Banjo Kazooie

[BanjoKazooie]

Is anyone else here a massive fan of Banjo Kazooie? I remember when I was 7 I would play this game for hours on end, and when I finally got to the witch, my little brother reset my game. But in the long run, I'm glad he did, cause I went back and spent countless more hours playing until I beat the witch and got everything in the game! I also loved Tooie. I liked Nuts and bolts, I just wish they kept banjo out of it.

 

[Professor E. Gadd]

To be honest, I'm not a huge Rare fan. I played Donkey Kong 64, which had really good depth for a platformer, but I have to admit I like Miyamoto's platformers better. This may have to do with Rare being a Western publisher. I feel that the games that are published in the West often have a tacky style, especially in the way they handle voicework. It could be because they use third-tier voice actors whereas in Japan they use really good (often celebrity) voice actors.

When Nintendo sold Rare, I felt sort of betrayed but bounced back pretty quickly because I realized I just didn't love their games all that much, including Star Fox Adventures, which was so highly anticipated and ended up being a let down gameplay wise.

 

[tylerMD]

I absolutely loved Banjo-Kazooie as a kid. I had such fond memories that I recently plugged in my Nintendo 64 and fired up Banjo-Kazooie. Ten hours and 100 jigsaw pieces later I was finished and very satisfied but I wanted more. Thank god I also have Banjo-Tooie because I played it right away. As far as platforming goes, these games are classics and pioneers. The mechanics are so fun and unique, it is such a nice change from Mario games. After completing Banjo-Tooie (with the help of some cheat guides) I was really sad because there are not enough of these kinds of games. I hope RARE releases a new title soon that is more reminiscent of the old days because while I felt Nuts 'N Bolts was good, it simply wasn't like the old days.

 

[Donkey Punch]

Weren't Conker and Donkey Kong 64 pretty much more of the same?

 

[Jacob]

The multiplayer is indeed pretty fun, but that hardly makes up for the rest of the game. It has a ton to do, but when none of it is fun, while the first game was one of the best platformers ever, it's a pretty sad state of affairs.

Donkey Kong 64 has exactly the same problem, IMO, can't believe people are actually looking forward to its eventual VC release

 

[BanjoKazooie]

@DKpunch, dk64 was more of the same, but Conker is to banjo as Call of Duty is to Skyrim. Conker is about a alcoholic squirrel that has a hangover and says some of the funniest things in video games. It isn't really a platformer collect a thousand things game, it is an action adventure game with a few collectables. The king wants to use you as his leg for a chair so he doesn't spill his milk anymore. It is a quirky amazing game. Though Banjo is still better. I never wanted anything more from the two games, maybe I just love them soo much out of nastalgia..

 

[hoodoowytch]

I love Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie...and I still play them from time to time on my N64, but I am wondering if they can be found on disc? I want both Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask as well for just in case my N64 quits working. Anyone here know if you can get the Banjo-Kazooie games on disc to play on the Wii?

 

[Shimus]

I loved this series too. From the GUHUH sound effects to the multiple levels, I still play this even on emulator. It was on par with MARIO 64 in my opinion - same level of platform.

 

[umegames]

BIG time fan! I constantly think about buying an xbox 360 just to play 1 2 and nuts & bolts.
Honestly is my favorite n64 game!

 

[Shimus]

GUHUHH