Corn Kidz 64 Review (Nintendo Switch)

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Corn Kidz 64 Review, Follow the young goat Seve into his recurring dream, in which he meets his friend Alexis, who wants to help Seve break free from the dream. Corn Kids 64 is a 3d platformer that closely resembles the classics from the early 3d era. In a world full of secrets, Corn Kidz 64 lets you explore Seve’s dynamic moveset and meet various fun and unique characters.

Corn Kidz 64 Review Pros:

  • Brilliant N64-inspired graphics.
  • 207MB download size.
  • 3D action-platformer gameplay.
  • Game options – Rumble, wide-screen, anti-aliasing, and GFX style – (240noscan/3D/3Dnoscan/360noscan/240a/240b/240c/240blur).
  • The camera can be inverted.
  • Two control styles – standard and trident.
  • Takes a lot of inspiration from games like Banjo Kazooie and Conker.
  • They have absolutely nailed the look and feel of an N64 game.
  • Looks retro but plays and performs like a modern game.
  • Full 3D game world with 360-degree camera control.
  • You can zoom the camera in and out with a button press.
  • Running play timer.
  • Save and quit option.
  • You have an opening tutorial area that is fully playable and explains all the basics.
  • Cheery upbeat soundtrack.
  • XP cubes can be collected and open new areas once you fill the bar.
  • Soda cans refill your soda bottle that acts as your health bar and once depleted it’s game over.
  • Hidden Collectibles in each area and Breakable bins all add to the completion rate.
  • Puzzle elements throughout.
  • A lot of fun to play.
  • Really good level design.
  • Memorable characters.

Corn Kidz 64 Review Cons:

  • You don’t get shown the control layout for the two modes.
  • It takes a lot of getting used to the headbutting mechanic. You use it for a lot of things and have a low and high version, you need to learn how to use it to get to higher places and hit targets, etc.
  • Interactions and reading of notes can go on for too long.
  • No way to remap the controls.
  • The game timer doesn’t stop when you are paused.
  • Lining up jumps and grabs can get difficult due to the 3D nature.

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Corn Kidz 64:

Official website.

Developer: BogosSoft

Publisher: BogosSoft

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  • 8/10
    Graphics - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Length - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
7.6/10

Summary

Corn Kidz 64 is a 3D action-platformer game that brilliantly captures the essence of the N64 era. With its N64-inspired graphics, the game manages to look retro while performing like a modern game. The game is a 207MB download and offers a full 3D game world with 360-degree camera control. The camera can be zoomed in and out with a button press, and can also be inverted.

The game offers two control styles – standard and trident. However, the control layout for the two modes isn’t shown, which can be a bit confusing. The game takes a lot of inspiration from games like Banjo Kazooie and Conker, and they have absolutely nailed the look and feel of an N64 game.

The game features a running play timer and a save and quit option. There’s an opening tutorial area that is fully playable and explains all the basics. The game has a cheery upbeat soundtrack that adds to the overall experience.

In terms of gameplay, XP cubes can be collected and open new areas once you fill the bar. Soda cans refill your soda bottle that acts as your health bar and once depleted it’s game over. Hidden collectibles in each area and breakable bins all add to the completion rate. The game also includes puzzle elements throughout, making it a lot of fun to play.

The level design is really good, with memorable characters adding to the charm of the game. However, it takes a lot of getting used to the headbutting mechanic. You use it for a lot of things and have a low and high version, you need to learn how to use it to get to higher places and hit targets, etc.

There are a few areas where the game could improve. Interactions and reading of notes can go on for too long, and there’s no way to remap the controls. The game timer doesn’t stop when you are paused, and lining up jumps and grabs can get difficult due to the 3D nature. Despite these minor issues, Corn Kidz 64 is a delightful throwback to the N64 era that is sure to please fans of the genre.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!