Banjo-Tooie

 Xbox 360
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. WonderwallWeb
    90
    Nine years was worth the wait, a solid platformer that will please everyone.
  2. ZTGD
    87
    Banjo Tooie is easily one of the best platform games ever created. When you consider how lacking the genre has been lately this will certainly be a breath of fresh air.
  3. TeamXbox
    85
    Banjo-Tooie is a no-frills ROM port that is a slam dunk for those looking to relive some of gaming’s past glory without having to pull out past consoles.
  5. IGN
    85
    If you played Banjo-Tooie back in the day it's worth a revisit to remind yourself how good this game was and earn a few achievements. And if you've never played Rare's masterpiece it's high time you found out why it is considered a high point for the genre.
  6. PALGN
    85
    Classic platformer gaming that will have you reliving the glory days of the N64 console. Whether you're a fan or a newcomer, there's little reason why you shouldn't purchase the XBLA port of Banjo-Tooie.
  7. NZGamer
    85
    As an XBLA download, Tooie is fantastic value. Much cheaper than the actual cartridges go for these days.
  8. Impulsegamer
    81
    I mean really, what's not to like about a bird that can regurgitate eggs from its mouth to batter an enemy, or shoot them out of his butt to zap enemies coming up from behind?
  9. GamePro
    80
    By playing Banjo-Tooie, you can get a sense of what platformers used to be like. Besides Nintendo with Mario, no one pulls them off better than Rare and this is no more evident than in this well-made remake of the classic Banjo-Tooie.
  10. Gamer 2.0
    80
    It is really hard to find anything to really gripe about in Banjo- Tooie except maybe how much it is TOO like Banjo- Kazooie.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    80
    Sure to keep you entertained for hours. [July 2009, p.96]
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  12. Console Monster
    79
    Time definitely has not been kind to Banjo Tooie, but it is still as fun as it ever was.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
83
#83 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
67
#67 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 66
  3. Negative: 7 out of 66
  1. DeVr33z
    Oct 21, 2010
    9
    A great sequel which you'll love if you had even the slightest bit of interest in the original Banjo-Kazooie. Sure, the levels can be a bitA great sequel which you'll love if you had even the slightest bit of interest in the original Banjo-Kazooie. Sure, the levels can be a bit confusing sometimes but that's just because they aren't half as linear as the areas in many modern games. Banjo-Tooie takes actual thinking to progress, which is something that can't be said about a lot of games these days. Anyway, it's a really great title that I highly recommend.… Full Review »
  2. [anonymous]
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    This games was and still is a great fun game. i never really liked the Multiplayer games and stuff....... but the story is great resuming This games was and still is a great fun game. i never really liked the Multiplayer games and stuff....... but the story is great resuming right off the first one and with the XBLA version now you can do the Mysterious Stop n' Swop!… Full Review »
  3. HaydenH
    Aug 21, 2009
    9
    This game represents some of the best childhood memories involving video games. Not only was this one of the best N64 games created, it This game represents some of the best childhood memories involving video games. Not only was this one of the best N64 games created, it innovated in many ways. In Mario 64, you had the same move-set for the entire game, whereas here, you learned new moves as you went. While it's a heck of a game, I've played through it so many times that I've started to notice things that bother me just a bit. The game is rather (not to be mean) old, and hasn't really evolved from what it was. Another small quibble is that the FPS sections have a default sensitivity that is much to high. Still, with these minor quibbles aside, let me say that this is one of the N64's best (and platformer's for that matter too). If you have played this game before, buy it again, it won't hurt. If you have never played the game before, what are you waiting for!? The game is $15 and several hours long and it's amazing! Go get it right now if you like anthropomorphic animals, platformers, killing stuff, or awesome games!… Full Review »
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