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Issue 51

N64 Magazine Issue 51

February 2001
Release Date: 19 Jan 2001
Pages: 100
Editor: Andrea Ball

Introduction

Issue 51 promised the review of Banjo Tooie, however although they had completed the game, they only had an extended preview - there was plenty to go on as they looked at various aspects of the game, including some of the moves, the characters and how the dynamic duo split up to complete various tasks. They also looked in a bit more depth at Dinosaur Planet and Mario Party 3, as well as more details on Pokemon Stadium Gold & Silver and Indiana Jones amongst others.

Pokemon was also the star of Planet Game Boy, with the US review of Gold and Silver, as expected it got five stars, with the team praising the innovation offered by the new games. They also gave Mario Tennis five stars, and backgammon four. They also had tips for Pokemon TCG as well as the latest Action Replay codes for Tomb Raider.

Over in reviews, there wasn’t much to write home about on the UK front, with only two licenced games, Tigger’s Honey Hunt (36%) and Rugrats in Paris (67%). However there was better news on the import side of things, with Japanese gem Sin and Punishment scoring 89%. Spiderman and NFL Blitz from the USA both scored 78%

There were a couple of guides this month, covering various hidden things within Perfect Dark as well as various general tips for Mickey’s Raceway USA. With so many Import releases recently, they had a brief guide on playing import games, which was a good update on previous years information. In tips extra there was information on various cheat codes which had finally been uncovered for Banjo Kazooie, including getting the various coloured eggs promised for Banjo Tooie.

Articles

Future Look

  • Dinosaur Planet
    Anticipation Rating: 5 out of 5
  • Mario Party 3
    Anticipation Rating: 5 out of 5

Coming Soon

  • Pokemon Stadium Gold/Silver
    Anticipation Rating: 4
  • Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
    Anticipation Rating: 4
  • Aidyn Chronicles
    Anticipation Rating: 3
  • Dance Dance Revolution
    Anticipation Rating: 3

PGB Reviews

  • Pokemon Gold & Silver
    Country: USA
    Score: 5
  • Backgammon
    Country: Uk
    Score: 4
  • Tom & Jerry in Mouse Attacks
    Country: Uk
    Score: 2
  • Mario Tennis
    Country: Uk
    Score: 5

Special Investigation

  • Banjo-Tooie
    Score: 5

Reviews

  • Tigger's Honey Hunt
    Author: Geraint Evans
    Country: UK
    Score: 36%
  • Rugrats in Paris
    Author: Alan Madrell
    Country: UK
    Score: 67%
  • Sin and Punishment
    Author: Mark Green
    Country: Jap
    Score: 89%
  • Spider-Man
    Author: Alan Madrell
    Country: USA
    Score: 78%
  • NFL Bittz 2001
    Author: Alan Madrell
    Country: USA
    Score: 78%
  • Scooby Doo! Classic Creep Capers
    Author: Mark Green
    Country: USA
    Score: 23%

How To

  • See things you Shouldn't in Perfect Dark
  • Send that big-eared rodent to the back of the pack in Mickey's Speedway USA
  • Play Import N64 Games

Staff

  • Andrea Ball Editor
  • Mark Green Deputy Editor
  • Justin Webb Art Editor
  • Paul Edwards Deputy Art Editor
  • Alan Madrell Writer
  • Steve Jalim Production Editor
  • Geraint Evans Writer