Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Kirby's first 3D adventure! Combine copy abilities to create 35+ power mixes while collecting crystal shards to save Ripple Star from Dark Matter.

Platform

nintendo 64

Year

2000

Genre

Platformer

Developer

HAL Laboratory

Controls

Analog StickMove

A ButtonJump/Inhale

B ButtonAttack/Ability

Z TriggerGuard

R ButtonSwitch Ability

C ButtonsCamera Control

About This Game

Introduces groundbreaking ability fusion system - mix two powers like Cutter+Spark for unique attacks

Features 6 colorful worlds with parallax-scrolling 2.5D environments

Includes 4-player minigames like Checkerboard Chase and 100-Yard Hop

Notable for its charming claymation-style cutscenes and melancholic soundtrack

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