Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Sep 10, 2003
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  • Summary: Gruntilda is back, and it's up to Banjo and Kazooie to stop her master plan. In Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge, you'll play as Banjo and follow him through six worlds rife with trials and contests. Some of the challenges you must overcome include solving puzzles, avoiding obstacles, andGruntilda is back, and it's up to Banjo and Kazooie to stop her master plan. In Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge, you'll play as Banjo and follow him through six worlds rife with trials and contests. Some of the challenges you must overcome include solving puzzles, avoiding obstacles, and battling different enemies. Defeat your foes by using Banjo's array of combat moves. You can also seek help from witch doctors, who can transform Banjo into a mouse, a tank, and other creatures. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Deeko
    90
    A fine mix of adventure, puzzle and mini-games that all end up falling into place gracefully.
  2. GameSpy
    85
    What makes Grunty's Revenge work so well is that it never becomes boring or overly repetitive.
  3. GameZone
    82
    Sure the story is extremely weak and the boss battles prove to be more of an annoying distraction rather than a challenge, but it is, overall, the best conversion of a brilliant N64 game on the GBA.
  4. Nintendo Power
    72
    Although the straight-on overhead view makes it difficult to judge the height of platforms, the overall game play is fast-paced and enjoyable. [Dec 2003, p.148]
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  5. Inside Gamer Online
    70
    It has crisp sound, good graphics, and an ok game to play. The game will be good for a month, but unless you're a hardcore fan of the BK series, you might wanna pass.
  6. netjak
    69
    May not be the best Banjo Kazooie, nor is it very long, but it's sure to be enjoyed by BK fans and any person who is looking for a fun little game to play on their GBAs. If you didn't like the first two games, then chances are you won't like Grunty's Revenge.
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  7. Edge Magazine
    40
    While there are some interesting mini-games to break up the wandering, Grunty's Revenge is mainly an abject lesson in breadcrumb following game design. [Dec 2003, p.106]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. MooseOntheloose
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    BRILLIANT! Has the feel of the N64 games, some of the best graphics on the GBA, and heaps of gameplay.
  2. Ollybolly
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    This game rocks! It has exactly the same graphics as the ones on Ninteno 64! ROCK ON!
  4. AlexB.
    Nov 28, 2003
    10
    Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge has lived up to high expectations. It provides endless challenges and the graphics are superb. After Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge has lived up to high expectations. It provides endless challenges and the graphics are superb. After reading the review Edge Magazine's review of the game I think they are completely wrong and are f***** bums. Anyway the new game provides a great load of fun for hours. WARNING BANJO KAZOOIE:GRUNTY'S REVENGE IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!… Expand
  5. BlogDog123
    Jul 5, 2011
    9
    Banjo-Kazooie keeps its charms after a long absence with Grunty's Revenge. The soundtrack, the graphics (among the best found on GBA), and theBanjo-Kazooie keeps its charms after a long absence with Grunty's Revenge. The soundtrack, the graphics (among the best found on GBA), and the challenge is as ripe as an apple.… Expand
  6. GamecubeLover
    Jul 2, 2016
    9
    Well not that good as the 2 games before but this game has good controls as well as graphics. The plot is not to important. I like the bossesWell not that good as the 2 games before but this game has good controls as well as graphics. The plot is not to important. I like the bosses and the camera angle. Anyways if you loved the Nintendo 64's 2 great games this one will not disappoint.… Expand
  7. SonicEnthusiast
    May 1, 2022
    8
    The last truly banjo-esque banjo game we got, it feels like tooie but it is in an isometric view point. For anyone who played the first twoThe last truly banjo-esque banjo game we got, it feels like tooie but it is in an isometric view point. For anyone who played the first two banjo games and wants more, this is the perfect choice.… Expand
  8. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    5
    BK and BT are two of my favorite games ever. This game was pretty disappointing. It's quite difficult to control or tell where you're going,BK and BT are two of my favorite games ever. This game was pretty disappointing. It's quite difficult to control or tell where you're going, which is kind of important for a platformer, and the tasks/objectives are pretty simple and boring.… Expand

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#55 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#16 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003