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Banjo-Kazooie
Nintendo 64
Released On: Jun 29, 1998
9.0
Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 19 Critic Reviews
92
100% Positive
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 19 Critic Reviews
92
100% Positive
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
Features the best graphics we've seen on the console, it one-ups Mario 64 in terms of gameplay, it sounds astounding and it may just be the most clever title we've ever played.
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 776 User Ratings
9.0
91% Positive
709 Ratings
709 Ratings
6% Mixed
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
3% Negative
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 776 User Ratings
9.0
91% Positive
709 Ratings
709 Ratings
6% Mixed
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
3% Negative
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
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Nintendo 64 Aug 2, 2025
It’s Banjo-Kazooie. If you enjoy 3D Platformers and haven’t played it yet, please do so.
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Nintendo 64 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 18, 2025
A platforming masterpiece. Everything about this game is perfect to me. Each level is extremely unique and very fun to navigate through and find all of the hidden collectibles. The characters are very charming and at its core. It is just an excellent platform with a ton of variety. One of my all-time favorite games ever.
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Nintendo 64 Oct 21, 2025
The one technical limitation of the notes not saving when you die, and rusty bucket bay just ****.
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Nintendo 64 Aug 25, 2024
I wanted to like this game as a kid but it lacked the substance that other platform games at the time had.
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Nintendo 64 Mar 25, 2016
Tedious platforming, poor fighting mechanics, confusing swimming controls, horrible mini games, repetitive challenges, and an insulting pop quiz level comprise the complete failure that is Banjo-Kazooie. It is a nostalgia driven experience beyond anything else.
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Nintendo 64 Dec 24, 2024
Tedioso, pésima jugabilidad, cámara incómoda, repetitivo, una copia barata de mejores juegos destinado al fracaso y como claro ejemplo sus siguiente títulos. Solo le podría gustar a niños de 12 años cegados por el fanatismo y sin conocimiento real de un buen videojuego
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Nintendo 64 Summary [Xbox Live Arcade] The classic Nintendo platformer stars a big, goofy honey bear named Banjo who wears tight yellow shorts and carries around a raucous, red-crested breegull named Tooie in his backpack. The bear-and-bird duo must use constant teamwork to rescue Banjo's sister from the evil Gruntilda who wants to steal her beauty.
Rated E for Everyone
Platforms:
- Nintendo 64
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date: Jun 29, 1998
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