Banjo-Kazooie

 Nintendo 64
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 627 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 20 out of 627
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  2. DSalax
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    (2005/2006) Este juego lo disfrute cuando tenia unos 6-7 años y la verdad para mi era alucinante lo jugaba con mi mama y mi papa, los veia jugar y en muchas ocaciones me pasaban el mando por que la verdad mi yo de 6-7 años tenia mejor control de las mecanicas y sistemas de juego que ellos jeje recuerdo que casi no los completamos llegamos al final pero no peleamos con la bruja , luego años(2005/2006) Este juego lo disfrute cuando tenia unos 6-7 años y la verdad para mi era alucinante lo jugaba con mi mama y mi papa, los veia jugar y en muchas ocaciones me pasaban el mando por que la verdad mi yo de 6-7 años tenia mejor control de las mecanicas y sistemas de juego que ellos jeje recuerdo que casi no los completamos llegamos al final pero no peleamos con la bruja , luego años mas tarde durante mi adolescencia me lo complete nuevamente pero nunca logre pelear con la bruja.

    La verdad el juego es increible tiene una direccion artistica maravillosa una de las mejores en su epoca , cada mundo tiene sus amplias diferencias que los hacen muy variados , personajes super carismaticos que aun a la fecha recuerdo con mucho cariño y una progresion de juego que aunque aveces te quedabas atascado por no poder completar algo era muy buena para su epoca , definitivamente uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida lo amo

    -Graficos 10/10
    -Jugabilidad 10/10
    -Sonido 10/10(Magistral)
    -Innovacion 10/10
    -Historia 10/10(Basica Pero Cumplia, la verdad la historia no era el fuerte de este juego pero a nadie le importa la verdad)
    -Diversion 10/10
    -Total 10/10    … Expand
  3. Allin333
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    The greatest 3D platformer ever made. The worlds, the whimsy, the characters, and the inventiveness are unmatched in the space.
  4. Por64
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    I played this on N64 Switch online service, I enjoy this game Rare should make Banjo threee
  5. edxtan
    Jun 19, 2023
    5
    Using Banjo-Kazooie's wide array of mechanics to explore new worlds is fun, but collecting the notes every time you die is tiresome.
  6. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    96/100 .
  7. djcredit
    May 9, 2023
    10
    classic, absolute genius even better with stop and swop on the xbox.

    Come on Rare bring on Banjo Threeie !
  8. Yojimbo2015
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    3D platformer based upon the Mario 64 template with nice colourful graphics. One of the best examples of its type on the N64.
  9. lu123
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    One the best game and best 3D platforms of all time. RARE made this game with passion and it shows. Amazing gameplay, graphics and story. The music is a masterpiece made by Grant Kirkhope. A game with a lot of joy and happiness.
  10. Icefang
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing game that holds up to this day. Fun exploration and catchy music. Enjoyed it as a kid and I collected all the jiggys and notes recently.
  11. TortoiseGuy
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    It's Banjo Kazooie, it's literally one of the best games ever made. I'm sorry but if you don't love this game there is genuinely something wrong with you, the characters, the game play, everything down to the funny noises everything in this goddamn game makes oozes with everything that makes games great. If you haven't played it do so now so that you don't regret it later.
  12. smahlt
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing 3D platformer. There is nothing to criticize. Great gameplay, graphics, music, and a solid story.
  13. Hamboy
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Still at the top of the 3d platformer genre, full of charm, wonderful characters, well designed and fun levels to explore.
  14. neomoonsevin
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    Good game my first step into banjo was a good game but tiny things pissed me off with it and the save points suck there is none good game but certainly something beta was happening with this but still it's a good game
  15. Bep592
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    the best of the Nintendo 64 along with Banjo Tooie, and it's not even nostalgia, as I played this year for the first time. I marveled at the massive content, humor and gameplay. Congratulations banjo kazooie :)
  16. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Juegazo total, de la gran época de los plataformas de Nintendo 64. Super divertido y con muchísima originalidad.
  17. BackloggedYT
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    I hate that I missed this game back in the day. I kept looking for nitpicks, but I really don't have any! I heard for years this was better than Mario 64, and now that I've finally played, I'm inclined to agree! It looks and sounds great for the 64, and the level design was really impressive. Nothing was completely shocking to me, but it was so polished and well done that the overallI hate that I missed this game back in the day. I kept looking for nitpicks, but I really don't have any! I heard for years this was better than Mario 64, and now that I've finally played, I'm inclined to agree! It looks and sounds great for the 64, and the level design was really impressive. Nothing was completely shocking to me, but it was so polished and well done that the overall experience left me yearning to play again. So I did! I actually think the Xbox version is slightly better, mainly because you keep the notes you collect, which makes the only bad level, Rusty Bucket Bay, suck way less. What a delight! Hey Microsoft, got to work on Banjo-Threeie yet? XD… Expand
  18. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  19. cavendish
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    Mejor platraforma 3D que he jugado nunca, incluso ahora en el 2022. ¿No lo has jugado aún? pues hazlo ya! No te cuento nada más, descúbrelo por ti mismo.
  20. toaster64ssb
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    Banjo Kazooie is such a masterpiece. Its music is beautifully crafted, the dialog is so charming, the level design is great, and it adds new moves even in the last level. The attention to detail is incredible. I could keep going about how incredible the game is. It's just such a masterpeice.
  21. Klorel92
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Beatiful soundtrack, great level design, charming characters, its just a blast. This is a must play!
  22. Potreen
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    If you like Super Mario 64 but want more mystery, comedy and interesting landscapes you'd love this. Many hours of pure joy.
  23. Xrayplayer
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    Banjo kazooie is without a doubt one of the best 3D platformers of all times it perfected the collectethon sup-genre, the graphics and animations are amazing and the art style is very good, the characters are so charming and the worlds are memorable and full of details and things to see and do with some good platforming and fun and varied movesets and creative objectives and everything inBanjo kazooie is without a doubt one of the best 3D platformers of all times it perfected the collectethon sup-genre, the graphics and animations are amazing and the art style is very good, the characters are so charming and the worlds are memorable and full of details and things to see and do with some good platforming and fun and varied movesets and creative objectives and everything in every aspect of the worlds have a purpose and all of the collectables are rewarding to get, and the soundtrack is outstanding.

    The only issues I had with the game are the swimming controls and the aiming controls those can be a bit clunky sometimes but I got used to them eventually, also the musical notes respond if you die and you have to collect them again that can be tedious but this problem can be simply avoided if you got good at the game.

    Overall it's a great experience.    … Expand
  24. Birdo7
    Jun 12, 2022
    5
    This game is very overrated the whole game is just wandering around until you figure something out why do you think Mario 64 gives you hints sure the hints are vague but it’s something and the movement and the camera is awful but the dialogue is funny this game has a lot of charm
  25. LuissDt
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Great and Magical, what can I say about Banjo-Kazooie that hasn't been said before
  26. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Sin dudas de los mejores plataformeros 3D que puede haber incluso hoy en día. Juego divertido, banda sonora excelente y niveles muy lindos. Una pena no haber podido disfrutar más como esto en el futuro.
    Nota Final: 8.6
  27. Olenjan08
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    My favouirite game of all time. The Gameplay is fantastic and all the jiggys are Not like the others. The characters are really nice ans the dialogues too! The music is also the best of all time. I really really Love this game!
  28. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    A classic 3D platformer and a must-play game with so much charm and great game design that still holds up to this day.
  29. Oboeteiru0
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Although wasn't as shocking and relevant as Mario 64, is better in all aspects. Graphics, music, gameplay, length. I think is the ultimate 3D platform game. Nothing has been made better after this in platformers, ever.
  30. Leontorres7
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best N64 Game of 1998
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#2 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
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#2 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Nintendorks
    90
    Unfortunately, the sound is pretty much a mix of "Mario 64" and "Diddy Kong Racing" leftovers. A grunt here, a guffaw there, it's all been done to death.
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  2. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    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.
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  3. IGN
    96
    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.
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