Banjo-Kazooie: XBLA

Released alongside Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts as an anniversary treat of sorts, the original Banjo-Kazooie adventure returns triumphantly on Xbox Live Arcade. Tasked with rescuing his sister Tooty after she manages to get herself snatched by the physically repugnant Gruntilda, Banjo the Honey-bear aligns himself with his pet Breegul Kazooie as the unlikely duo explore the depths of the Witch’s Lair before it’s too late. With the advent of Xbox Live, Banjo-Kazooie: XBLA isn’t without a pack full of new features, including online leaderboards, Achievements and unlockable features including the defunct Stop ‘N’ Swop feature. Complete the package with glorious high definition detail and remastered audio, and you have an adventure that only Rare and 4J Studios can deliver.