Banjo-Kazooie

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 114 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 114
  3. Negative: 10 out of 114

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  1. Breegullbeak
    Jan 16, 2013
    7
    Banjo Kazooie is one of my childhood favorites, but several problems hold this game back from being as great as the original release. 1. No note collecting penalty. When you die, the notes don't reset. This was either poorly influenced by Tooie or the result of a problem with leader boards. 2. The note glitch. It is possible that some notes will just disappear or never load in any save.Banjo Kazooie is one of my childhood favorites, but several problems hold this game back from being as great as the original release. 1. No note collecting penalty. When you die, the notes don't reset. This was either poorly influenced by Tooie or the result of a problem with leader boards. 2. The note glitch. It is possible that some notes will just disappear or never load in any save. This wouldn't be a problem if it happened early in the game, but it rears it's head in the final level which means you'll be spending another 2-8 hours replaying to get that achievement or complete the game 100%. 3. Jinjos can't be recollected. This and notes gave the game replay value without starting a new game on the N64, the lack of this feature is the final point holding it back from being a great remake.… Expand
  2. VideoGameCritic
    Aug 3, 2013
    7
    This game is not to great in my opinion. I love collectibles and this game is known for its collectibles, but the actual game play make it hard to enjoy the game as a whole. I feel that the game is very good game if you want to go on a collectible binge. The main problem I have with this game is that everyone has a cult following and loves this game and I can't figure out why. It has a fewThis game is not to great in my opinion. I love collectibles and this game is known for its collectibles, but the actual game play make it hard to enjoy the game as a whole. I feel that the game is very good game if you want to go on a collectible binge. The main problem I have with this game is that everyone has a cult following and loves this game and I can't figure out why. It has a few problems with it that I would consider nit picking like the side characters but the main problems are to big not to note. The first problem is that the worlds are way to big for there own good, second; the enemies are silly looking and that's really annoying to me, Mario has great enemies and are not silly looking for the most part but god knows that banjo-kazooie has some really dumb enemies, like the purple trolls or Sir Slush. Finally goggles is really useless outside of giving banjo and kazooie. Seriously he does nothing outside of teaching you how to spit eggs. That been said, there are parts of this game that are amazing for example Gruntilda is really great. She is silly but I like that about her. To may bad guys are crazy serious about there goal. In legend of zelda, all the bad guys are just monsters and know that they are not to be messed with, in banjo-kazooie however Gruntilda is just silly. Her goal is to be beautiful and that's it no world domination, no Genesis nothing but smooth skin and long curves for this evil witch. If the villain in this game is good then you know the hero has to be just as good and better. Banjo-kazooie is a great character they are for lack of a better term unique. At the time there were only a few good characters that had fur, this characters made the standard and even if the sequels were that wont make this game any worse but it will make this game end a little bit sad. I recommend this game to those who want a old game that changed a lot in games.… Expand
  3. kvnd
    Jan 8, 2020
    5
    I'm not a fan of collectathons so I don't know what I expected. If you are a fan of them though, then maybe you'll like this, if you're into sluggish clunky controls and janky cameras. The game takes place in an expansive hub world that you have to traverse endlessly just to find your way back to certain levels and that aspect alone puts me off wanting to play the game. Yeah this justI'm not a fan of collectathons so I don't know what I expected. If you are a fan of them though, then maybe you'll like this, if you're into sluggish clunky controls and janky cameras. The game takes place in an expansive hub world that you have to traverse endlessly just to find your way back to certain levels and that aspect alone puts me off wanting to play the game. Yeah this just really didn't age well at all. I played for over 10 hours and honestly I'm still asking myself why.… Expand
  4. Dperks
    Jul 15, 2020
    6
    Now i like myself some 3d platformers and collectathons but i got to say this games a bit over ratted in my books. Now im not saying its bad some stuff such as characters and writing and the art style i really liked. Most of my issues are with gameplay and level design especially in the later levels in particular the dock yard level. Swimming in this game is slow boring and comes up toNow i like myself some 3d platformers and collectathons but i got to say this games a bit over ratted in my books. Now im not saying its bad some stuff such as characters and writing and the art style i really liked. Most of my issues are with gameplay and level design especially in the later levels in particular the dock yard level. Swimming in this game is slow boring and comes up to frequently i also really hate the flight attack just cause its so hard to aim. Also the camera can be really annoying especially when it decides to jerk around and cause you to fall off of platforms. Theres just alot of small things that bring down the whole experience for me and make me think the game is just okay.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
45
#45 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
25
#25 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Gamer 2.0
    83
    With a solid level design, unique transformation mechanic, and plenty of loveable charm, Banjo- Kazooie still holds up well to the stringent of today's gaming market.
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  2. IGN
    80
    Banjo-Kazooie is a great game for a kid to play around with, something that the 360 library is often lacking, but many people will find this style of gameplay outdated by modern standards.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    Varied controls, unique challenges, and kooky characters make this old-timer a worthwhile blast from the past. [Holiday 2008, p.73]
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