Time to date yourself, PilotWings fans: it's been 14 years since the series last saw a brand-new entry. That was PilotWings 64 in 1996, launching alongside the Nintendo 64. Why, some of you may not have even been alive then.
But you're alive now (we think), and along with the announcement of the 3DS came the reveal of a new title in the series: PilotWings Resort.
Taking place on Nintendo's favorite vacation destination, Wuhu Island (of Wii Sports Resort fame), we know there'll be at least one jetpack and a plane. The game's art style bears a striking resemblance to Resort as well, and it appears that Miis will be somehow incorporated. Unless Nintendo is just trolling everyone.
Keep your flight path bound for Nintendo Life as we bring you more coverage of the 3DS and all of it's hojillion new games at the show!
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Pilotwings!!!! I love the SNES game. I hope this one turns out good and has enough content. I'm worried about that.
Nice, I'll get this instead of the older versions.
I am being consistently floored with all this 3DS info.
Yay! The flying was my favourite part of Resort!!
I love Wuhu island.
I wish I could go out of the plane and explore it
Alexei I do believe your avatar stole my character
hahaha I was alive!
Wuhu Island=Win
Yay.
Wow...I'm very very pleased nicely done with everything today Nintendo.
hmm, does that mean 3DS Mii's??? I hope so!!! And, I hope it's at least got the I points like on WSR, but more because I know where they all are XD
Again, I really can't wait for this!
It's about time we get a new Pilotwings.
Perfect. I've been wanting a Pilotwings set on Wuhu since WSR came out; it was pretty much the first idea that the island naturally gave me. Of course, I didn't picture it in glorious 3D. This game may well be the most exciting of all the announced 1st party releases for the new system.
Loved the N64 version, deftinely getting this one.
So a spiritual sequel to Wii Sport Resort and a direct sequel to Pilotwings (i guess Nintendo wants to confirm both games take place in the same universe either that or Pilotwings needs some attractive subtitle in order to sell more.)
Super Groovy!
I just had a seizure of happiness and joy!!!!!
Sports resort would've been a fine Pilot Wings substitute if it didn't have that stupid stupid timer.
PILOTWINGS YESSSSSSSSS, I loved the first one and I will get this game day one along with a 3DS
i'm being constantly floored by the amazing graphics of the 3DS. seriously, this looks JUSt like the Wii Sports Resort
Looks awesome.Finally they made it!!This should be amazing ,can't wait.
I didn't like the other pilotwings games but I liked the flying in wii sports resort so I might get this.
Loved the first 2 in the series. This looks great and with miis possibly this is a must buy for me. I hope we get more options to create miis on the 3ds then the wii.
Was looking forward to a Wii sequel but the "arm flapping" game in Resort made me wait a little longer. Now we get a 3DS game that will probably launch with the system? That would be just great. Who is the developer? Factor 5?
The 3DS is amazing...and it hasn't even come out yet! I can seriously name 5+ games I want out of the announced titles. That is rare to see such a strong (hopefully Launch) line-up. I cant wait until we hear pricing, so I can start saving.
I have to say that it is glad that Wuhu Island is being used much more now by Nintendo. I mean, Pilotwings Resort and Mario Kart 3DS use the island excellently.
2 words............ Thank.........God.
I certainly hope this is bundled with the system. Kid Icarus doesn't interest me all that much, but this would be a perfect way to debut the new hardware.
Evidence the 3DS has Miis, yay.
Woohooo! Back on Wuhu Island!
I was 1 when pilotwings 64 was released!
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