The Crocodile form serves as the second transformation available in Banjo-Kazooie, accessible within Bubblegloop Swamp after players collect ten Mumbo Tokens for Mumbo’s transformation services. It represents the only transformation in the entire Banjo-Kazooie game that possesses offensive capabilities, replacing Banjo’s standard claw attack with a powerful bite that causes defeated enemies to drop two Honeycombs instead of the usual single reward. The transformation provides various navigation advantages throughout Bubblegloop Swamp’s hostile environment, particularly when traversing the piranha-infested waters that would otherwise hurt Banjo and Kazooie. The transformation’s primary objective relies on accessing the big Crocodile head structure, where players encounter Mr. Vile, a red crocodile who challenges the transformed duo to a three-round eating competition involving Yumblies and Grumblies. The first round requires consuming more red Yumblies than Mr. Vile, while the second round adds yellow Grumblies that must be avoided as they temporarily incapacitate players who consume them. The third round introduces a dynamic element where players have to eat either Yumblies or Grumblies based on the current indicator displayed at the screen’s top, which alternates every ten seconds. A pair of white Turbo Trainers, known as Running Shoes in the original release, becomes available for the Crocodile transformation during these challenges, significantly increasing movement speed and providing an advantage in the competition. Beyond the Mr. Vile encounters, the Crocodile transformation provides exclusive access to Cheato, the red magical spellbook, who remains hidden within Gruntilda’s Lair near the Freezeezy Peak puzzle section. Players must first use Kazooie to break an ice block barrier, then return as crocodile to squeeze through the narrow tunnel where Cheato provides the BLUEEGGS code, which doubles the maximum Blue Egg capacity from 100 to 200 when entered at Treasure Trove Cove’s sandcastle floor. The transformation also represents the only instance in Banjo-Kazooie where Banjo himself provides dialogue, with the conversation icon displaying the crocodile head while maintaining his distinctive voice. Additionally, the crocodile transformation shares the fall damage immunity common to other Mumbo transformations, allowing safe navigation from significant heights without health penalties.
