Does Banjo-Kazooie Still Hold Up? - RETRO REVIEW

[@pmerks]

Some people say it’s just nostalgia, but this is genuinely on of the best games ever made. I played it for the first time in 2017 when I got my N64 and it immediately became my favorite game

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

I got into the franchise solely because of their smash inclusion, and then I played the games. And they’re some of the best games out there

[@alijahaskew4644]

I played this game for the first time back in Spring 2019 when I was 15, just a few months before their inclusion in Smash, and I can comfortably say that this us one of my favorite games of all time.

[@Grahambo87]

That’s amazing that you were able to play this game all these years later and still enjoy it. I was the perfect age when this game came out back in 1998. I was 11 years old and fell in love with this game and it’s still one of my favorites to this day

[@Matanumi]

Tooie is rough in execution And get some things right.... But B&K it's still one of the greatest 3D Platformers ever made. Better then Mario 64

[@Darian-mk1bw]

Played a bit on n64 back around 2013 and liked it but now that it's on switch I'm a much bigger fan! I sucked at games when I was 15 lol

[@Joshagotchi]

One of my favorite games. I was so sad when I finally beat it and I was "done". There was a lot of hype about "Banjo Tooie" secrets in the game and I called the Nintendo Call Center (it was a thing) and asked if I had really beat the game or was there a "Banjo Tooie" in the game. The rep told me "Yay! No, you beat it!"..... I started crying. My little kid self didn't want the Banjo adventure to end. I can't wait to play it on Switch with the N64 controller.

[@lucas.14201]

I love this

[@marciohenriquemachado9913]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Campbell464]

Haha had to call them before.. there was no googling for a free game guide back then. I remember getting depressed with Tooie too, not the original.. I’m not sure why haha but what an amazing series. Only remember the dragon egg.. finding eggs or hatching something? I must have missed a lot of secrets

[@mattjackson2799]

Out of all N64 games banjo actually aged the best imo. Some N64 games didnt age well but banjo still holds up prety well.

[@lol-ih1tl]

also conker's bad fur day

[@gamingainz]

@@lol-ih1tl Agree. Both Conker and Banjo are probably best looking N64 games.

[@splingo_]

@@lol-ih1tl conkers shooting controls have aged pretty badly

[@Bijo69]

Conker certainly didn’t age well

[@SallyMangos]

Add the launch title "Wave Race".

[@Marko-ij4vy]

I prefer banjo over mario 64 because it has more charm and personality. I like mario 64 dont get me wrong but I still prefer banjo.

[@MarioDS01]

Totally agree. That is why so many of us would love to see a true 3rd Banjo-Kazooie sequel.

[@Rodanguirus]

I think the fairy tale aesthetic helps it hold up visually...there are lots of bright colors and creatures with exaggerated proportions, and it's not aiming for realism, so the low polygon count is easier to swallow. Gameplay-wise, things feel very precise and "controlled," especially compared to SM64. This has the cost of the actual moment-to-moment platforming feeling slower and less exciting, but it also feels like it's much easier for someone unfamiliar with the physics to move exactly how they want to move, because most actions have very defined starting and stopping points, regardless of momentum. This even extends to both games' version of flight and SM64's more wild and reckless shell surfing compared to BK's fast, but instantly stoppable Turbo Talon Trot. The music and sound design are honestly impressive even to this day. The way music will change instrumentation or shift seamlessly into a variant depending on your location does so much for defining even individual regions within each world. Meanwhile, there are unique sounds for footfalls on different types of surfaces, and very clear, defined impact sounds for landing hits on enemies. The Lair is one of the greatest hub areas in gaming. "Hub" is probably a bit of a misnomer, since there's a lot of forward progression through it...it's not really a center area with all of the worlds spoking off from it. And I can see that being arguably a weakness...you could say that you should be able to conveniently access any world from a hub, and that's not the case with the Lair. But the Lair just oozes with character and atmosphere. The walls have different textures to reflect the area you're in (seriously, this game's work with surface textures, or at least the illusion of texture, is above and beyond what anyone would expect from the 64), there's the ever-morphing main theme, all the twisted artwork and architecture with shifting proportions, and Grunty taunting you throughout. It gives the game so much life. The game's funny. I think its writing helps it stand out among the glut of late '90s 3D platformers. It's charming and witty, and has some entertaining characters. The "collectathon" is a divisive genre, but BK is just paced so perfectly. I'm of the camp that actually prefers Tooie and thinks its ambition was well-realized, but there's no denying that BK is an extremely tight, satisfying experience.

[@TealOpal]

I recently replayed it myself on Game Pass, and I definitely agree with what you said here. It's held up incredibly well.

[@previllion5355]

Still blows me away how good the Banjo games look to this day. Rare really dominated on the N64!

[@Julio3324]

Rare was always amazing when it came to graphics. I mean, Conker had lipsync and actual fingers, on the N64!

[@instahawk8422]

The two original 64 games will forever be timeless classics and untouchable for generations for people who played them originally and to those who are playing them for the first time

[@Oscar-Guzman]

If you’re a Nintendo fan. You have to experience Banjo-Kazooie! Shame it’s with Microsoft but they’ve been very generous to bring it to Switch. Giving the newcomers an opportunity to play through what use to be Nintendo’s front row all stars back in the day with Mario & Link

[@dude_1983]

I recently bought Rare Replay on the Xbox Series S for $8. What a fantastic value! Seriously, I think a true Banjo 3 needs to be developed for both Xbox and Switch!

[@DieselJT]

@@dude_1983 Rare Replay on the Xbox One is dope af! That was the 1st game I bought for my Xbox One S when I bought it back in the day. And I still play it now on my Series X! Such a great collection of games for that price! I picked it up physically brand new for like 10 bucks too.

[@timsheppard6204]

Well i did not but when it eventually drops on NSO i will gladly play it first time in fact

[@DigiNiverg]

Honestly prob in still a better place with Microsoft then Nintendo

[@orangeslash1667]

@@dude_1983 I think Rare run out of ideas for Banjo?? They are making a something??

[@Nate9-9]

Banjo Kazooie is great, but I will always like Banjo Tooie more. I hope it makes an appearance on NSO.

[@knuclear200x]

Why are you waiting for a game that was released 22 years ago?

[@v系-j5e]

@@knuclear200x Maybe OP wants to play it on the switch?

[@knuclear200x]

@@v系-j5e you need a switch to play an n64 game?

[@Godoflightning5]

It will definitely come. There’s no way they can include Kazooie on NSO and forget about Tooie!

[@Nate9-9]

@knuclear200x why do you think people want more content on NSO? It doesn't matter how old the games are to some people. It's either for nostalgia or having never played the games.

[@daynnethedrummer684]

When I was a kid, after I was given an N64, I was visiting a friend; who just so happened to have several duplicate N64 games. Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, I think GoldenEye, and some others. And he offered to give some them to me. One of those titles was Banjo- Kazooie. I knew nothing about it, and I remember when I asked him, he responded, "it kind of sucks, I don't like it." And I took his word for it. So I never played Banjo until finally about a year ago. MAN OH MAN did I miss out. That game would've been a childhood staple of mine for sure.

[@davetheimpaler204]

It's a matter of taste. Some people can't stand the "collecting" aspect and just want to get through levels or reach a goal. Even Super Mario 64 had too much star collecting for some people, who preferred the goal-based gameplay of Super Mario Bros. 1-3, World and Yoshi's Island.

[@brunomtk6979]

Lol when I was a kid, banjo was like sacred, at least for my friends who had it

[@ramennooodless5484]

Im only 16 and this is one of my favorite games of all time

[@Julio3324]

I've been unofficially running this game for years now. My current best time is 4:18:57, can't wait to see if I can beat that on the Switch.

[@Mason_____]

Genuinely one of the finest pieces of playable media ever crafted. To this day, the game still holds a significant challenge. Its musical themes, characters, and levels are scorched into the mind of millions of gamers. Its not possible to rate this game on a scale, its just the best gaming has to offer. Banjo, Ocarina of Time, and Mario 64 are the triforce of gaming, with Majoras Mask taking the open spot in the middle.

[@OtterloopB]

Tooie's just as good, irregardless of what some might say.

[@RamyTheGamer]

ofc it stands up i discovered this game back in 2020 and i felt nostalgia even if i never played it before its really one of the best games ever made, its pretty much perfection and u cant call urself a gamer without playing this! i hope we see more of the bird and the bear!

[@freespeechi]

Is it really that difficult to speak English?

[@splingo_]

@@freespeechi english is very hard to learn, and this guy did a pretty good job considering I can understand what he said

[@RamyTheGamer]

@@freespeechi sorry for the grammar mistakes i didn't know we were in school :)

[@RamyTheGamer]

@@splingo_ thx for defending me! we need more people like you in society :)

[@StarboundRose]

I get that, nostalgia for an era not for the game. I felt this same way with Mario 64

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

“Is Banjo-Kazooie still-“ Yes

[@NostalgiaBurns]

I only really ever played banjo tooie, so excited to finally play the classic of the classic

[@rubberbandba11craft]

@The Ostrich it's inevitable that tooie will come

[@freespeechi]

(By the way, I'm just trying to be rude because I'm a clueless troll who attacks innocent people for attention. Don't listen to any of the crap I say.)

[@nowun6043]

@@freespeechi I was about to say, it's rare to see a comment praising Tooie so much over the original given the broad community consensus of Kazooie > Tooie

[@rubberbandba11craft]

@@nowun6043 I just love the interconnected massive worlds of tooie more… if we can get a remake with all 20 worlds in one game we will be golden

[@HoudiniFontmeister]

@@nowun6043 yea definitely bait. Everyone knows BK is better in pretty much every way. BT has a great charm and is good but they falter many times. Backtracking and overly excessive world sizes.

[@captainfach]

I actually feel like banjo feels better to control than Mario64. You don't have to do that annoying little turnaround on small platforms when you want to turn and I feel like the expanded traversal options really help to make you feel more confident

[@koopaslayer7598]

This is one of my favorite childhood games ever. This and Mario 64 I played over and over and over as a kid. I hope they bring Tooie over too

[@joeybrideau4124]

Both are on game pass if you have an Xbox

[@ThePerico79000]

One of the best n64 games. Thanks for reviewing it bro. Excellent review

[@wadewhistle4379]

Banjo is the best N64 game series change my mind.

[@Godoflightning5]

I’m about 65% done or so!! I’ve been having a blast! Update: Jus beat it!! Got 94 jiggies, and 855 notes! Such an amazing 3D platformer… Now please add the sequel!!!!!

[@lichprince-k3t]

3:16 Theyre not orphans. The bear we see literally second later on this clip is their dad. We also meet their mother in the sequel.

[@GameXplain]

Haha I know, I was just making a joke about their deadbeat dad 😅

[@snowpenny2498]

Never played it when i was a kid. Never really got my attention. Then around 2013 my friend hooked up his n64 and popped in this game. Always will be a great game that I missed out on as a kid. Wish I could go back and tell my little self the joy this game would bring.

[@YesterdaysMoose]

I just played through the Xbox version and it definitely holds up. Improved resolution, Note saving and widescreen help a lot. Usually I stop just before *_spoiler alert,_* but this time I actually beat the game 100%. It's too bad that Banjo-Tooie doesn't hold my attention as much. I'm also a legit fan of Donkey Kong 64 and made my own game inspired by it.

[@jjthecat9692]

Oh absolutely 100%. It's one of my favourite games of all time. It holds up incredibly well and I replay it often.

[@henrique2678]

Never played this game. I’m gonna try it for the first time on the Switch Online!

[@FluffyMustache]

Just beat this for the first time on NSO and I am not even kidding when I say it is my favorite 3D platformer. I did not expect to be blown away by this game. It is pretty much perfect.

[@ellebastonart]

I came of age between the 6th/7th generation of gaming, and even then I didn't start taking games super seriously until three years ago, so despite my love for 3D platformers I played as a kid, I didn't even know Banjo-Kazooie existed until 2018 🙈 but now that I finally played it to completion and corrected the timeline, I enjoyed it immensely! (And I enjoyed it even more once I finally cleared Rusty Bucket Bay :'D) I think what I like most about it is how much the game progression reminded me of a playable Saturday morning cartoon, which I think the personality given to each of the characters you encounter really helps carry across. It's been really exciting to see BK have something of a renaissance on the Switch these past few years, and it definitely helps take away a little bit of the pain of having the series end on the note of Nuts and Bolts

[@humbertosandoval55]

What are your top three levels and why? Is just a fun honest question :)

[@humbertosandoval55]

What are your top three levels and why? Is just a fun honest question :)

[@rulasmania]

Only people who whines about N64 emulation are mostly those who don’t even own the expansion, I been playing and apart from minor input delay and missing fog (which I didn’t notice until people stared crying) in OOT, it runs fine it’s great to play n64 anywhere on oficial hardware in HD, excited for my 1st play through of Banjo

[@davetheimpaler204]

Did they fix the water reflection problem that ruins the Dark Link sequence in OOT?

[@reececollins9212]

I played this for the 1st time last year in January and it was a blast and a fun time and I could see why so many people loved Banjo Kazooie for so long

[@infinitypirates9173]

to say that this game withstood the test of time... is an extreme understatement for it has been always played no matter what and I have played all... even N&B (I don't recommend it) and I still play the original on my N64 to this day and now I will be playing it on the go! Here's to hoping that Banjo-Tooie comes next!

[@anthonybarbee5136]

N&B isn't that bad

[@infinitypirates9173]

@@anthonybarbee5136 no it's not honestly... but it's just not a Banjo-kazooie game in my opinion because it doesn't feel like the original two games

[@anthonybarbee5136]

@@infinitypirates9173 that's fair, I still enjoy it for what it is though

[@koopaslayer7598]

The collectibles are my favorite part of Banjo so fun to find everything

[@JechtNH]

It amazes me how few decent collectathons were released since then. Mario Odyssey and A Hat In Time were awesome as well

[@orangeslash1667]

@@JechtNH Theres also Demon Turf Neon Splash and TinyKin.

[@XavierMacX]

*Most* Rareware games have held up extremely well (pre-Microsoft). Killer Instinct, Banjo, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark (the superior Goldeneye),... hell even Jet Force Gemini is still good (and needs a goddamn remake). CHEERS for the video!!

[@1MikeTakesAHike]

I love Banjo Kazooie so much. Everything about it! It has been with me for all my life and shaped my gaming experience. Times and graphics may have changed but I hope the newer generation who only knows them from Smash can enjoy this gem of a game~

[@SxVaNm345]

Smash has done Banjo-Kazooie justice.

[@alinshaw1259]

I just started playing it when it got set up for the switch, and I’m loving this game! Just something about its charm and its whole creative design makes it an awesome game to play.

[@nalarabelo9932]

This was the first game I ever beat I must of been like 6 or 7 years old but I still remember the feeling I got it’s what really got me hooked on gaming I’m 27 now this game was so ahead of it’s time!

[@Lunar365]

It aged incredibly well. I just 100% my old N64 copy again last year and I still loved it to bits, same with Tooie. When I tried to do the same with Mario 64... it shows that it was one of the first N64 titles. Very clunky and as soon as tried to 100% the last two stages I lost my motivation. Didn't remember how much I hated these levels.

[@Julio3324]

Btw the light Metroidvania elements comment was spot-on. It's actually one of the reasons I prefer Tooie, that game is almost a full-on Metroidvania.

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

I'm in the minority of likeing Tooie more than Kazooie but I will admit this is still a great game and that it has the better final stage as Click Clock Woods is a better last level than Cloud Kookoo Land.

[@fizzyfuzz5878]

Tooie has much better writing, it has multiplayer and has some great ideas. I actually prefer it to Kazooie until Terrydactyland. At that point the level design falls off a cliff, and seems big just for the sake of being big. Also the game doesn't do enough from that point to give you enough of an idea of how to get most jiggies.

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

@@fizzyfuzz5878 Terrydactyland used to be my favorite as a little kid but now I dont like it nearly as much though I have grown to enjoy Grunty Industries alot more as I got older as the stage is heavily built around uesing the split up mechanic and Banjo and Kazooie's individual skills to the fullest to the point I wonder why it wasnt the final stage before Colduron Keep as the stage is designed in mind for you to have all your moves something you wont have when you first vist the stage. Also the fire side of Hailfire Peaks is better than the ice side.

[@icnocuicatl]

This is my favorite game of all time! Can’t believe it’s back on a Nintendo console! Can’t get the online expansion at the moment, but really can’t wait to play it again! 12yo me is super excited!

[@jaycup1487]

I first played it last summer when I finally got an Xbox and both that and the switch version have already become one of, if not my favorite game of all time. It was incredible the first time and now replaying it and blazing through everything is so much fun I can't even describe it. I've never had such an incredible experience with a game. I previously had only Banjo Tooie on my actual N64 and it kinda confused me with how it kinda assumes you played the first game and know all the moves, but now I can't wait to go back and play it again with this new perspective

[@GameXplain]

Aww that's so awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing :)

[@Roy-jo]

Totally even more excited to play it today after hearing this review!! And I also love how the characters talk to cause it's so hilarious! 😂😂

[@freespeechi]

I would be hyped if the NSO Expansion Pack wasn't literal garage

[@rulasmania]

@@freespeechi it’s more like a driveway

[@orangeslash1667]

@@freespeechi I recommend Hat in Time and Demon Turf Neon Slash as an alternative option to Banjo.

[@phantomstarlight1366]

I actually genuinely prefer the highscore method of the note collection. I get why some don't like it. but it's not like you need them all to beat the game either. I also disliked how they dropped the notes from 100 to 17 in banjo tooie. It made the levels feel a lot more empty to me. Especially since their levels were much wider.

[@GameXplain]

Totally agreed about the note reduction in Tooie. And I totally respect your opinion about the high score comment :)

[@jesscurrall5618]

I agree with preferring the high score method! I'm glad they have brought this back on the Switch version.

[@IcarianX]

Best 3D platformer ever in terms of atmosphere, level design, music and style... Though Super Mario Odyssey has it beat in the tight controls department.

[@coolboyanime9633]

I wonder what time this Game will release

[@jacobbrowning3804]

Love it, but the polar bear cubs aren't orphans, they are Boggy's kids.

[@toi_let954]

Just played this game again a couple of weeks ago and man its still amazing. I gotta say tho, I have been replaying some old games and some of them are showing how much they have aged, though this game is still a masterpiece.

[@robotvm]

The other day I started it on NSO+ just to see if it holds up. I ended up playing for 3 hours. It is a great game.

[@MrMoroPlays]

If you are a fan of Mario 64 then play this game: it improves on that game in every conceivable way. Yes I’m saying it’s better than Mario 64

[@davetheimpaler204]

Not if you don't like collecting things and prefer individual levels and goal-based gameplay. Even Super Mario 64 had too much star collecting for people who preferred the level-based gameplay of SMB 1-3, World and Yoshi's Island.

[@mandobrando]

This is one of those games that I just missed out on when it came out and I just haven’t tried it until now. I can say, without nostalgia goggles, that this is a great game

[@jakecorriveau9145]

Without watching I’ll answer this question then start watching lol but YES THIS GAME WILL BE PLAYED THOUSANDS OF YEARS BY NOW IN THE DYSTOPIAN FUTURE ITLL BE THE ONLY GAME THAT SURVIVES THE SANDS OF TIME

[@NintendoMania98]

As someone with next to no experience with this game it aged really really well. I finally got around to beating it in 2024 on the N64. Such a great game!!

[@KVR020]

When will it release? cant play it yet in the Netherlands...

[@RacingSnails64]

Good review! I agree the only major flaw of the game is the lack of advanced movement. Compared to Mario's longjumping, walljumping, and diving, Banjo is more slower and limited. The most "creative" you can get with movement in BK is the Talon Trot. And yet...*everything else is so darn charming and satisfying it completely makes up for it.* If Banjo Threeie somehow ever comes out, and has advanced movement techniques like Mario Odyssey, it just might be THE perfect game. Perfect 3D platformer at least.

[@Ghost-ul8eu]

I prefer it being more simple compared to Mario 64 it's an easy game to pickup and speedrun to completion because of that.

[@orangeslash1667]

@@Ghost-ul8eu Good news Banjo has cheats codes.

[@stephaniepretty]

Now I'm even more excited to play this game for the first time!! ☺️ Great review!! :D

[@miwer1000]

Enjoy, just take your time and don't rush it

[@ogOAFgaming]

Mumbos Mountain now 100%. And it feels plays looks and sounds way better and smoother.

[@ZakPakOfficial]

Oooh. A retro-reviewie!!!

[@Maaike2356]

This will forever be my favourite game of all time. Had it on N64, bought an xbox just to play this in hd.

[@NintyFamily]

Wait....does the Microsoft Studios logo remain in the Switch release shown in this video? Are these shots from the Switch?

[@jefftentacles798]

No the Nintendo logo is back, most of the video is just the xbox version they don't even have it on switch yet.

[@NintyFamily]

@@jefftentacles798 Well it is out today and I'd assumed GX had early access to the Switch emulation.

[@jefftentacles798]

@@NintyFamily The only way to update is over wifi, they cant use a code or anything so there's no way they could even get it early

[@GT3NB]

Banjo-Kazooie, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and the original Spyro the Dragon are the best 3D collectathons in my opinion. The peak of the formula.

[@RamyTheGamer]

also ratchet and clank as well as crash bandicoot + sly cooper

[@davetheimpaler204]

The most *tolerable* collectathons. No one likes collectathon gameplay, it's like having an entire game as a fetch quest. The good ones are good *despite* being collectathons.

[@Itzbrady_]

one of the most memorable games of my childhood on the N64. Loved it!

[@Galactusperson]

Banjo-Kazooie has always given me a Disney feel.

[@GameXplain]

Yes! Totally!

[@Galactusperson]

@@GameXplain Rare to Nintendo was like how Pixar is to Disney.

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Gamexplain they released a 6min trailer on the new lego star wars game. You can choose voices or classic lego game talk mumbles for the game!

[@Loren_Law]

I think the note score approach of the original and switch is the best way to play. It gives the game the high stakes feeling of a 2D platformer, Puts a lot of weight on staying alive while going for the notes and it feels rewarding as you build your skill and confidence.

[@Julio3324]

It's not out yet though is it? I've been trying to update the app to no avail. I guess it'll relesse tonight maybe?

[@josephshatrowsky]

Sadly last time I played it, it couldn’t hold my attention. But it was one of my favorite childhood games.

[@bio2189]

Excited to finally play this! One of the classics I missed out on

[@CJ-ln5ov]

Dammit! I thought you posted this because it got added to NSO right now! I cant’t wait any longer, man!

[@UTAGaming]

I hope someday we can get the XBOX LA Version on Switch.

[@RevanSecura]

the best possible way that would happen is if Microsoft did a Switch port of Rare Replay with a few concessions like Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie automatically being in the game without a separate download and replacing a few games with those that were on the N64 which include: Diddy Kong Racing instead of Grabbed by the Ghoulies, Donkey Kong 64 instead of Viva Pinata and if both Microsoft and Nintendo could pull it off by getting permission from MGM Goldeneye 64 instead of Viva Pinata Trouble in paradise.

[@davetheimpaler204]

@@RevanSecura Why remove games? That's dumb. Just add the others as Switch exclusives.

[@davetheimpaler204]

They could release the remastered version on NSO with an "SP" ribbon.

[@RevanSecura]

@@davetheimpaler204 I personally played Rare Replay when it was a popular collection on Xbox One and of the games that were there the ones i mentioned as replaceable are those that would never see the light of day on a console ever again because the idea of a zombie game that plays out like Luigi's mansion with zombie killing instead of ghostbusting or a harvest moon type game with redundant pinata characters as the stars isn't my idea of a good time why offer them to Nintendo fans when most of what Rare made under Microsoft's supervision are third rate games that should have been put in the scrap pile aside from Kameo which was a good game. i know most of this reply seems like a rant but while Rare Replay is a good collection there are a few games best lost to the sands of time in the original collection.

[@DigiNiverg]

@@RevanSecura viva pinata is literally rares best game

[@Fernando-qx9uc]

Banjo-Kazooie > Super Mario 64 - Change my mind

[@AtomicBleach]

Easily my favorite game for the N64.

[@AtomicBleach]

I just finished playing it again on RetroArch in 1080p. Jesus does this game look good with modern anti aliasing. Also I had forgotten how grueling that final Grunty battle was. If they ever remake this game again I hope they fix the Beak Buster move.

[@ag806]

It's a masterpiece

[@pforgottonsoul]

sad to hear they didnt copy the xbox version, losing progress everytime you die is painful.

[@vinzentslot1470]

no problem with suspension points!

[@neftalegorman2450]

What a fantastic video, this really brings me back!!

[@klaushammer8687]

This game has the music and the charm. It also has fair challenges. Everyone complains about rusty bucket bay but yet everyone can do it. It's certainly not impossible. There seems to be a world for everyone that anybody can find their favorite. Every Banjo video is unique and interesting because everyone has their own opinion. At the end of the day, everyone praises it. Except for my 11 year old daughter. She doesnt understand why i love it

[@LudlowSRK]

I remember when this game first released and the feeling that came when playing it, thanks to this video. Thanks for bringing back awesome memories.

[@grey-spark]

This franchise survived against all odds. Any other game would have disappeared forever given the impossible circumstances: a divided dev team, an abusive corporate acquisition, a humiliated genre, a failed reboot. Two decades of hurtles and obscurity should have snuffed it out. But Banjo refused to die. Its incredible charm, creative extravagance and impressive impact just couldn't be forgotten.

[@Lylatroid]

Any idea what time exactly is the update for N64 NSO?

[@GameXplain]

Nope :( If I had to guess, probably by 5 to 6pm PT

[@Lylatroid]

@@GameXplain ok. Thank you. :)

[@xSoulEater23]

Is there a timeframe of when this goes live today?

[@jessea9744]

Literally came out today. No way you could come up with a ligit review already.

[@Slashser]

You guys came up with the thumbnail ever since the game was announced for NSO didn't you?

[@stefanspelt3578]

But are the controls fixed?

[@alexmrkonjic3138]

Is it on the switch now? I can't find it?

[@GameXplain]

Not yet. All we know is some time today

[@gamgee3393]

This was my first ever game 😋👌 it's like seeing an old friend come home

[@TheOnirayju]

I SWEAR TO god this game's got so much charm. Like I can't ever play this game without ever clapping in rythm when you get a jiggy or knocking on something when banjo's knocking on the screen during the opening. Plus I Mastered the craft of doing à kazooie impression.

[@Mysticgamer]

A few notes for new players, in every world you're going to see Grunty's sister, yes the little facts she tells you are important so take screenshots, in the beach level you're going to see an isle in the distance and you're going to want to go there but don't...it's called shark food island for a reason, in the ice level you might see the spinning ice key...it's cut content so ignore it, and in the desert level there an area that looks like a door but that's cut content too so ignore it too. Otherwise enjoy!

[@c.kiousis3663]

When is this coming up for Europe? It's still not available

[@Sunaru6914]

It absolutely does. The controls are way better in Banjo Tooie. It definitely needs more quality-of-life changes. But... It is special.

[@continuallyblessed44]

My favorite N64 game by far

[@ohbilly9832]

Question. Is this game only released on Switch in America? I'm in Canada and it's still not up

[@GameXplain]

It hasn't been added yet. Should be in a few hours!

[@boterbram1]

Just replayed it last week and apart from how good it it is, it is also seriously so freaking funny. Everyone is continuously roasting each other, and Gruntilda's sister is the queen in that. Banjo is called a fat ugly bear I think at least 5x by different characters.

[@24masks]

I don't know, wasn't it supposed to be available today? I can't still download the update

[@GameXplain]

It's not out yet :( Hopefully will be in a few hours

[@Nay089]

I literally haven’t played this game in 20 years. Never owned an Xbox or an N64 so this was huge for me!

[@noname-oq8ey]

I don't get all the complaints about emulation. I've played the games on the switch and controls work just fine for me.

[@Galactusperson]

I still have my copy for the 64. I received it as a Christmas gift in 1998

[@tenacious1006]

Can someone help me, I’m trying to see why it’s not on the N64 games right now and there was no update on it

[@GameXplain]

We simply don't know when it's coming, but I'd guess by 5 or 6pm PT at the latest

[@tenacious1006]

@@GameXplain oh, ok thanks

[@Sheila_Chu]

When does it come out! im still waiting for it! i know its on the 20th but when!

[@GameXplain]

We don't know. Hopefully by 5 or 6 PT at the latest

[@Sheila_Chu]

@@GameXplain 3am?? damn, guess im playing it tomorrow

[@timsheppard6204]

First time playing it quite excited hopefully it drops soon

[@Julian_butternubs89]

When is it go live?