We’ve come a long way since our heyday in the 90s, but Rare is still considered one of the greatest developers in game history.
Today they are best known for their work with the sea of thieves. This quietly establishes its status as an incredible open world sandbox environment where you play as a pirate voyage on the high seas.
In 2015, they released Rare Replay, a collection of games from history. This allows gamers to travel through memory lanes and even remember where this legendary developer is in the first place.
To this day, I have returned to greats like Banjo Kazooie and Goldeneye 007 and have quickly reminded me why Leah is so detained with such high respect and is remembered in more than the land of Donkey Kong.
In that spirit, let’s sum up the 10 best rare games released in this respect.
10 The sea of thieves
I’m stupid!
Despite the firing of thieves, Thieves Thieves have become one of the best open world games, especially when playing with friends.
There are goals you should follow, but when you are engaged in organic content, the sea of thieves is in top condition. It’s not only about manipulating the quest checklists all the time, but also about sailing through the high seas and finding what is waiting to be discovered.
Maybe it’s a buried treasure! Maybe it’s fame and fortune! Or you risk hiding in a dark cave.
Either way, with the right crew together, it’s one thing. Whether you’re planning a treasure hunt, a sea hut song, or fishing in the open sea, there are few games that are more fun than the thief’s sea.
9 Didicon Grace
Great competitors in Mario Kart
While there is no denying that Mario Kurt has achieved more success than Diddy Kong Racing, rare arcade racers are more than their ability to hold themselves.
Diddy Kong Racing, which was released in 1997 with the Nintendo 64 and followed by the Nintendo DS remake in 2007, is more than a Mario Kart clone. The cast of characters is an absolute joy, and some of their featured games are featured on this list.
Above all, Diddy Kong Racing does an amazing job of keeping gameplay fresh. By offering three different vehicle types, all races feel different, even if they are played on the same track. Carts, bumper boats, and planes are all handled in a unique way.
The Diddy Kong Racing campaign stands out as more detailed than what you would expect from a racer, offering a somewhat open world to explore, discover levels and confuse.
8 Banjo Toey
There’s a bit too much good
I know I’m going to catch Flack for this, but sometimes the truth hurts. This game isn’t as good as you remember. Sometimes you can do something too good.
That’s the case with Banjo Tweeer, a sequel to Banjo Kazooie.
Please don’t get me wrong. Banjo Tuyer is still a great game, but the biggest problem is pacing. It’s everywhere thanks to its vast levels and lack of focus.
How good the foundation is here is evidence that Banjo Tooar is still ranked as an incredible game. There are still core gameplay loops you know and love still here, as well as clever writing and memorable characters. I hope it’s not such a bloated experience.
7 Donkey Kong 64
Excellent collection
Here we’ll talk a lot about the Donkey Kong franchise, and for good reason, we start with one of the biggest Nintendo 64 games of all time.
The Donkey Kong 64 can suffer under its own weight. The game is Large scalethere are five playable characters and one that collects seemingly endless numbers.
This game desperately requires some quality of life updates, especially the ability to change characters on the spot without going back to the barrel. Despite these issues, it is the complete transition of the classic Donkey Kong Country game brought to the 3D world.
I haven’t seen any 3D Donkey Kong matches since, but that’s not because Donkey Kong 64 is bad at any measure. If anything, I don’t know how it can be topped.
Rhea learned all the right lessons from Banjo Tyre and offered an unforgettable experience with Easter eggs, rocking possibilities and platforms.
6 Battle Toad
Big Eating for Punishment
Ah, Battle To Ad. We all love the game, but we’re still angry. You know what I’m talking about just by looking at the image. You know the pain and suffering it caused.
Before you fall into a rumour, let’s talk about what makes Battletoor so great. That old-fashioned beat emup action today presents the best 8-bit games that are very well endured and are aimed at emulating so many modern “retro” games.
Yes, Battle Toode is going to kick your ass, but you’re going to love every second of it. We have previously considered developing Dark Souls for muscle-like difficulties from software.
In a way, that’s what makes this game so good. As you progress through the game, you feel a sense of accomplishment. It certainly doesn’t get frustrated, but it’s completely unfair and most of all, you can play with your cooperative friends.
5 Perfect Dark
Call Agent Dark
Since its release, there has been a debate over how rare FPS is superior: Goldeneye 007 or Perfect Dark. Both have the advantage, and Perfect Dark has the advantage that it is based on an original IP with more content, vast levels and more refined graphics.
Like I said a few times, it’s not necessarily bigger. The game has countless frame rate issues and falls under the weight of that ambition, so it’s a miracle that perfect dark works on Nintendo 64 hardware.
It is a testament to how good it is to see many people past these flaws. Rhea proved that after the success of Goldeneye they are not satisfied with being satisfied with glory, and they provided a spiritual successor worth your time.
4 Donkey Kong Country
Come on, with the music
I remember seeing Donkey Kong Country for the first time and thinking that I had reached the pinnacle of video game graphics. My friend and I were so excited to dive into the world of Donkey Kong Country.
Donkey Kong Country is as difficult as you remember, and requires platform accuracy and excellence. But it’s not incredibly difficult. Instead, it’s a side-scroll perfection exercise. This game requires excellence from the player.
To be honest, we didn’t expect anything less than that from the team that brought us a Battle Tooth. If you’re looking for a Super Mario game without Mario, look no further.
From minecart to grape swings to rhino riding, this is a platformer filled with cool moments and has a great soundtrack to boot.
3 Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
An incredible sequel
One of the best video game sequels of all time, Diddy’s Kong Quest brings everything that made the original Donkey Kong Country so big and even better.
The controls are improved, the level design is still perfect, and the difficulty is just right. There’s nothing too difficult or too easy.
Everything works in harmony and delivers a total package. The music and atmosphere of the game do a great job matching the original and creative level of design, but the gameplay naturally flows from stage to stage.
The game keeps things moving forward and doesn’t take time to reflect on what works. Instead, we’ll introduce you to a wealth of new ideas in your way that keeps you entertained, even when you’re playing.
2 Goldeneye 007
It’s still going on today
Now, time to hit the table in Goldeneye 007, it’s a game where I play as a kid, enjoy the local split screen cooperative, and always play fun single player missions (the most notable silos).
Few console FPS games are designed similarly. Yes, the Nintendo 64’s controls keep it down, but that shows you that this game is spending thousands of hours playing it with inferior controls.
It was like playing this game for the first time I’ve played it with modern controls. It treated like a dream, really sparkling the gameplay and the beautifully crafted levels.
If you’ve never played a modern remaster, I recommend you go and check it out. You will never regret it.
1 Banjo Kazooie
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One of the greatest platformers of all time, and certainly the best banjo kazooie for the Nintendo 64 is the perfection of the game.
Everyone knows about the game’s clever writing, witty humor, and adorable characters. Yes, they all make the game so iconic, but what makes Banjo Kazooie shines is the level design and gameplay.
Everything is carefully considered and planned, improving the foundation set by Super Mario 64. Each world is perfect size and large enough to encourage constant exploration, but everything focuses on where it is and where its purpose is.
Here you won’t get lost in a vast, vast, boring environment. Instead, Banjo Kazooie’s corner of the world, Cranny invites you to see the collectibles waiting for you to discover.
I play this game every year for the reason. It’s the perfect platformer and the best rare game ever.
