# Pilotwings Resort

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2011 video game

2011 video game

Pilotwings Resort Packaging artwork for all territories Developers Monster Games Nintendo SPD Publisher Nintendo Director Richard Garcia Producers Shinya Takahashi Kensuke Tanabe Keisuke Terasaki Designer John Schneider Composer Asuka Ito Series Pilotwings Platform Nintendo 3DS Release EU: March 25, 2011 NA: March 27, 2011 JP: April 14, 2011 Genres Arcade flight, Flight simulation video game Mode Single-player

***Pilotwings Resort***[a] is an [arcade flight](/source/Arcade_video_game) game for the [Nintendo 3DS](/source/Nintendo_3DS) [handheld game console](/source/Handheld_game_console), developed by [Monster Games](/source/Monster_Games) and published by [Nintendo](/source/Nintendo). It is a sequel to the 1990 [Super NES](/source/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System) video game *[Pilotwings](/source/Pilotwings_(video_game))* and the 1996 [Nintendo 64](/source/Nintendo_64) game *[Pilotwings 64](/source/Pilotwings_64)*. Similarly to its predecessors, it was confirmed as a launch title for the Nintendo 3DS in North America and Europe.[1][2] It was released in Japan, Australia and New Zealand on April 14, 2011.[3][4]

Nintendo later re-released the game, along with some of their earlier, published games for the Nintendo 3DS, as a downloadable title via [Nintendo eShop](/source/Nintendo_eShop). The downloadable version became available on November 1, 2012 in Japan,[5] November 22, 2012 in the PAL region[6] and December 20, 2012 in North America.

## Gameplay

*Pilotwings Resort* contains two modes of play. The first mode, "Free Flight Mode", allows the player to freely explore Wuhu Island using any type of aircraft they have unlocked. Various collectibles such as balloons and stunt rings can be picked up to unlock certain features in the game, like diorama statues and the player's very own castle on the archipelago's private island. In this mode, there is a time limit which is extended for the next playthrough when the player has collected a set number of balloons.[7] The second mode, "Mission Mode", requires the player to complete a series of objectives within certain parameters. The player is graded between one and three stars on their performance in each mission. These increasingly difficult missions span Training, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond classes (the latter only being unlocked after achieving a three star rank on every mission). When players achieve higher star rankings, they grow closer to unlocking several in-game bonuses, including a "Meca Hawk" robot from *[Pilotwings 64](/source/Pilotwings_64)* that walks around Wedge Island and alternate credits.[7]

The basic aircraft are a plane, a rocket belt, and a hang glider. As players progress through Mission Mode, they unlock the "Super Vehicles," consisting of the turbo jet, the super rocket belt, and the pedal glider. Each holds its advantages, like the turbo jet being able to fly at high speeds, but each is more difficult to control. The Super Vehicles are all featured in their own finales in the Diamond Class missions. A flying squirrel suit is also available in the game, but it is not an unlockable vehicle and only appears in one mission.

## Development

*Pilotwings Resort* was announced by [Nintendo](/source/Nintendo) at the [E3 2010](/source/E3_2010),[8] where a playable demo was featured that revealed the return of [plane](/source/Airplane) and [rocket belt](/source/Jet_pack) missions.[9] Later media unveiled the return of the [hang gliding](/source/Hang_gliding) missions as well. *Pilotwings Resort* is the first Nintendo 3DS game to feature [Mii](/source/Mii) characters,[10][11] and is set on the fictional [Wuhu Island](/source/Wuhu_Island), which was originally featured in the *[Wii Fit](/source/Wii_Fit)* series and *[Wii Sports Resort](/source/Wii_Sports_Resort)*. The latter had featured its own flight sporting event, which was adapted for this game.

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic 71/100 (64 reviews)[17]

Review scores Publication Score 1Up.com B[12] Edge 6/10[13] Eurogamer 8/10[14] Famitsu 31/40[15] IGN 7/10[7] Nintendo World Report 8/10[16] Official Nintendo Magazine 81%

The game's first review, from *[Eurogamer](/source/Eurogamer)*, was generally positive. It received an 8/10, stating "...Pilotwings ultimately hits an enjoyable sweet spot. It's intricate enough to encourage mastery, and roomy enough to tempt you back after the main event, while the skilfully simple presentation makes it perfect for demonstrating your latest gadget's 3D capabilities."[14] *[Official Nintendo Magazine](/source/Official_Nintendo_Magazine)*'s review was also relatively positive. They gave it 81%, saying "*Pilotwings Resort* is a lovely game, with its beautiful 3D vistas and responsive, satisfying controls. We only wish there was more of it." Their verdict was, "While this looks and feels amazing, there just isn't quite enough."[18] *[IGN](/source/IGN)* gave the game a 7/10, criticizing the lack of multiplayer, but also noting that "there is a definitely benefit in using 3D."[sic][7] *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)* scored it a 6.5/10. They praised the game for intuitive controls, enjoyable missions, and pleasing visuals, but the game was too short, did not have enough content, and no high score sharing.[19]

*Pilotwings Resort* sold an initial 26,554 units in Japan during its debut week, making it the best-selling 3DS game and the sixth-best selling game overall for that week.[20] However, sales quickly tapered off, with the game having sold just 57,846 copies in the region by its fifth week.[21]

## See also

- *[Wii Sports Resort](/source/Wii_Sports_Resort)*

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Japanese](/source/Japanese_language): パイロットウイングス リゾート, [Hepburn](/source/Hepburn_romanization): *Pairottouingusu Rizōto*

## References

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Nintendo 3DS News"](https://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2011/take_a_look_at_the_new_pilotwings_resort_teaser_site_31828.html). Nintendo of Europe. February 22, 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240817144901/https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2011/Take-a-look-at-the-new-Pilotwings-Resort-teaser-site--253583.html?red_source=www.nintendo.co.uk%2FNOE%2Fen_GB%2Fnews%2F2011%2Ftake_a_look_at_the_new_pilotwings_resort_teaser_site_31828.html&redirect=true) from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2016.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["TAKE TO THE SKIES WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190220003009/https://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=694&pageID=6). Nintendo Australia. Archived from [the original](https://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=694&pageID=6) on February 20, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-eShopRelease_6-0)** McFerran, Damien (October 3, 2012). ["More 3DS Download Titles Coming To Japan's eShop"](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/10/more_3ds_download_titles_coming_to_japans_eshop). Nintendo Life. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121005191430/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/10/more_3ds_download_titles_coming_to_japans_eshop) from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-eShopPALRelease_7-0)** Thomas, Whitehead (November 20, 2012). ["Nintendo Download: 22nd November 2012 (Europe)"](http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/11/nintendo_download_22nd_november_2012_europe). Nintendo Life. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121127225335/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/11/nintendo_download_22nd_november_2012_europe) from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IGN_review_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IGN_review_8-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-IGN_review_8-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-IGN_review_8-3) George, Richard (March 21, 2011). ["Pilotwings Resort Review"](http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1156877p1.html). [IGN](/source/IGN). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20111230155421/http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1156877p1.html) from the original on December 30, 2011. Retrieved March 21, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-IGN_E3_Announcement_9-0)** Thomas, Lucas M. (June 15, 2010). ["E3 2010: Pilotwings Resort Announced"](http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097953p1.html). [IGN](/source/IGN). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20100722005744/http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097953p1.html) from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved June 16, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["E3 2010: PilotWings Resort Set to Soar on 3DS"](http://3ds.nintendolife.com/news/2010/06/e3_2010_pilotwings_resort_set_to_soar_on_3ds). Nintendo Life. June 16, 2010. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110303112028/http://3ds.nintendolife.com/news/2010/06/e3_2010_pilotwings_resort_set_to_soar_on_3ds) from the original on March 3, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-E3_demo_11-0)** Harris, Craig (June 15, 2010). ["E3 2010: Pilotwings Returns!"](http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098723p1.html). [IGN](/source/IGN). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110713005322/http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098723p1.html) from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2010.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-1up_review_13-0)** Parish, Jeremy (March 18, 2011). ["Pilotwings Resort 3DS Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120625103212/http://www.1up.com/reviews/pilotwings-resort-review). [1UP.com](/source/1UP.com). Archived from [the original](http://www.1up.com/reviews/pilotwings-resort-review) on June 25, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Edge_review_14-0)** ["Pilotwings Resort Review"](http://www.next-gen.biz/reviews/pilotwings-resort-review). [Edge Magazine](/source/Edge_Magazine). March 24, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2011.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Eurogamer_review_15-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Eurogamer_review_15-1) Donlan, Christian (March 2, 2011). ["Pilotwings Resort Review"](http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-02-pilotwings-resort-review?page=2). Eurogamer. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210415224840/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-02-pilotwings-resort-review?page=2) from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2011.

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## External links

- [*Pilotwings Resort* official website (US)](https://web.archive.org/web/20151225050528/http://pilotwingsresort.nintendo.com/)

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