Pilotwings 64

 Nintendo 64
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
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  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 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.
  2. SilentNinja
    Sep 3, 2005
    10
    When the first mariokart game came out for SNES i liked it then when supermario 64 came out i loved it!
  3. Bob
    May 9, 2004
    9
    Pretty tough stuff. BUT IT KICKS ASS!!! WITH A CAPITAL ASS!!
  4. unMourned
    Sep 25, 2004
    10
    Played this game when it came out--and still think of it to this day. Great graphics, GREAT simulation...what a great flying experience. I'd buy a N64 just to re-live this experience. No flying game this good has been recently released for a console or PC.
  5. JHango
    May 20, 2014
    9
    This was a great game for the time like the SNES version it was very fun and the replay factor was very good too. Today is hard to find a game like this.
  6. jj350
    Oct 28, 2022
    5
    Perfect example of a game that hasn't aged well. I'm sure it was interesting when it was new, but it's just not a good flight game to play these days, only worthwhile if you are really interested in it's alternative means of flight (like hang glider, rocket pack, gyrocopter). Not a game to play if you just want to be flying an airplane around, loads of frustrating challenges to do beforePerfect example of a game that hasn't aged well. I'm sure it was interesting when it was new, but it's just not a good flight game to play these days, only worthwhile if you are really interested in it's alternative means of flight (like hang glider, rocket pack, gyrocopter). Not a game to play if you just want to be flying an airplane around, loads of frustrating challenges to do before you can get anywhere.… Expand
  7. bestbloodyday
    May 29, 2012
    7
    Very strange game, the goal is to pass a series of flying tests with your pilot. There are some interesting scenarios and the music is good. Aside from that, the game gets boring very fast because of the lack of objectives in the game.
  8. Pinto-Vegas
    Jan 18, 2014
    7
    A great game if you just want to chill and fly like an eagle. A little hard, not that long, but the ideal cartridge to enjoy sometimes, between two Zelda games for example. Music is certainly the greatest thing in it, really peaceful and appeasing, especially if you just take the time to fly around and admire the N64 ability. But if you go deeper in the game's records, that's a tough one.
  9. joaopontesvaz
    May 28, 2014
    7
    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.8 Gameplay: 7 Fun/Story: 7.2

    A consistent and solid game. Not my gender and gameplay it´s not as good as it should be. Sounds great and peaceful.
  10. JJTX
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    I'm scoring this game based on my impressions 20+ years ago, as out of that context it doesn't hold up quite so well today. That said, Pilotwings 64 is a lot of fun on its original platform, which sadly is the only official way to play it. There's not a ton of variety here, but I find it relaxing and enjoyable to pull out every once in a while. This is no Microsoft Flight Simulator, butI'm scoring this game based on my impressions 20+ years ago, as out of that context it doesn't hold up quite so well today. That said, Pilotwings 64 is a lot of fun on its original platform, which sadly is the only official way to play it. There's not a ton of variety here, but I find it relaxing and enjoyable to pull out every once in a while. This is no Microsoft Flight Simulator, but it is leaps and bounds ahead of its frustrating SNES predecessor.… Expand
  11. darivas11
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    the best feeling of flying...never again i felt like this before...another miracle from nintendo,thanks so much again
  12. BrettSiebenhaar
    May 31, 2018
    10
    I feel that this game gets forgotten a lot. This was a day 1 release for the N64. This and Mario 64 were the first 2 games that I got for the 64. I love this game so much. Hang gliding, the gyrocopter, and the rocket pack...NEVER GETS OLD! Then there is the wing suit, the cannonball and skydiving. This game is awesome and I still love it to this day. I HOPE THIS MAKES IT ON THE N64I feel that this game gets forgotten a lot. This was a day 1 release for the N64. This and Mario 64 were the first 2 games that I got for the 64. I love this game so much. Hang gliding, the gyrocopter, and the rocket pack...NEVER GETS OLD! Then there is the wing suit, the cannonball and skydiving. This game is awesome and I still love it to this day. I HOPE THIS MAKES IT ON THE N64 MINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  13. ZXSth
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    A shockingly great gaming experience that came completely out of left field, Pilotwings 64 manages to be a precedent-setting flight simulator that defies realism in some really creative ways, leaving players with a game that features not only a fun and challenging experience, but also a game rife with beautiful scenery and environments.

    This game is not without shortcomings - I    A shockingly great gaming experience that came completely out of left field, Pilotwings 64 manages to be a precedent-setting flight simulator that defies realism in some really creative ways, leaving players with a game that features not only a fun and challenging experience, but also a game rife with beautiful scenery and environments.

    This game is not without shortcomings - I personally found the photography challenges in the hang glider mode to be frustratingly lacking in terms of direction and conveyance. Furthermore, the controls are solid, but not perfect. However, this game shines in so many other aspects. One facet I found particularly excellent was the sound design - this game has excellent music, as well as some utterly hilarious sound effects from its cast of quirky and eccentric characters.

    Pilotwings 64 (probably and arguably) deserves to stand among the best games on the N64, and at the very least, it will likely offer a barrel of nostalgia-fuelled laughs over a few hours. It is a wonderful little gem that doesn't take itself too seriously, but also offers some solid (if imperfect) gameplay.    … Expand
  14. alvir218
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    first fligth simulator i have been played, very usefull to play another fligth games
  15. Benny2028
    Jun 4, 2023
    7
    Underrated, yet quite good. "Pilotwings 64" is full of life and feels like a full game rather than feeling like the tech-demo the original was.
  16. Jrjeh
    Oct 24, 2022
    7
    give me a sequel! this is pretty good game for the system and would be perfect for a new version now
  17. 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 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.
  18. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    1
    A forgettable game that mainly was played due to the impressive graphics for the time period.

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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).
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  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.
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  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.
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