

It’s a neat touch that makes in-game events feel more interconnected.įrom the start, you have access to all of Banjo and Kazooie’s abilities.

So it’s fair to say this mod is simply bursting with charm and fan service.įinding Jiggy pieces in the original Banjo-Kazooie opens up new worlds.īut in Banjo-Kazooie: The Bear Waker’s Outset Island, you use Jiggies to unlock access to more of them within the island. Superb 64-bit renditions of the music from the original Outset Island complement the game. Some even include delightful little N64 references that put a smile on your face.Īnd it wouldn’t be a proper Legend of Zelda crossover without the option to smash jars. The house interiors are superbly detailed.

You can delve into the Fairy Woods, go up to Aryll’s Lookout and even enter Link’s home. The draw distance is particularly impressive, although it does result in some minor slowdown on an N64 console.Īll the main areas and points of interest are here for you to explore. And the goal here is very much the same – collect musical notes, save Jinjos and find Jiggy pieces. Otherwise, the game plays just like the bear ‘n’ bird first N64 adventure. It’s a remarkably faithful remake that does justice to the original game’s cel-shaded style. What follows is an epic quest across Outset Island – The Wind Waker’s first area and Link’s home island. And the King of Red Lions has tasked Banjo and Kazooie with getting to the bottom of it. What’s Banjo-Kazooie: The Bear Waker about? They recently released the Banjo-Kazooie x Donkey Kong Country mod.Īnd they’re also developing The Legend of Banjo-Kazooie: The Jiggies of Time – a crossover with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Kurko is no stranger to crossover mods for the N64. Better yet, it runs on an original N64 console – provided you have the right kit. The attention to detail is stunning, especially considering The Wind Waker originally released on the more powerful Nintendo GameCube.
