Banjo-Kazooie Fan Shows What Modern Remake Would Look Like
A nine-month project has finally concluded. The same YouTube channel that has been posting videos showcasing remastered versions of every level on Banjo-Kazooie has wrapped up its project with a 20-minute-long compilation of The Complete Remaster.
Project Dream is a YouTube account dedicated to bringing “the Nintendo 64 games Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie back to life through a series of nostalgic cinematic trailers.” Since June 2021, we’ve been treated to short trailers showcasing their work. Each video takes users on a journey through meticulously recreated levels that conform to the original game’s layout, but with uprezzed models, high-resolution textures, and a totally revamped soundtrack.
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The final product is dripping with so much nostalgia that it practically begs Rare to take another stab at Banjo Kazooie.
"Sit back and relax as Project Dream presents the full remastering of Banjo-Kazooie from start to finish,” writes Project Dream in the video description. “This includes new shots & music for Mad Monster Mansion as well as visual updates to Spiral Mountain & Rusty Bucket Bay based on feedback from the previous videos. Thanks to everyone for coming on this journey and giving feedback along the way!”
Although the video describes itself as remastering the original Banjo-Kazooie, it’s more like a series of still-life 3D set pieces showcasing frozen versions of Banjo, Kazooie, and the various baddies you’ll encounter throughout the game. The only things that get animated are the musical notes, jigsaw pieces, honeycomb pieces, and water.
Project Dream hasn’t said what they used to make these videos, whether it's Unreal Engine, Dreams, or an assortment of 3D art
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