Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is an action-adventure video game developed by HAL Laboratory, and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 2000. It is the fifth video game in the Kirby series and is the first game in the series to be released for a 3D console.
In the game, players control Kirby, a pink spherical creature capable of devouring enemies and copying their powers. Kirby must collect the fragments of the Crystal Shard, a crystal capable of giving power to all living things in the universe.
The gameplay of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is similar to previous Kirby games. The player controls Kirby using the D-pad to move and A to jump. Kirby can devour enemies and copy their powers.
The game introduces several new features, including the ability to combine powers. Kirby can combine two different powers to create a new power. For example, he can combine fire powers and ice powers to create freezing fire powers.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was highly praised by critics, with praise for its graphics, music, gameplay, and creativity. It has sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, making it the fifth best-selling game on the Nintendo 64.
