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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts

Rare · Nov 11, 2008

Xbox 360

Everyone10+

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The heroic bear and bird return at last to defend Spiral Mountain from their nemesis Gruntilda. Groundbreaking vehicular platforming awaits in wild new worlds packed with features and faces old and new. Build awe-inspiring vehicles and tackle the Jiggy challenges in any way you see fit!

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Xbox 360

Critic 8.0 (15 critics) · Gamer 8.4

8.1

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  • Destructoid

    Ashley Davis · Nov 25, 2008

    7.0
    I believe that this game can stand alongside the Viva Piñata series as a step in the right direction for Rare. But it still may not be for everyone, especially the fans of the older games who are dead-set on wanting a straight platformer out of this title. Regardless of how you feel about the game, give Nuts & Bolts a rent, and who knows -- you may end up purchasing the game with the desire to see it to the end, and then some.
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  • GameSpot

    Tom Mc Shea · Nov 21, 2008

    8.5
    Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is a fantastically fun update to an aging formula. The easy vehicle-creation tool makes even the craziest ideas possible, and the missions let you exert your creative muscle in spectacular fashion. Aside from a few control quirks and frame-rate issues, N&B is a joy from beginning to end, providing a constant string of new parts and objectives to keep you entertained for a long time.
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  • Giant Bomb

    Brad Shoemaker · Nov 19, 2008

    10
    I had no affection whatsoever for the Banjo-Kazooie franchise or characters going into Nuts & Bolts, but its list of great qualities quietly won me over to make it one of my favorite Xbox 360 games of the year.
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  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Nov 14, 2008

    6.7
    It's too complicated for kids, and too convoluted for adults, If you're the creative type, you'll enjoy fiddling around with all the parts
  • Cheatcc

    Maria Montoro · Nov 11, 2008

    8.0
    All in all, Rare deserves an A for effort. However, this is one game that unfortunately won't reach the hearts of all gamers. It's difficult to determine who the intended audience of the title is, as it may be too difficult for kids and too colorful and bubbly for adults, as well as too far from the original Banjo Kazooie series to appeal to old fans.
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  • CVG

    Andy Robinson · Nov 11, 2008

    8.0
    Unique, enjoyable - if sometimes repetitive - spin-off for Rare's most beloved characters. Just remember it's not a platformer

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