Banjo-Kazooie (1998 Video Game) User Reviews

Possibly the greatest game ever made on the N64

[codykingo · 10/10 · 28 November 2006]

This game is EXCELLENT! a perfect family game that someone of any age can play! Its a decently lengthy game so you wont be able to beat it in 2 days. When I played it it took me and my family about 8 months to beat it. There are some parts that are hard, but still fun. And after your figure out how to get through the hard part, you see that it was very obvious. A goofy story line and great characters, this game is #1 on my list for ever! Banjo and Kazooie's hilarious comedy keeps you into it all the way! If you have played this game, or are planning to, I would also recommend Banjo-Tooie. The sequel to this great game.

Rareware is planning on making a Banjo-Kazooie 3 sometime soon. There has not yet been a release date on this, but it will definitely be on the Xbox 360.

If you haven't played this game yet then you have NO IDEA what your missing! So get out of your mom's basement and go play: Banjo-Kazooie for N64

The Rise Of Rare's True Cash Cows

[ramon-rodriguez31 · 8/10 · 15 October 2015]

Rare was once a promising video game developer, particularly during their days with Nintendo. Their first big seller game was Diddy Kong Racing where the characters Banjo and Kazooie made their debut.

Following the release of that racing game, Banjo and Kazooie became star characters in their own right when they appeared in the game Banjo-Kazooie. Lucky for them, that game too was a big seller. Banjo-Kazooie would have sequel in Banjo-Tooie, and that one made even a bigger sale.

After getting booted by Nintendo years later, Rare saw new life after teaming with Microsoft. Banjo and Kazooie then appeared in a new game called Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts. Although it did not sell as many copies as the two previous games, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts was able to achieve platinum hit status, a title achieve by Xbox or Xbox 360 games that sold 400,000+ copies within 9 months of release.

Because of showing such marketability, Banjo and Kazooie are absolutely Rare's true cash cows. Conker the Squirrel could have been a cash cow too but Rare destroyed that character.

Great memories of an excellent game

[sunabozufan · 10/10 · 3 July 2006]

Banjo-Kazooie was without a doubt one of THE best N64 games ever to be created, but sadly Nintendo's not making anymore Banjo games>:(. It's really a shame too because this was a fun game. Anyways the levels were fun to explore (Especially Freezy Peak or whatever it's called). The moves were creative and original and the animation, hoo boy. The animation in this game was a MAJOR improvement over some of the N64 games' animation. If they still sell Nintendo 64 games where you live and you have an N64, then make sure there's a copy of Banjo-Kazooie that's being sold because like they say: Chances like this don't come around often(Especially not anymore).

Overall a really great and addicting game that Nintendo should re-release on the Gamecube.

Great Video Game!

[Movie Nuttball · 1 October 2004]

Banjo-Kazooie is one of the most different video games on the N64! The characters, the jumping, the power-ups, and the sure thrill of adventure makes this entire series a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

Graphics: The graphics are wonderful. The backgrounds are really beautiful!

Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

Overall: I have always loved Banjo-Kazooie! If you like excellent adventure games then I strongly recommend you play this game!

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Great game to play if your a fan of late 90s platformers and classic N64 nostalgia

[coasterdude44 · 9/10 · 5 December 2019]

Banjo-Kazooie is a joy to play after all these years, with so much atmosphere, lush worlds loaded with things to collect and puzzles to solve, using you own wits and sense of navigation to track down all the jiggies aswell as learning an array of creative moves with the help of your feathered friend. With memorable characters and the unique and charming Rareware humor sprinkles throughout, this game will always put you in a cheerful mood when you sit down and play it.

The overworld of Gruntilda's castle is complex and layered with many secrets to find aswell with some very well crafted and designed worlds that will leave a memorable impact on you that just begs to be explored. There are secrets behind every corner as the people who designed this game are british crackwits, the game's soundtrack by Grant Kirkhope is what makes the game however and it just wouldn't be the same without him.

It really is suprising just how smartly designed this game really is, oozing with charm and creativity. It's still just as great to play today as it was years ago and I recommend it to anyone

Banjo Kazooie provides hours of fun!

[The_Wagon · 7/10 · 25 May 2006]

Banjo Kazooie is a very good plat-form game. Although not as good as Banjo Tooie, the sequel, this game is still good.

Graphics- Since this is an N64 game, the graphics are a bit dated. They're still colorful and fun looking, like some of the stages in Super Mario 64 and Donkey Kong 64.

Sound- The sound is really good, but the music easily gets stuck in your head, and may annoy some people. It doesn't annoy me.

Gameplay- The gameplay is very good, but some moves are very difficult to pull off, and there are tons of them. Sadly, you can't play as Mumbo like in Banjo Tooie.

I give Banjo Kazooie a 7 out of 10.

Too damn hard for little kids!

[Da reel Mikestar · 3/10 · 10 September 2002]

One of my sisters friends lent me this game, and it is too damn hard! It carries the appearance of a kids game, but you have to learn how to do tons of intricate moves that require you to twist and turn your hands into all sorts of awkward positions, and you have to search seemingly endless levels for 100 notes, to improve your 'score'! You also have to find these impossibly hidden jigsaw puzzle pieces, that require you to do almost impossible tasks to get them! AND I AM ONLY UP TO STAGE THREE!!!!! Maybe if you have no life nad can stay home all the time you might get some enjoyment out of this, but otherwise keep away! AND IT IS DEFINATELY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR KIDS - THEY WILL PULL THEIR HAIR OUT WITHIN THE HOUR!

This Bear and Bird are worth your Money

[Komplex Intelligence · 19 February 2001]

This is one of the funniest games I have ever played. Great Gameplay with excellent moves to learn. Zany story that might catch your interest. Recommended for any Video Game Fan who will try anything once. Don't take my word for it, Rent it or buy it yourself.

So silly... so great

[mattleese87 · 7 December 2004]

This game has to be one of my favorites. I was instantly hooked to the strangely-entertaining story, goofy characters, assortment of levels, music, graphics and control (which are surprisingly good for N64), and difficulty. Everything from Gobi's Valley to Freezeezy Peak (sp?), from Mad Monster Mansion to Click Clock Wood, from Treasure Trove Cove to Grunty's Furnace Fun. I guarantee at least one of the tunes to get stuck in your head for good, especially Gruntilda's Lair. It may look just like your average kid's game, but it is actually quite hard to beat, since you must collect about 99.9% of all items, which is no small task. If you are bored and have a loony sense of humor, check this game out and its sequel, Banjo-Tooie. Rare Ware makes great games.

Another N64 classic from Rare

[IMJC · 15 July 2004]

This game was stunning at the time graphics wise, however it's best know as that 'other N64 platform game'. It sadly didn't get deserved recognition like Super Mario 64 and the more recognisable Donkey Kong 64, which was released the following year.

It's almost an interactive cartoon, you play the friendly redneck bear Banjo AND his irritating/irritated partner Kazooie (who is a 'Red Crested Breegull'). They behave like one character control-wise. You are on a quest to rescue Banjo's little sister Tootie from the clutches of the witch Gruntilda. The plot is nothing special but there is plenty of humour, aimed at children but amusing nonetheless.

The greatness of this game is not in the story but more in the varied cleverly designed worlds, the perfectly set controls, the ingenious moves (which are not complicated to anyone who knows how to use an N64 control pad), and the funny characters. I still remember it for it's brilliantly implemented context-sensitive music system, the best use of music I have still ever seen.

This game is a joy to play from start to finish, the only downside is the rather tedious note collecting, which busy gamers would struggle to persist with (although I had an almost infinite amount of spare time at the age of 15 and was happy to do it). Overall, a classic.

8/10 (9/10 for 15-year-olds with a lot of spare time on their hands)