Well, there I am, Conker the king. King of all the land.
Who'd have thought that?
Platforms: Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Release Date: Original Release - June 21st, 2005 (NA)
360 BC Release - April 19th, 2007
XB1 BC Release - April 17th, 2018 (9AM PT)
Price: $10 USDPlayer(s): 1-2 players per console
Format: Digital/Physical (Xbox.com purchases and Original Xbox discs)
Developer: Rare
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Rendering Resolution: OG Xbox/360 - 480p
XB1 - 960p
XB1X - 1920p
Frame Rate: 30fpsAspect Ratio: 4:3
ESRB: M
Size: 4.56 GB
Who's ready for another round? Gaming's notorious squirrel is back with a raging hangover and more 'tude than ever. Conker staggers through a raunchy world full of twisted characters, lewd conduct, and outrageous movie parodies. The epic battle against the evil Tediz rages on in this team based shooter. Play with friends: Join an elite squirrel squad, or play as the evil Tediz. Choose between six combat specialists each packing distinct weapons, abilities, and vehicles. Play with yourself: Revel in the single player version of the award-winning Conker's Bad Fur Day®, reloaded with stunning graphics. Laugh your tail off: Conker's outrageous movie parodies and humor will have you rolling on the floor.
What's different between this version and the Nintendo 64?
The single player content is primarily the same but with additional censorship, improved controls and significantly enhanced visuals.The multiplayer is largely different form the N64 game with a smaller selection of modes and a lack of the more unique gametypes in that version.
Is it worth playing the 64 game in Rare Replay or this version for a first time player?
While Conker in Rare Replay is running at a higher resolution than the original 64 release I, personally, find the better controls/performance in Live and Reloaded to be worth the trade off of worse censoring. Comes down to personal preference really.
Isn't there any option to play the game uncensored?
From what I understand the only option to disable censoring was for the multiplayer modes.
Does the game have LAN multiplayer options?
Yes. For 2-16 players and is compatible for matches between OG Xbox, 360 and XB1 consoles.
Does the game have bots for multiplayer?
Yes.
Does this digital release work on 360?
Yes. The digital and physical release of Live and Reloaded will run on all the consoles listed in the OP aside from the digital copy working on an OG Xbox.
Does it have achievements?
No. Like all Original Xbox BC titles there are no achievements in the game.
Metacritic: 78
IGN: 8.1/10
I really, really, really wanted to love Conker: Live & Reloaded. I've been dying for this game for more than a year, both for the single-player and the multiplayer. Ultimately, I still think the single-player is a unique and awesome experience. Perhaps it's a little outdated and the cutting of certain aspects bums me out, but overall it's still great. The multiplayer is a very solid concept with some good and some bland maps (but too few all around). It's created with a lot of thought, but the balancing issues and, frankly, the lack of fun hurt it a lot. The single-player is a 9+ experience and the multiplayer is more like a 7. So, Conker: Live & Reloaded falls somewhere in the middle overall.
Gamespot: 8.3/10
Did Conker's Bad Fur Day really need a remake? Probably not. It was a fantastic game for its time, but it probably could have gone on existing purely as an N64 title, or it could've gotten a proper sequel and done just fine for itself. However, a remake was made, and for what it is, it's absolutely worth playing. Those who never tried Bad Fur Day aren't likely to ever pick up the N64 version, so this remake serves as a great way to bring a new generation of players into the bawdy world of Conker. And as for those who already played Bad Fur Day and aren't necessarily sold on the notion of playing through a prettier version of a 10-hour game they've already completed, the multiplayer component, despite a few gaffes, is certainly worth checking out. In the end, Conker: Live & Reloaded definitely has some quirks and even a few legitimate problems, but the whole of the experience is a great one. Xbox owners would do well to give it a go.
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