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Pilotwings 64 n64 Game Reviews
Pilotwings 64
Critic Score
Metascore: 80 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.7 out of 10
based on 13 reviews
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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]

PUBLISHER: Nintendo
DEVELOPER: Paradigm Entertainment
GENRE(S): Flight Simulation, Racing
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: K-A (Kids to Adult)
RELEASE DATE: September 26, 1996

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100
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.
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90
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.
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90
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.
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90
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.
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89
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.
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84
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]
82
IGN
It's a classic Nintendo game made up of simple, addictive qualities and garnished with superlative detail and graphic finesse.
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80
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).
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80
Hot Games
A fun and carefree flight sim that anyone can (and everyone should) enjoy.
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80
GameShark
It's a great game that's filled with memories of what used to be considered mind-blowing. Check it out.
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80
All Game Guide
One of the most fun flight simulators to date.
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70
Nintendojo
A great game -- a little light on action -- but nevertheless a break-through title.
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33
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.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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!!

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