Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
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
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Playtonic unveils Yooka-Laylee (Banjo Kazooie successor) [Kickstarter LIVE - Funded]
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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
Coffee Dog
Banned
Really? they're going for a blatant ripoff?
Like, the name is a bit much for me.
Like, the name is a bit much for me.
jackissocool
Member
I like them. If they've got good personalities they'll be great.
Of what? Their previous games?
ErrorMacro
Member
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.
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
Banned
Yeah? it's like if Mighty No 9 was called Negaman. It's tacky.
Well I mean the real development process hasn't even really started yet.
SpiceMelange
Member
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?)
2014 lol
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
Member
First Kickstarter i'll back. I'm down for this.
Confused by years.
stan423321
Member
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.
Hype slightly down, wasn't too high to begin with though.
Oh, my bad ! I swear I saw a recent thread about this on Gaf.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
I wonder how far along it is.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
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.
Stone Ocean
Member
Right, because it's called Nanjo Bazooie
Were you whining about Mighty's name starting with an M?
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.
Agreed, need a little something.
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
Could be good, but the gameplay shown was very basic. Hopefully they show more soon.
Ninja Scooter
Member
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.
Things changed in big ways after Chris Sutherland was confirmed to be let go from Rare a month later.
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.
It's the name of the game.
thestopsign
Member
A 3d mascot based collecta-thon platformer is something I have been sorely missing for a long time. I am ready.
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
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
a scarf
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.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
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.
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.
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.
paragonpro
Banned
Yep I'm down, and I'm even more down for that very familiar title font!
Coffee Dog
Banned
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.