Pilot wings fans, what do you think about the franchise state?

[justiceiro]

I see a lot of fans for a variety of ips clamoring for resurrection of the IP, remakes, and just plain ports. Pilot wings, however, is a odd ball. Sometimes there is a game, sometimes there isn't, but I never saw anyone clamoring about anything for this franchise. Are fans simply satisfied with what they have?

 

[rustymonk]

I think it lacks the cohesive and consistent world and characters of other franchises, so there's a lot less fandom. It's definitely an odd one out among nintendo franchises.

 

[Bufbaf]

It will be back in a spectacular way once Nintendo finds a reliable way to do VR without motion sickness and other current issues. I'd be willing to bet on this.

 

[KennyLinder]

Fans - much like Wave Race fans - have probably also come to the realisation that a sequel is pretty much off the cards, so just accept it. :/

 

[Windu]

It was a neat game on SNES and made sense to have a return on n64 because of 3D and with the Wii and motion stuff but not sure what the reason would be for its return. There are better alternatives out there.

 

[Secretofmateria]

Its a great series that i wish nintendo gave more love. That being said im playing ultrawings vr on oculus quest and it feels like an Adequate replacement. I think vr is the future of pilot wings, could see nintendo doing something neat with labo vr and that series

 

[EarthPainting]

Seems to be technology-driven franchise. I doubt we'll see more of it, unless there's new tech they want to experiment with. VR seems like a reasonable guess for the franchise's next appearance.

 

[Deleted member 8593]

I assume that the series doesn't really have a reason to exist anymore in Nintendo's eyes. I agree with the people that think it could get a shot if they ever properly attempt VR though.

 

[Perkin_Warbeck]

Yeah Nintendo seems to view the series as a tool to showcase new technology. Too bad because I would love just a straight up Pilotwings game on my Switch.

 

[Vespa]

I would love it if they brought the style of 64 back

For early cg these characters are charming as fuck. Love the series and would love more but like, it's on the shelf with Wave Race 64/1080 etc

 

[metsallica]

I've adored all 3 games and would love a new one... after F-Zero.

 

[Perkin_Warbeck]

Maybe we get a port of the N64 game on Switch? I'd play that.

 

[StrikeJP]

I think it lacks the cohesive and consistent world and characters of other franchises, so there's a lot less fandom. It's definitely an odd one out among nintendo franchises.

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Yep. They should have leaned hard into those N64 character designs for sequels.

One of these characters could have been in Smash by now.

That being said, I do love Pilotwings.

 

[B. Spaceman]

They haven't even re-released Pilotwings 64

 

[panama chief]

Pilotwings - one word.

i love the franchise and i just want the evolution of Pilotwings Resort

 

[Peru]

As a HUGE Wave Race AND Pilotwings fan I'm suffering, of course.

Pilotwings would fill a niche, absolutely. Chill, non-combat arcade flight sims basically dont' exist. I'm super stoked for the upcoming MS Flight SIm, but this is something that no other franchise can do.

The 3DS game was actually great, just so lacking in content. One small island was all. If only that game had like 6 worlds I could go back to playing that, but the island bores me.

WE NEED PILOTWINGS. CAn't they just throw the budget of, like, one Kirby 2D platformer at this thing and give us some chil-out flying????

 

[Stairouais]

It's in the vault. Abandon all hopes.

 

[Lylo]

It was a neat game on SNES and made sense to have a return on n64 because of 3D and with the Wii and motion stuff but not sure what the reason would be for its return. There are better alternatives out there.

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Wii? There's no Pilotwings for the Wii, i think you're thinking about Pilotwings Resort on the 3DS

 

[Windu]

Wii? There's no Pilotwings for the Wii, i think you're thinking about Pilotwings Resort on the 3DS

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Oh right, was thinking of that airplane mini game in one of those Wii collection games.

 

[Izzard]

Best game on N64 imo. God I love Pilotwings and would happily buy another Switch if they brought out a new game.

 

[Glio]

It is an IP that seems to exist only for technical demos, such as 3D from 3DS.

 

[joffocakes]

I adored Pilotwings 64 and returned to it quite recently. Resort was also brilliant; the 3D suited that game perfectly and I enjoyed the Wii Sports aesthetics too.

Back in the Xbox 360 days I put Pilotwings 64's soundtrack on a USB stick and played the Gyrocopter theme while flying the helicopter under bridges in GTA IV. A nice type.

I'd settle for a 60fps refresh of 64 with a few new missions but I'd love a new game with a batch of small to large environments and similar mission structure to before as well as plenty of reward for gentle exploration.

If we could create our own little missions, setting rings to hit, landing points, targets etc, then pose them as challenges to friends it would be perfect.

I do agree that it'll be when Nintendo has a VR solution that we'll most likely see a sequel though.

 

[Camjo-Z]

Pilotwings is always a glorified launch tech demo so I expect to see it again once they can think of something cool to do with it on new hardware. Non-Labo VR is probably its next opportunity.

That said, anyone absolutely clamoring for more Pilotwings should check out Pilot Sports on Switch. The music and visuals don't hold a candle to Nintendo's offerings but in terms of gameplay it's a straight up Pilotwings clone with light plane, jet pack, hang gliding, and sky diving events.

 

[zoodoo]

Pilot Wings
Star Fox
Wave Race

are hardware demo games for Nintendo. They don't consider the "flagship" franchises. Which sucks for their fans. I really enjoy them but I don't expect any new entry unless nintendo wants to showcase a new tech.

 

[808s & Villainy]

Pilotwings - one word.

i love the franchise and i just want the evolution of Pilotwings Resort

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I really don't like Miis as anything, but avatars

 

[Rotobit]

I'd be all on board for a Pilotwings 64 port, I've still somehow never played that one

I dunno what an independent Pilotwings could offer that couldn't slot into a greater collection, though. Basically a Wii Sports Resort sequel without the motion controls.

Bring back whoever composed Pilotwings Resort too

 

[Dphex]

Want to play modern Pilotwings alongside 1080 Snowboarding? play Steep, game is much fun.

 

[ChatonPute]

Want to play modern Pilotwings alongside 1080 Snowboarding? play Steep, game is much fun.

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That's very true.
I did find what I loved in 1080 (sensations of really riding in the snow in peace, without too much UI or agressive opponents)
And oddly enough I also found what I loved in Pilotwings which is roaming around descovering and making my own challenges (trying to get past a small bridge, making my own race, etc..)

The paraglider wasn't great, but the wingsuit, snow and ski are fantastic
. I hope we get a sequel with more sports

 

[Kinn]

Fans - much like Wave Race fans - have probably also come to the realisation that a sequel is pretty much off the cards, so just accept it. :/

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Pretty much.

Pilot Wings 64 port on 3DS would have been great.

 

[Dylan]

I love pilotwings but even I can admit the game obviously serves as a tech demo that gets polished into a product. If there's new tech that justifies it we might see another.

 

[Possum Armada]

I don't really see a game in there. Someone would need to do something really unique with it to make it compelling these days.

 

[hyouko]

I loved the SNES original, but Pilotwings Resort only kept me engaged for about 2 hours according to my 3DS gameplay log. I remember there just... not being that much there.

Agreed that those N64 character designs have a ton of charm for early CG characters. Also a surprisingly diverse cast for a game from the 90s!

 

[sun-drop]

are there any android mobile games that are similar? there was that one VR game .. but any non VR mobile games that scratch the itch ?

 

[SeeingeyeDug]

I think VR would be the only reason to bring this back.

 

[Cogg]

Pilotwings 64 is were my love begins and ends for the series. It's just feels like a time and place series tbh. at most its kinda a nice launch title that can flex hardware and that's about it. That music in PW64 is fire though

 

[FarSight XR-20]

Pilotwings is in the same state as F-Zero, 1080, Wave Race, Advance Wars, Mario Golf, Mario Strikers, Eternal Darkness and maybe even Starfox... That's sad.

 

[Afrikan]

Remember that feel when you first saw this happening?

 

[Baron Von Beans]

I would love it if they brought the style of 64 back

For early cg these characters are charming as fuck. Love the series and would love more but like, it's on the shelf with Wave Race 64/1080 etc

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I agree. Middle dude was even an OG mascot for Nintendo Power. His name is Nester. He has a legacy. Pilotwings is a perfect game to have him in it. They killed his dreams, and his career with the 3DS version.

edit - pilotwings dude is actually named Lark. Which is fitting, because it's clearly Nester. Maybe he went into witness protection and started a new life, only to get drafted to showcase his aerial acrobatics

 

[Neuromancer]

It's one of my favorite series of all time, largely due to the N64 version. Sadly Nintendo has abandoned it like they have so many of their great franchises. I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Crayon]

Love it but I've got that spiritual sequel game in vr. uhhhh... O right. Ultrawings.

 

[KDash]

The first two games are among my favorites for their respective platforms and I still love playing them today.

I want a new game so bad, but I don't know that it will ever happen...

 

[LCGeek]

Wii? There's no Pilotwings for the Wii, i think you're thinking about Pilotwings Resort on the 3DS

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not a commercially released one.

factor 5 made and it was the only wii game with global illumination.

 

[wiiucollector]

Just let us fly through Breath of the Wild, AC islands, MK tracks and other Switch games. It would draw in new fans of those titles and perhaps inspire new ideas too.

 

[killuglypop]

Always down for more, 64 is still so playable. VR is the next step if they do bring it back. I miss these kind of games

 

[dock]

I played the heck out of Pilotwings Resort! I love how they made user of the Wii Sports island.

We mustn't forget the Pilotwings style activities in Wii Fit Plus (I played hundreds of hours so I became good at this chicken game).

 

[Jackano]

If one day Nintendo goes to VR headsets, I can't think of a better IP than PilotWings. Could be one of the biggest franchise comeback thanks to that.
I see no need to make another game without this right now.

 

[AgeEighty]

It's one of those series Nintendo had inspiration for a long time ago, and that inspiration has petered out.

That said, never say never. They made an Excitebike sequel 15 years after the original. All it takes is for someone at Nintendo to come up with the idea for a flying game, and for Miyamoto to hear the pitch and say, "You could make that a Pilotwings game!"

 

[Glio]

Pilotwings is in the same state as F-Zero, 1080, Wave Race, Advance Wars, Mario Golf, Mario Strikers, Eternal Darkness and maybe even Starfox... That's sad.

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I will be very surprised if in 2021 there is no Mario Golf on Switch.

 

[degauss]

Nintendo have so much great IP in the freezer.

 

[Iztok]

It was always more of a technology demo.

Maybe if Nintendo went full VR sometime in the future, it'd make sense to bring it back. It's perfect for that.

Ultrawings in VR is basically Pilotwings and it's brilliant.

I'd rather they bring back Waverace or even F-zero, though.