Pilotwings is one of the three Nintendo-published launch titles for the SNES. While I enjoyed the 3DS game, Pilotwings Resort when I was a kid, I never knew there existed pre-existing entries in the series, so I was curious in checking the original out
I like the concept of the game and the use of Mode 7 to mimic 3D graphics by rotating and scaling flat objects is impressive. In Pilotwings, you play through a variety of lessons in light plane flight, skydiving, gliding, and the use of a jet pack. You earn points based on whether you completed or failed an objective and receive comments from the instructors, and earning a specific amount of points can earn you pilot licenses. While I like that the game tries to go for more realism in this flight simulation game, it wasn't long before it started to get a little aggravating
The later levels can be a bit of a pain in the ass when it comes to landing your aircraft and don't even get me started on the helicopter missions. These missions that happen mid to endgame were frustrating as hell, and I couldn't beat them without using save states because dodging the missiles without dying in one hit was annoying. The best part about this game is the music, I quite like it
Pilotwings is not a good SNES launch title in my opinion, but it is an interesting one. I appreciate what it's going for, but the game feels clunky at times, and the irritating levels in the later half strip away the fun for me
I like the concept of the game and the use of Mode 7 to mimic 3D graphics by rotating and scaling flat objects is impressive. In Pilotwings, you play through a variety of lessons in light plane flight, skydiving, gliding, and the use of a jet pack. You earn points based on whether you completed or failed an objective and receive comments from the instructors, and earning a specific amount of points can earn you pilot licenses. While I like that the game tries to go for more realism in this flight simulation game, it wasn't long before it started to get a little aggravating
The later levels can be a bit of a pain in the ass when it comes to landing your aircraft and don't even get me started on the helicopter missions. These missions that happen mid to endgame were frustrating as hell, and I couldn't beat them without using save states because dodging the missiles without dying in one hit was annoying. The best part about this game is the music, I quite like it
Pilotwings is not a good SNES launch title in my opinion, but it is an interesting one. I appreciate what it's going for, but the game feels clunky at times, and the irritating levels in the later half strip away the fun for me