Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Jun 26, 2000
  • Also On: Wii
Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. Electric Playground
    45
    It took forever for Kirby to make it to Nintendo 64 but truth be told, after this formulaic and instantly forgettable cartridge, nobody’s likely to start whining about how long it takes for the ol’ pink pudge to make his return. Pass on this one.

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User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. LeyendaV
    6
    Ver a Kirby es un entorno 3D sonaba como algo que marcaría una época, sin embargo nada disto mas de la realidad. El hecho de que el juego siga siendo un side-scroll con renderizados en 3D fue bastante decepcionante.… Full Review »
  2. zeta204
    10
    Haters aside, a side-scroller Kirby game is one of the best games available for the N64. As someone with limited experience with the Kirby franchise, I was really surprised by this game. The power-up system is pretty awesome and the game has decent graphics for a game on this platform. Over, this is an experience worth having.… Full Review »
  3. Siegfried_Noir
    9
    Do not be deceived by the early levels, Kirby 64 can be quite creative when completing the crystal´s quest, which will leave you scratching your head from time to time. Graphically beautiful and humbly fun, this is a good game for the kids, or if you wanna lower the stress gathered from a hard day´s work.… Full Review »
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