Not a moment in the game exists that is anything but a reference to an outside movie or story.

The juxtaposition of this M rated story and the colourful animation of the level design found within Conker’s serves only to accentuate the obscurity of this incredible game.Īt its core, Conker’s is a spoof on other properties found within the entertainment industry, while even mocking its own existence in some cases.

Throughout the story, Rare has crafted a narrative that is littered with vulgarity and adult themes. With a plot so obscure, one may find themselves unable to take the narrative seriously, yet Conker’s over-the-top presentation of character and plot development make it all worthwhile. The motive behind this abduction is to ultimately find a red squirrel to replace the missing leg of the Panther King’s side table. After spending all of his money getting drunk at the local bar, he soon realizes that his girlfriend was kidnapped in his absence by the Panther King. Within the first few minutes of the game, Conker’s reveals that it fully intends on wearing its M rating with pride – this not only came as a shock when compared to Rare’s portfolio at the time, but simultaneously provided a breath of fresh air for an older audience on the Nintendo 64.Īs the title suggests, Conker’s Bad Fur Day sees the titular red squirrel in what appears to be the worst day in his life. Releasing in 2001, Conker’s Bad Fur Day resembled an experience similar to that of its Banjo cousins, but further examination demonstrates that this cannot be further from the truth. Unfortunately, Rare flew too close to the sun following its acquisition by Microsoft, but not before releasing other gems that might have flown under the radar.

Similarly, Banjo and Kazooie remains a prominent figurehead to which platforming games are still compared to today. Titles such as Goldeneye will forever be remembered by many gamers for being the crowning achievement of local multiplayer among friends. To this day, many of the studio’s titles are revered as pure classics when compared to the competition, leaving most gamers genuinely shocked when they meet someone who has never played them. CONKER’S BAD FUR DAY, by Daniel Pereiraįor anyone playing video games in the late 90s and early 2000s, developer Rare created some of the most memorable experiences within the industry. This week brings a blast of nostalgic memory and a creatively crude cartoon aesthetic. Thanks to the staff of OnlySP, I am inviting you to come on a journey through our 50 favourite games.

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