Conker the Squirrel had a terrible day. Too much partying and drinking causes a terrible hangover. However, Conker’s location is unpredictable. He just wants to go home to his girlfriend Berri, but an unknown force has thrown him into another world. The stupid but vicious Panther King was drinking milk when he noticed that his throne room table is missing a leg. In a state of rage, the monarch summons Professor Von Kriplespac, a mad weasel scientist, who suggests a red squirrel to replace the table’s missing leg. The Panther King’s minions pursue Conker, who must survive in the strange world, deal with its eccentric characters, and return home.
Conker’s Bad Fur Day is a gruesome counterpart to Rare’s kids-friendly 3D action platformers like Banjo-Kazooie. Swearing, violence, and “toilet humor” coexist with cute animals and a colorful fantasy world. Parodies of The Matrix, Terminator, and others are in the game.
Main gameplay is 3D platform action. Conker can jump, climb, swim, and fight with a frying pan. Money can help Conker move to new areas. An overworld lets players explore large, time-consuming levels in the game world. One way to advance the plot and unlock new areas is to talk to characters and complete their tasks. A multiplayer mode lets four players compete in deathmatches, races, “capture the flag” mini-games, and more.
