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Pop Culture | Video Games | 90s
11 Facts That Prove 'Banjo-Kazooie' Only Gets Better With Age
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It's no secret that Rare made some of the best games of our childhood, and Banjo-Kazooie is still a favorite of ours today. Here's 11 reasons the bear and bird hold a special place in our hearts.
The intro jam
Grant Kirkhope's music in general
The hilarious names of the areas
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The dialogue
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Click to the next page for even more reasons we still love Banjo-Kazooie!
The things Mumbo turned you into
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The sheer joy of finding another Jiggy
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The awesome levels
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All the colorful things you could collect
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The adorable Jinjos
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The mini games
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Fighting the awesome bosses
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What was your favorite thing about this awesome game?