Nintendo 64

Banjo-Kazooie

Banjo is a bearish keeper, one of the best games for the N64, and a true modern classic.

Seriously folks, Banjo-Kazooie is another reason to buy an N64. This is the best 3D platformer I have ever played, and a more than worthy successor to Super Mario 64. From the beginning to the surprise ending, everything about this game screams quality. The kicker is that this game will work in conjunction with its sequel, Banjo-Tooie. Get your copy now. Rare has done it again.

Banjo-Kazooie is the kind of game that sends reviewers thumbing through their thesaurus in search of new words to describe its greatness. I can honestly say that it’s as true today as it was the day of release. Few games on any system have approached the combined quality of its visuals, sound, and gameplay while remaining enjoyable for kids and adults alike. If by some tragic oversight you have not played this game yet, you’re missing out. Next to Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie is still the only other platformer for the N64 that deserves to be in the collection of each and every Nintendo fanatic.

If you were a fan of Mario 64, then it's pretty apparent that you're going to like Banjo-Kazooie as well. BK may be a Mario clone, but that isn't exactly a bad thing. In fact, it's a pretty good thing. In a world filled with mediocre N64 games, it's nice to see another truly great game on the system.

Gamers who were blown away by the size and scope of Super Mario 64 will be shocked to discover that it takes ages just to get from one level entrance to another in this game. This is one game that you definitely will not be finishing in a weekend.

Många har försökt, och nästan lika många misslyckats med, att skapa en riktigt bra Super Mario 64-klon. Trots att Rare står Nintendo mycket nära så lyckas de inte överträffa sina japanska förebilder, främst på grund av att Banjo-Kazooie inte är alls lika nyskapande som Super Mario 64. Dock har Rares spel andra kvaliteter som gör det till ett extraordinärt plattformsäventyr med många gyllene smultronställen.

Laat je niet misleiden door de kinderlijke graphics van Banjo Kazooie. Achter deze kleurrijke vermomming schuilt een goed platformspel met veel ingewikkelde puzzels, massa's moves en veel vette aktie.

Recenzja gry nie powinna być długa, a ja już wstukałem grubo ponad 10000 znaków! Basta, kończę. Rzecz jest naprawdę najwyższej klasy i kto nie zagra w Banjo-Kazooie, ten łoś, lamer i trąba. I tylko szkoda, że na PC, mimo zajebiście szybkich procesorów, drogich kart 3D i ton pamięci nie ma gry mogącej się choć w połowie równać się przebojowi Rare. A na horyzoncie nadzieję dają tylko Earthworm Jim 3D i Rayman 2, którego autorzy zresztą po oblukaniu Banja na targach E3 zdecydowali się przesunąć premierę o niemal pół roku... Cóż, Nintendo nie jest takie drogie, a telewizor w domu każdy ma. Po co więc kupować drogą kartę 3D, jak za podobną cenę można sobie fundnąć znakomitą konsolę?

All in all, this is the best platform game that I have played in a long time. Of course, it follows the basic formula of a platformer - kidnapped female, evil castle, jump on enemies, etc. But the reason the formula still exists is due to the fact that, occasionally, it works really well. Banjo-Kazooie is a case where the cliche works to perfection. Although we question Nintendo's blatant violation of the genetic cloning ban put in place by the president, they did so for a good cause, and a damn good game.

Réussi à tous les niveaux, Banjo-Kazooie est un des meilleurs jeux de plates-formes, ni plus, ni moins. Méritant de trôner fièrement au panthéon des jeux vidéo, Banjo-Kazooie n'a pas à rougir de la comparaison avec l'intouchable Super Mario 64. Car si c'est ce dernier qui a donné à la plate-forme 3D ses lettres de noblesse, Banjo- Kazooie a su la sublimer.

When it is available, Banjo and Kazooie will simply be the state of the art in N64 gaming. No 3D game looks as solid, beautiful and exciting as BK. The game world is brilliantly designed, the controls wonderfully balanced, the structure ingenious, the challenge constant without becoming laborious. Engaging, humourous, absorbing: BK sets a new standard in platform games.

Rare has exceeded our expectations again with this masterpiece that is the deal of the century at only $49.99 at most places. With great Rumble Pak capability and EEPROM saving (no controller pak), Rare has just added to the games flavor. I have not even ventured into some of the games areas simply to save the incredible experience for your gaming. It\'s quite simple, if you have a N64, then you need Banjo-Kazooie. It\'s hard to say how impressed we\'ll be with future Marios after this one. For now Banjo has the nod with detailed, 3D graphics, crisp sound, beautfiul control and the best gameplay seen on the N64. Excellent job Rare and Nintendo.

The British designers have put Nintendo's top Japanese development teams to shame with Banjo-Kazooie, a stunning 3D platformer. Banjo-Kazooie is the best 3D platformer since Mario 64, and we can only wonder what miraculous game Rare will produce next. This is one of the few must-buy games on the Nintendo 64.

The graphics are outstanding, brimming with subtle details like cracks in rocks, shimmering water, and flowers blowing in the grass. The music, audio effects, and dialogue are expertly performed, although their childlike nature may turn off some mature gamers. All things considered, Banjo Kazooie is a terrific game that is adored by legions of fans.

Still, the game is great any way you slice it. The flaws I mentioned throughout the above review (particular the numerous items you must collect) have crippled numerous other titles within the genre, but here they hardly seem to matter. Banjo-Kazooie is that rare platformer that proves developers don't always need new ideas to produce something great; they just need a bear and a bird.

Banjo-Kazooie isn't going to win any awards for originality, but who really cares? If you have to borrow a little to make a fun, absorbing adventure, so be it. As long as it keeps you entertained, what else matters?

But all things aside, Banjo-Kazooie is an incredible game! I would highly recommend getting out your old, dusty N64 and playing it right away. You won't be disappointed.