Banjo-Kazooie Remaster Project Makes The Game Prettier Than Ever Before
A group of Banjo-Kazooie fans have put together a modern-looking version of the 1998 classic and the result is stunning. Banjo-Kazooie is just one of several N64 games whose popularity among fans have led them to be reimagined with advanced graphics. One fan even recreated The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5, creating a remarkable new look at the iconic game.
Banjo-Kazooie launched exclusively for the N64 in 1998 to great critical acclaim. The game was praised by fans and critics alike, and still stands as one of the biggest staples of the N64 era. Many consider the game to be the greatest 3D platformer of all time, comparing it to the likes of Super Mario 64. Following Microsoft’s acquisition of Rare Limited in 2002, Banjo-Kazooie and its sequel, Banjo-Tooie, received full remasters for the Xbox 360. The third installment, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, also launched on Xbox 360 in 2008, and would be the last mainline release for the series, though Banjo-Kazooie has since reappeared on Nintendo Switch Online.
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Some fans have taken it upon themselves to update Banjo-Kazooie, particularly a group called Project Dream. A video posted on Project Dream's channel showcases the final result of a long and creative venture: a brief cinematic of a Banjo-Kazooie demo, completely rebuilt from the ground up. The video goes through different stages from the 1998 classic with beautiful new visuals and music, all faithfully accurate to what was present in the actual game. The new graphics give youth to a game that is almost 25 years old, and shows just how timeless Banjo-Kazooie’s environments really are.
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