Decidedly low on platforming and high on the fumes of self-deprecating humor, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts is a playful addition to the series – though perhaps not what fans were clamoring for. That is not to say Rare doesn’t deliver a good game, you just can’t play half-heartedly and get the full value. Nuts and Bolts is a grown-up game masquerading in a child-friendly costume, which is what will scare off the game’s most likely enthusiasts and attract the wrong sort entirely. If vehicle design and creation sound a thrill, then this game was meant for you. Otherwise, the candy-coated loveliness of Nuts and Bolts will not be enough to hold your attention past the opening sequence.
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