Pilotwings 64

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Games Domain
    100
    This game is the 'chill-out area' in the game nightclub, it is so peaceful, and gives a real buzz when you do well.
  2. TotalGames.net
    90
    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.
  3. Electric Playground
    90
    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.
  5. Computer and Video Games
    90
    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.
  6. GameSpot
    89
    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.
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    84
    Take a self-guided tour of Little America - it's not every day you get to fly an autogyro. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  8. IGN
    82
    It's a classic Nintendo game made up of simple, addictive qualities and garnished with superlative detail and graphic finesse.
  9. Nintendorks
    80
    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).
  10. GameShark
    80
    It's a great game that's filled with memories of what used to be considered mind-blowing. Check it out.
  11. Hot Games
    80
    A fun and carefree flight sim that anyone can (and everyone should) enjoy.
  12. All Game Guide
    80
    One of the most fun flight simulators to date.
  13. Nintendojo
    70
    A great game -- a little light on action -- but nevertheless a break-through title.
  14. Game Revolution
    33
    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.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best N64 Game of 1996
3
#3 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1996
3
#3 Most Shared N64 Game of 1996

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58
  1. Starfire
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    An amazingly relaxing experience- the music, the sense of flight, the changing skies and weather. I have yet to see anything match it, as An amazingly relaxing experience- the music, the sense of flight, the changing skies and weather. I have yet to see anything match it, as even though I don't like simulators, I love flying this way. It shows just how revolutionary the N64 was, I hope more people get to try it, maybe on the Wii.… Full Review »
  2. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    1
    A forgettable game that mainly was played due to the impressive graphics for the time period.
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 10, 2023
    7
    Following in the footsteps of the original chilled out, challenge-based flight sim on the SNES, 64's main improvement is in its 3D modelledFollowing in the footsteps of the original chilled out, challenge-based flight sim on the SNES, 64's main improvement is in its 3D modelled environments...otherwise it plays pretty much the same. By today's standards it's a little limited as there's no attempt at a "story", which makes it feel like one of those side missions from the later GTA games, but Pilotwings 64 did it first.… Full Review »
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