Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards N64
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
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| 2026-04-05 | £72.98 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 9 |
| 2026-04-04 | £72.98 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 9 |
| 2026-04-03 | £72.91 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 9 |
| 2026-04-02 | £76.39 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 8 |
| 2026-04-01 | £76.63 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | £53.34 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 7 |
| 2026-03-30 | £53.31 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 7 |
| 2026-03-29 | £53.31 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 7 |
| 2026-03-28 | £53.31 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 7 |
| 2026-03-27 | £53.29 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 7 |
| 2026-03-26 | £49.48 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 8 |
| 2026-03-25 | £60.24 | £3.56 | £260.69 | 9 |
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Game History
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was developed by Nintendo 64DD's conceptual team and HAL Laboratory, with producer Masahiro Sakurai overseeing the project. The game was released on March 19, 2000, in Japan, followed by a North American release on June 26, 2000, and a European launch in 2001. It was the first Kirby game released on the Nintendo 64 platform.
The game introduced a distinctive crystal shard mechanic that allowed players to collect shards and combine copy abilities to create unique power-ups. This puzzle-like fusion system became a defining gameplay feature that separated it from traditional Kirby entries. The title featured colorful 3D graphics with 2D sprite-based characters, a visual approach that gave it a unique aesthetic among N64 games.
Critical reception was generally positive, with reviewers praising the creative copy ability combinations and charming presentation. However, some critics noted the game's relative brevity and easier difficulty compared to previous Kirby titles. Commercially, it performed respectably but did not achieve the sales figures of major N64 franchises like Super Mario 64 or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Today, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards holds significance among collectors for several reasons. It represents one of the fewer Kirby titles released on the N64, making it a notable entry in the character's broader legacy. The game has experienced renewed appreciation in retrospective analyses, with modern audiences recognizing its innovative mechanics and distinctive art style. Complete, mint-condition copies command respect in the collector's market due to the N64 cartridge's limited production run.
Interestingly, the game's development occurred during a transitional period for Kirby games, and it serves as a bridge between the series' SNES era and its later GameCube and Wii iterations. While not as iconic as some franchise entries, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards remains a beloved title among Nintendo fans who appreciate its experimental approach to the Kirby formula and its colorful, whimsical presentation.