Though we're on record as saying that a bear with a bird in his backpack is objectively a pretty stupid thing to make a game about, we're also able to admit that Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is a gem that didn't get the credit it deserved. If you had been holding off because you were worried about the GameStop clerk looking at you like a weirdo, you'll be happy to hear you can now indulge your most taboo desires as the bird-backpack wearing bear has made his way to Games On Demand.
Go ahead ... your secret's safe with us.
Shortcut: Purchase and add Banjo-Kazooie: N&B to your Xbox 360 download queue [via Xbox.com; $19.99 in US]
Reader Comments (13)
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 11:26AM Softserve said
Really great game. It's a shame so many people dismissed it... but maybe if they make another it could be a pure platformer to appease some of those people. I was playing Super Mario Galaxy and it's a real reminder of how much the 360 lacks in that genre.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 11:35AM AntiSniperSpy said
Agree, it is a really great game and anyone who has not tried it should pick it up at a used game store for like $10.
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Posted: Jan 5th 2010 11:44AM Disco Ball said
One of only 2 games I bought the DLC for, this and Borderlands. Really enjoyed this game enough to get all the cheevos!
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 12:02PM (Unverified) said
Something is seriously wrong here. It's the same price as a new copy from Amazon!
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 12:28PM (Unverified) said
Too bad this game sucks.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 12:35PM Elite49 said
Banjo Kazooie Is A Great Series. This Games Great To For What It's Worth. Why Does Joystiq Knock Ever Game Except Shit Like CODMW2 Or Gears? Xbox Fanboys Or Fanboys For Overrated Games?
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 12:41PM (Unverified) said
"Banjo Kazooie Is A Great Series."
It was a great series, until Nuts and Bolts.
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It was a great series, until Nuts and Bolts.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 12:53PM Professor Pie said
Your shift key must be in pain, Bob.
Nuts & Bolts was pretty awesome but I'm still waiting for a true Banjo-Threeie.
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Nuts & Bolts was pretty awesome but I'm still waiting for a true Banjo-Threeie.
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 1:09PM Cube said
Nuts & Bolts is a great game, but like all the Games on Demand it's a lot cheaper to get the disc and it doesn't take up 25% of your HDD space (unless you're lucky enough to have a bigger one).
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 1:15PM Cafecito said
I really like the bear and bird, but didn't like too much N&B's shift into racing. I was expecting a platform game, and Banjo could've been the KING of the genre if N&B just had followed its roots (No mention it would've sold better, too).
Posted: Jan 5th 2010 1:20PM Softserve said
I'm really hoping this Demo guy doesn't have multiple accounts.
You can get this on clearance randomly still, by the way. I saw it at Target not too long ago for $12.
You can get this on clearance randomly still, by the way. I saw it at Target not too long ago for $12.
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