Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts- A Retrospective [Panoots]

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[@BoundaryBreak]

watched the whole video. I admit you convinced me to give the game another shot

[@Narwhal2100]

The camera cranker himself.

[@Scorch7006]

It was nice to get a new perspective besides "bad game is bad because it isn't what I wanted it to be." Seeing how much fun you had with the car creation really made me interested in checking it out!

[@ShyGuyXXL]

It basically all boils down to this: It should've been called Tiptup: Nuts & Bolts.

[@shis1988]

ShyGuyXXL AND IIIIIIIIIII HOLY SHIT! WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU I can't believe you'd do this to me man how could you do this?!

[@BillZypher]

If I'm not mistaken, Tiptup is still owned by Nintendo.

[@luigioftime1283]

Love that little turtle. Yeah that woulda been great lol.

[@KevinCow]

The pre-built vehicle missions get more interesting when you realize that you can hop out and edit what you're given. It changes them from pre-built vehicle missions to build a machine with limited parts missions, which can force you to think outside the box and sometimes get even more creative than when you have all your parts at your disposal. Case in point: that mission where you have to drive the sail powered car up the tree? After a few frustrating attempts, I had a hunch and turned the sails to face upwards. And since the sails provide thrust in the direction they're facing, pointing them up just let me fly straight to the goal. Anyway, thanks for this video. It made me feel... oddly nostalgic? I mean I wasn't a kid when it came out, I was 20. But still, that was 10 years ago. You made me really want to go play it again, but I don't have a 360 or Xbone.

[@ArloStuff]

I loved it and I definitely want more videos like this!

[@nicholassucre4834]

Arlo I suggest you watch NakeyJackey, has a similar format

[@nintendofreak19]

begone blue puppet

[@ethanjohnson3642]

Jake definitely does not have a similar format at all. Literally no one makes videos like his.

[@jazzdaddycriticisms7049]

Don't ever tell Arlo to be gone! Arlo is best gamer youtuber!

[@cillid2381]

Is that a wild arlo

[@Avossk]

We can agree that this game has made one mistake that can never be forgiven, the ever present usage of COMIC SANS

[@X2011racer]

Well, it was the closest font out of all the default Microsoft fonts to the font used in the original Banjo-Kazooie. Yet, there was no need to change fonts if the beta builds of Nuts & Bolts had the font later used in the XBLA versions of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie (Unless they wanted the font to match those of Grunty's Revenge and Banjo-Pilot, which also used Comic Sans).

[@Dr18Registered]

iirc an update added the comic sans, the original game used a different font I think

[@RunningShovel]

The Comic Sans seen in this video was patched in as a bandaid for people who couldn't read the original font. N&B came out in that weird transition period where half the console userbase had HDTVs and the half with CRTs couldn't read any fonts or minimaps. You can google "Banjo Kazooie Nuts Bolts Dialog" to see examples of the original format.

[@DoodleWill]

babies go lol comic sans is from drundertale we adults meanwhile just scream **COMIC SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANS** when ever we see it.

[@AAAAAA-bm9qd]

DoodleWill What's so bad about comic sans other than that it looks ugly?

[@mehriotime9467]

People would probably like this game more if it wasn’t marketed as a Banjo-Kazooie game

[@e1iteyoshi998]

Maybe it should've been a spinoff instead.

[@kylecampbell565]

Or if it had been a spin off and we got banjo games regularly

[@MrFadify]

Honestly any scripted video which is able to engage me for a full hour is pretty much top quality as far as youtube is concerned, great job Mike.

[@HypeVoiceActing]

This was a very passionate and fascinating video to listen to. It's always nice to hear people actually grow up from that initial response to Nuts and Bolts Also not gonna lie, there's a lot of times where your voice reminded me of Billy West. And it just amuses me because it makes me think I'm listening to Phillip J Fry making a Banjo podcast

[@lance5691]

I like that the little video game dude has pong on his face.

[@ryaquaza1571]

19:05 I take back everything bad I’ve said about this game this was gold!

[@colinwendt9992]

OK that was amazing

[@Haedox]

I've been looking forward to this for a long time!! Between this and your stream, I'm convinced to go back to Nuts and Bolts and give it a fair shake. Played it, but never finished it. Gonna change that! This was a super engaging video, too! I really loved your narration and script, it was nice to put on in the background while I work. I'd love to see what else you have in store for the future. Keep it up, Mike!!! This first video was great!!!!

[@factcore2630]

Haedox why do we repeat things that we know will not end well? is it because we think that if we continue to do it, something good may come out of it? is it because we are scared? scared of what may happen if we stop? scared that if we stop now we will have to face change?

[@jjs32stepstoenlightenment37]

Shoutouts to simpleflips

[@Iinneus]

I really appreciate this review, especially for feeling so different from the usual two views of "This game is JUST horrible and is a smack in the face to all fans" and "anyone who judges this because it's not 'the usual' is a bad person". It felt more like you were talking to _everyone_ and just wanted to share some thoughts, which was really enjoyable to digest! This was just an awesome thing in general, and I'm definitely down for another "stream, then video" project!

[@Spliffurt]

Seriously man, Rare deserved better for making this. One of the most under appreciated games ever, and I can't exaggerate enough my love for the first two. I almost think Banjo fans who dog on this haven't put even an hour into it.

[@CollinBB]

Thank you for standing up for a game that I believe 100% deserves it. I really enjoyed watching this!

[@ShupperDupper]

Only thing you forgot to mention was that you can fly at any point in the game by putting almost anything in your trolley, standing on it, and then lifting the trolley. It's a speedrun tactic!

[@stwabunny]

the fidget spinner car was amazing great video!!! the hard work you put into this really shows^^

[@FelipeJaquez]

Are you Panoot's sister?

[@C0MAT0AST214]

Playing this as a kid without knowing that previous Banjo games was honestly like. The most formative experience I had in my childhood. Of every game I played growing up, (and I played a lot) I can't think of anything else that affected me as much as N&B did, it's where I realized I had such a passion for for building, testing, and just bringing an idea to life that I believed in. I honestly believe this game almost single handedly put me on the career path I'm pursing, and I'm incredibly glad that I played it. Looking back after playing every other Banjo game, I loved all three, but I'll always remember Nuts and Bolts are something completely unique and so wholly special among games of it's time. Thanks for making this video, it's really great to know I'm not the only one who remembers this game so fondly

[@milboxr9772]

Scrumbo-san that's basically how I feel about littlebigplanet :)

[@Lukaz2009]

I got Nuts & Bolts when it first came out, and I loved it then and I still love it now. Actually my absolute favorite game from the last console generation because Rare wasn't afraid to try something new. Creating zany vehicles just for the sack of making them was so much fun in itself, and having your crazy ideas actually have hilarious results in the challenges is always a treat. I should play through it again, but unlike last time where I used the tried-and-true I'd try and make the most ridiculous vehicles imaginable for each task. They certainly give you the tools for it.

[@maikol4128]

I am criminally late to discover this video. The first video game I ever played was Banjo-Kazooie, and I felt so insulted by Nuts and Bolts' intro that I couldn't bring myself to move forward in it. After watching this though, I will definitely give this another chance, thanks so much for making this!

[@Fighter_Builder]

God, I loved this game when I played it. It was my first Xbox 360 game, and I have fond memories of goofing around and making the silliest, most absurd contraptions imaginable. Glad to see I'm not the only person in the world that liked it 🙂

[@sassyimps]

Miss you bro. Hope everything's okay.

[@viatsu1357]

You brought it up in the middle and the end, but I think the biggest blunder with this game is putting the title of Banjo-Kazooie on it. You've made it sound and look quite fun to play, and I believe that it is a fun game, but it should never have been the third game in the Banjo-Kazooie franchise. It reminds a lot of the game Besiege, which has a similar building system with challenges, just no overworld or Banjo characters. That game was very well received, and was praised for many of the same things you praised in this game! Had Nuts & Bolts been rebranded as a new game, I don't think it would have suffered the same fate that it did. I think this is a current problem in video games today, and would love to see more people making new and different games without trying to piggyback off of an existing beloved franchise. Great video! It was very cool to see an open and accepting perspective on this game. Looking forward to more from you :)

[@ADHDpsycho]

I agree, the first level hurts the most especially so because it shows the game we could of received. He mentions that the lack of move set is because it wouldn't fit in the new game-play. If the move set from Banjo-Kazooie doesn't fit in the newest Banjo-Kazooie, it shouldn't be called that. Like you said, it could of been a cool game but they Frankensteined the face and nostalgia from previous games to sell this mess. It limits new ideas because they have to put the bare minimum BK elements to please veterans and conversely it limits the true potential of a N'sane style remake by stuffing all this bullshit new stuff in the game. It's 2 unfinished games stitched together. The product wasn't bad, but boy oh boy did they fuck up the label and packaging. Sometimes a game series THIS OLD just needs to be polished for the people who will appreciate the "old gameplay" they grew up with and LOVED. Games like this only alienate original players, and give newer players a mediocre game that makes them wonder why they should give a shit. After a while new gamers need their own mascots and idols to love, what if they did this back then and put a character we've never seen before with some shit gameplay to please people 2 generations before us? We'd say it's mediocre and shit, and the people who recognize the characters will say it's also mediocre, shit AND a disrespect of something they once loved. When Panoots downplays the lack of new moves with "well it wont fit with the new style and game play" makes it seem like it's the audiences fault for expecting what they very correctly should have. It makes it seem like it's the old games fault for trying to be what is was literally called in the title (granted N&B is there too). All they had to do was just make a new mascot for this game and all would be chill, I might of even liked this game. Sadly, now matter how "fun" the new game play might be i'm stuck looking at the promise of what could of been. I respect that he tries to put a new perspective on this though, good job.

[@Dracomut]

At the same time, not being able to accept the game for what it is still feels very petty. So what if it isn’t like other Banjo-Kazooie games? We shouldn’t bash the game because of that. New gameplay styles can help us explore these worlds in new ways

[@ianwebster3606]

@@Dracomut Well its a completely new world with similar characters, like how would you feel if star wars characters were put in Raiders of the lost ark setting, and were then told that this is the next star wars movie?

[@TheLucidChiba]

@@ianwebster3606 I'd be a lot more positive about the next SW movie, that sounds awesome.

[@e1iteyoshi998]

It's very funny how you say that cause i remember when Jontron made his review on Nuts and Bolts he said that it's not the idea makes this game bad, it's the fact that the game has the title of Banjo-Kazooie in it. For me i think this game would've probably been better off as a spinoff instead of a direct sequel.

[@TechnoSyndro]

I was skeptical like everyone else but ended up loving this game. I understand that people were let down because they wanted a platformer, but seeing people often put it down as just "oh it's a dumb car game now" is such a lazy and misleading way to talk about it. It's such a unique concept that I'd never seen done before, and I feel like a lot of people just made up their mind going into it. One of the most clever games I've ever played.

[@5persondude]

19:23 the most contagious laugh I've come across in a while

[@UncleFlutus]

I’ll forever defend nuts and bolts, it’s so much fun

[@ThisAlias]

Your name tells much about you

[@christianjamesguevarra6257]

Tf is wrong with you?

[@hououinkyouma5539]

Sure. Just don't call it Banjo Kazooie

[@sully471]

@@hououinkyouma5539 man. That's werid. I see banjo and Kazooie. I guess it is a BAndK game after all.

[@hououinkyouma5539]

I only see trolls

[@DesertPogona]

"... and dare I say..." *Bear I say.

[@srsbizman6649]

When’s that Xenogears retrospective, desart pee?

[@DesertPogona]

I feel like it would be longer than this. :(

[@scrungyb.5173]

DEZZART PEE

[@SimplyMavAgain]

Ohh, what a neat little surprise.

[@sadmeat8937]

Desert plz

[@warioland523]

This game is what I like to call a "black sheep". It's not really a bad game. It's just that it's such a radical departure from what it's series is known for. I might say it's comparable to a modern Paper Mario. Color Splash especially. I loved Color Splash and enjoyed it's creativity but because it's different it results in a somewhat fractured fanbase. The same can be said for Nuts & Bolts. The reason though why the critics negatively bashed the game the way they did was because of the wait between games. People wanted a platformer. What they got instead was a game about vehicles and missions focusing on them.

[@AdamTopCommenter]

It FLOPPED and killed the series, this game is an abomination.

[@e1iteyoshi998]

@@AdamTopCommenter I don't think i would blame RARE for that. Cause of the fact that RARE had to shift its priorities now that they were being run by Microsoft, they had to focus more on making games that maximized profit over fun. In a interview i was able to look up from a former RARE executive he said that RARE focused on making games and made fun the first priority over profit. Unfortunately if your game doesn't meet the quota of sales that they want you to meet it's basically a death sentence. Que over 80% of the original employees leaving to form Playtonic Games and Microsoft making them to shift focus to making the ***ty Kinect Sports titles and it's no wonder why peopld think Microsoft killed RARE.

[@manlysoutherner3696]

@@e1iteyoshi998 Nintendo needs to get Rare back. It’s obvious that Nintendo treated Rare better than Microsoft does.

[@Critter0817]

While I was 8 when this game came out and 9 when I saw a bear with a wrench and car parts at Best Buy, I had never heard of Banjo Kazooie. I didn't grow up with it, but Nuts & Bolts was actually had a big impact on me, as worrying as it is to say. I was obsessed with it. It felt like the game was quickly forgotten until now. Ten years have passed and the game is being remembered as the game I knew and loved as a kid. Thanks for making this video.

[@ShupperDupper]

“Nostalgia is a positive emotion, it makes you feel happy. It reminds you of being a kid.” Thank you. Needed to hear this after the Mario 3d All-Stars news. ✌️

[@godzillanightmare]

48:55 John Mulaney New in town, its a lovely touch.

[@Midnight6559]

Man I'm not really use to you being serious. I thought this was gonna be like the donkey kong documentary.

[@LAnite430]

Swagic Johnson Dongumentary*

[@poodoodrilldick7757]

Nothing says serious than a fidget spinner

[@Sonicbladez]

19:20 that, was awesome. The laughter made it even better.

[@Dynamotogh]

This is awesome, Mike! When you were initially talking about writing this video, I assumed you would've needed a lot more time to let it bake in the oven than you did. I guess that really goes to show just how much you had to say about this game. I'm genuinely very excited to see what other projects you could be working on in the vein of this in the near future, because this was a great watch.

[@Reds-Retros]

THANK YOU! Thank you so much for making this video. It pretty much sums up everything I feel about this game and I honestly feel sorry for the people that dismissed it without giving it a chance. There is so much to like in this game and it retains so much of what made the originals great (especially personality and music). I would have loved to see sequels and improvements to this formula even though I am a huge fan of the originals too. You sir, get a sub.

[@mercuryq1144]

I love this game. Grew up playing it and making all kinds of vehicles. They weren't very useful in challenges but making them was such a blast and I got Viva Pinata bundled with Nuts and Bolts so that's a plus. I never understood the hate for this game until I looked into it. I say this as someone who first played Nuts and Bolts and then the original BK games after so nostalgia is one of the reasons I like this game.

[@killisys]

I never played the original Banjo games, just Nuts and Bolts, so I didn't have any of the negativity towards it that most people had and it is easily one of my favorite games ever, I spent WAY too much time in it when I was a kid, I 100% percented it and just kept playing it to build stuff to mess around and to just fly around and explore. And I spent WAAAAAAY too much time building giant dicks that would launch various things out of the tip, but hey, I was 11 at time with nothing better to do.

[@Saltyoven]

I grew up with the banjo kazooie games, and simply put, I dislike people hating on it for what it isn't rather than focusing on what is there

[@Momoko_Sweetie]

Bit of a tip for the L.O.G.'s choice missions: You can actually just hop out of the vehicle and use the live editor to modify the car you get (Only using it's current parts unfortunately). You can't add new engines are drastically redesign them, but you can cut off some of the excess bulk and generally tweak the designs to fit your own style. The more you know.

[@vapeyeeter6979]

And like I always say, you know enough...

[@Learner0012]

Heck. In the very first mission you did, aside from the extra parts stored in a box behind the start, what I'd always do is cut the weight down, along with 2 of the 4 wheels, and make a motorbike out of the fuel and engines. It was so much faster.

[@AdvanceLAMP]

This video has been lovingly crafted. I remember playing Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts when I first got my Xbox 360. With the exception of Fallout 3 and Modern Warfare 2, I put in hours into this game; completing all the challenges, transferring the stop n swap (and being excited to see the union jack as a building part) and creating all sorts of vehicles that I could fly around and mess around with in Nutty Acres. When I was playing it, I wasn't displeased that it wasn't Banjo Threeie, I was excited to play another Banjo Kazooie game, and I did enjoy my time playing it. It got me into collecting achievements, experimenting and finding a new fond love for video game musics. Even after watching Jontrons video about Nuts and Bolts, and seeing some of the comments bashing the game, I can't help but still remember the memories I've had with the game, and wish I could go back and play it again. It saddens me that the Rare Replay isn't available on Windows 10, but I hope I can revisit the game in the future, so I can see how well it's hold up for me after so many years. Thank you for making this video Panoots!

[@shis1988]

Adv Lamp Thing is, the game isn't bad (even Jontron mentions it in that video)... The issue is that this game isn't what people wanted nor were promised when Banjo's return was announced (he also states this). Hell what I've seen and how I like to goof off in games maybe I could like it if I cared enough to give it a shot, but in the words of Noah, this was betrayal... they betrayed us.

[@AdvanceLAMP]

That is true, I won't deny that Nuts and Bolts is defiantly not the game we saw in the trailer. No traditional platforming, no flight pads, no mole hills, hell there isn't even any honeycombs! I would like to see what Rare originally had plans for Banjo Threeie, but sadly, Nuts and Bolts is the result. I wasn't mad personally back in the day, that we didn't get Banjo Threeie (I was too young at the time to understand game development) but it would be nice to finally get the game that we saw 10 years ago.

[@DaNintendude]

19:01 couldn't find a timestamp of this in the comments but I love it so I did it myself. 19:20 to skip the introduction

[@cryforaking3266]

i was having a really stressful week and your laugh at 19:20 just made me stop and laugh with you for a second SO THANK YOU

[@felixcharles9773]

Do any other games let you create Marty, the Thwomp, to crush your enemies under his mighty girth?!?

[@vapeyeeter6979]

Mighty girth, Ha! That's fr*kn amazing

[@peenywallie]

"YOU MADE ME YOUR SLAVE AND NOW I AM FREE"

[@noahrockson]

This game deserved this video.

[@jessiejames968]

So glad to hear this game finally getting some praise absolutely loved this game when it came out.

[@MACZ2021]

Bless you for making this video. I wish the game didn't get as much hate as it did. Whenever I saw anybody saying anything negative it always boiled down to then just saying it's not the first two games so it automatically sucks. Nobody every talks about the vehicle customization which, for me, made the game extremely fun and trying to figure out how to complete some challenges was a good way to get me thinking about how I wanted to go about doing it or what kind of vehicle I wanted to make. I hope you do more videos like this, it was awesome.

[@UberEric]

This was wonderful, my dude! You’ve convinced me to give this game a shot! I hope you make videos like this in the future, though maybe not as long. Would love your take on Yooka-Laylee, given your love for Banjo-Kazooie!

[@Xkay7]

Hey, you can customize prebuilt vehicles by exiting and pressing B or whatever to edit the vehicle on the field. :D

[@cyprinuscarpio4541]

B A N J O G U N

[@MASdestroyer]

This video is really great! I loved this game growing up not having played the originals and it made me love the characters so much I went back and played the first two. I still hope we see either a Banjo Threeie or even a nuts and bolts 2 at some point. Great video!

[@kassi420]

I loved this game. I was already a teen when the original Banjo games came out. I thought this was a refreshing take. Also I saw the redesign as Banjo and Kazooie getting older and tired. I hope this game gets a Re-release on the Nintendo Switch.

[@smalf00]

This vid reminded me that you still have to finish the second Klungo game Michael

[@Pogman999]

He still hasn't trophy Thomas'ed all the lost challenges, either

[@charmedrools1]

a somewhat fair judgement on nuts and bolts? what the hell? you're a gamer you're supposed to hate it for no reason like all other sheeple! xD glad you gave it a shot tbh, i loved it before even hearing all the bad reviews about it, didn't own it until about 5 years ago i just messed about with it on my friend's xBox back in high school. and while i wasn't a fan of the mission based structure i loved almost everything else about it ^-^

[@dasutanehineri]

"Look at this thing, it's terrible! I love it I made it myself!" that's my mom when she has to introduce me

[@kylequinn6695]

This was actually one of the first, if not the first video games I ever owned, back when my family got a 360! I spent countless hours into it, both following the story and goofing off, but I loved it for years and never even knew it had previous games until I bought the original at XBox LIVE, and loved that just as much. I was never bothered by any difference in format, and just felt that each game was fun it its own way. I wasn't until I found JonTron's video that I saw that people despise N&B, and I find that sad. Years later and I still play it from time to time. I'm glad you could shine some light on his, dare I say, gem of a game. Thank you!

[@Gerpar_]

Bond with me Jimbo. Also, on the point that it would've done better as an original IP. Besiege is kinda like this game in concept, and look at how positively recieved it was compared to Nuts and Bolts. I think this reinforces your original IP idea pretty well.

[@madkinggaming3744]

This was my first 360 game and the only one I continued to play after swapping to pc I loved nuts and bolts

[@ArcHourGaming]

Great in depth synopsis , i especially like that you let your self laugh at certain parts of the video, it shows that you are having fun!

[@Shoefae]

This was awesome. Good job Mike.

[@Michaeluj]

I am very impressed by your fairness and detail. I'd love to see another long retrospective like this!

[@verynameboi4121]

Bkn&b is like the mario sunshine of banjo kazooie, some people hate it and others love it

[@bobdylan1968]

From this video alone you’ve become my favorite reviewer. You’re as objective as possible and you don’t pander for clicks and likes. It’s so refreshing.

[@-xviniclausx-9904]

I find it somehow ironic that Nuts & Bolts got so much hate considering that Banjo's debut was in Diddy Kong Racing (A car racing game) Yeah i know that it wasn't a Banjo game, but still...

[@PaleaRaptor]

25:03 I can't believe you breezed past the phrase "Grabbing Grunty's Nut"

[@este5804]

This is the best game ever

[@nostalgiafuelsmylife]

57:15 YES, I've always tried to vocalize this feeling but never could.

[@thorshammer7883]

Huh...I guess Jontron was wrong after all.

[@Rex_The_Mouse]

He doesn't make logical and smart reviews. They're just entertaining, that's all they are. But I'm okay with that

[@magma1264]

19:24 Mike's laugh is the greatest thing ever. Very much the highlight of this video. Well done

[@WaddleDee105]

Fantastic job, Mike. It's really cool seeing you put your video making skills to the test and delivering such a well informed and entertaining look at an overlooked game. I really hope you'll do more videos of this nature in the future, but for now... you deserve a well earned break. (Also, that Snorkel the Dolphin joke cracked me up I dunno why.)

[@SCENEKID-ri1qs]

Tbh, I miss your old stuff.. I grew up with them in middle school and I graduated in 2017. Thanks for making me smile & laugh!

[@jjkeyboards]

Didn't realize that this was your first in-depth review - you pulled it off very fluently and your arguments are very convincing, awesome work!

[@tacticaljunk1608]

Wow, this got done faster than I thought it would.

[@EpsilDelta197]

This video was really great! I haven't played the game in about a decade, and I recall somewhat enjoying it. I recently bought Rare Replay, so I intend on giving it another shot soon! Please make more long-form video like this; you were a joy to listen to, and your editing and critiques were well done.

[@L3GIT9]

Amazingly crafted video. Thank you for not absolutely trashing this video unlike jon trons. I played this pretty much as it came out as a kid and have some of the fondest moments playing with my best friend online and what not. Awesome Video!

[@jmarra07]

This video was great, and we need more like this one from you!

[@unoriginalusername1284]

it's so weird hearing Mike talking seriously for so long

[@St9ler]

Mike, i'm your youtube-archieve-viewer for like 2 years. And I'm very happy to see you creating stuff like this! I see it takes a lot of effort but the outcome is so great. It was fun watching both your N&B streams and this video.

[@warvetflippy5]

31:04 Rare knew the reception this game was going to have lol but i would like to try this game again as i havent played it in a long time but u made it look fun so i wouldnt mind playing it again it could be more of a guilty pleasure for me

[@samchelms]

QUALITY video mike. I can't wait for more videos like this. I love all your content. I was introduced to your channel from your best Wii games countdown those were hilarious and informative

[@aster8320]

Love the direction you're taking your channel in, Mike. Hope to see more vids like this soon. :o)

[@JimmyZSnow]

Gruntilda is basically Phil Fish of the Banjo Universe, taking 10 years to make a game

[@thelastpringl]

Nuts and bolts is my favorite game. The models are great and the story line is amazing. (In my opinion)

[@forgetbeams]

i really appreciate your passion and hard work on these personal video projects. this is very interesting and informative. and i liked the dangan ronpa reference :)

[@alephnull9742]

I think the art style shift was for more varied facial expressions. They looked like that even during the teaser.

[@TonyBolognaUSA]

This was an awesome video! You've definitely convinced me to give this game a go instead of blindly hating on it. Thanks!

[@bonniesbitchin]

Amazingly great Video Mike!! Im.so happy to have watched you evolve and create what yyou want to and find fufilling through the years! I hope you can find as much fulfilment in making these as we can have fun and egagment watching them

[@guitarheroaero3451]

"you don't simply collect Jimb...Jimbos....I'm leaving that in" I laughed too damn hard

[@Clawdragoons]

Excellently done. You've convinced me I was too hard on this game. It made some major missteps, but sounds like there's enough good in there to make up for it. It almost seems reminiscent of Scribblenauts, in the way that you can approach problems in creative and odd ways.

[@chistinelane]

19:20 You've done it. You captured the essence and greatness of this game in one hilarious clip.

[@ZackBogucki]

For a first attempt at a long-form video like this, it was excellently done! You manage to keep a good pace through the entire hour so I never got bored, and I appreciate the care taken to match clips to what your were saying, and the brief highlight clips of stream footage/audio were great fit without being overdone. It's an easy subscribe from me for more content in this vein! Looking forward to whatever you come out with next!

[@BlizblobLP]

Fantastic video, I love this format of video from you. Keep em up.

[@dinorap1]

Wow you completely changed my perspective about this game! I loved this review, please do more

[@vlogfinity]

This was a great video! Well thought out and made a great case for the game :)

[@rekcere]

This is really great Mike! I would love to see more like this in the future.

[@miguelquiroga8006]

I love it Mike! Hope to see more videos like this is the future

[@Chiryouu]

Loved the video. Good job Mike!

[@raechuu4887]

YESS I'm so glad this is a longer vid, perfect for listening to while drawing. Thanks Mike 👍💕

[@N00bo3o]

This game is amazing I don't care what anyone says

[@warhammernerd52Daxx-Lorenzo898]

I do like the layout of Showdown Town, if only someone could make a good 3D model of that entire hub world

[@Aeshir2]

this game kicks ass and anyone who didn't give it a fair shake is missing out on one of the most unique and fun games i've ever played. i had something like 300 blueprints saved around the time i stopped playing it after a verrrry long time. countless original vehicles, replicas of existing stuff, or literally just physics experiments to see what the game would do with them. also building the heaviest vehicle possible, putting springs on the front and ramming animals to see them blast off into orbit never got old

[@TheWirdo01]

The last thing I would expect from your channel would be longform video game analysis. No complaints though.