BrightGalaxy
1999
The first game in a series that would become a massive hit for Nintendo. While it doesn't have a bunch of content, its a good amount for a series that Nintendo was skeptical about. Even with only 12 characters and 9 stages there is still a lot of fun to be had with playing this game whether it be with CPUs or messing around with friends.
While I do think this game is a bit overhated by Rare fans, I personally wasn't too fond of it. It doesn't fit Banjo-Kazooie at all and even though I did get some enjoyment out of building vehicles in this game, I wouldn't exactly call it my cup of tea either. It doesn't help that the worlds are even more bloated than Tooie and also quite lifeless. Even with those issues in mind, there were at least some neat throwbacks and fun moments sprinkled in and exploring Showdown Town was cool and one of the best parts of the game. Showdown Town is the best hubworld in the series and world in the game except for Banjoland. The final boss is a total joke and a disappointment compared to the first game and Tooie. In conclusion, its an interesting concept but the whole vehicle aspect of the game is something that I didn't care for and it doesn't fit Banjo-Kazooie at all. Nuts & Bolts should have been a Lego title or a brand new ip. If Rare & Microsoft ever decide to revive this series, I suggest they do remasters of the first two in the same approach Activision took with the Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy or hand the series over to a competent studio that can make a new game that is similar to the originals and has the potential to live up to the legacy they left behind.
The best version of the game regarded as one of the best games of all-time. The enhanced graphics bring more life in the games visuals and make it more beautiful. The 3d is also pretty impressive in this game too. It also adds Master Quest from the GameCube version that adds more longevity to the game and a good challenge and a boss challenge mode for those who might want to fight the bosses again. Not only was this the 3ds's first killer app, but also the definitive version of a fantastic game that anybody who has ever touched a controller should play.
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Solid rhythm game. Some of the previous KH games have had rhythm mini-games before, but now they made a full rhythm game that contains most of the songs in the series. It does have some flaws though, there were occasional moments where I swear I hit a note and it didn't register the input and there are a few songs missing that should have been included such as the 100 Acre Wood songs, Dark Impetus, and Yozora's boss theme. This game could have been a spinoff but for some reason, it is also canon and Kairi once again barely does anything in HER OWN GAME! Overall, its decent and this is one that is worth checking out for both KH fans and fans of rhythm games.
Heard this game had a cult following and being the collectathon enjoyer I am, I really wanted to check it out. Once I finally played it, I was fairly disappointed. The characters feel slow and the game just isn't as enjoyable as other games in the genre. I may not be the biggest SpongeBob fan but I really wanted to enjoy this game and found myself not liking it as much as I thought I would. Not the worst game I've played and I got some enjoyment but unless you're a big fan of the show and like platformers, I can't recommend this one.
2009
As much as I like this game, I can admit it isn't as good as the original and definitely has some flaws. While I enjoy having bigger worlds, they feel a little too bloated at times which can be annoying and time-consuming to traverse through if you do not take advantage of the teleportation pads. There is also a lot of backtracking which is a good way of making it different from the first game, but I prefer to keep jiggies confined to just one visit of each world similar to how the first game mostly handled it. Despite the bloat & backtracking, it is still a game I very much enjoy and recommend if you get the chance to play it.
2008
An absolute classic and one of my all-time favorites. This rerelease fixes the one gripe I had with this game being the Jinjos and notes resetting each time you die. In terms of collectathons, this is the best possible entry point into the genre. The game has a lot of charm. There are a handful of funny jokes and characters, the platforming is fun, and it is an easy, relatively short game.
2011
A very mediocre tech demo of the 3ds. It does its job as a flying simulator but feels soulless and bare bones. The game does have some personal significance as my grandmother got me this game but that's pretty much the only positive thing I can say about it.
2013
This game is very fun. My dad left me.
2008
A short, but enjoyable RPG Maker horror game. Purple guy has some occasionally scary moments and the easter eggs are cool bonuses. It's free and takes like an hour to beat. Play it!
Fun to mess around with but extremely broken. I pity anyone who actually plays this kusoge competitively.
Bring back the American Sports Team!!!!!!
1989
Beat this one on the Disney Afternoon collection. It's an NES title that has held up surprisingly well. The soundtrack is awesome and it's a good platformer that is definitely one of the easier games on the NES. It's pretty beginner friendly and fair in terms of NES platformers. A must-play for those who like any kind of platformer.
I remember being super hyped for this game as a little kid being impressed by its beautiful graphics and wide cast of characters. Years later it still holds up as a game that is not only more fun than Mario Kart but one of my favorite kart racers of all time. Like Crash Team Racing, this game has an emphasis on speed which makes for some fun, fast-paced races even if it isn't as deep as the aforementioned game. The roster and the tracks are both very good consisting of characters and tracks from just about every era of Sega's history. Banjo-Kazooie was a cool guest character for the 360 version. I do wish Nights, Ristar, Vyse, and Toejam & Earl made the cut for this game but at least most of them are in the sequel in some way.
A lot of the songs in this game are pretty forgettable, but mixed in are a few bangers I still listen to from time to time. The game itself is a decent rhythm game and I had a fun time playing through all of the characters' stories. Besides the average soundtrack, my only other criticism is that the platinum trophy for this game was an absolute grind that I don't miss at all.