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| |/ / _ _ __| |__  _   _  / /___  / /| |
|    \| | '__| '_ \| | | | | ___ \/ /_| |
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\_| \_/_|_|  |_.__/ \__, | \_____/    |_/
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|Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards                         |
|For the Nintendo 64                                  |
|FAQ/Walkthrough                                      |
|By Meowthnum1 (Meowthnum1 [at] metacrawler [dot] com)|
|Version 5.0                                          |
|Last Updated: 8/25/02                                |
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Table of Contents:
I. Introduction
II. Basics
2.01: Abilities
2.02: Characters
2.03: Story
2.04: FAQ
2.05: Controls
2.06: Items
III. Walkthrough
3.01: Pop Star
3.02: Rock Star
3.03: Aqua Star
3.04: Neo Star
3.05: Shiver Star
3.06: Ripple Star
3.07: Dark Star
IV. Mini-Games
4.01: 100-Yard Hop
4.02: Bumper Crop Bump
4.03: Checkerboard Chase
4.04: BOSS FIGHT
V. Final Section
5.01: Endings
5.02: Copyright Information
5.03: Revision History
5.04: Credits
5.05: Conclusion
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I. Introduction
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Hiya, and welcome to my FAQ/Walkthrough for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
This is the newest installment in the wonderful Kirby series.  The object of
this game is to collect all the Crystal Shards.  If you do not collect them
all, well...you'll see.  There are 100 Crystal Shards in all, and you start
out with two.
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II. Basics
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*****2.01: Abilities***************
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Unlike other Kirby games, in addition to having one power, you can get two
and have a combination.  These are really cool.  If you bring back out the
power star that gave you one ability and throw it at another enemy, the
result will be a combined power.  Also, you'll notice as the section
continues, that the amount of powers listed per category decreases.  This is
because a power belonging in that section has already been done.  Example:
You have Stone and Fire.  You go to the Stone section to find this power, but
cannot.  This is because said power is already listed in the Fire section.
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|  __| | | '__/ _ \
| |    | | | |  __/
|_|    |_|_|  \___|
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Fire +
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Kirby will turn in to a fireball, which will destroy enemies on contact.
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Fire + Fire
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Kirby turns in to a giant firebird of sorts, which destroys enemies.
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Fire + Stone
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Kirby turns in to a volcano!
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Fire + Ice
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Everyone knows that fire and ice don't mix together.  This just proves it.
Kirby turns in to an ice cube...and...uh...melts.
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Fire + Needle
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Kirby turns in to a bow that shoots a flame arrow.
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Fire + Bomb
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Kirby uh...shoots off fireworks.  This is actually a cool power.
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Fire + Spark
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Kirby sets his head on fire and runs around.
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Fire + Cutter
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This brings out an awesome fire sword.
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| | / __/ _ \
_| || (_|  __/
|_____\___\___|
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Ice +
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Kirby shoots an Ice breath and freezes enemies.
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Ice + Ice
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Kirby turns in to a giant snowball and starts rolling, taking out all enemies
in his path.
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Ice + Needle
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Kirby turns in to a giant ice crystal that skewers enemies
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Ice + Stone
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Kirby turns in to a curling hammer that goes horizontally, taking out
enemies.
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Ice + Bomb
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Frosty the SnowBomb!  Kirby turns in to a snowman which will explode when he
runs in to an enemy.
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Ice + Spark
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Kirby turns in to a refrigerator and shoots out food.
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Ice + Cutter
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Kirby puts on Ice Skates.  Press "B" to see an awesome jump!
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|  \| | ___  ___  __| | | ___
| . ` |/ _ \/ _ \/ _` | |/ _ \
| |\  |  __/  __/ (_| | |  __/
|_| \_|\___|\___|\__,_|_|\___|
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Needle +
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Kirby shoots out spikes.
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Needle + Needle
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Kirby turns in to an over-accessorized Swiss Army Knife.
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Needle + Stone
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Kirby turns in to a giant drill, which can be shot off.
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Needle + Bomb
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Kirby becomes a big ball of explosives.
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Needle + Spark
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Kirby becomes a lightning rod that zaps nearby enemies.
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Needle + Cutter
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Kirby becomes a giant mouth of spikes.
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/ ____| |
| (___ | |_ ___  _ __   ___
\___ \| __/ _ \| '_ \ / _ \
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|_____/ \__\___/|_| |_|\___|
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Stone +
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Kirby turns in to a walking boulder.  Press "B" to make it explode!
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Stone + Stone
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A giant version of the regular stone power.
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Stone + Bomb
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This is a very powerful weapon.  Kirby throws a stick of dynamite.  Press
down to put on a helmet so you're not hurt by the blast.
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Stone + Spark
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Kirby shoots out a giant boulder controlled by a chain of electricity.  You
can control the boulder to make it hit an enemy.
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Stone + Cutter
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Kirby sculpts a statue.  Depending on what it is, you'll get a new ability.
Example: Rick the Hamster will enable you to jump higher.
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|  _ \                | |
| |_) | ___  _ __ ___ | |__
|  _ < / _ \| '_ ` _ \| '_ \
| |_) | (_) | | | | | | |_) |
|____/ \___/|_| |_| |_|_.__/
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Bomb +
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Kirby throws a bomb.
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Bomb + Bomb
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Kirby will pull out up to three homing rockets and shoot them.
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Bomb + Spark
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Kirby turns in to a light bulb which explodes after awhile.
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Bomb + Cutter
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Kirby throws explosive stars at his enemies.
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/ ____|                | |
| (___  _ __   __ _ _ __| | __
\___ \| '_ \ / _` | '__| |/ /
____) | |_) | (_| | |  |    <
|_____/| .__/ \__,_|_|  |_|\_\
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Spark +
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Kirby zaps all nearby enemies.
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Spark + Spark
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Kirby has giant rings of electricity surrounding him that begin to shrink
when he walks.
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Spark + Cutter
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My favorite weapon.  Kirby pulls out a double-bladed light sword that will
destroy enemies.  Push down to get rid of it.
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/ ____|    | | | |
| |    _   _| |_| |_ ___ _ __
| |   | | | | __| __/ _ \ '__|
| |___| |_| | |_| ||  __/ |
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Cutter +
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Kirby throws half of himself at an enemy.  o_0
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Cutter + Cutter
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A giant version of the cutter attack.
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*****2.02: Characters*********
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You have five characters in this game.
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=KIRBY=
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Kirby is the star of the game.  He swallows enemies for their powers.  He can
fly.  He hails from Pop Star.  WHERE FOUND: Um...start the game
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=RIBBON=
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Ribbon is the damsel in distress of this story.  She attempted to save the
crystal, and is trying to regain all of its shards with the help of her brave
new friend, Kirby.  WHERE FOUND: She falls to Pop Star during the intro, so
you have her from the beginning.
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=WADDLE DEE=
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Waddle Dee is Kirby's "Best Friend" (odd.  In all of the other games, WD was
an enemy =P).  He will help you with any transportation issues you might
have.  Example: boat.  WHERE FOUND: He is the boss of the first level.  Dark
Matter is controlling him.  Beat him to get him.
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=KING DEDEDE=
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King DeDeDe was the "main enemy" of most Kirby games.  In this game, though,
he HELPS you.   Sometimes you'll get to ride on his back and control him,
while other times, he'll come and destroy some blocks.  WHERE FOUND: He is
the boss of the last level of Pop Star.  Beat him, and he'll join you.  Dark
Matter is controlling him.
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=ADELEINE=
========
Adeleine is a painter.  He can paint something and it'll come to life.
Example: 1up.  WHERE FOUND: He is the boss of the second level of Pop Star.
Dark Matter is controlling him.  Beat him.
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=DARK MATTER=
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The enemy of the game.  He hails from an unknown galaxy and wants to take the
Crystal.  STOP HIM AT ALL COSTS!
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******2.03: Story*************
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One day, Dark Matter invaded the peaceful Ripple Star.  He wanted the power
of the Crystal that was housed there.  Fearing for the Crystal, a fairy named
Ribbon took the Crystal and fled Ripple Star.  Dark Matter pursued her.  He
shot balls of himself at Ribbon.  One of them destroyed the Crystal and
knocked Ribbon to the planet below.
Meanwhile, on Pop Star, Kirby was gazing at the stars.  Suddenly, he found a
piece of a crystal.  Ribbon fell to the planet (she had kept a Shard).  When
Kirby found her, she explained everything.  Kirby agreed to help her find the
shards of the shattered Crystal.  First, they decided, they should look
around Pop Star for them.
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*****2.04: FAQ****************
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Q: How do I save?
A: The game saves automatically.
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Q: Do I get anything if I beat the mini-games on intense level?
A: No
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Q: Can I combine more than two powers?
A: Nope
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Q: How do I combine two powers?
A: First you inhale an enemy.  If you swallowed it, press C, R,
or L to bring the star over your head.  Throw it at an enemy.
That enemy's power will be combined with the power star you
Threw.
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Q: How do I get different colored Kirbys?
A: You can't.
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Any more?  Send them in!
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*****2.05: Controls************
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Start- Pause
B- Inhale, Spit Out, use ability
C/L/R- Hold energy star or item over your head.  This is how you gain a
double ability
Up- Climb
A- Jump (in the air, press again to fly), swim
Down- Squat, Swallow, fall through some ledges, Slide (have to be holding the
"A" button down as well).
Left/Right- Move in said direction
Z- N/A
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****2.06: Items***********
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Enemy Info Card: This is found at the end of the level picnic.  This gives
you the information for one enemy.  The information can be found in the
options menu.
Food: They restore life
Lollipop: It makes Kirby invincible
Maximum Tomato: This fully heals your life
Star- If you gain 30 of these, you get an extra life.  There are four kinds:
Yellow (1 star), Aqua (3 stars), Red (five stars), Big blue (10 stars).  The
blue stars are found by going back to the location of a previously collected
Crystal Shard
1up- You gain an extra life
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III. Walkthrough
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Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere we go!  At the end of each level, there is a bonus game
where you try to get an item.  Make Kirby face the way you want him to.  The
farther back his hands are, the farther he'll go.
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*****3.01: Pop Star***************
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> >>>Level 1>Level 2>>>Level 1>>>Level 2>Level 3>>>Level 1>>>Level 3>Level 4>>>Level
1>>Level 4>>>Level 1>>Ripple Star Boss: MIRACLE MATTER