Motzand

Motzand is a friendly ghost who lives in the Haunted Church within Mad Monster Mansion in the game Banjo-Kazooie. When the main characters Banjo and Kazooie climb up to the organ’s music stand, he wwelcomes them with rhyming lines that resemble the speech style of the game’s villain Gruntilda Winkybunion. Despite the eerie atmosphere, Motzand poses no threat to players and instead offers them an engaging musical challenge. This musical challenge involves playing two songs on the organ accompanied by a melancholic melody. The first song is short with just a few notes, while the second one presents a more complex and lengthy sequence. Players must use their musical skills to accurately reproduce the tunes Motzand plays by performing the Beak Buster on the correct keys. Successfully completing the challenge earns players a Jiggy reward which can be found on the tallest pipe atop the organ. It serves as a valuable prize for those who master the musical task. However, players should be careful because hitting the wrong key results in damage, causing them to lose energy. For players who struggle to remember which keys to press next during the musical challenge, a helpful strategy is to step away from the organ and then return. This prompts Motzand to replay the notes, giving players another chance to observe and correctly replicate the sequence. Although Motzand appears as a minor character, his presence adds a distinctive element to Mad Monster Mansion. His challenge provides a unique and enjoyable gameplay moment that stands out in the overall Banjo-Kazooie experience.