06-28-2019, 08:39 AM
Random: Banjo-Kazooie Meets The Wind Waker In This N64-Compatible Mod
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<p>Ever wondered what a mash-up of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/n64/banjo_kazooie">Banjo-Kazooie</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gamecube/legend_of_zelda_the_wind_waker">The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker</a></strong> might look like? Yes, no, maybe? Well, this mod – The Legend of Banjo-Kazooie: The Bear Waker – by <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/Markus_Kurko">Mark Kurko</a> shows us a location from Wind Waker inside Banjo’s game.</p>
<p>The demo (see the video below) takes place on Outset Island – the starting location in Wind Waker – and is the only level currently planned for the final release. The task is a familiar one – collect musical notes, save Jinjos and find Jiggy pieces.</p>
<p>As you unlock more Jiggies, you’ll gain access to more of the island. Having all of Banjo’s moves from the start makes this task a lot easier. Interestingly, the background music is a 64-bit rendition of the main theme song on Outset Island.</p>
<p>This mod even works on original Nintendo 64 hardware. N64 Today tested it out on the classic system and said the only noticeable drawback was the frame rate – which tends to suffer in the large, open area of Outset Island.</p>
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<p>The Bear Waker is a single level Custom Mod that will include 10 Jiggies, 100 Notes, 2 Extra Honeycombs and a Mumbo transformation. It will include a Main Area (Outset Island) and 9 Sub-Areas (The island houses, The Forest of Fairies and some caves).</p>
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<p>Special thanks to Nintendo Life contributor, <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/metalmartio64">Martin Watts</a>.</p>
<p><em>What do you think of this crossover? Does it make you want to play Wind Waker or Banjo? Tell us below.</em></p>
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<p>Ever wondered what a mash-up of <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/n64/banjo_kazooie">Banjo-Kazooie</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/gamecube/legend_of_zelda_the_wind_waker">The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker</a></strong> might look like? Yes, no, maybe? Well, this mod – The Legend of Banjo-Kazooie: The Bear Waker – by <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/Markus_Kurko">Mark Kurko</a> shows us a location from Wind Waker inside Banjo’s game.</p>
<p>The demo (see the video below) takes place on Outset Island – the starting location in Wind Waker – and is the only level currently planned for the final release. The task is a familiar one – collect musical notes, save Jinjos and find Jiggy pieces.</p>
<p>As you unlock more Jiggies, you’ll gain access to more of the island. Having all of Banjo’s moves from the start makes this task a lot easier. Interestingly, the background music is a 64-bit rendition of the main theme song on Outset Island.</p>
<p>This mod even works on original Nintendo 64 hardware. N64 Today tested it out on the classic system and said the only noticeable drawback was the frame rate – which tends to suffer in the large, open area of Outset Island.</p>
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<p>The Bear Waker is a single level Custom Mod that will include 10 Jiggies, 100 Notes, 2 Extra Honeycombs and a Mumbo transformation. It will include a Main Area (Outset Island) and 9 Sub-Areas (The island houses, The Forest of Fairies and some caves).</p>
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<p>Special thanks to Nintendo Life contributor, <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/metalmartio64">Martin Watts</a>.</p>
<p><em>What do you think of this crossover? Does it make you want to play Wind Waker or Banjo? Tell us below.</em></p>
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