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Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo-Kazooie

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Banjo-Kazooie

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World of Video Games
Dreams do come true. Over a year ago, rumors swirled about a Rare/Nintendo title that carried the code-name "Dream." After numerous delays, that dream has become reality. The game is Banjo-Kazooie, and it has proven to be well worth the wait. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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World of Video Games
A few weeks before E3 (Electronics Entertainment Expo) '97, Rare and Nintendo leaked word of the British developer's next big game, simply dubbed "Project Dream. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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Game Revolution
This is the best platform game that I have played in a long time. Of course, it follows the basic formula of a platformer - kidnapped female, evil castle, jump on enemies, etc. But the reason the formula still exists is due to the fact that, ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at Game Revolution
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GamePro
A more complex, more fluid, and more attractive game than its plumber ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at GamePro
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World of Video Games
Banjo-Kazooie was originally first revealed under the moniker of "Dream." Since then, we've found out that the game really has nothing to do with dreams or even the musical instruments from which the characters are named. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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World of Video Games
Banjo-Kazooie was originally first revealed under the moniker of "Dream." Well, since then, we've found out that the game really has nothing to do with dreams or even the musical instruments from which the characters are named. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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IGN
Rare's 3D platformer comes home with unsurpassed graphics and excellent control, but is it better than Super Mario 64? The full review ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at IGN
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World of Video Games
I admit it. Banjo-Kazooie is pretty much a Mario 64 clone. Many people were upset when they heard it would be, but I am happy to say I was not one of them. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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GameSpot
The storyline is fairly typical. Banjo's sister, Tooty, has been kidnapped by the evil witch, Gruntilda. Gruntilda is hoping to use some wacky contraption to steal Tooty's youth. It's up to Banjo and Kazooie, the grumpy bird that lives in his ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at GameSpot
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Nintendojo
The kind of game that sends reviewers thumbing through their thesaurus in search of new words to describe its greatness. I can honestly say that it’s as true today as it was the day of release. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at Nintendojo
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Electric Playground
The finest, most polished, most complex and satisfying action-adventure videogame I've ever played...It blew me away because I was still swept up by its fairy tale-light, Disney-esque, bogusness, in spite of all my resistance. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at Electric Playground
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AllGame
Nasty witch Gruntilda has stumbled upon the perfect invention: a machine to transform ugliness into beauty. Since mirrors shatter whenever she draws near, Gruntilda was looking for a new makeover, especially after years of watching her sister get all the ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at AllGame
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World of Video Games
In spite of its obvious appeal to a younger audience, Banjo-Kazooie proves to be an amazingly fun and challenging game to all ages. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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World of Video Games
Banjo-Kazooie arrived in stores this month of July 1998, and the hype is it's a worthy competitor for Super Mario 64. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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World of Video Games
Many have likened Banjo Kazooie (BK) to a new and improved Super Mario 64. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at World of Video Games
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The Video Game Critic
One of the most beloved games for the Nintendo 64, Banjo Kazooie took the Mario 64 gameplay and expanded it every which way. Banjo is a likeable honey bear character, and Kazooie is his smart-aleck feathered sidekick. Working together, they can perform ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at The Video Game Critic
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HonestGamers
Once upon a time, there was a beast of a woman named Grunthilda. She lived comfortably in a mountain modeled after her head, alone with her assistant and a magical cauldron. Life as a witch was mostly satisfying, until one morning she peered into the ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at HonestGamers
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Adrenaline Vault
While it fails to achieve the lofty status of greatest platform game of all time, still held by an overweight plumber, Banjo Kazooie is a close second, and that ain't half bad. ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at Adrenaline Vault
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Da GameBoyz
The storyline is fairly simple. Banjo's sister, Tooty, has been kidnapped by the self proclaimed beautiful witch, Gruntilda. Gruntilda is hoping to use some wacky spell to steal Tooty's beauty. It's up to Banjo and Kazooie, the snappy bird that lives in ...read the complete Banjo-Kazooie review at Da GameBoyz
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