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C.H · 03-03-2002, 06:13 PM

I have to agree that CBFD is one of the best N64 games, and the last must have N64 game. I think the mature content was part of it's charm, and i'm glad it was. Some wouldn't agree, but Rare tryed something different with Conker. And they succeed, the game is a master piece, although the sales might not reflect that (it still sold, but it wasn't exactly a hit). But i think thats because it was released so late in the N64's life, it's a real shame it wasn't a success though. If the game was released earily in the consoles life, and had a better advertising campain (no adverts were on here in europe, infact, not very many people no of the game other then N64 owners). It could of had the potentail to make a big impact on N64 sales. But that never happened. But i do have my fingers crossed for a GC sequel, and the registered names 'Conkers other bad fur day' hints to this. So i have high hopes, i think rare know that the franscise has a potential to be huge, and they know why CBFD wasn't a big success. So maybe they'll try again on the GC.

The game itself was an incredable fun game, and from a gameplay stand point was brilliant. The gameplay mecanic's were really simplyfied so that any old joe could pick the game up and get into the controls. I think Rare's previous platfroming experience really paid off in this game. The humour and cut scenes helped to bring the game along. And i would of thought that everyone (even people who HATE cut scene's in games) would want to see the cut scenes in this game. This truely is the funnest game i have ever played. It also never feels repeatative, although it was a platfromer, it never felt like it (especially after playing through and completeing practicely every N64 platfromer). It wasn't like having a central hub, and going to different worlds collecting stars and gold puzzle pieces. Although it did have those things, there was a central hub and you had to collect money that talked. It felt in a way more like an adventure, in the way it was set out. And, what can i say, it was refreshing. There was a great deal of variety in the game (have i said that already), form the was level with the saving private ryan intro, to the fantastic Matrix scene.
And the Multiplayer was a great bonus, along with being able to replay chapters. Not the biggest game ever, but a fantastic experience through and through. And i pray for a sequel.

03-03-2002, 06:13 PM	#11
C.H Duke C.H is offline Location: South of England Now Playing: With Mind images Posts: 217	I have to agree that CBFD is one of the best N64 games, and the last must have N64 game. I think the mature content was part of it's charm, and i'm glad it was. Some wouldn't agree, but Rare tryed something different with Conker. And they succeed, the game is a master piece, although the sales might not reflect that (it still sold, but it wasn't exactly a hit). But i think thats because it was released so late in the N64's life, it's a real shame it wasn't a success though. If the game was released earily in the consoles life, and had a better advertising campain (no adverts were on here in europe, infact, not very many people no of the game other then N64 owners). It could of had the potentail to make a big impact on N64 sales. But that never happened. But i do have my fingers crossed for a GC sequel, and the registered names 'Conkers other bad fur day' hints to this. So i have high hopes, i think rare know that the franscise has a potential to be huge, and they know why CBFD wasn't a big success. So maybe they'll try again on the GC. The game itself was an incredable fun game, and from a gameplay stand point was brilliant. The gameplay mecanic's were really simplyfied so that any old joe could pick the game up and get into the controls. I think Rare's previous platfroming experience really paid off in this game. The humour and cut scenes helped to bring the game along. And i would of thought that everyone (even people who HATE cut scene's in games) would want to see the cut scenes in this game. This truely is the funnest game i have ever played. It also never feels repeatative, although it was a platfromer, it never felt like it (especially after playing through and completeing practicely every N64 platfromer). It wasn't like having a central hub, and going to different worlds collecting stars and gold puzzle pieces. Although it did have those things, there was a central hub and you had to collect money that talked. It felt in a way more like an adventure, in the way it was set out. And, what can i say, it was refreshing. There was a great deal of variety in the game (have i said that already), form the was level with the saving private ryan intro, to the fantastic Matrix scene. And the Multiplayer was a great bonus, along with being able to replay chapters. Not the biggest game ever, but a fantastic experience through and through. And i pray for a sequel.