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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
星之卡比：64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is a 2D action platformer developed by HAL Laboratory in 2000 for Nintendo 64. Players control Kirby as he travels across different worlds collecting crystal shards scattered by an evil force. The game features Kirby's signature copy ability system, allowing him to inhale enemies and gain their powers. A standout mechanic combines two copy abilities simultaneously, creating hybrid powers useful for puzzle-solving and combat encounters. The game progresses through themed levels featuring platforming challenges and enemy battles. Up to four players can compete or cooperate in multiplayer modes. Controls are straightforward, using standard inputs for moving, jumping, and executing powers. Kirby 64 emphasizes colorful environments and accessible gameplay for players of all skill levels.
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Released
- 2000
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (6.3K)
- Last updated
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards" N64 longplay 2000
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Master Code
89FFFFFF0002 -
Get All Crystals
500007010000;800D6BC00001;500017010000;800D6BC80007 -
Unlock All Difficulty Levels\100 Yard Hop
800D6BB90003 -
Unlock All Difficulty Levels\Bumper Crop Bump
800D6BBA0003 -
Unlock All Difficulty Levels\Checkerboard Chase
800D6BBB0003 -
Infinite Lives
800D714F0064800D6F4F0009 -
Infinite Health
810D6E5040C0 -
Can Fly Forever
8112E7DE00F0 -
All Stages Complete
50002B010000;800D6BE00002 -
Enable Code (Must Be On)
DE0004000000 -
Activator 1 P1
D0098AB40000 -
Activator 2 P1
D0098AB50000
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Dual Activator P1
D1098AB40000 -
Max Stars (Press L & R)
D0098AB50030+810D6E600000+D0098AB50030+810D6E62001D -
Always Skips Playing Demo
810BE4F20007 -
Always Have Power Modifier
8012E8530000 -
Always Show Symbol Modifer
800D6EAB0000+800D6E930000 -
Time Is 0 P1
8118E46A0000 -
Time Is 0 P2
8118E46E0000 -
Time Is 0 P3
8118E4720000 -
Time Is 0 P4
8118E4760000 -
P1 Have Lots Of Fruit
8018E1E00063 -
P2 Have Lots Of Fruit
8018E1E10063 -
P3 Have Lots Of Fruit
8018E1E20063 -
P4 Have Lots Of Fruit
8018E1E30063 -
P1 Have No Fruit
8018E1E00000 -
P2 Have No Fruit
8018E1E10000 -
P3 Have No Fruit
8018E1E20000 -
P4 Have No Fruit
8018E1E30000 -
Time Is 0 / Everyone Gets 1st
8118E2660000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards released?
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was released in 2000 for the N64.
Who developed Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards?
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was developed by HAL Laboratory, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards support?
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards?
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards in the browser?
No. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
