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[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

How can you not love the name? It's a play of "ukulele" and follows the same naming scheme as Banjo-Kazooie. It's brilliant.

I had no idea what this was when I clicked on it. Saw the two characters and wondered if it was related to BK lol. I think it's brilliant and I really like the designs

 

[Sesha]

They have a Duck Hunt Due-sort of feel to them, which I like.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Really? they're going for a blatant ripoff?

Like, the name is a bit much for me.

 

[jackissocool]

I like them. If they've got good personalities they'll be great.

 

[Erekiddo]

Really? they're going for a blatant ripoff?

Like, the name is a bit much for me.

Of what? Their previous games?

 

[ErrorMacro]

The only thing missing, IMO, is some kind of simplistic clothes for them (like DK's tie or Diddy's shirt + cap). Right now, they look good, but rather bland.

 

[SDCowboy]

Anyone else like the characters in concept, but feel like they need to be fleshed out a bit more? To me they seem a bit too basic right now, IMO.

 

[Mogwai]

Nice designs. The nose is a bit too much, but hey.

The level looks a bit barren, though.

 

[Neiteio]

Really? they're going for a blatant ripoff?

Like, the name is a bit much for me.

lol, they're paying homage to their previous game, the magic of which this title is hoping to recapture (and refine, and improve).

I think it's quite alright in this case.

NOW SHOW ME THE VILLAIN.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Of what? Their previous games?

Yeah? it's like if Mighty No 9 was called Negaman. It's tacky.

 

[Erekiddo]

lol, they're paying homage to their previous game, the magic of which this title is hoping to recapture (and refine, and improve).

I think it's quite alright in this case.

NOW SHOW ME THE VILLAIN.

I bet it's a magician!

Uh oh!

 

[Shibalan]

Didn't the composer said the project was dead ?

I'm quite confused here.

And I want this game.

 

[Nibel]

Nice designs. The nose is a bit too much, but hey.

The level looks a bit barren, though.

Well I mean the real development process hasn't even really started yet.

 

[Neiteio]

Here's an idea someone can pitch to Playtonic:

Collectible clothing.

I'm fine with them being nakey by default, but it'd be a cool collectible to outfit them with shorts, etc.

 

[SpiceMelange]

The coins/collectible things look kinda generic (the coin with the blue triangle). DK has bananas, this Yooka-Laylee could have fruits? (Bats eat fruits right?)

 

[muteki]

Looks amazing. To me for BK the levels and atmosphere made the game more than the characters, lets see how that goes.

Am I blind? Where is there a video?

 

[Cody_D165]

Didn't the composer said the project was dead ?

I'm quite confused here.

And I want this game.

2014 lol

 

[Rymuth]

Love it.

 

[hydruxo]

Didn't the composer said the project was dead ?

I'm quite confused here.

And I want this game.

Originally, yeah, but they got it back on track a while ago and managed to get everyone on board. That's why they started Playtonic Games.

 

[AlexMeloche]

First Kickstarter i'll back. I'm down for this.

 

[atbigelow]

Didn't the composer said the project was dead ?

I'm quite confused here.

And I want this game.

Confused by years.

 

[stan423321]

The bat looks disturbing to me for some reason; the lizard not so much.

Hype slightly down, wasn't too high to begin with though.

 

[Shibalan]

2014 lol

Oh, my bad ! I swear I saw a recent thread about this on Gaf.

 

[gafneo]

I already like them just as much as Banjo and Kazooie.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I wonder how far along it is.

 

[Kouichi]

Oh my goodness, they're adorable <3 How much money do I need to put in for an Amiibo?!

And that gameplay! I'm ready to toss money now!

 

[Gonzo The Great]

They look a bit generic, but I'm still excited. That name though. I hope Laylee is a girl, but maybe they didn't want to plagiarize Banjo-Kazooie too much.

 

[Atomski]

Lizards are cool so I'm game.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Yeah? it's like if Mighty No 9 was called Negaman. It's tacky.

Right, because it's called Nanjo Bazooie

Were you whining about Mighty's name starting with an M?

 

[SparkTR]

Do we know the name of the game. As long as it's not called Yooka-Laylee I'm fine.

 

[Neiteio]

They look a bit generic, but I'm still excited. That name though.

Well so does K. Rool (and I say this as a K. Rool fan), but it's the personality the game gives them that will make them work.

 

[TM94]

Anyone else like the characters in concept, but feel like they need to be fleshed out a bit more? To me they seem a bit too basic right now, IMO.

Agreed, need a little something.

 

[DNAbro]

Fuck that looks awesome.

 

[Gsnap]

They need some clothes.

But that's all. Everything else looks classic banjo.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Could be good, but the gameplay shown was very basic. Hopefully they show more soon.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I kinda wish it wasn't such a clear copy of Banjo in so many ways. Felt the same way about Mighty No. 9. I know they designed the originals too but it makes it look like the designers are one trick ponies.

 

[NotLiquid]

Didn't the composer said the project was dead ?

I'm quite confused here.

And I want this game.

Things changed in big ways after Chris Sutherland was confirmed to be let go from Rare a month later.

Nice designs. The nose is a bit too much, but hey.

The level looks a bit barren, though.

It looks a lot more like a devroom than a fully fleshed out level at the moment. Kind of like that old Miyamoto adage when making Mario 64 - focus first on making the act of moving character be fun before doing the levels. Obviously will have more stuff in it when it's done.

Do we know the name of the game. As long as it's not called Yooka-Laylee I'm fine.

It's the name of the game.

 

[thestopsign]

A 3d mascot based collecta-thon platformer is something I have been sorely missing for a long time. I am ready.

 

[atbigelow]

Do we know the name of the game. As long as it's not called Yooka-Laylee I'm fine.

I have some bad news for you...



As a note, I wish Yooka had some clothes. I loved that Banjo had shorts and a backpack for whatever reason. Gave the dialogue a lot of ammunition.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Agreed, need a little something.

a scarf

 

[hydruxo]

Could be good, but the gameplay shown was very basic.

It's really early in development so I don't think there's a whole lot to show just yet. The kickstarters not even up until tomorrow.

 

[Luigi87]

I am very excited for this.

 

[Cody_D165]

Do we know the name of the game. As long as it's not called Yooka-Laylee I'm fine.

uh, it's probably, yknow, in the giant logo

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Well so does K. Rool (and I say this as a K. Rool fan), but it's the personality the game gives them that will make them work.

K. Rool wears a crown and a cape. They're wearing... nothing. I like the designs, but they feel almost too minimalist. Give them shoes or something.

 

[Neiteio]

I kinda wish it wasn't such a clear copy of Banjo in so many ways. Felt the same way about Mighty No. 9. Makes it look like the designers are one trick ponies.

But if you watch the gameplay, it's not a straight copy. It seems to be incorporating new mechanics like the DKCR roll (in 3D!) that give it a new rhythm and flow.

 

[Gsnap]

I kinda wish it wasn't such a clear copy of Banjo in so many ways. Felt the same way about Mighty No. 9. I know they designed the originals too but it makes it look like the designers are one trick ponies.

I see it more as them not being able to do everything they wanted to do with the old series due to circumstances beyond their control.

 

[woopWOOP]

Oh wow, that video looks great already. 'S gonna be a long wait.

The bat's obviously going to be the wise cracking loudmouth with that face of his.

 

[paragonpro]

Yep I'm down, and I'm even more down for that very familiar title font!

 

[ItIsOkBro]

Could that name be any better? Damn.

Yooka needs some pants tho.

 

[Coffee Dog]

Right, because it's called Nanjo Bazooie

Were you whining about Mighty's name starting with an M?

no, but I'd be whining if it was called anything -man. Because that would be a tacky and lazy title for something that should be able to stand on its own as a unique product.