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Play Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (Japan edition · Revision 1) Online
Hoshi no Kirby 64
Play Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards online. Mix two copy abilities, explore colourful side-scrolling stages and find scattered crystal shards with Kirby.
Browser play

Nintendo 64 (N64) — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| A / B | X / S |
| START | Enter |
| L / R | Q / E |
| Z | Tab |
| L-STICK ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | T / G / F / H |
| C ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | I / K / J / L |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Quick start
Start a new file, select Pop Star and enter its first stage. Inhale an ability enemy with B and press down to copy it, then practise using that power before trying a combination.
Controls
D-pad: move, press down to swallow; A: jump, press repeatedly in the air to float; B: inhale, spit or use the copied power; START: pause. Use the N64 D-pad for Kirby’s movement.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards — About this game
Kirby travels from star to star, defeating enemies and gathering crystal shards. Inhaling and swallowing certain foes grants their powers, and combining two abilities produces different attacks. Some crystals require a particular power, so returning to a cleared stage with another combination is part of exploration. Floating helps cross gaps, but cannot replace careful timing everywhere.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Game manuals
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · n64
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
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