Upon release, "Banjo-Tooie" was critically acclaimed and sold more than three million copies worldwide. "GameRevolution" considered "Banjo-Tooie" less repetitive than "Donkey Kong 64" and a worthy successor to "Banjo-Kazooie". "Nintendo Power" referred to "Banjo-Tooie" as "the perfect cross between "Donkey Kong 64" and "Banjo-Kazooie"", noting that it features less backtracking between levels than "Donkey Kong 64" does. The publication also stated that the only disappointment was how Rare resolved the "Stop 'N' Swop" bonuses. "N64 Magazine" editor Mark Green felt that, although "Banjo-Tooie" delivers "a decent complement of clever puzzles and enjoyable run-and-jump moments", it did not feel "as fresh or as exciting" as previous Rare platformers.