- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Release Date: Nov 11, 2008

- Summary:
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- Developer: Rare Ltd.
- Genre(s): Action, Platformer, Platformer, 3D, 3D
- # of players: Up to 8
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 52 out of 71
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Mixed: 19 out of 71
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Negative: 0 out of 71
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And even after spending nearly 20 hours amassing enough jiggies to take down the final boss, I'm compelled to get back in there and keep playing new missions, unlocking new vehicle parts, and exploring more of the game's beautiful world. I had no affection whatsoever for the Banjo-Kazooie franchise or characters going into Nuts & Bolts, but its list of great qualities quietly won me over to make it one of my favorite Xbox 360 games of the year.
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The story's specific games and challenges are not always innovative, and some can get darn right repetitive and frustrating, especially if you can't quite beat the clock. But the ability to craft mind-blowing vehicles provides an endlessly addictive experience that'll keep this title in your 360 longer than it probably has a right to be there.
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An excellent vehicle creator and a variety of fun missions make Banjo's return to gaming a blast.
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Decidedly low on platforming and high on the fumes of self-deprecating humor, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts is a playful addition to the series - though perhaps not what fans were clamoring for.
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Nuts & Bolts has solid single player, but multiplayer has even more potential, making this Banjo-Kazooie game worth a buy.
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It's a shame that the game falls into some decidedly old-school design traps, but there's still plenty of fun to be had here.
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Banjo is what you get when you put a lavish coat of polish on nothing: A beautiful, funny game with a clever concept that is utterly lacking in fundamentals.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 41 out of 90
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Mixed: 20 out of 90
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Negative: 29 out of 90
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PJForceDec 13, 2008
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Sep 8, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jul 29, 2016
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Apr 2, 2022While Banjo-Kazooie didn't have such a good adventure, Nuts and Bolts is creative and innovative but maybe it doesn't work for this saga
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May 25, 2016
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MathieuCFeb 9, 2009
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Apr 17, 2020
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