Banjo-Kazooieis one of the most iconic platformers to come out of the late-1990s. The original game was met with critical and commercial success, leading developer Rare to create a franchise from the platfomer. ThoughBanjo-Kazooiedidn’t always find the same success with its sequels as it did with the original game, long-time fans of the title are still wanting to jump back into the lair of the evil witch Gruntilda, and through Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack, fans will soon be able to replay the original game.
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Banjo-Kazooiewas a franchise that many considered to be left as a piece of gaming history, without any new projects being made for the franchise in some years due to factors like changing times and a lack of player interest. Yet, the Nintendo Switch platform has been hailed by many as the place thatBanjo-Kazooiecould make its return. With the introduction of the famous bird and bearduo inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateearlier in 2019, Nintendo has so far been the place forBanjo-Kazooiecontent. The original game will be arriving at the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack January 20, meaning there won’t be long to wait for fans.
However, withcomplaints over the price of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, many are wondering whether the introduction ofBanjo-Kazooiewill be worth the price of entry. Nintendo’s expansions into its online service has often been met with criticism, and even though introducing new games from the N64 and Sega Genesis creates a lot of hype, that may not be enough to prove the service is a success.
Banjo-Kazooie’sintroduction to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is but one of many popular games being brought to the service. Titles like theoriginalPaper MarioandStarfox 64have already made their way to the service, and more games will likely be arriving shortly, though whether they’ll be able to save the reputation of the Expansion Pack is another matter entirely.
Banjo-Kazooiewill be available on January 20 for all Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack owners.
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