Is Pilotwings 64 Worth Playing Today? - SNESdrunk

[@SNESdrunk]

Dan Hess has his own KZbin channel, check out more music he's made here: kzbin.info

[@LanEXHikari]

The music is really chill, and somehow it reminded me how chill it was playing Uncharted Waters Online ⛵ Thanks for the video and Dan Hess's channel, Drunk 👍🏼

[@mountainsofpixels]

The results music has a similar vibe to the continue music from Strike Gunner S T G. Smooth, funky vibes.

[@drgribb]

I am a BIG fan of you continuing to promote the channels of the ORIGINAL composers from these games. This'll probably come off sounding pretentious, but it really just seems like the most ethical way to stream these guys' music off of youtube, is from their own pages. Thank you so much for sharing these links! :)

[@christopherthibeault7502]

If it helps, you have to be cognizant of the gyrocopter's throttle setting and toggle it low to descend quicker and reset it to max to get some air. The original biplane operated on a similar structure.

[@kyle857]

It is a gyrocopter, just fyi.

[@BubblegumCrash332]

I spent hours flying around that island everyday after school. Back in the 90s just exploring 3d worlds was a new thing.

[@johanrosenberg6342]

Certainly a new thing in the 90s, but exploring 3D worlds in games have always been popular since. I remember just messing around in Super Mario Sunshine and even Galaxy, and just look at the popularity of open-world games, they're everywhere!

[@lucag.lisickza425]

yeah, flying in 3d was the shit back in the day

[@joesaiditstrue]

yup, the 2d to 3d transition was by far the biggest generational leap ever for gaming. growing up in a time where 3d open world games weren't even possible and then all of a sudden they were, it's hard to explain how mesmerizing it was, total game changer

[@BubblegumCrash332]

@@joesaiditstrue it really was going from the SNES Mario World too 64 in only a couple years was crazy. Playing Mario 64 for the first time was insane. There is no comparison in modern days unless yiu skip 3 generations

[@davidv4018]

There was some magic into it. Because you, or at least i, didn't know the extent or limits of this so called 3d. So, exploring meant endless posibilities. What if i found something new?

[@michaeloffgrid]

Flying "around the world", at night, for the first time was one of the most amazing things I ever experienced in gaming.

[@ARedMotorcycle]

Agreed.

[@robhulson]

I really got lost initially in the demo for Jumping Flash on the PlayStation, stage 3-2. And then there was night bird man, and I realized video games were entering entirely new territory. Same goes for Wave Race, where my buddy and I spent more time just goofing off like we would on our bikes.

[@thisisjames4474]

Yes it was very serene.

[@joesaiditstrue]

yup, cannot even compare the experience to anybody who didnt grow up with 3d graphics. Hell, I remember playing Jumping Flash! on PSX and having my mind blown, coming from SNES era

[@joesaiditstrue]

@@robhulson OMFG I swear I didnt read your post before mentioning Jumping Flash, that's bizarre lol

[@thisisjames4474]

I remember it being a cold winter night, I was wrapped in a blanket and had a cup of cocoa, and I was flying around this little world at night taking pictures of sailboats with those awesome soothing jams playing. Sublime.

[@RealSugam]

treasure them moments, its why we live...and why we are forgotten.

[@They_drew_first_blood]

These are the kind of things I like to read that makes me want to have time travel, because I would definitely go back to my childhood days in the 80's and 90's.

[@kevlarvest7375]

Like sands through the hourglass... lol

[@black2785]

They need to make this Upscale this trash in 4K VR so we can live in our memories. Top 5 best N64 games easily

[@TheFloodFourm]

Your explanation of freedom in Mario 64 is spot on. It's easy to forget that that feeling of freedom was so rare back then.

[@no_nameyouknow]

Metriod came out on the NES. I get what you are saying, but I think the "freedom" was felt so strongly because of the novelty of 3d and the fluidity and fun of controlling mario. As I said, Metriod had freedom, zelda, Final Fantasy, plenty of NES games offered freedom but it's not as fun and unique to just move around in those games like it was in mario 64.

[@justsomebody-1665]

Its exactly how I felt when Super Mario Bros 2 came out. There was no time limit like SMB 1, and you could scroll to the right AND back to the left again. You could just explore the levels at your leisure, or just hang out in one for as long as you wanted. Sure it wasn't 3D, but i was like 8 years old.

[@mafiousbj]

I remember how mindfucked i was when trying Soul Edge on arcades and realizing i could move up and down too...in a fighting game...it was almost too much to handle for my kid brain ^^

[@Ramjet164]

Whilst I agree, I feel it’s gone too far many a time nowadays. A linear game is a rarity now and as someone that spend his youth in arcades I hate that both have can’t have their place as they should imo.

[@justsomebody-1665]

@@Ramjet164 I definitely agree that linear games are not inherently inferior to nonlinear ones. Both can be great

[@danielespeziari5545]

I absolutely love this series. Their gameplay is so unique

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

Yep...A company sort of copied the Pilotwings formula on the PS2 with the game Sky Odyssey but that series never "took off" (pun intended). I remember Sky Odyssey being a fun game, but it lacked that unique and ubiquitous Nintendo charm that Pilotwings oozes.

[@todd12278]

Loved how one of the characters was Nestor from Nintendo Power Magazine

[@davidedavidification]

God, never realised that!!!

[@djpegao]

*Nester* (damn autocorrect)

[@eastsidedirtykid]

WOAH and what’s crazy is every character is named after a real life bird

[@evilblader7]

Pilotowings is so special to me, the first time I played in my SNES was stunning, the freedom, the music, EVERYTHING. Sadly Pilotwings 64 dropped away the funny instructors, and "school sensation" but still ok, I still love it. I'm concept artists now (well I try) but thanks to F-zero and pilotowings series, those game inspired me.

[@danielespeziari5545]

Yes, I love the instructors in the SNES original. They have tons of personality. But yeah, the N64 sequel added enough of its own to make it a great game

[@jorybeatty1726]

Just here to say yes it is. +1 engagement.

[@Hattes]

I remember playing this game a lot back in the day. Haven't touched it since then. Seeing these things is giving me some serious nostalgia.

[@ISEESPACEMONKEYS00]

Same!

[@lennywright5655]

Even with the abundance of chill games these days, I think we could still use a new Pilotwings. Oh well, maybe next Nintendo gen?

[@bryantaylor9874]

I think you'll appreciate this story. About 30 years ago my Dad got to work backstage at a wwf event in my area. I met a bunch of famous wrestlers that day but absolutely none of them were as cool as Koko B. Ware. My Pops bought him a pit beef sandwich and Koko split his 6-pack with him. Koko was good people. My only let down was that he didn't have Frankie with him lol

[@not2tired]

Was waiting for the part where you played Pilotwings with Koko

[@bryantaylor9874]

@@not2tired Ha! I wish but this was pre snes days. I'm not even sure he was still alive when N64 came out. I noticed this wasn't the first time snesdrunk name dropped Koko B Ware. Thought maybe he was some kind superfan. Kokodrunk would make a cool channel lol

[@superamario6464]

I will watch this later...but the answer is an unequivocal yes

[@adriensebbane]

I love this review ! It makes me want to play this game and the 3DS iteration as well !

[@spartansfan1026]

My elementary school's after-school program had an N64 and a few games and I always spent the time I had playing it with Pilotwings. That's been 20 years now; man, the nostalgia is really hitting!

[@spartansfan1026]

Good lord when you played the hang glider music I could feel myself right there in the school gym, eyes fixed on that CRT-on-a-cart, my friends watching me to see how many points I'd get...

[@animatrix1490]

I wonder if Nintendo thought of this as a template for some of Wii Sports Resort. That feeling of just hanging out in a cool place is also in that game, plus it has that chill flying mode where you check out points of interest

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

Total length of video: 319 secs. Total length of "SNES Drunk": 3.5 secs. 1.1% of the video was spent listening to "SNES Drunk."

[@tomsupreme_]

@@Untilhewasgone Ok. But who asked you that?

[@dustman820]

@@tomsupreme_ I loved when SNES Drunk trolled people like Alex when he made that part most of the video in the Race Drivin' video. I feel like SNES can do that again if the trolls return like Alex.

[@brawnzen]

BRO i thought I was the only one who rememebers Coco B. Ware!!

[@Frietuurs]

Love your channel man. Have been here for a long time but just wanted to let you know that you’re appreciated. You described how laidback is in demand, well that’s pretty much your channel for me. Always look forward to you uploading. Keep up the chill work, for however long you want to keep going.

[@blackflame4506]

I'm definitely digging the music from this game. Thanks for the video SNesDrunk

[@MarMaxGaming]

So cool.. this was a game we didn't grow up with but I almost feel an immediate nostalgic attachment to that great music and that charming little island! Back when exploration was so new that any little area like those felt like home.

[@IanDeMartino]

This will be funny to younger viewers: We rented a N64 and this game from Blockbuster around when it first came out. My mom saw us playing it and said "I think the graphics look too real." Yeah, those characters with less than 20 polygons, too real.

[@damian597]

This game came bundled with my n64 and being able to freeroam as birdman around the islands blew my mind.

[@aquateenchris]

Thank you for this great review and for informing me that Dan Hess has a channel on here!! Pilotwings 64 has a soundtrack that only gets sweeter over time.

[@AHoraeAVezdaPoesia]

This video made me want to play that game again. And omg, that soundtrack is SO funky!

[@Unquestionable]

Rented an N64 along with this and Mario a few weeks after launch and it blew my mind. Not simply the shift into the third dimension but the atmosphere, something I never really could put into words until this video pointed it out.

[@liammccool9542]

You’re evolving this channel in the best way. Great video once again..... I still love the original Pilotwings

[@stusux]

The cruising music sounds like that "weekend" song, and the results music sounds like eyes without a face by Billy Idol.

[@KyleHerman]

Happy to have some new SNESdrunk videos to start the day

[@carsena1318]

your videos have that same calming stress reliever effect as animal crossing and pilot wings, you also have amazing analysis and video presentation all in short videos, makes me feel homey, idk how to explain just thank you so much for your amazing videos

[@Caun-88]

This is actually the very first N64 game I ever played, my friend across the street growing up got an N64 at launch and got this game, and I remember playing this with her and her dad as my first ever experience with it. The scope of the areas in 3D impressed me a lot. Seeing the footage is nostalgic.

[@JoJoTheOtter]

This is one of my all-time favorite games and would really enjoy a contemporary follow up. If you’ll indulge me; I would like to post here what I posted in a video of the Birdman theme, so many years ago (which, by the way, the original composer has commented on and is so grateful people love his music so much): If I EVER think of my N64 days, this is the first game to come to mind. My father was a pilot, and when this game first came out [Or, rather, when I eventually obtained it], I showed it to him because I knew he’d just go nuts over it. He ended up buying his own N64 just to play this. Sigh… Rest in peace, Pop. This song is for you. :’-]

[@joesaiditstrue]

Remember playing Pilotwings 64 at my cousin's house on his 60 inch projection tv back in like 1995, it was an unreal experience flying around on a screen that size

[@NESFriend]

Definitely popping this in soon. This is the experience I need these days. I couldn't hear the music over my incessant swearing at this game as a kid. I have a new outlook now. Thanks!

[@clintonhumphries9329]

I’m liking this n64 theme,owned an n64 but never really got in to it so would like to see more videos on n64 games to see what I’ve missed out on. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@CinefreekProductions]

I wish Nintendo could either remaster or do a new Pilotwings title for the switch.

[@Oniphire]

I'd buy a Pilotwings All Stars for sure

[@evilblader7]

I'd buy a Pilowings, but the good Nintendo is no longer exists, only bullshits like Zelda exists to them.

[@nickmasterx]

Air Mail is pretty fun, not quite to the quality of Pilotwings though

[@PandaXs1]

@@evilblader7 tfw someone calls botw bullshit lmao

[@thelegendinhisownmind7038]

My man SNES Drunk back with a vengeance! Loving all the new videos posted recently.

[@brendantreynor7876]

@SNES drunk, dude your "relaxing snes music" got me through some rough ass sinusitis headaches, seriously, I cannot Express how glad I was to have subscribed Not like you did it for me specifically, just thought I'd let you know it helped me, thanks for the upload and hours of entertainment

[@badmrfrosty09]

It's been quite a while since I heard a game soundtrack that blew my mind wow thanks so much for bringing this to my attention man

[@UnwrittenSpade]

I was obsessed with this game! The bird wings and hitting the secret icon that turned it to night. And omg the music is to die for in this game! Also the bounce shoes were fun!

[@blackdragon6]

Yes it is worth playing today. It's still fun today, that's just my opinion.

[@Doughty321]

I agree. It’s great to jump back into for a quick half an hour or so. Music is chill.

[@ix8750]

I've had the results music for this game on my "chill"playlist on my PC for like 10 years now. Good stuff.

[@guttsu]

GOD this soundtrack, it's just so *perfect*. And I loved your line about not being great at it, but still enjoying it. That definitely sums up childhood-me playing it, and I bet the soundtrack helped immensely since it says to the player "hey, chill out man. It's okay you aren't nailing everything, we're just here to have a good time."

[@SonicArtist313]

Nailed it. This is what I was going for on much of the sound track creation.

[@Silvergun_Raven]

Got this with Super Mario 64 for my birthday in October 1996 and Pilotwings 64 is such a relaxing game with its amazing music. I still have my save game with all gold medals!

[@halfpipehillbillies5591]

Its absolutely worth playing, this is still one of my low key favs from the 64, along with wave race, I think this is one of the more peaceful, chill and just feel good games it had. The only thing I don't get is why Nintendo won't do anything new with these series. Its just a shame 😔

[@grammaticalrouge29]

The required effort to make sure franchises like this do not just flop on today market makes sure companies like Nintendo stay away from risky moves like bringing some of their old IPs back. The main reason Splatoon got to be is because the "competitive shooter/moba/etc." boom made sure it didn't just fade away into obscurity. We may see companies making references, working cameos, or even spicing some of their games with mechanics reminicent of those games of yore, but they actually bringing them back on a full release is a totally different story.

[@ballrude]

100% Agree

[@otroflores91]

This was one of my favorite games as a kid. The chill music brings back memories.

[@kyanitefrog3880]

I was only fully sold when you showed the music lol ty for that part!

[@kyle857]

This game was a huge part of my childhood. The overall look and feel is just so inviting and the exploration aspect was amazing. It was the first open world game I played and finding all of the little secrets was a blast.

[@Otis151]

Loved this game growing up. To the video's point, I really enjoyed exploring the maps, objective free, with the jet pack.

[@Nanasuyl]

Really happy you're doing N64 reviews! Keep 'em coming!

[@tonware]

Loving the N64 reviews.Keep em coming!

[@andrewcruz1931]

I never got to play this one ! I did however this past year get to play SNES pilotwings. And it’s weird because I found it incredibly nostalgic even though I had never played . It also has a great soundtrack. Now that you mention the music of this game; mario 64 and mario kart 64 also had some chill tracks as well .

[@joegalford2319]

This has me wishing for a Pilotwings on the Switch

[@marrqi7wini54]

Saw the new direct. This game is coming this year.

[@ToaderTheToad]

YES! It's awesome that they managed to rerelease it despite all of the things holding it back

[@marrqi7wini54]

@@ToaderTheToad I liked that game. Whenever I get a switch, I'll definitely get it. (More interested in the Mario Party trilogy and Goldeneye though.)

[@ToaderTheToad]

@@marrqi7wini54 I already have an N64 and the price of NSO Expansion Pack is too high for me, but it's still awesome that Pilotwings 64 is having a comeback (Also yeah, MP1-3 are always nice to have and Goldeneye getting released in its original form is huge)

[@TheMinchio]

I've never had the chance to play PW64, but I do clearly remember it was one of the games used to showcase the N64 release, I didn't know the music was so nice too, Thanks for the video.

[@Beavetowski]

This was a classic... i played the hell out of it. Found some of the hand gliding levels to be tough. And the giant robot in the snow level could be hard. All around great fun tough.

[@IndyGamer61]

The music sounds like it could have been from Napoleon Dynamite. Drunk, as always, awesome work. I appreciate how you represent the music of the games you review as well as the gameplay.

[@jaymethysell5111]

A lot of people here mentioning Pilotwings Resort on 3DS, but probably don't realize that Wii Sports Resort was essentially a Pilotwings games mashed with Wii Sports. The 3DS game is an expanded remake of the Pilotwings content (called Air Sports) in Wii Sports Resort. I say expanded instead of enhanced because while it does have slightly more content, but the 3DS game overall is a downgrade from Wii Sport Resort. The Wii game does everything better than the 3DS even though there is less of it; it is so much smoother with much, much better graphics.

[@InariAlchemist]

I've been hearing Pilotwings 64 music as background in more than few videos around KZbin lately, then this review comes out. Everyone's vibin' out to this soundtrack, apparently

[@nnickplays9713]

I hope you have a fantastic day too!

[@masterrserch3971]

Ya know, for as avid SNES player as I was as a kid when I got my SNES, I never played pilotwings...and i didn't like the n64 so I def never played this one, but ill tell ya, THIS game does indeed look chill, and def fun in that hang glider mode!

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

I love all 3 Pilotwings games, and I wish Nintendo would've released a version on the Gamecube and the Wii...hell, and the Switch for that matter...But I gotta say, there's something I absolutely love about the 1st Pilotwings game on snes...IDK...maybe it's the simplicity of it, with its archaic mode 7 graphics and 16 bit gameplay. You should give both games on the snes and n64 a go.

[@HaitaniMasayuki]

The Birdman Theme is one of the chillest songs ever used in a video game.

[@T4KUM4KUN]

Thank you for making and I hope you have a great rest of your day.

[@Andrew-bn7rr]

Good call on the soundtrack! So chill. Can't wait for my copy to arrive this weekend. Could play rom but need to experience with the n64 controller again.

[@wesc.addle.9789]

Love your videos! Keep up the great work. Snnnnnnnnnnnnneeeeees Drunk!

[@lufia22]

I used to love flying around as the bird man, listening to the cool jazzy music, and landing on random stuff.

[@seraphimdunn]

"Where you fly around as Koko B. Ware" This will go down as the most underappreciated joke in internet history

[@theshellderinslowbrostail5422]

Why?

[@Dizzula]

The nostalgia when I heard that results screen music... wow!

[@raphaelfp]

As a bass player and a fan of ambient music, I really enjoy the results music groove here

[@albertamalachi3560]

That music... Ah yes. A E S T H E T H I C S. So chill.

[@ned5244]

Was about 8 when I got this and got DEEP into exploring every map it became hypnotic

[@ripster8766]

I just played through this a few weeks ago for the first time since I was a kid. I just left it going on pause a few times for the soundtrack

[@escopeto7849]

It absolutely is worth it! To this day I have one uncompleted challenge, that is simply impossible for me to do since I've laid it to rest for so long. Thanks to you, it's time to try again! Recommending two musical tracks here: Hang Glider and Jumble Hopper!

[@escopeto7849]

@@OriginalMasters Hang Glider pilot license, Shutter Bug 3

[@SonicArtist313]

Wow! Everyone always forgets about Jumble Hopper! Cool!

[@lhfirex]

I never got to play this one, but it seems pretty unique in the n64 library.

[@daktaklakpak5059]

One of the best N64 games, period!

[@erinc.1610]

My 3 favorite n64 games to play after school: Super Mario64, Pilotwings and Wave Runner...man, I'm having a nostalgia fit over here lol!

[@maxadocious]

oh that funky music at the end is so good! thank you SNES drunk

[@mmocracy]

Welcome back and thanks for the video

[@elmalifico3708]

I used to do this but with Wave Race 64. I used to spend a couple of hours a day at my friend’s house playing just busting out tricks in the practice mode.

[@hugoleonardoamaral586]

That sound track is great vaporwave material too, hope someone makes something of it

[@grammaticalrouge29]

2:54 that statement made me realize; Most of us have change in a peculiar way when it comes to gaming: When young, I remember frenetic plataformers where the _good stuff,_ jumping then to RPGs and Survival Horrors when hitting teenagedom. Megaman X (honorable mention to SMW2: Yoshi's Island), Secret of Mana and Resident Evil where my "tiers" meanwhile growing up, games played absolutelly for the "thrills" they gave me. Now a days, I could go through those kind of games but for very different reasons; My older mind now trifled with stress, work and whatnot finds "just chilling out", well, fun? Certainly, I got a jolt of nostalgia and other things whose names I just forgot out of this.

[@davidedavidification]

Nice !!

[@HubertCumbadale02]

I never really did many of the challenges, I just spent hours flying around the island. Was an amazing feat for its time.

[@ProfessorPesca]

I can still hear the creak of that water mill as you land next to it with the rocket pack. And Robin was thicc.

[@uselessDM]

Exploring the levels really was a highlight in this game.

[@mafiousbj]

I love it that the humans look like FF7 models. Early 3D models were pointy AF yet somehow nostalgic ^^

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

Good review man, for as much of a n64 nut as I am I never played this. May need to get it for Koko alone

[@Solodolo84]

Shout out Koko B Ware Chris Anderson, RIP Owen Hart 🍻

[@BleakVision]

There‘s so many little details in these levels. Incredibly impressive for a launch title and such an early 3D game.

[@lazybacon7520]

This game was the first thing I played that came close to an open world sandbox. I loved exploring the islands more than the actual challenges.

[@neoasura]

It may not have aged well. But considering this was only the 2nd 3D polygon game I ever played after SM64. It blew my mind in being able to explore a fully 3D world, coming from the 2D 16-32 bit era. I especially loved the America map, there was so many little easter eggs. It felt like a virtual world at the time. I had to rent it. But I think I rented this game enough times to buy it.

[@VicHD]

The Birdman Song is so chill and relaxing that it sounds like the perfect song to set the mood for you and your partner. If you know what I mean.

[@chaospoet]

If only the bird guy you unlock had a little bird with him then you could complete the Koko B. Wear reference with Frankie. That's interesting you put it as a game to relax and chill out to. Aside from just loving them I greatly enjoy old school RPGs for the same reason as they tend to be slower paced and you can take your time in battles, but I never thought of it that way. It also explains why, despite never having played any of the Pilot Wings games I've always really wanted to because they always seemed like games I'd really enjoy.

[@MAKgargos]

I almost never write this standard fan stuff under a video, but: THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO Most people don't worship this special masterpiece. For me it's one of the best games vor one of the best consoles. The best in this whole period were the experiments. Many good things, which weren't successful. They are "lost gems". They are no unknown to the active people then, but almost no one is speaking about this. This is one of them.

[@coledraper3642]

Haha my all-time favorite!! Just for doing absolutely nothing but exploring!! I love this game!! It has a very special place in my heart!!

[@koopakape]

Considering how i grew up in the 90s and was like 9 years old when this stuff was first coming out, totally enthralled by the freedom of games like mario 64 just like you, and wishing the following year so badly that in Starfox 64 i could just fly around and explore the planets freely, I honestly feel pretty bummed I didn't get or even rent this game as a kid. I still love to explore and chill out in games so I wonder if I went back and played it now, if I'd get the same experience... I'll give NIntendo a little while to release a N64 VC for switch online, if not then Project 64 here I come...

[@Philinleshed]

Lovin the n64 vids

[@Adinan0803]

I've played only the SNES and 3DS version, which I enjoy a lot! Gonna give a try on the N64 too, I wish they made a Switch version too

[@kraigvandole2152]

Would kill for a Switch version along the same line as 64 with multiple areas and the unlocks for the extra hidden modes.

[@Froge0]

I love these N64 reviews

[@They_drew_first_blood]

Really wish that time travel existed, so I can go back to being a kid in the late 80's and 90's. It's videos like these that make me want to play more games from my childhood. ✝️

[@marcelo20xxxx]

And what is stopping you from doing so? I mean, playing the games...

[@toniwonkanobi]

I forgot how money the music was. SO great.

[@tokyo0lights]

The soundtrack is phenomenal in fact will listen to it before I sleep tonight 😊