Pilotwings Resort

Pilotwings Resort (パイロットウイングス リゾート Pairotto Uingusu Rizōto?) is a flight simulation video game for the Nintendo 3DS handheld game console, developed by Monster Games and published by Nintendo. It is a sequel to the 1990 Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) game Pilotwings and the 1996 Nintendo 64 game Pilotwings 64. Similarly to its predecessors, it was confirmed as a launch title in North America and Europe.[1][2] In Japan, Australia, and New Zealand it was released on April 14, 2011.[3][4]
Contents [hide]
1 Gameplay
2 Development
3 Reception
4 References
5 External links
[edit]Gameplay

Pilotwings Resort contains two modes of play. The first, "Free Flight Mode", allows the player to freely explore Wuhu Island using any type of aircraft. Various collectible such as balloons and stunt rings can be picked up to unlock certain features in the game, but there is a time limit.[5] The second, "Mission Flight Mode", requires the player to complete a series of objectives within certain parameters. These increasingly difficult missions span Training, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond classes. The player is graded between one and three stars on their performance in each mission.[5]
[edit]Development

Pilotwings Resort was announced by Nintendo at the E3 2010,[6] where a playable demo was featured[7] that revealed the return of plane and rocket belt missions.[8] Later media unveiled the return of the hang gliding missions as well. Pilotwings Resort is the first Nintendo 3DS game to feature Mii characters,[7][9] and is set upon the fictional Wuhu Island, which was originally featured in Wii Fit (Plus) and Wii Sports Resort. The latter had featured its own flight sporting event, which was adapted for this game.
[edit]Reception

[hide] Reception
Review scores
Publication Score
1UP.com B[10]
Edge 6[11]
Eurogamer 8/10[12]
Famitsu 31/40[13]
IGN 7/10[5]
Nintendo World Report 8/10[14]
Official Nintendo Magazine 81%
The game's first review, from 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 [sic] simple presentation makes it perfect for demonstrating your latest gadget's 3D capabilities."[12] 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."[citation needed] IGN gave the game a 7/10, criticizing the lack of multiplayer, but also noting that "there is a definitely benefit in using 3D." [15] GameSpot scored it a 7.5/10. They praised the game for intuitive controls, enjoyable missions, and pleasing visuals, but the game was too short, didn't have enough content, and no high score sharing. [16]