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Conkers Bad Fur Day (Rare) (2001)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
* North America: March 5, 2001 - Conkers Bad Fur Day
* Europe: April 13, 2001 - Conkers Bad Fur Day
* Australia: May 25, 2001 - Conkers 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:
Conkers 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 thrones 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 64s lifecycle, Conkers Bad Fur Day stood out as a shocking departure from Rare and Nintendos 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 Stokers Dracula, Jaws, and Saving Private Ryan.")
