Europe|June 22, 2001|Australia|June 22, 2001}}<br> '''Virtual Console (Wii)'''<br>{{Released|NA|February 25, 2008|Europe|March 7, 2008|Australia|March 7, 2008|Japan|April 15, 2008}}<br>'''Virtual Console (Wii U)'''<br>{{Released|Europe|June 25, 2015|Australia|June 26, 2015|NA|July 30, 2015|Japan|August 19, 2015}}<br>'''Nintendo 64: Nintendo Switch Online'''<br>{{Released|Japan|May 20, 2022|NA|May 20, 2022|Europe|May 20, 2022|Australia|May 20, 2022}}
|released='''Nintendo 64'''<br>{{Released|Japan|March 24, 2000|NA|June 26, 2000|Europe|June 22, 2001|Australia|June 22, 2001}}<br> '''Virtual Console (Wii)'''<br>{{Released|NA|February 25, 2008|Europe|March 7, 2008|Australia|March 7, 2008|Japan|April 15, 2008|South Korea|September 16, 2008<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080913194943/http://www.nintendo.co.kr:80/Wii/wii/vconsol/kerby64/kerby64_01.php Nintendo of Korea (Wayback Machine snapshot)]</ref>}}<br>'''Virtual Console (Wii U)'''<br>{{Released|Europe|June 25, 2015|Australia|June 26, 2015|NA|July 30, 2015|Japan|August 19, 2015}}<br>'''Nintendo 64: Nintendo Switch Online'''<br>{{Released|Japan|May 20, 2022|NA|May 20, 2022|Europe|May 20, 2022|Australia|May 20, 2022}}
|platforms= [[Nintendo 64]]<br>[[Wii]] (''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'')<br>[[Virtual Console|Wii Virtual Console]]<br>[[Virtual Console|Wii U Virtual Console]]<br>[[Nintendo Switch]] <small>(Nintendo 64: Nintendo Switch Online)</small>
|platforms=[[Nintendo 64]]<br>[[Wii]] (''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'')<br>[[Virtual Console|Wii Virtual Console]]<br>[[Virtual Console|Wii U Virtual Console]]<br>[[Nintendo Switch]] <small>(Nintendo 64: Nintendo Switch Online)</small>
|language={{languages|jp=y|en_us=y}}
|language={{languages|jp=y|en_us=y}}
|rating={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3|cero=a}}<!-- NOTE: The ESRB Teen rating in the Kirby 64 trailer for Nintendo Switch Online refers to the entirety of the service itself, not the game specifically. -->
|rating={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3|cero=a}}<!-- NOTE: The ESRB Teen rating in the Kirby 64 trailer for Nintendo Switch Online refers to the entirety of the service itself, not the game specifically.-->
|predecessor= [[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom)]]
|predecessor=[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom)]]
|successor= ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''
|successor=''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''
}}{{title font}}{{redirect|Crystal Shards|titular Crystal Shards|[[Crystal Shard]]}}
}}{{title font}}{{redirect|Crystal Shards|titular Crystal Shards|[[Crystal Shard]]}}
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:K64 PowerCombo.png|thumb|Kirby, creating a Power Combo.]]
[[File:K64 PowerCombo.png|thumb|Kirby, creating a Power Combo.]]
Despite the fact that ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' features full 3D graphics for the first time, the game itself still plays like a 2D sidescroller. The game makes another distinction from its predecessors, giving Kirby only seven different abilities to copy, as opposed to the vast ability pool of other games. The base abilities are [[Burning|Burn]], [[Stone]], [[Ice]], [[Needle]], [[Bomb]], [[Spark]], and [[Cutter]]. However, by inhaling enemies, Kirby can create ability stars, which he can spit at other enemies. If an ability star connects to another enemy with an ability, the two abilities will merge and form a [[Power Combo]]. By combining abilities, Kirby can master 28 different abilities, plus the seven base abilities, making a total of 35 abilities.
Despite the fact that ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' features full 3D graphics for the first time, the game itself still plays like a 2D sidescroller. The game makes another distinction from its predecessors, giving Kirby only seven different abilities to copy, as opposed to the vast ability pool of other games. The base abilities are [[Burning|Burn]], [[Stone]], [[Ice]], [[Needle]], [[Bomb]], [[Spark]], and [[Cutter]]. However, by inhaling enemies, Kirby can create ability stars, which he can spit at other enemies. If an ability star connects to another enemy with an ability, the two abilities will merge and form a [[Power Combo]]. By combining abilities, Kirby can master 28 different abilities, plus the seven base abilities, making a total of 35 abilities. While ability combinations exist and have existed to a degree in several other titles, ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' is the first and so far only game in the series where every copy ability can be mixed with every other ability (excluding [[Ribbon's Crystal]]).


The game features six levels, or planets, each with three or four stages and one boss fight. From the beginning, only the first stage of Pop Star is available. In every stage, there are three Crystal Shards to be found. The Crystal Shards are often hidden in remote places or behind obstacles that can be destroyed only by a certain ability (usually indicated by the obstacle's color). Finding all the Crystal Shards is not necessary to complete the game, but it is essential to 100% complete the game, as finding all 74 Crystal Shards (66 from every stage, six from every boss, and two during the intro) unlocks the true ending of the game.
The game features six levels, or planets, each with three or four stages and one boss fight. From the beginning, only the first stage of Pop Star is available. In every stage, there are three Crystal Shards to be found. The Crystal Shards are often hidden in remote places or behind obstacles that can be destroyed only by a certain ability (usually indicated by the obstacle's color). Finding all the Crystal Shards is not necessary to complete the game, but it is essential to 100% complete the game, as finding all 74 Crystal Shards (66 from every stage, six from every boss, and two during the intro) unlocks the true ending of the game.


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!colspan=5|General controls (facing right) &nbsp;
!colspan=5|General controls &nbsp;
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|-
!Control
!Control
!Nintendo 64 Controller
!Nintendo 64 Controller
!Wii Remote (Kirby Dream Collection Special Edition)
!Wii Remote (using ''Kirby's Dream Collection'')
!Classic/GameCube Controller
!Classic/GameCube Controller
!Nintendo Switch
!Nintendo Switch
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|[[File:K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 2.jpg|130px]]
|[[File:K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 2.jpg|130px]]
|style="white-space:nowrap"|[[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Waddle Dee]]
|style="white-space:nowrap"|[[Waddle Dee (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Waddle Dee]]
|An unassuming resident of [[Popstar|Pop Star]], Waddle Dee becomes a stalwart member of Kirby's team when the pink puffball saves him from possession by Dark Matter, who had turned him momentarily into a [[Waddle Doo]]. Waddle Dee may not look like much, but he has many tricks and ideas which can help Kirby get through various obstacles in the levels they travel through.
|An unassuming resident of [[Popstar|Pop Star]], Waddle Dee becomes a stalwart member of Kirby's team when the pink puffball saves him from possession by Dark Matter, who had turned him momentarily into a [[Waddle Doo]]. Waddle Dee may not look like much, but he has many tricks and gadgets which can help Kirby get through various obstacles in the levels they travel through.


This is the first main-series ''Kirby'' game that does not feature [[Waddle Dee]]s as standard enemies. The second would not be until ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', 22 years later.
This is the first main-series ''Kirby'' game that does not feature [[Waddle Dee]]s as standard enemies. The second would not be until ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'', 22 years later.
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|[[File:K64 Adeleine artwork 3.png|130px]]
|[[File:K64 Adeleine artwork 3.png|130px]]
|style="text-align:center"|[[Adeleine]]
|style="text-align:center"|[[Adeleine]]
|While her origin is unknown, Adeleine joins Kirby's team after being freed from Dark Matter's grasp. She is not much of a fighter, but with her paintbrush, she can conjure all manner of helpful items for the team, including food. Adeleine will also attempt to look ahead for clues, and convey what she finds to Kirby via her illustrations.
|A human girl who visited Pop Star to practice painting. She is possessed by Dark Matter, but even though her artwork literally leaps off the page, she is not much of a fighter. After Kirby rescues her, she proves to be a reliable ally as she conjures up useful items for Kirby's journey. Adeleine will also attempt to look ahead for clues to find hidden Crystal Shards, and convey what she finds to Kirby via her illustrations.
|"''Adeleine, an aspiring young artist, comes to Pop Star to study art but finds herself in the middle of a Dark Matter mess.''" (page 22)
|"''Adeleine, an aspiring young artist, comes to Pop Star to study art but finds herself in the middle of a Dark Matter mess.''" (page 22)
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|[[File:K64 BurnCutter.png|100px]]
|[[File:K64 BurnCutter.png|100px]]
|[[File:K64_PC_BurnCutter.png]]
|[[File:K64_PC_BurnCutter.png]]
|Gives Kirby a flaming sword to wield against enemies. The sword can be swung, hold over the head, and thrown at enemies.
|Gives Kirby a flaming sword to wield against enemies. The sword can be swung, held over the head, and thrown at enemies.
|-
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Stone-Stone]]
|style="text-align:center"|[[Stone-Stone]]
|[[File:K64_A_DoubleStone.png|100px]]
|[[File:K64_A_DoubleStone.png|100px]]
|[[File:K64_PC_DoubleStone.png]]
|[[File:K64_PC_DoubleStone.png]]
|Transforms Kirby into a giant version of himself, made of rocks. Can pass most enemies unharmed.
|Transforms Kirby into a giant version of himself, made of rocks. Can pass most enemies unharmed. This may have been an inspiration for the [[Metal]] ability in later games.
|-
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Curling|Stone-Ice]]
|style="text-align:center"|[[Stone-Ice]]
|[[File:K64_A_StoneIce.png|100px]]
|[[File:K64_A_StoneIce.png|100px]]
|[[File:K64_PC_StoneIce.png]]
|[[File:K64_PC_StoneIce.png]]
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|A metal sawblade with an eye inset in the middle. It grinds along the ground and will try to run into Kirby.
|A metal sawblade with an eye inset in the middle. It grinds along the ground and will try to run into Kirby.
|-
|-
|[[Sir Kibble|Sirkibble]]
|[[Sir Kibble]]
|[[File:K64 Sirkibble screenshot.png|center]]
|[[File:K64 Sirkibble screenshot.png|center]]
|[[Cutter]]
|[[Cutter]]
|A yellow suit of armor who throws blade boomerangs at Kirby.
|A yellow suit of armor who throws blade boomerangs at Kirby.<br>Known in-game as "Sirkibble".
|-
|-
|[[Skud]]
|[[Skud]]
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|Ryuki Kuraoka<br>Yoshiki Suzuki<br>Kensuke Tanabe
|Ryuki Kuraoka<br>Yoshiki Suzuki<br>Kensuke Tanabe
|-
|-
!Voice Actor
!Voice Actors
|[[Makiko Ohmoto]] (as [[Kirby]])<br>[[Masahiro Sakurai]] (as [[King Dedede]])
|[[Makiko Ohmoto]] (as [[Kirby]])<br>[[Masahiro Sakurai]] (as [[King Dedede]])
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|Hiroshi Yamauchi
|Hiroshi Yamauchi
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|-
!colspan=2|[[HAL Laboratory]]<br>[[Nintendo]]
!colspan=2|[[HAL Laboratory|HAL Laboratory,Inc.]]<br>[[Nintendo|NINTENDO Co.,Ltd.]]
|}
|}


==[[wikipedia:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] description==
==Nintendo eShop description==
''Kirby™ stars in his first 3D adventure, which is also his Nintendo 64™ debut.''
''Kirby™ stars in his first 3D adventure, which is also his Nintendo 64™ debut.''


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''Throw in three exciting multiplayer minigames, and you've got a package of which even King Dedede would be proud. Fans of Kirby and action games with bright, colorful graphics should vacuum this one up.''
''Throw in three exciting multiplayer minigames, and you've got a package of which even King Dedede would be proud. Fans of Kirby and action games with bright, colorful graphics should vacuum this one up.''
==Nintendo 64: Nintendo Switch Online description==
''Venture beyond Dream Land. Stop the hungering Dark Matter.''
''Kirby stars in his first 3D adventure, which is also his debut on the Nintendo 64™ console. This game finds the always versatile-hero battling an enemy called Dark Matter. Dark Matter is after the distant Ripple Star's powerful crystal, and a young fairy named Ribbon attempted to save it by escaping with the gem. As she fled, though, the crystal was broken and its pieces scattered. Take control of Kirby, and help him journey across six worlds, battling a wide variety of enemies and challenging bosses as he tries to collect all the pieces of the shattered crystal. Along the way, you'll use Kirby's trademark Copy Ability to use enemies' strengths against them. Not only that, but you can also combine any two abilities to create a brand-new one, which is usually stronger than the original! Throw in three exciting multiplayer minigames, and you've got a package of which even King Dedede would be proud. Fans of Kirby and action games with bright, colorful graphics should vacuum this one up.''


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Although this was the first ''Kirby'' game with 3D graphics, Kirby's actual first 3D appearance was in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo 64. His appearance in that game served as direct inspiration for the way he looked and sounded in this game.
*Although this was the first ''Kirby'' game with 3D graphics, Kirby's actual first 3D appearance was in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo 64. His appearance in that game served as direct inspiration for the way he looked and sounded in this game.
**Despite this, even earlier 3D models of Kirby have been depicted and showcased, such as Kirby's appearance in the [[Kirby's Air Ride (Nintendo 64)|unreleased Nintendo 64 build]] of ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''.
**Despite this, even earlier 3D models of Kirby have been depicted and showcased, such as Kirby's appearance in the [[Kirby's Air Ride (Nintendo 64)|unreleased Nintendo 64 build]] of ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''.
*While ability combinations exist to a degree in several other titles, ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' is the first and so far only game in the series where every copy ability can be mixed with every other ability (excluding [[Ribbon's Crystal]]).
*The Wii Virtual Console description on Nintendo of America's website and the eShop description incorrectly say there are 100 crystal shards to collect.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081219075002/http://www.nintendo.com:80/wii/virtualconsole/games/detail/BKessW9avC_Mcl5L2D6p_bMcyUIqK3ww Nintendo.com] (Wayback Machine)</ref> There are actually only 72 shards throughout the stages, in addition to the two shards collected by Kirby and Ribbon in the intro sequence.
*The Wii Virtual Console description on Nintendo of America's website and the eShop description incorrectly say there are 100 crystal shards to collect.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081219075002/http://www.nintendo.com:80/wii/virtualconsole/games/detail/BKessW9avC_Mcl5L2D6p_bMcyUIqK3ww Nintendo.com] (Wayback Machine)</ref> There are actually only 72 shards throughout the stages, in addition to the two shards collected by Kirby and Ribbon in the intro sequence.
*The Wii Virtual Console description and the eShop description incorrectly suggest that this game is the first to feature Dark Matter. In actuality, that distinction varies: ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' introduced [[Dark Matter|the singular character]], while the [[Dark Matter (cloud)|greater species]] would first appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''.
*The Wii Virtual Console description and the eShop description incorrectly suggest that this game is the first to feature Dark Matter. In actuality, that distinction varies: ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' introduced [[Dark Matter|the singular character]], while the [[Dark Matter (cloud)|greater species]] would first appear in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''.
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|koR=Byeorui Keobi 64
|koR=Byeorui Keobi 64
|koM=Kirby of the Stars 64
|koM=Kirby of the Stars 64
|zh=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards<br>星之卡比64<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFPKUBBPZe4</ref>
|zh=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards<br>星之卡比64<ref>From the Chinese versions of ''Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online''.</ref>
|zhR=xīng zhī kǎ bǐ 64
|zhR=xīng zhī kǎ bǐ 64
|zhM=-<br>Kirby of the Stars 64
|zhM=-<br>Kirby of the Stars 64
|pt=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
|pt=Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000620114347/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/kirby64/index.html Official Nintendo's website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000620114347/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/kirby64/index.html Official Nintendo's website]
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-64-the-crystal-shards ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' on Kirby Informer]
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirby-64-the-crystal-shards ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' on Kirby Informer]
*[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_8/Manual_Nintendo64_Kirby64TheCrystalShards_EN.pdf English manual (EU print)] ([http://www.kirbysrainbowresort.net/games/kirby64/instruction.html USA print])
*[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_8/Manual_Nintendo64_Kirby64TheCrystalShards_EN.pdf English manual (European print)] ([http://www.kirbysrainbowresort.net/games/kirby64/instruction.html North American print])


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