Pilotwings Resort is the successor to the well received Pilotwings 64. Does it rock my boat? Or does it sink? Find out after the break!
Pilotwings Resort brings a huge change to the series, instead of being set in different places, it is set in one place, WuHu island. WuHu island is the island featured in Wii Sports Resort, I’ve never played that game, so I’m new to WuHu island.
Unlike Wii Sports Resort, Pilotwings Resort is a flight simulation game, which gives objectives for you to complete. For each objective you need at least 2/3 stars. For some objectives it can be easy to get two stars, however, I found myself replaying levels just to get two stars. Objectives will have you shooting at targets, taking photographs and more all in different vehicles.
Some of the vehicles featured in Pilotwings include a Plane, a Rocket Belt (Jet pack) and a Glider.
To get two stars you’ll need to have done the mission in a specific time, done an adequate amount of stuff in the mission and more. Pilotwings’ grading isn’t too harsh, and to me, it is just right. However, some times I feel that some missions require you to complete them in an insane amount of time, but I guess that is what makes Pilotwings addicting.
If you don’t always want to partake in missions, there is another mode titled, Free Flight Mode.
Free Flight Mode allows you to fly around WuHu island to collect loads of different collectables and find secret areas, a great thing to do if you’ve completed Pilotwings’ Mission Mode. However it is worth mentioning that Free Flight Mode has a time limit, which ramps up the difficulty a bit. A welcome addition.
While I think Nintendo should have added more content into this game (multiplayer would be perfect for this game), I guess this game was made for people who like getting perfect scores. I love going back to missions and trying to get a perfect 3 stars, it ain’t easy though!
Of course all of that is done in beautiful 3D.
The 3D effect in Pilotwings is greatly needed — you’ll find yourself getting a lower score if you play it 2D mode.
It is like looking into a window, but the effect is immense. I found that when I first played Pilotwings the 3D was too intense for me to put the slider all the way up, but after a couple of days, I can now play it with the 3D slider turned up. The graphics are pretty good, and WuHu island is a treat in 3D.
The top screen displays all the action, whereas the bottom screen displays a simple map.
The controls for Pilotwings Resort aren’t too complicated but they achieve their purpose. I found the Circle Pad accurate enough to control the plane and glider perfectly, and I haven’t really had any hiccups with the controls.
CONCLUSION:
Pilotwings Resort is a must buy for all Nintendo 3DS early-adopters as it introduces the Nintendo 3DS’ 3D effect and what impact it can have on games. It is a very addicting game and barely has any flaws. I fully recommend that you purchase this game.
Loved
- Highly addicting gameplay, almost as addicting as Doodle Jump
- The difficulty
- Replay value — so much to collect in Free Flight Mode
Hated
- Lack of multiplayer
- The lack of even more diverse missions
