Topic: PilotWings Resort Preview

[NWR_MattB]

Take to the skies of Wuhu Island again, this time in 3D.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/preview/25386

The original PilotWings was released on the SNES back in 1991, and was followed by PilotWings 64 five years later. Both games were met with a strong reception. After a lengthy hiatus spanning over a decade, the PilotWings series finally returns with PilotWings Resort for the Nintendo 3DS.

PilotWings Resort takes place on Wuhu Island, the same island popularized by Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit Plus. The game allows players to import their Mii characters from the Nintendo 3DS Mii Maker and use them to explore the island in one of three ways: by plane, by hand glider, and by rocket belt. Each of these modes of transportation offers different types of gameplay that result in a varied experience.

The game features two modes for players to participate in. Free Flight is very similar to that of the Air Sports in Wii Sports Resort, in which players fly around the island at their own leisurely pace and take in the scenic vistas. Mission Mode presents players with a variety of challenges that range from flying through rings to shooting down targets.

The game takes advantage of the 3DS in a variety of ways. For example, it allows players to take in-game photos and save them to the Nintendo 3DS album to share with family and friends. The game also makes use of the 3D capabilities of the handheld to provide players with a greater sense of depth.

PilotWings Resort failed to make the Japanese launch but is expected to release alongside the Nintendo 3DS in Europe come March 25. The game is also expected to drop alongside the handheld in North America come March 27, so gamers won’t have to wait that much longer to get their hands on the new PilotWings.

[TGM]

Ah, Pilotwings. I have some hope for this game, since Nintendo seems to understand that exploration is what made the original so awesome. I probably won't buy it though.
But if it was Wave Race Resort instead I would fork over the cash in a heartbeat. XD

[AV]

I'm excited. I enjoyed flying around in wii sports resort and it's going to be cool to play this, I hope it has depth and plenty of stuff to see and interact with. Maybe even more than a single level.

[ThomasO]

Maybe even more than a single level.

Wehe Island will be unlockable.

[NeoStar9X]

Strange. I have no memory at all of playing Pilotwings as a child. I know I didn't own it but I don't even think I ever rented it either. So I don't really understand why people have been looking forward to a new entry into the series to be honest.
It's not like I haven't played flight games before. I enjoyed the Star Wars fighter games and Crimson Skies on the original Xbox is still one my favorite games on that system. Is the Pilotwings series similar to any of these games in any aspects other then you are flying ships?

[ThomasO]

Last time I played Pilotwings was on an emulator some 7 or 8 years ago. I'm thinking about buying either this or Nintendogs + Cats, or maybe one of the 3rd party games.

[King of Twitch]

Strange. I have no memory at all of playing Pilotwings as a child. I know I didn't own it but I don't even think I ever rented it either. So I don't really understand why people have been looking forward to a new entry into the series to be honest.
It's not like I haven't played flight games before. I enjoyed the Star Wars fighter games and Crimson Skies on the original Xbox is still one my favorite games on that system. Is the Pilotwings series similar to any of these games in any aspects other then you are flying ships?

It's a more earthy flight game. Hang gliders and looking out for updrafts instead of lasers and dogfights.

[MaryJane]

I remeber Pilot Wings as being a fun game that made it seem like landing a hang glider was a nearly impossible thing to do.

[Cyrian]

So does having Miis now mean that Nintendo is just not going to bother coming up with actual characters for their games?