A lot of classic games were released for the Nintendo 64, but for many the console is best remembered for its plethora of colorful 3D platformers, including beloved classics like Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie. Even in 2020, those games continue to inspire new ones, and that includes the upcoming Nintendo Switch title Macbat 64: Journey of a Nice Chap.
Developed by Diplodocus Games and originally released on Steam in 2017, it was recently announced that the game would be joining other N64-inspired titles like Yooka-Laylee on the Switch, though when exactly has been a bit of a mystery. That’s no longer the case, because according to its newly-launched Nintendo eShop listing, the game will finally launch on Nintendo’s console this Friday, October 2, priced at just $2.99.
While described as a love letter to late 1990s platformers in general, the game should definitely appeal to fans of Banjo-Kazooie in particular. From its cast of googly-eyed characters to its focus on exploration, the game takes heavy inspiration from Rare’s classic series. Whether that will be enough for fans who’ve been wanting a new Banjo game (or even an HD remake of Banjo-Kazooie) remains to be seen, but until that happens, Macbat 64 looks like the next best thing.
Though the nostalgic 3D platforming is the meat of the game, the Steam page for Macbat 64 promises plenty of additional content to keep things interesting. This includes “kart racing, 8-Bit minigames, stunt driving 80s cars, First Person shooting sections, 2.5D Sections,” and a not-so-difficult water temple level, a playful dig at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s infamous Water Temple.
Macbat 64: Journey of a Nice Chap is available for PC, and will be out on October 2 for the Switch.
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