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4.8 / 5

6 votes

Platform
Nintendo 64
Genres
Platformer
Release date
January 1, 2021

Summary

The Gruntch v1.2 for Banjo‑Kazooie feels like a holiday‑themed remix crafted by Kurko Mods. It swaps the classic Jiggies for 20 shiny Christmas Tokens, adds a hefty stash of 200 Notes and 8 Mumbo Tokens, and sprinkles in a handful of hidden easter eggs for the curious explorer. One of the most noticeable changes is the camera: holding C‑Left or C‑Right now pivots the view just like in Banjo Tooie, making aerial navigation feel smoother. The familiar Jiggy dance is gone, replaced by a more festive vibe, and the stealth segment has been overhauled with fresh dialogue and a new sound cue that clears up the earlier confusion over a supposedly glitched Jiggy. Finally, the cave’s window bars no longer recoil, polishing the overall experience without breaking the original charm.

Storyline

In Banjo‑Kazooie – The Gruntch v1.2, the holiday season is thrown into chaos when the mischievous Gruntch steals every present. It’s up to our bear, Banjo, and his bird companion, Kazooie, to set things right. The duo journeys through snowy realms, confronting the Gruntch’s traps and reclaiming the missing gifts. Along the way the story hints that Christmas is about more than just presents, echoing a Dr. Seuss‑style moral. This mod‑crafted adventure blends classic platforming with a festive, whimsical twist.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single