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Pilotwings 64
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Based on 5 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Paradigm Entertainment
Genre(s): Flight Simulation, Racing
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: K-A (Kids to Adult)
Release Date: September 26, 1996
Summary
Soar into the wild blue yonder with this stunning flight sim/action game from Nintendo! Choose one of six aviators and tackle increasingly difficult assignments to win your wings: Beginner's Class, Class A, Class B and, finally, Pilot Class. Winning your Pilot Class wings will require you to successfully navigate 24 tests. Basic vehicles include the Hang Glider, Rocket Belt and Gyrocopter. Score well on your way to a license and you can open up four bonus games. Parachute in Sky Diving, sprout wings and fly like a bird in Birdman, and bounce high in Jumble Hopper. You can even try to hit a distant bull's eye as a human Cannonball! [Nintendo]
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What The Critics Said
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Games Domain
This game is the 'chill-out area' in the game nightclub, it is so peaceful, and gives a real buzz when you do well.
Read Full Review >Electric Playground
A silky smooth wonder. The absolute freedom that can be yours in this game is unprecedented. With a large screen television and proper stereo amplification, Pilot Wings 64 truly takes us where no console game has ever gone before.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
Simply flying around and admiring the scenery is an enjoyable enough pass-time. When you get serious with the game, it's demanding but fair, constantly pushing you further in mastering the various craft and the environment.
Read Full Review >Computer and Video Games
The best part of Pilotwings 64 is exploring the four islands. You'll not believe just how huge the islands really are and, because certain elements are hidden at first, it'll take you months to see everything.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Pilotwings 64 comes close to being the most realistic experience ever offered on a home video gaming system. The thrill factor for gaming has been upped with this title.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Take a self-guided tour of Little America - it's not every day you get to fly an autogyro. [Jan 2004, p.189]
IGN
It's a classic Nintendo game made up of simple, addictive qualities and garnished with superlative detail and graphic finesse.
Read Full Review >GameShark
It's a great game that's filled with memories of what used to be considered mind-blowing. Check it out.
Read Full Review >Nintendorks
This was a well designed game that was rushed a bit. Another month of development and this game could have been better than Mario (well, a month's a rough estimate).
Read Full Review >Hot Games
A fun and carefree flight sim that anyone can (and everyone should) enjoy.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
A great game -- a little light on action -- but nevertheless a break-through title.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Overall, there's not much to this game, if you can call it a game. If you're looking for a game with a point or a plot, keep looking.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Starfire gave it a10:
An amazingly relaxing experience- the music, the sense of flight, the changing skies and weather. I have yet to see anything match it, as even though I don't like simulators, I love flying this way. It shows just how revolutionary the N64 was, I hope more people get to try it, maybe on the Wii.
Silent Ninja gave it a10:
When the first mariokart game came out for SNES i liked it then when supermario 64 came out i loved it!
unMourned gave it a 10:
Played this game when it came out--and still think of it to this day. Great graphics, GREAT simulation...what a great flying experience. I'd buy a N64 just to re-live this experience. No flying game this good has been recently released for a console or PC.
Bob gave it a 9:
Pretty tough stuff. BUT IT KICKS ASS!!! WITH A CAPITAL ASS!!
