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WOW...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: November 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I enjoy challenging, fun adventure games like Mario and Zelda, and since I beat Zelda I was looking for a new game to play. That's when I found Banjo-Kazooie at a friend's house! Just recently I got it, and I haven't nearly penetrated the secrets of the game. There aren't as many characters as in Paper Mario, which to me is a down point, but the ones there are are well done and 3D, while Paper Mario's characters are all 2D. I love Paper Mario and it is still one of my favorite games, but I'm so glad I found Banjo-Kazooie! The characters include
Banjo, a big lazy bear whose little sister was kidnapped by Gruntilda the witch
Kazooie, Banjo's wise-mouthed bird friend who lives in his backpack
Bottles, a shortsighted mole who helps Banjo and Kazooie by teaching them moves with names like Beak Buster or Claw Swipe throughout the game
Mumbo-Jumbo, a shaman whose magic can turn Banjo and Kazooie into an ant, bee, a washing mashine, and even more animals! His magic is much more helpful than his grammar (Me Mumbo, greatest shaman in all game... lol)
Clanker, a metal shark that grinds the witch's trash. Only appears in one level and is not a main character. When I found him, he seemed a bit alarming but after a while I started to feel a bit sorry for him. A friend who has this game says that you're supposed to help him in some way but I haven't figured it out yet...

One stunning thing stands out in this game, graphics, graphics, and GRAPHICS!! None of the other games I've played have been this beautiful, and the characters are very detailed. There are also tiny graphical details here and there in the worlds or the witch's lair. For example, metal plates and rivets can be seen on Clanker, the feathering detail on Kazooie's wings always takes my breath away every time she flies, and once when I looked at a picture frame a bit more closely, I found tiny letters that spelled the name of a world!

The sound and music is also cool. I like Kazooie's speech sounds and the squish-squish sounds when walking through mud or swampy ground. Other small audio details come in the form of little "speech" sounds that come whenever a character is talking (this adds to each character's personality, and to the alarming presence of Clanker), distortion of the music when swimming under water, and small swishing sounds when you're being still in water (they come from Banjo's treading water, and yes that is an animation!).

Overall, Banjo-Kazooie is a great game and I would definately buy it!

Banjo-Kazooie

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 22, 1999
Author: Amazon User

From the first time that I played Banjo-Kazooie, I knew that it was the game for me... The sound effects are great, the graphics are even better, and I found it to be challenging too. I must admit, I had to go on-line to cheat a little! What's really great is that Banjo changes into different characters in order to finish different levels, e.g. he becomes an alligator in the Swamp level. My favorite is when he turns into a bee (he looks so cute!). The ending is hard, though. I still haven't been able to finish it. I just can't wait for Banjo-Kazooie 2 to come out. I thought it was coming out this year, but no word yet. Impatiently waiting... ;)

^_^ Coool =)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: September 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Who could grow tired of a bear with a bird in his pack fighting a evil witch who want to suck the cuteness out of a adorable bear? Not me! (if you earn the code form bottles, type in WISHYWASHYBANJO to turn into a washing machine and fight that way!)

This is the most fun game I have ever played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I grew up with Nintendo and was a pre-teen when the first Nintendo system came out. N64 was first purchased for my son when he was four years old. It took him a while to understand all the moves and the console pretty much sat on the shelf. However, this past year, he got into playing Banjo-Kazooie and really had a blast. At the same time, my three-year-old daughter caught on to it. There are also times where I would sit and play the game as well. The graphics are really cool and I especially love the dialogue shared with Boggles the mole. The moves were actually easy enough for my daughter to learn and even she's taught me a thing or two. So far, we have only reached the Treasure's Cove, but we are looking forward to the other worlds.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: January 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This has to be my favourite N64 game. It's easy to learn how to play but then it quickly gets harder. It seems like a game for young kids first but then it's really hard. The gameplay is great and you can play it many times and not get tired of it. And the graphics are simply wonderful! I recommend this game to anyone who liked Super Mario 64. But Banjo is'nt just a Mario clone. It's bigger, more complicated and more difficult.

Platform at its finest

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This was the second game that i bought for N64 and i must say that is prob. the best game that i have bought yet, ( i know own close to 10 i think ). the graphics in this game are awesome, the story line is cool, and the side puzzles are fun. i would recommend this game to anyone looking for a challenge. there is nothing that i can think of that is wrong with it. just an all around great game.

Hit the power and prepare to be impressed.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Now that Banjo & Kazooie is over five years old a sequel now exist and there is likely another game coming. HOPEFULLY! The game only for the N64 is one of the most amazing platformers ever. In fact it's one of the most amazing games in any genre period. It took a while to beat the game, but it was well worth it. If your not familiar with B & K, let me explain.. Banjo is a bear with a handy backpack. Kazooie is a bird who hangs out in Banjo's backpack. With the many special moves Kazooie pops out of the pack quite a bit. Together they work through many HUGE levels collecting items like puzzle pieces (100 hidden through out the entire game), musical notes (100 on each level), little Jinjo people (5 on each level), there are also Mumbo skulls to find, they allow you (once you have the required amount) to change form, you must visit the mumbo skull guy quite often. Changing form is mandatory, for instance B & K cannot fit into some smaller places. Turning into an ant allows you to go into a small hole where prizes are not reachable otherwise. Vast and adventurous, B & K is impossible to dislike even if your not a fan of platformers. Even if your just watching, it's entertaining. I'll give you an idea of how effective the story is. BANJO & KAZOOIE is THE WIZARD OF OZ of vidoe games.

And their brother, Ukulele-Ocarina!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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.

Best Adventure Game I've Ever Played!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: April 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I've had this game since way back when it was released; I just never got the chance to write a review.

The Story: Banjo's sister, Tooty, was "the most beautiful girl around" and Grunty the witch wanted her beauty, so she pulled an Amber Alert and took her to her lair. Banjo's lazy bum the whole time was sleeping. It's up to you to get jiggy's and notes and what-not to stop Grunty and get Banjo's sister back.

Graphics: 9.5/10. Awesomely different and creative worlds. From a sewer, to a pirate ship on an island, to a desert and into an icy snowland, there are tons of different and unique worlds to play through. The graphics are stellar for the N64, with bright colors and cool characters with good animations. This is one of the best N64 games as far as graphics go next to games like Donkey Kong 64 and Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Sound: 9/10. There aren't really any voices in this game; just kind of sound effects that are different for each character. Blubber on Treasure Grove Cove sounds like he's burping or throwing up, Kazooie sounds like a gagging bird, Banjo sounds like a big old hick of a bear... and so on. The music in this game, though, is some of the catchiest and the best music i've heard in really any adventure game. The music doesn't really get old, and whoever created it is brilliant. Overall, the sound is really, really good.

Control: 8.5/10. Being an adventure game, there are a lot of different controls for a lot of different moves. And since the N64 controller is the way it is ( pretty annoying ) it's easy to get confused even after playing for hours on end, just because you go brain dead. The controls are a bit strange at first to do some of the attacks, but you will get used to them anyways.

Fun: 9/10. A great game from beginning to end. Get the jiggys, move on. Get the notes, move on. That simple? No. This game is challenging and is for all ages, even if it does have a kiddy approach. The game lasts maybe 40 hours or so depending on how fast you get through the game. Great characters, great level design, and fantastic music makes this a must buy. This is one of the best games on the N64, and I.M.O., the best adventure game. Pick this game up now; it is better than its sequel and the Game Boy Advanced ones, even if all three are fantastic. Buy this game!!

9.3/10

What a great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I really love this game that is quite similar in concept to Super Mario 64. Though it is a lot simpler than its successor Banjo Tooie (in that one there are many types of eggs plus you can change characters) but it is a lot more fun. The successor had a lot more dialog that you had to wade through.

The final battle with Grunty is one of the toughest obstacles I have encountered in a video game and I still have not figured out a way to beat her without the unlimited gold feather cheat.

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