Banjo-Kazooie Nintendo 64
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Universal acclaim- based on 132 Ratings

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  • Summary: Trouble is brewing on Spiral Mountain! Gruntilda the witch, wildly jealous of Tooty the Honey Bear's good looks; is determined to steal them for herself! But even as she whisks the helpless youngster off to her tower, Tooty's big brother Banjo and his loud-mouthed partner Kazooie are hot on the trail to rescue her...Aided by the mystical shaman Mumbo Jumbo, Banjo and Kazooie must tackle gloomy swamps, scorching deserts, towering mountain ranges and spooky haunted houses on their way to the final confrontation at the summit of Gruntilda's Lair. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Hot Games
    100
    Cute, funny and continuously enchanting - it's what good gaming is all about.
  2. Games Domain
    100
    A breath of fresh air, a wonderful diversion, a good use of puzzle-solving energy. It’s like "Mario 64," but better. Any improvement over a game that got little but perfect ratings when it was released is an improvement to be applauded.
  3. Gaming Maxx
    95
    This 3D polygon world is absolutely astounding.
  4. TotalGames.net
    93
    Brilliant, plain and simple, and another example of why Nintendo have become so dependant on Rare -- the company produces games that are every bit as good as Nintendo's own, if not better.
  5. Nintendorks
    90
    Unfortunately, the sound is pretty much a mix of "Mario 64" and "Diddy Kong Racing" leftovers. A grunt here, a guffaw there, it's all been done to death.
  6. GamerWeb Nintendo
    90
    While not necessarily breaking down walls in innovation, Banjo-Kazooie takes us down a path we've been before and makes the ride a whole lot smoother.
  7. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    While it fails to achieve the lofty status of greatest platform game of all time, still held by an overweight plumber, Banjo Kazooie is a close second, and that ain't half bad.

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  1. Positive: 56 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 60
  3. Negative: 4 out of 60
  1. JessikaB.
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    This is one of the best games you will every play! the big goofy bear and the wise talking bird make a great couple!
  2. RyanM.
    Feb 10, 2003
    10
    This game is truly one of the most addicting games there is. The basic storyline and the wide array of characters gives this game the title of a basic easy to understand best platformer ever. a one of a kind.… Expand
  3. helena23
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    i still remember clearly the impresions this game caused me when i played it for the 1st time, it had never seen before graphics, a lot of moves, so many things to do, amazing sense of freedom.....but not better than super mario 64 IMO… Expand
  4. WayneP.
    Apr 3, 2004
    10
    Buy it NOW!!!!!!
  5. Banjo-KazooieForever
    Sep 14, 2007
    10
    Ah...the memories of good times. The first action platform game I ever got when I was 10. 9 years on and I still consider it to be the best platform game EVER. The beautiful, rich worlds amazed me when I first played the level Mumbo's Mountain at the shops. This was the N64 generation (a very special time to have been a part of....just watch the N64 Kid video...that's the kind of impact it had) and I still remember the day I got it for Christmas. I couldn't have been happier when I got my very own copy. I don't get that kind of satisfaction these days that I got then when I buy games...probably since the N64 was such a big technical leap. The rich worlds, lively characters, fantastic gameplay and music are what made it a very memorable game. (Damn the music was awesome! Rare always make good music.) I realise that a lot of games these days try ato be too cool and hardcore...but the truth is, they're often just depressing. Banjo Kazooie may have seemed kiddish, but it was a game that made you happy. The atmosphere of the whole world was amazing. I don't know what Banjo Threeie will be like (from the looks of the trailer it looks horrible) but I know that Banjo Kazooie along with Banjo Tooie will always have a special place in my heart. :'( I'm sure many other people feel the same way. An absolute masterpiece...full stop.… Expand
  6. bestbloodyday
    May 22, 2012
    10
    Another N64 classic. Is very Super Mario 64-like, but that's something good. This game brings its own mechanics. There are lots of skills that allow you to gain access to new levels as you learn to use them. There are lots of levels, enemies and tasks. In general terms, is a beautiful and very funny game. Must play.… Expand
  7. JaneassaM.
    Dec 23, 2002
    0
    This game is crap. I mean like come on, look at the moves he has. super mario is way better than this.

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