Steve Wysowski from XboxFocus.com writes:
"From the moment the first screenshots of the game were leaked, the game's design had been receiving a large heap of critique. Some people just don't like the overly vibrant colors, and while I personally disagree with that belief, it is understandable as it remains in the realms of opinion (I am one who seems to love game's design choice). Others though, have been jeering the game's style for various reason; but mainly due to the fact that it just doesn't look like the Banjo Kazooie we all love and know. I can't possibly understand what these people want this game to look like to tell you the truth, because in reality; it should look nothing like Banjo Kazooie or its N64 sequel."
Jared writes: "With the Battletoads having made a triumphant return, let's look at the rest of Rare's back catalog for which series deserves a return to form next."
I actually don't want them. I'm not a big fan of Microsoft rehashing IPs they had nothing to do with creating just because they happen to own them.
Before you call me fanboy tell me a game they did that to that actually lives up the the original?
Just leave our beloved memories alone. You want to bring something back, redo crimson Skies or Brute Force. At least they were your games and they need updates.
I'm all for The Initiative rebooting perfect dark as a third person though, sounds like its trying something new and not just rehashing with a new coat of paint with this idea. Hope we see a tease of it in the next showcase.
Rumor is The Initiative is working on rebooting Perfect Dark in third person, normally I wasn't a fan of taking existing IPs but if its something new like this I'm up for it.
Donkey Kong Country is probably my favorite game of all time but I've not connected with much else Rareware has made since other than maybe Killer Instinct. Sea of Thieves has got to be close to my worst $60 purchase I've ever made.
Wonder why some series just seem to feel lackluster as time goes on? Well, it's because some later installments really mess up the formula. Check out ten times sequels really screwed everything up.
Ugh Musashi: Samurai Legend is so meh. Don't understand how you can go from Brave Fencer Musashi to that. I really want a Brave Fencer Musashi HD Remake or a true sequel. It's one of the best games I've ever played.
Grant Kirkhope, the composer of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, explains what he thinks the issue was with the often-criticized Xbox 360 title.
I actually liked it for what it was. But then again I'm not a Banjo fan. I actually hated a lot of the N64 style games that all followed the same Mario 64 style. Except for Conker.
I really enjoyed this game, the building was fun, I thought it was a well made platformer.
I kind of agree. The game had many new ideas that would have worked better in a new IP as people wouldn't be so upset that Nuts & Bolts played so differently from the older titles.
I seriously hate how angular the redesigns are for so many of the characters in the game
The X06 trailer built people’s hopes only for the final release to ruin those dreams
Damn right it should have
Can we just get Banjo Threeie and write this game off as Kazooies bad dream or something. An in game joke.
I think Rare's a good enough developer that they know what they're doing with the series
Yes this is good I am looking forward to this it is very good. Good job.
I have confidence in rare, and they are just revitalizing the series for the 360, this should end up being a pretty solid game.
I thought people were jumping to conclusions as well; the game looks pretty good. Everyone needs to chill.
im actually really worried.....i love rare and own alot of there games but seeing all these blocky vechicles in a banjo game is freaking me out!
dont get me wrong the game could be great, but if there is more collecting and construction of vechicles and raceing then actual roots banjo platform action then i may just have to pass on this game, ive been so hyped waiting for banjo news and this is my worst nightmare at the moment....too much change can be bad!
graphics are looking nice though, bright colourfull and i love the new banjo modle, iv got my fingures tightly crossed for the love of god rare dont stuff this up!