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Conker's Bad Fur Day (Rare) (2001)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
* North America: March 5, 2001 - Conker's Bad Fur Day
* Europe: April 13, 2001 - Conker's Bad Fur Day
* Australia: May 25, 2001 - Conker's Bad Fur Day
* Japan: Not released (Canceled)

Manufacturer: Nintendo
Publisher: Rare
Developer: Rare
Type: Action-Platformer / Mature Comedy
Media: 512-megabit Nintendo 64 Game Cartridge
Controller: Nintendo 64 Controller

Gameplay and Plot:
Conker's Bad Fur Day follows a greedy, heavy-drinking red squirrel named Conker who wakes up with a massive hangover and tries to find his way home to his girlfriend, Berri. Meanwhile, the Panther King wants a red squirrel to replace a missing leg on his throne's side table. The gameplay shifts away from standard collectathon platformers, relying heavily on "Context-Sensitive" pads that grant Conker weapons, items, or abilities specific to the situation. Players navigate through parodies of classic films, fighting unique bosses while solving vulgar and surreal puzzles.

Key Features:
* Modes: Story Mode (Single Player), Multiplayer Mode (up to 4 players)
* Mechanics: Context-sensitive button prompts, 3D platforming, third-person shooting
* Characters: Conker the Squirrel, Berri, The Panther King, Great Mighty Poo
* Missions: Escaping bizarre worlds, collecting cash, defeating movie-inspired threats
* Unique: Subversive, adult-oriented dark humor, extensive pop-culture parodies

Controls: Analog stick to move, A to jump/hover, B to attack/interact on pads, Z to crouch, R for camera adjustment, C buttons for camera and aiming.

Game Length / Movie Runtime: Main Story: 9-12 hours | Completionist: 12-15 hours

Sales Numbers: Roughly 700,000 copies sold worldwide. High critical acclaim but low initial commercial sales due to a late N64 lifecycle release and limited adult marketing.

Technical Specifications:
* Media: N64 Cartridge
* Resolution: 240p / 480i (Supports widescreen mode in options)
* Save System: Internal EEPROM (3 save slots)
* Audio: Dolby Surround (Features fully-voiced cutscenes)
* System: Nintendo 64

Back of the Box Description:
A bad day just got worse! Meet Conker, a sweet-faced squirrel with a serious hangover and an attitude to match. Guide him through a twisted, adult-themed world filled with vulgar characters, movie parodies, and total mayhem. Platforming will never be the same again!

Additional Details:
* Mechanics: Multiplayer features 7 distinct deathmatch modes like Beach and Heist.
* Multiplayer: 1-4 Players split-screen
* Difficulty: Medium to Hard
* Development: Originally designed as a family-friendly game called Twelve Tales.
* Localization: English
* Age Rating: ESRB Rated M (Mature 17+) for animated violence, mature humor, and gore.

Technical Notes:
* Load Times: Instant cartridge loading speeds.
* Issues: Pushes N64 hardware to its absolute limit, resulting in minor framerate drops.
* Features: One of the few N64 titles featuring full real-time lip-syncing for characters.
* Requirements: Standard Nintendo 64 console. (Expansion Pak not required).

Historical Context:
Released near the very end of the Nintendo 64's lifecycle, Conker's Bad Fur Day stood out as a shocking departure from Rare and Nintendo's family-friendly image. Because of its intense profanity and mature content, Nintendo declined to advertise it in Nintendo Power. Despite low initial sales, it became a massive cult classic and is considered one of the greatest and most visually impressive games on the platform.

Did You Know?
* The entire project started out as a cute, family platformer before developers realized the market was oversaturated with generic animal mascots.
* The "Great Mighty Poo" boss fight features an entire operatic performance sung live by character animator Chris Seavor.
* The game heavily parodies iconic films like The Matrix, Aliens, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Jaws, and Saving Private Ryan.