Nintendo 64 · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Banjo-Tooie
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Banjo-Kazooie |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo, Banjo-Tooie arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 13 N64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Banjo-Kazooie series; on the N64 you can also try Banjo-Kazooie. The series also appears on other systems with Banjo-Pilot (GBA) and Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge (GBA). Rareware also made GoldenEye 007, Donkey Kong 64 and Conker's Bad Fur Day for the N64.
Banjo-Tooie supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Banjo-Tooie is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Banjo-Tooie cheats & codes
181 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D0081084 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D0081085 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D1081084 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | 80079B46 0000 |
| Activator 2 P2 | 80079B47 0000 |
| Dual Activator P2 | 81079B46 0000 |
Banjo-Tooie walkthroughs & guides
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Banjo-Tooie FAQ
When did Banjo-Tooie come out on the N64?
Banjo-Tooie was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who made Banjo-Tooie?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.
Is Banjo-Tooie multiplayer?
Yes. Banjo-Tooie supports up to 4 players.
How long does Banjo-Tooie take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Banjo-Tooie typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Banjo-Tooie on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.