Conker’s Bad Fur Day review video (N64)
Humorous action-platformer that does away with the tedious item collection found in most games in the genre. Instead, 2001’s Conker’s Bad Fur Day for the Nintendo 64 employs a combination of standard jump, run and explore mechanics and context-sensitive gags and actions. For instance, in the beginning of the game, by pressing the B button on the first pad he encounters, Conker drinks some Alka-Seltzer to wipe out his hangover, at which point players can proceed forward. Later on these pads are used to activate a slingshot and throwing knives; to turn Conker into an anvil and drop downward; to shoot automatic, double-handed guns; to activate a The Matrix-inspired slow-motion effect and flip through the air shooting enemies; and much, much more.
The story of the game is the following: Conker’s very good night turns into a very bad day. He has to deal with a crazy and abusive world, all while suffering through a massive hangover. Conker encounters abusive paint pots; jabbering dung beetles; trigger-happy, scar-faced Tediz; and a belligerent giant, with only a frying pan as a means of self-defense. He is resourceful, however, and makes the best of his situation. The game combines elements of 3-D exploration, combat, and puzzle solving. It features cinematic cutscenes, movie parodies, facial expressions, dozens of unhinged characters, and 1- to 4-player deathmatch games in a variety of styles.
Nintendo has boldly gone where only cows and Bandini have gone before. This controversial M-Rated classic features a corn-loving pile of crap with an affinity for opera and revolutionary pee stream technology. Need I say more?
The most controversial N64 game of all time. Watch this Conker’s Bad Fur Day video review.
Conker’s Bad Fur Day features are:
* Stars Rare mascot character Conker in his own 3D action-platformer.
* Features more than seven different worlds with 60+ sub-chapters to explore.
* Detailed in-game cut-scenes with character facial expressions and lip-synched voice acting.
* Context sensitive action system offers players a never-ending variety of special moves.
* Massive multiplayer mode offers several different types of play with support for up to four gamers.
* Features violence, profanity, drug use and sexual content that is inappropriate for gamers under the age of 18.
* Save to cartridge (three save slots available).
To quote the video review: “While it’s far too late in the game to revitalize interest in the Nintendo 64 among adults, Conker’s Bad Fur Day gives third-party publishers the green light to do whatever they like on the GameCube. The premise of the game is gimmicky, but after its sordid skin is peeled away, a true gem of a 3D platformer is revealed. The pacing is perfect, the gameplay is varied and predominantly tight, and technically, it has no match on the Nintendo 64. The main drawback is the game’s relatively short length. It comes to an end rather quickly, and most will be able to finish it during a solid weekend of playing. While it lasts, Conker’s Bad Fur Day is a wild ride well worth taking.”
Gameplay — 10
Graphics — 10
Sound — 10
Value — 7
Reviewer’s Tilt — 9
Overall — 9.3
PS: A remake came out on the Xbox in 2005 under the title Conker: Live & Reloaded.
