Overview
Rare’s response to Mario 64—and in some ways, its superior. Banjo-Kazooie filled its worlds with purpose. Every Jiggy had a puzzle. Every Jinjo needed rescue. Every Note contributed to progress. The bear-and-bird duo controlled beautifully, with moves that unlocked throughout the adventure. Gruntilda’s rhyming taunts provided personality that Mario’s silent journey lacked.
Fast facts
- Developer: Rare.
- Year: 1998.
- Platform: Nintendo 64.
- Composer: Grant Kirkhope.
Collectibles
| Item |
Purpose |
Per world |
| Jiggies |
World access |
10 |
| Notes |
Door unlocks |
100 |
| Jinjos |
Bonus Jiggy |
5 |
| Mumbo Tokens |
Transformations |
Various |
Move progression
| Move |
Teacher |
| Talon Trot |
Bottles |
| Beak Buster |
Bottles |
| Flight |
Flight pad |
| Wonderwing |
Golden feathers |
World design
| World |
Theme |
| Mumbo’s Mountain |
Tutorial |
| Treasure Trove Cove |
Beach |
| Clanker’s Cavern |
Industrial |
| Click Clock Wood |
Seasonal |
Rare’s craft
| Element |
Quality |
| Animation |
Expressive |
| Music |
Dynamic layers |
| Humour |
Self-aware |
| Polish |
Exceptional |
See also