Product Overview
- Product Name: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: A well-preserved copy of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards for Nintendo 64, this authentic cartridge is in very good condition with light signs of prior use. The label remains intact with clean, bright color and only minor surface wear, giving it good shelf appeal. Cartridge shell is in nice shape, and the contacts are clean and tested for reliable gameplay. A sharp example that presents nicely and is ready for your next adventure with Kirby through Dream Land.
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What's Included
- N64 Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Explore vibrant worlds and uncover scattered crystal fragments in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, a charming side-scrolling adventure on the Nintendo 64 console. As Kirby, you’ll journey across colorful landscapes filled with shifting platforms, hidden paths, and creative enemy encounters. The game blends classic Kirby movement with a 2.5D perspective, creating a smooth, approachable flow where exploration and discovery guide each stage forward.
Expanding the series in new ways, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards stands out as a beloved platformer for the Nintendo 64, introducing the ability to combine Copy Abilities for entirely new powers. Mixing abilities like Fire and Cutter or Stone and Electric creates unique attacks that encourage experimentation and replay. As a standout physical cartridge release from Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, it remains a favorite for Kirby fans and collectors seeking one of the franchise’s most creative entries.
Beyond its approachable design, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards offers surprising depth through hidden collectibles and ability combinations that reward curiosity. Each level invites players to revisit stages with new powers, uncovering secrets that expand the experience. This mix of accessibility, creativity, and replay value helps secure its place as a standout Kirby title and a memorable part of the Nintendo 64 library.
Gameplay Features
- Combine Copy Abilities like Fire + Cutter or Stone + Electric to create powerful hybrid attacks
- Guide Kirby through 2.5D side-scrolling stages with layered depth and hidden collectible paths
- Inhale enemies to gain abilities, then experiment with combinations to unlock new combat and puzzle options
- Explore diverse worlds filled with platforming challenges, environmental hazards, and secret crystal shards
- Ride companions and use environmental objects to solve puzzles and access hidden areas
- Collect all Crystal Shards to unlock additional content, rewarding thorough exploration and replay
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was developed by HAL Laboratory and released in 2000 as Kirby’s first full adventure on the Nintendo 64. It introduced the innovative ability-combining system, allowing players to mix powers in ways not seen in earlier entries like Kirby’s Dream Land 3. This mechanic became one of the game’s defining features, helping it stand out within the Kirby series and earning it lasting recognition among fans and collectors.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 2000
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: HAL Laboratory
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496870713
- SKU: 3806
- Format: Nintendo 64 Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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