Banjo-Kazooie, Rare’s iconic 1998 platformer for the Nintendo 64, has been revitalized for today’s gamers with an enhanced native PC port titled Banjo: Recompiled.
This ambitious project, developed under the banner of N64: Recompiled and led by veteran developer Mr-Wiseguy, brings substantial improvements to the classic adventure, ensuring long-time fans and newcomers alike can enjoy the whimsical world of Banjo and Kazooie on modern hardware. The Banjo: Recompiled initiative stems from the broader N64: Recompiled project.
This effort is dedicated to statically recompiling classic Nintendo 64 titles, giving them the ability to run natively on PC without the need for emulators.
Mr-Wiseguy, who had previously spearheaded N64Recomp and Zelda64Recomp, has now brought his technical expertise to Rare’s much-loved platforming gem. Banjo: Recompiled is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac, with wide compatibility across PC hardware.
Notably, it also supports the Steam Deck, Valve’s portable gaming device.
According to the developers, players can extract the Linux version, switch their Steam Deck to 'Desktop Mode', and add Banjo: Recompiled to their Steam library for convenient access. A key element of this native PC port are the upgrades over the original Nintendo 64 version.
Players benefit from high framerate support, making the whimsical platforming action smoother than ever.
The game also features both standard widescreen and ultra widescreen options, meeting the expectations of players utilizing modern monitors.
Dual analogue camera support is included, greatly enhancing the player experience compared to the original N64 controls. Fans of customization will appreciate Banjo: Recompiled’s mod support.
The port allows for the integration of a variety of fan-made mods, including last year’s Banjo Kazooie: Nostalgia 64.
This mod-friendly approach opens up new possibilities for creative expression and gameplay enhancements within the Banjo-Kazooie community. Banjo: Recompiled joins a wave of community and independent developer efforts to preserve and modernize classic Nintendo 64 titles for new generations.
While Nintendo fans have enjoyed ports of Banjo-Kazooie on the Nintendo Switch Online service, the Banjo: Recompiled project gives the PC gaming audience a robust, technically advanced version of Rare’s classic adventure. The Banjo-Kazooie franchise has maintained a strong legacy since its debut, with high critical acclaim and a lasting impact on platforming game design.
With the launch of Banjo: Recompiled, Rare’s legendary bear-and-bird duo soar to greater heights and wider audiences across PC, Steam Deck, and other platforms.
This ambitious project, developed under the banner of N64: Recompiled and led by veteran developer Mr-Wiseguy, brings substantial improvements to the classic adventure, ensuring long-time fans and newcomers alike can enjoy the whimsical world of Banjo and Kazooie on modern hardware. The Banjo: Recompiled initiative stems from the broader N64: Recompiled project.
This effort is dedicated to statically recompiling classic Nintendo 64 titles, giving them the ability to run natively on PC without the need for emulators.
Mr-Wiseguy, who had previously spearheaded N64Recomp and Zelda64Recomp, has now brought his technical expertise to Rare’s much-loved platforming gem. Banjo: Recompiled is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac, with wide compatibility across PC hardware.
Notably, it also supports the Steam Deck, Valve’s portable gaming device.
According to the developers, players can extract the Linux version, switch their Steam Deck to 'Desktop Mode', and add Banjo: Recompiled to their Steam library for convenient access. A key element of this native PC port are the upgrades over the original Nintendo 64 version.
Players benefit from high framerate support, making the whimsical platforming action smoother than ever.
The game also features both standard widescreen and ultra widescreen options, meeting the expectations of players utilizing modern monitors.
Dual analogue camera support is included, greatly enhancing the player experience compared to the original N64 controls. Fans of customization will appreciate Banjo: Recompiled’s mod support.
The port allows for the integration of a variety of fan-made mods, including last year’s Banjo Kazooie: Nostalgia 64.
This mod-friendly approach opens up new possibilities for creative expression and gameplay enhancements within the Banjo-Kazooie community. Banjo: Recompiled joins a wave of community and independent developer efforts to preserve and modernize classic Nintendo 64 titles for new generations.
While Nintendo fans have enjoyed ports of Banjo-Kazooie on the Nintendo Switch Online service, the Banjo: Recompiled project gives the PC gaming audience a robust, technically advanced version of Rare’s classic adventure. The Banjo-Kazooie franchise has maintained a strong legacy since its debut, with high critical acclaim and a lasting impact on platforming game design.
With the launch of Banjo: Recompiled, Rare’s legendary bear-and-bird duo soar to greater heights and wider audiences across PC, Steam Deck, and other platforms.
