Banjo-Pilot

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jan 12, 2005
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. GameZone
    82
    One of those games that isn't big on originality but it excels in what it set out to do: bring us a racing game that's truly addictive in every sense.
  2. GBA Central
    80
    Easily one of the best racers to have been released during the Game Boy Advance's life. It races well, it's fun while it lasts, and it's pretty to boot.
  3. IGN
    80
    The final product definitely plays it safe, but at least Banjo Pilot offers a lot of challenge in its design.
  5. Worth Playing
    80
    When it comes to multiplayer matches, this one will be the reigning king in my Gameboy for a long time to come, though I admittedly won't be popping it into my link port-less NDS again.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    75
    Banjo Pilot's biggest problem is the simplicity of its design. It feels like you are flying the same tracks over and over (and often you are, though in reverse), and there is no feeling of connection to the physics because it doesn't really matter what kind of level you're racing on.

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
20
#20 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
20
#20 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. SonicEnthusiast
    May 1, 2022
    6
    Out of the three racing games banjo has been in, this is the only one he owns himself and it also happens to be the weakest one too. But banjoOut of the three racing games banjo has been in, this is the only one he owns himself and it also happens to be the weakest one too. But banjo pilot is fun and thats all it is. Pure simple fun to enjoy, banjo fan or not. I mildly recommend it.… Full Review »
  2. MrNerdyNerd
    Oct 18, 2019
    6
    Banjo-Pilot isn't a creative game, I will tell you that.
    This game came out in 2004 back when racing games were gaining more attention and a    Banjo-Pilot isn't a creative game, I will tell you that.
    This game came out in 2004 back when racing games were gaining more attention and a lot of companies and publishers would copy that formula.
    However, this game succeeds that formula and makes a game with tons of fun!
    But not everything is good about it,
    It only has nine characters and four are playable, you need to earn the rest of the secret characters.
    That's negative point that I wish they would've avoided.
    Beside that, I think it's a fun game about Banjo Kazooie.    … Full Review »
  3. Amora
    Aug 28, 2018
    7
    For a GBA kart game or plane game, this is a pretty good game. Not really as fun as Mario Kart and doesn't have the same charm as Mario Kart,For a GBA kart game or plane game, this is a pretty good game. Not really as fun as Mario Kart and doesn't have the same charm as Mario Kart, but its a fun game but I wouldn't really recommend it only if you REALLY enjoy the Banjo Kazooie games… Full Review »
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