/vr/ - Retro Games

OP here.

I disagree with the soundtrack being inferior in BT, but I'm still in Witchyworld, I listen to BK's OST frequently, so let's see if the quality keeps up. So far it seems it has.

>>2282589
I don't suppose you could say the Banjo franchise has the best gameplay mechanics, but the world/atmosphere has enough appeal to keep you interested in solving all its mysteries, besides all the variety. It's not like - say - Crash Bandicoot where gameplay is way tighter but there is little exploration (2.5D platforming). Nor is it like Super Mario 64, with parkour mechanics focused on daredevil acrobatics.
It's a bit more slow paced than these, but nevertheless pretty fun.

>>2283059
Now Rayman 2 was really bad, too linear for a 3D platformer, so it had neither tight controls from a Bandicoot game nor exploration value like BK/Mario.

>>2283012
I agree, DK64 made me feel completely lost back then, couldn't enjoy it in spite of really wanting to, because of the characters.