Some More Info on Banjo Kazooie
by Peaking Legoman
More information from the Microsoft press event in San Francisco is rolling in, including some details on the new Banjo game: Banjo Kazooie -Nuts & Bolts-.
Firstly, here’s a couple of videos well worth checking out to get a feel for how the game looks and runs:
One of the most exciting new features of the game is the ability to build and use ‘contraption’ that can be used to assist in the completion of missions and goals within the game. Described as a type of ‘lego’ feature the player will be able to build different vehicles for ground, air and water - as well as combining different parts to create unique and original vehicles.
From Kotaku:
Throughout their adventure, players create their own abilities by building vehicles for Banjo to pilot over land, water and air. Vehicle parts, which range from simple devices such as engines and wheels to more unusual equipment such as springs and egg guns, are earned and collected throughout the game. Players use their imagination to combine parts in any order to create whatever vehicle they choose. LOG’s challenges have one goal, but players’ choice of vehicle and tactics will determine how they get there. By exploring worlds and solving puzzles, players both young and old will be rewarded with more advanced and diverse vehicle parts in their quest to defeat Grunty once and for all.
So there you go. The game is looking great so far and is slated for an 08 release - so it wont be long until we all get a chance to play the new Banjo Kazooie game.
It looks good. The contraption idea seems like it could be a whole lot of fun. Could also add replayability to the game.