| Banjo-Kazooie | |
|---|---|
| Game developer(s) | Rare Ltd. 4J Studios (Xbox re-release) |
| Game publisher(s) | Nintendo (N64) Microsoft (Xbox) |
| Franchise/series | Banjo-Kazooie |
| Platforms | Nintendo 64, Xbox Live Arcade |
| Release dates | Nintendo 64: June 29, 1998
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| Genre | 3D platformer |
| Modes | Single player, multiplayer |
| Ratings | ESRB: Everyone |
Banjo-Kazooie is a 3D platforming/adventure game developed by Rare Ltd. and published by Nintendo on the Nintendo 64 on June 29, 1998.[1] An enhanced port was released for the Xbox 360 on December 3, 2008 and was published by Microsoft Game Studios, and the enhancements were provided by 4J Studios.[2] The remake was included as part of the Rare Replay compilation on the Xbox One.
The premise of the game is that a bear named Banjo and a bird Kazooie have to battle the witch Gruntilda in order to save Banjo's sister, Tooty. In 2000, a sequel to the game was released, Banjo-Tooie. In 2008, a second sequel was released, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.