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    Banjo-Kazooie

    Game » consists of 9 releases. Released Jun 29, 1998

    Play as lovable goofball Banjo the bear and his bird pal Kazooie in the first of many adventures as they collect valuable "Jiggies" in order to face the vile witch, Gruntilda and save Banjo's sister Tooty.

    xtian0104's Banjo-Kazooie (Xbox 360 Games Store) review

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    You wanted a 3D platformer that's not Super Mario 64? Here you go.

    I just beat this game on this very same day I wrote this review, and I can honestly tell you people, this is such an awesome game to play only if you are into the 3D platformer genre of video games. It has a cheesy, but decent story, some cool puzzling into getting your "Jiggies" and some interesting characters into this weird, but fun mix. I must admit that once I was getting close to the end of the game, I really wasn't caring to much for completing it 100%, though it was still fun discovering out each level, and spending a decent amount of time just wandering around.

    Something that I also would like for you to know is that you are going to have to be patient in terms of walking around, due that this game has aged well, though this still used to be an N64 videogame. The control scheme had to be updated for the Xbox One version, and regularly, people who give this game a go on this day and age are accustomed to dealing with fast traveling in between the map, or other things like sprinting. This game will require patience, trust me. I lost it once you are climbing a big ass fucking tree. The moment you fall off, you gotta start from zero. That is the shittiest feeling someone can get from a video game. Having to start specific aspects ALL over again are a pain in the ass.

    Having some details aside, I am pretty sure that this is due that this game is one of the first 3D platformers in the N64. I truly enjoyed playing this game 95% of the time, and I can assure you that you will, too. If you want to give this game an opportunity entertain you, please take my advice, and have a good one.

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