Banjo-Kazooie: Witches Reunite /// FAN GAME

[Jason]

NEW DEMO! ENGLISH AND SPANISH!
English: http://www.gaminghighway.com/~bkwr/install_english.exe
Spanish: http://www.gaminghighway.com/~bkwr/install_spanish.exe


BKWR is a fan game being devleoped by Dougie (a friend), and me.

It's a very different type of game. Why? I don't know. :lol All I know, is that you'll love it! I have some media here! What is it? Info and screens!


* Explore over 7 worlds filled with mini-games, puzzles, and other tasks!

* Play as Banjo as you make your way through Grunty's lair in serach of Kazooie.

* Secret features let you play as other characters!

* Devleoped with C++ scripting and Multimedia Fusion coding.

DEVELOPER: DOUGIE & JASON, Inc.
PUBLISHER: DOUGIE & JASON, Inc.

ENJOY!

More information will be given at
http://www.gaminghighway.com/~bkwr/

Any questions can be emailed or PMed to me.

EMAIL: webmaster@gaminghighway.com

They can also be asked here.

[Minjo Hunter]

Awsome, graphics arn't top but I didn't expect anything like the real deal anyways. Heres a couple questions.

So do you have any plans for Stop in swop and such?

How far is it to being complete?

[Jason]

So do you have any plans for Stop in swop and such?

Actually, we have something much similar. It doesn't involve eggs or keys in anyway, but something else. (You'll also need this game's sequal, which is not yet in devlopement, to complete the transfers.)


How far is it to being complete?

I'm going to say about %30 -%50 complete. The game was supposed to be released this weekend, but Dougie and me felt that the game lacked extra mini-games and features, so we're adding more mini-games, features, and worlds.

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Hey, I'm an expert in TGF and MMF. What programs are you using? I'll even give them to you if you need!

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
What programs are you using? I'll even give them to you if you need!

We are scripting in C++. We are also using Multimedia Fusion.
No thank you, I already have MMF.

[Jim Bond]

What program are you using to create this game, is it downloadable, I know alot about computers, so i figure I'll be able to figure it out, or is it a program you made, or part of a company?

[Banjo's Banjo]

:cool: Hey, that looks awesome. Considering it was done mainly using C++, thats some serious work you guys put into it. So how long has it taken? a few months? around a year?

Oh yeah, the sprites turned out very good for a fan based game. Though Banjo's eyes do look too big for his head....:p

[R Hunter]

Good Work sir!

[Jason]

It's being made in Multimedia Fusion. I do not know what software is used to finalize the C++.


Originally posted by Jim Bond
What program are you using to create this game, is it downloadable, I know alot about computers, so i figure I'll be able to figure it out, or is it a program you made, or part of a company?

About a month. Yes, things are going really fast.

[Jim Bond]

Is this program posable to download, or is it purchased in stores?

[Jason]

Originally posted by Jim Bond
Is this program posable to download, or is it purchased in stores?

You have to purchase it through clickteam.com (There is also a demo.)
The program only costs $100. I don't think that's a lot if you know you're gonna use it a lot.

[Banjo&Kazooie]

You know, we do have the same first name. lol. Anyway, could you explain how the engine is and what moves he'll be able to perform and awareness of bugs? I've made a couple good Sonic The Hedgehog and helped others with Zelda fangames, but nothing Banjo, although I think he's way easier to do then Sonic. I'm willing to help if you need it. I could e-mail you one of my games/demos of Sonic if you need a job prescription. You don't have to accept my offer. But if you do... I'm here.

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
You know, we do have the same first name. lol. Anyway, could you explain how the engine is and what moves he'll be able to perform and awareness of bugs? I've made a couple good Sonic The Hedgehog and helped others with Zelda fangames, but nothing Banjo, although I think he's way easier to do then Sonic. I'm willing to help if you need it. I could e-mail you one of my games/demos of Sonic if you need a job prescription. You don't have to accept my offer. But if you do... I'm here.

EMAIL ME: webmaster@gaminghighway.com

We might be able to use your help.

[Benjo Koolzooie]

It looks good Jason, I can't wait to play it!:)

[Kola]

$100! That's a bit tight.

[Jason]

Originally posted by Kola
$100! That's a bit tight.

It's not if you are dedicated to making games.

[Dougie]

hey guys, its Dougie here, the other half to the team. I'm pleased to say it looks like the game is going to be very enjoyable with Jason on board now. You can email ideas to him and myself however only Jason and I will handle the code for the game as 2's a company, 3's a crowd kinda thing. A new demo should be out as soon as we check the lastest build however the demo will only be of the first (maybe second) worlds. We may include some mini games in there as well, we'll see how lucky you are. :)

[Gaming Master2k]

You know what? I'm really looking forward to this game for some reason. So make sure you bring it out sometime soon....please?

[Falcovsleon20]

1) A suggestion. Make Banjo a little bigger please.

2) Will Banjo be using his B-T moves? I'd at least like the Pack Whack, and Shack Pack in there.

3) Will you be using original bosses or recycling ones from Banjo-Tooie? I only ask because of that screen with the pictures of Tooie Bosses.

4) Is Mumbo in this? Aint Banjo-Kazooie without some of his patented Mighty Mumbo Magic!

5) Why does Kazooie have to be the one that gets kidnapped? It'll be weird w/o her smart allecky remarks.

Aside from all that, the game looks interesting.

[Jason]

Originally posted by Falcovsleon20
1) A suggestion. Make Banjo a little bigger please.

2) Will Banjo be using his B-T moves? I'd at least like the Pack Whack, and Shack Pack in there.

3) Will you be using original bosses or recycling ones from Banjo-Tooie? I only ask because of that screen with the pictures of Tooie Bosses.

4) Is Mumbo in this? Aint Banjo-Kazooie without some of his patented Mighty Mumbo Magic!

5) Why does Kazooie have to be the one that gets kidnapped? It'll be weird w/o her smart allecky remarks.

Aside from all that, the game looks interesting.

1) No.

2) No.

3) No.

4) Maybe.

5) Er...no?

[R Hunter]

Let me know when it's done i'll put down 100 bones

[Kola]

Wait, you saying the program that you're using to create the game costs $100, or you're charging people $100 for the game once it's finished?

[Ice Mario]

It's for the program, but if you were that dedicated to making games you wouldn't use those tools. You'd create them all from scratch using c++/directx or whatever, but those beginners tools are ok for fan games etc.

[Gaming Master2k]

Yeah I have C++ but I don't yet know how to make games.

However whenever I can be bothered I am sure I will learn (I have a book that teaches me but i have to worry about school first :()

[R Hunter]

don't we all:mad:

[Dougie]

i am handling some C++ scripting for the game. The original format of the game was in C++ but was ported to MMF because that was the popular tool that others used however it doesnt take rocket sceince to put C++ scripting in MMF apps. Infact, more MMF apps should use it. BKWR will be a mixture of the two so that we can adjust and tweak things a lot better than MMF and generally save file space that MMF commands can eat up.

[Professor X]

Have you checked about all the copyrights? I mean you aren't actually selling this game are you?

[Jason]

Originally posted by Professor X
Have you checked about all the copyrights? I mean you aren't actually selling this game are you?

It's free, like all other Banjo computer games! We will have copyrights listed at the end of the game. We will also give credit to music sequencers and other stuff...so...er...yes.

[Benjo Koolzooie]

Originally posted by Jason
It's free, like all other Banjo computer games!

I don't seem to remember going in to the shop and picking up Banjo Kazooie and carrying it out the shop without paying! Same for when I got Banjo Tooie! I am sure I had to pay and they was not free.
;) :p

[Jason]

Originally posted by Benjo Koolzooie
I don't seem to remember going in to the shop and picking up Banjo Kazooie and carrying it out the shop without paying! Same for when I got Banjo Tooie! I am sure I had to pay and they was not free.
;) :p

I SAID "FREE, LIKE ALL OTHER BANJO COMPUTER GAMES"!

[Ice Mario]

Sorry, Caps dont make it anymore true.

Banjo Video Games = Computer Games.

I'm sure the n64 computes...Yep, that's a computer.

[Falcovsleon20]

If Banjo's not gonna use his B-T moves then what moves IS he gonna use? I'd personally go with the Pack Whack. He's gotta use that pack for something.

[Minjo Hunter]

Lol. Wait, theres other Banjo computer games?!

[Dopefish Tom]

go to ebay i got multimedia fusion for about £5

[Jason]

Originally posted by Falcovsleon20
If Banjo's not gonna use his B-T moves then what moves IS he gonna use? I'd personally go with the Pack Whack. He's gotta use that pack for something.

He's gonna use new moves.

[Jim Bond]

Okay, let me answer all these questions people are so confused about. People who really like banjo can make what are called Fan-games. These are games made by ordinary people in their spare time. banjo-Kazzoie : witches unite (I beleve thats the title), is a fan game made using a computer program. Now, many people have done these games in the past, i myself have seen many, but most banjo sites are long dead, so there very scrarce. If you really would like to make a game, you can use the softwear used by the makers of this game, they will tell you where to get it, or you can download your own free at gamemaker.com, but there are planty of other ways to make computer games, if your interested try a search engine.. (do you yahoo?)

[Banjo&Kazooie]

- Jason -
I haven't received an e-mail back from you concerning my efforts. It's O.K. if you say no, I just need to know now before I go on to other things.

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
- Jason -
I haven't received an e-mail back from you concerning my efforts. It's O.K. if you say no, I just need to know now before I go on to other things.

Er...:confused: ....no. Sorry.

Oh, and thanks Jim.

[Banjo&Kazooie]

No problem buddy! I don't know why you feel " :( " about not letting me help. Geeze... Lol. Anyway, good luck!

P.S. What'd you think of my game so far?

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
No problem buddy! I don't know why you feel " :( " about not letting me help. Geeze... Lol. Anyway, good luck!

P.S. What'd you think of my game so far?

"A big buggy buggerous buggerly game!"

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Umm? Which one did I send you? lol. I might've sent you my bad one (my first).

EDIT: What are you talking about? My game has no bugs whatsoever according to people who actually make Sonic fan games. I'm confused... :confused:

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
Umm? Which one did I send you? lol. I might've sent you my bad one (my first).

EDIT: What are you talking about? My game has no bugs whatsoever according to people who actually make Sonic fan games. I'm confused... :confused:

I don't know what it was called. Anyway, the controls were buggy. I found it bad. Sorry.

Now, back to the topic of this Banjo game!

[R Hunter]

New avatar Jason?

[Jason]

Originally posted by R Hunter
New avatar Jason?

Uh, yes...

Now can we get back on topic?

[Banjo&Kazooie]

lol. I'll interview you.

1) What are the controls?
2) What's the storyline?
3) How many worlds?
4) Is it 'collect Jiggies' or 'get through the worlds'?
5) What are the moves?
6) When's the expected release?
7) Does it go on the Banjo timeline or is it independent?
8) If 7) is on the Banjo timeline, where does it fit in?
9) Any last comments?

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
lol. I'll interview you.

1) What are the controls?
2) What's the storyline?
3) How many worlds?
4) Is it 'collect Jiggies' or 'get through the worlds'?
5) What are the moves?
6) When's the expected release?
7) Does it go on the Banjo timeline or is it independent?
8) If 7) is on the Banjo timeline, where does it fit in?
9) Any last comments?

1) Arrows, A and Q keys, Shift, and Control.
2) kazzoie goes into Grunty's lair...and gets kidnapped.
3) Unknown
4) Both
5) Fire Balls (Eggs) and Shield (more soon)
6) October
7) Timeline
8) After Banjo-Tooie
9) Roar.

[Banjo&Kazooie]

XD! Oh I have some more.

10) What options will there be (menu and in-game)?
11) Will there be an intro and cutscenes as well as an ending?
12) If 11) is yes, will it be with in-game graphics or hand-drawn graphics?
13) What kind of music is there (BK remixes or new)?
14) Will we see any familiar faces (Captain Blubber)?
15) If you plan to use Stop 'N' Swap in this game and its sequel, will you plant secrets in this game or the next?
16) Will there be secret characters?
17) Did you make everything yourself or did you have some outside help (website downloads)?
18) What's the difficulty range?
19) What will be the replay value?
20) Any other comments?

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
XD! Oh I have some more.

10) What options will there be (menu and in-game)?
11) Will there be an intro and cutscenes as well as an ending?
12) If 11) is yes, will it be with in-game graphics or hand-drawn graphics?
13) What kind of music is there (BK remixes or new)?
14) Will we see any familiar faces (Captain Blubber)?
15) If you plan to use Stop 'N' Swap in this game and its sequel, will you plant secrets in this game or the next?
16) Will there be secret characters?
17) Did you make everything yourself or did you have some outside help (website downloads)?
18) What's the difficulty range?
19) What will be the replay value?
20) Any other comments?


10) menu
11) yes.
12) In game
13) BK and BT Music (not remixed)
14) Maybe
15) Yes
16) Yes
17) Er...
18) 7/10
19)You decide
20) Roar...again.

[Jason]

OKAY!

NEW DEMO! ENGLISH AND SPANISH!
English: http://www.gaminghighway.com/~bkwr/install_english.exe
Spanish: http://www.gaminghighway.com/~bkwr/install_spanish.exe

[Banjo's Banjo]

....Erm, great demo. A few problems: 1) I can't find the directory to which it was saved. It's somewhere in my C:\Windows, but where, I can't find it. Heck, Find File doesn't even get it. 2)The install screen has a few bugs, such as no clickable box to open the game.

I mean I want to try this game, but the problems that I'm seeing here are hindering my ability to test it....:rolleyes:

[Jason]

Yes, er...Find File name "demo_in_english.exe"

[Banjo's Banjo]

All I can say is: Nice! This is definately a great fan game, and looks to be quite cool. I'm definitely looking forward to the final to see how it comes out. Especially to see how all the bugs are kicked out of the system. (I got stuck on the MMM cemetary gate, and there is a typo with the kingo at one point, but those aren't big deals.)

Yeah, this definately kicks the crap out of the game project I'm working on right now....:p

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo's Banjo

Yeah, this definately kicks the crap out of the game project I'm working on right now....:p

Did you have to say that? Honestly, that makes me feel bad. Sorry. I was the same way too.

[Banjo's Banjo]

Don't worry about it too much ;) . Actually, mine is a completely other genre, mainly hacking into a popularly hacked rom, and changing level layouts and stuff. Yours is made from scratch, which definately makes it better, and in another category from mine too. :p

[Gaming Master2k]

What are the computer requirements?

I have:

OS: Win XP
CPU: 2.4ghz
HHD: 1 x 20g, 1 x 40g
Ram: 512Mb DDR
Graphics Card: GeForce 2 32Mb

etc. and it freezes my computer. It shows blue wavy lines and freezes.

What do you recommend?

[Isaac2]

You should make another game (even though I didn't play this) like this. Only with RPG Maker.

[Jason]

Originally posted by Isaac2
You should make another game (even though I didn't play this) like this. Only with RPG Maker.

You do know, the English version of RPG Maker is illegal....well, I hope you do.

Anyway, no. I'm staying with Clickteam...you can do tons of stuff on it that you can't do with RPGM. Plus, we use C++, and anything's possible with C and C++.


REQUIREMENTS:

Windows 95 and higher
1.1 GHz (and higher)
256 MB Sync RAM (about 50MB lower, or higher)
10 MB of Free Space (or higher)
Intel Celeron (and higher) Processor

These are the specs for one of my computers and the game works fine.



AT SOME POINTS YOU MAY GET "ILLEGAL OPERATION" WINDOW DIALOGS!!! THIS IS DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RAM THE GAME TAKES UP ON YOUR COMPUTER! IT IS ADVISED THAT YOU CLOSE ALL OTHER PROGRAMS BEFORE PLAYING THIS DEMO!

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Umm... As a game producer, I have to say it lacks. It's good and all, but there is definite need for improvement. Let's start with the cutscenes. The 1st part of over Banjo's valley is too fast (displaying text) and the 2nd part is too slow. The game over sequence is nice though. However, spelling errors really tick me off in-games. And I saw plenty of them. Please take the time and effort to fix them. Now for the levels. I assume the first level you mentioned is complete as it did not display the words, demo, beside it. However, I go through the level getting stuff. I enter the mountain and get the Jiggy and the game restarts itself. The next level is O.K. and all except for the fact I get stuck in the bridge every time I bump into it and have to ESC. I also don't like how small the worlds are. You should make them bigger and have warp holes. Finally, the mini-game. Probably the worst problem here is that it should not be excluded from the game and actually be included with the knowledge actually received during gameplay. I found myself thinking back to B-K days and then when I tried to look at Banjo's in-game eyes and pressed the selection, I got a wrong answer. It's not the first or last answer for anyone who has played it yet. Also, when I "die" and restart, the text is messed up because you reloaded the level. My solutions is to always have a level card before, but that's traditional to my games (Sonic), so I guess you'll have to work it out differently. Also, how come the only moves are fireballs, a shield (or whatever), and talking? It's O.K. and it works, but it just gets way too repetitive. Also, get a much better title screen. Lastly, make a readme with the controls.

Now for the pros (along with some other cons). :p The game features great music. However, the game lacks incredibly in sounds. I don't even think I heard one! Get some jingles/sounds for the Jiggies and Notes. The graphics are acceptable. However I have one problem with them. There is no variety. Sometimes it's just flat plains. That's O.K. once in a while, but make them have some enemies, plants, or something. Also, I think the size for Banjo is O.K., but it should be about 5-10% bigger so he can actually compare to his surroundings.

That's basically it. Please don't take these comments personally, but this game needs a heck of a lot of work. It's the best Banjo game out there (granted there's not that many), but it needs a ton of improvement. Also, I'm not doing this because you said my game is glitchy (which I still am confused why you say that, because it isn't), just as a friend giving advice. :) That's all!

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
Umm... As a game producer, I have to say it lacks. It's good and all, but there is definite need for improvement. Let's start with the cutscenes. The 1st part of over Banjo's valley is too fast (displaying text) and the 2nd part is too slow. The game over sequence is nice though. However, spelling errors really tick me off in-games. And I saw plenty of them. Please take the time and effort to fix them. Now for the levels. I assume the first level you mentioned is complete as it did not display the words, demo, beside it. However, I go through the level getting stuff. I enter the mountain and get the Jiggy and the game restarts itself. The next level is O.K. and all except for the fact I get stuck in the bridge every time I bump into it and have to ESC. I also don't like how small the worlds are. You should make them bigger and have warp holes. Finally, the mini-game. Probably the worst problem here is that it should not be excluded from the game and actually be included with the knowledge actually received during gameplay. I found myself thinking back to B-K days and then when I tried to look at Banjo's in-game eyes and pressed the selection, I got a wrong answer. It's not the first or last answer for anyone who has played it yet. Also, when I "die" and restart, the text is messed up because you reloaded the level. My solutions is to always have a level card before, but that's traditional to my games (Sonic), so I guess you'll have to work it out differently. Also, how come the only moves are fireballs, a shield (or whatever), and talking? It's O.K. and it works, but it just gets way too repetitive. Also, get a much better title screen. Lastly, make a readme with the controls.

Now for the pros (along with some other cons). :p The game features great music. However, the game lacks incredibly in sounds. I don't even think I heard one! Get some jingles/sounds for the Jiggies and Notes. The graphics are acceptable. However I have one problem with them. There is no variety. Sometimes it's just flat plains. That's O.K. once in a while, but make them have some enemies, plants, or something. Also, I think the size for Banjo is O.K., but it should be about 5-10% bigger so he can actually compare to his surroundings.

That's basically it. Please don't take these comments personally, but this game needs a heck of a lot of work. It's the best Banjo game out there (granted there's not that many), but it needs a ton of improvement. Also, I'm not doing this because you said my game is glitchy (which I still am confused why you say that, because it isn't), just as a friend giving advice. :) That's all!

First, I want to remind you that this is a demonstration...which means it's just used to show you parts of gameplay.

Yes, we are aware of spelling errors. I'll get around to fixing them soon.

The first world does need a few fixes, and getting the jiggy is supposed to take you back the menu, becuase this is a demo.

I thought for sure I fixed that gate problem! What happens is Banjo's ears get stick in between the gate's pixels. This will be fixed.

The question about Banjo's eyes will be removed in the inal version and replaced with a different question (a much more in-game question). We had to change it becuase you can't play the level with the answer in the demo. For those that still don't know, the correct answer is BLUE.

I assume you died in the first world. In the final version a loading frame is placed before it.

Other moves MAY be added. We have a fireball upgrade planned. If I can get this into the game, we can make the game longer than it currently is.

The title screen is better in the final version, and a README file will be included.

Sounds are going to be recorded and added.

I'll add some more detial to the game's floors. In the final version more baddies will be added.

I go back to school tomorrow, so production will start getting slow.

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Good! I'm glad to see progress and fixes! I also start school tommorrow and remember that games don't take months to finish. One kid on the Sonic Fan Gaming boards has taken two years to finish possibly the best fan game available which will be released sometime next month. Remember, you have no time restraints.

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
Good! I'm glad to see progress and fixes! I also start school tommorrow and remember that games don't take months to finish. One kid on the Sonic Fan Gaming boards has taken two years to finish possibly the best fan game available which will be released sometime next month. Remember, you have no time restraints.

My good ol' firned, Mike G, has been making BKS for a few years. It's turnning out good. He rarely talks though:
http://www.geocities.com/banjokazooies/

AWSOME!

[Dougie]

hey, i'm dougie, a developer on the bkwr team. it was just to say that the progress of the game right now is amazing. the demo does not show the true brilliance but because it was a demo we naturally wanted people to want more. some bug and spelling fixes are needed and i have just fixed the game to run on wayy slower machines than 1ghz and more enemies and activities will be added.

thanks for downloading the game!

[R Hunter]

The Demo rocked Guys!! I'll be wating eagerly for the release

[Jason]

I'm glad you all enjopyed it. Apperantly some people didn't.

Game lacks stuff that a good fan game should have. Make it better you scum!

It sucked!!! Those graphics were extremely horrible.... and basically the levels are BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THERE IS NO FUN IN IT!!! Go and play BKPC2..... thats a good game..... Id rather watch paint dry than play your shitty game.

Apperantly these people don't understand the word "demo".
Anyway, both of those comments made me pretty mad...so mad that i could literally punch someone. No, really.

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Who said that? I certainly didn't.

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
Who said that? I certainly didn't.

Nobody here. It was two jerks at some other Banjo forum.

[Banjo's Banjo]

Yes, I'm sure they could do better jobs. :rolleyes: I hate people like that. Just ignore them though: I mean so what if they thought your game sucked, you like it dont you? And practically everyone here at the RWP has tried it and enjoyed it for that matter. And plus, remember its a demo. Finish it up, then impress them with the final version.

[John]

I finally played your demo, and I have to say that it is very good so far. I like the idea of revisiting old levels and things. I can't wait to play it when it's finished. What's the story behind Kingos? Oh well, I guess I'll find out when your game comes out.

[Jason]

Originally posted by John
I finally played your demo, and I have to say that it is very good so far. I like the idea of revisiting old levels and things. I can't wait to play it when it's finished. What's the story behind Kingos? Oh well, I guess I'll find out when your game comes out.

Kingos are evoled versions of Jinjos.

Anyway, that guy gave another comment. GOD! I JUSTW ANT TO KILL HIM!

[R Hunter]

Jason don't even dignfiy that jerk with a beatdown. people like that are just idiots, ignore him everyone here loved the demo
and you're proud of it like Banjo's Banjo said aren't you? well that's all that really matters

[Jason]

ARGH! Another comment! I really want to KILL someone. Anyone! Argh!!!!

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Give me the other sites that they're bugging you with. I'll shut them up or be banned trying. lol ;)

[Jason]

Originally posted by Banjo&Kazooie
Give me the other sites that they're bugging you with. I'll shut them up or be banned trying. lol ;)

The guest named RabbitHole is the problem.

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Which forum and post is it in? I can't find "RabbitHole" anywhere... :(

[Banjo&Kazooie]

Nevermind, lol. Found him. XD