17 Years Ago, Xbox Released the Best Banjo-Kazooie Game (And It Killed The Franchise)

After 17 years, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts is often discussed as a fascinating example of a game that was both incredibly creative and highly divisive. It took the popular Banjo-Kazooie gameplay in a completely new direction, but this bold move also potentially halted the series for almost twenty years. While it’s arguably the most innovative Banjo-Kazooie game ever created, it might also be why the franchise hasn’t seen a full revival.






