Dark Star Dark Star as shown from the level selection inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Details Level no. 7 Stages 1 Boss 0²

Theme music https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:K64_Dark_Star_theme.mp3 "Heading for 0²" Clip of the stage music for Dark Star

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Dark Star is the final level inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, and is whereKirby's mission to vanquishDark Matter ends. The prerequisites to reach this level are to obtain all of the scatteredCrystal Shards in the game and to defeatMiracle Matter, the boss ofRipple Star; as such, Dark Star can only be reached if the true ending is achieved. While defeating Miracle Matter will superficially rid the realm of Dark Matter, thequeen ofRipple Star will still be affected by0², the source of the Dark Matter, resulting in abad ending if Miracle Matter was defeated but not every Crystal Shard was collected. In the true ending, by using the power of the Crystal Shards, 0² is defeated in the core of the Dark Star, and peace returns to the entire realm, including Ripple Star.

Dark Star itself appears to be an enormous dark cloud made up of Dark Matter. Inside of it is a dark-red cloudy environment with many colored hexagons that serve as a floor. During the battle with 0², the dark-red background has multiple black tiretrack-like bars moving on it.

Synopsis[edit]

Main article:0²

There is not much to this level, beyond the major boss fight. Kirby begins on a series of hexagonal platforms in the middle of a redbottomless pit, and must progress to the right. There will be severalN-Z blocking his way, but they won't be too much a hindrance.Waddle Dee opens up the way to the next room by bursting a hole through the floor.

In the next room,Adeleine paints aMaxim Tomato for Kirby as her last gift to him; alternatively, she may paint a1-Up if Kirby is at full health. From there, Kirby gets a boost into the air fromKing Dedede to begin the fight proper.

The last part of the level is the fight with0², which usesRibbon's Crystal. Unlike in the rest of the game, Kirby and Ribbon are controlled in a fully 3D space in order to avoid 0²'s attacks and shoot at its weak points. When it is defeated, it explodes in a dramatic fashion, destroying Dark Star along with it.

Cutscene - "Crystal Clear!"[edit]

Kirby and co. escape Dark Star as it convulses, then explodes. Back on Ripple Star, fireworks fill the night sky as thequeen of Ripple Star awards crystal medals to each of the heroes fromPop Star. When Kirby gets his medal, Ribbon comes forward and gives him a kiss on the cheek. At this, Kirby blushes and stumbles backward, causing him to fall down the stairs. The cutscene ends frozen on this moment as Kirby's friends panic to catch him. From here, the credits roll, and the game is completed.

Gallery[edit]

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  Taking the first steps on the translucent platforms inside Dark Star
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  Waddle Dee busts a hole in the floor to allow Kirby to progress.
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  Adeleine paints Kirby a Maxim Tomato for the fight ahead.
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  King Dedede gives Kirby the last boost he needs to launch him into the final encounter.
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  0²'s less threatening initial face, before fighting begins
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  Attacking 0²'s halo while it is stunned
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  0²'s weak point is exposed.
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  Taking out 0²'s wings to reduce its mobility
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  Attacking 0²'s weak point
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  0² is defeated.

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