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11 Facts That Prove 'Banjo-Kazooie' Only Gets Better With Age
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
The dialogue
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The things Mumbo turned you into
The sheer joy of finding another Jiggy
The awesome levels
All the colorful things you could collect
The adorable Jinjos
The mini games
Fighting the awesome bosses
What was your favorite thing about this awesome game?
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