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{{ | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Banjo-Pilot''}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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'''''Banjo-Pilot''''' is a racing game released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] featuring ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' characters racing in planes. It was developed by [[Rare]] and published by [[THQ]] in 2005. It is the only spinoff title of the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series and has no storyline nor relation to the main series. The race courses are rendered using Mode7 technology. | '''''Banjo-Pilot''''' is a racing game released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] featuring ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' characters racing in planes. It was developed by [[Rare]] and published by [[THQ]] in 2005. It is the only spinoff title of the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series and has no storyline nor relation to the main series. The race courses are rendered using Mode7 technology. | ||
''Banjo-Pilot'' was originally under development as ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Pilot | ''Banjo-Pilot'' was originally under development as ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Pilot|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'' in 2001. Its earlier iteration was cancelled because of the Microsoft acquisition in 2002, and that Nintendo was concerned over its quality.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180928044356/http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2011/11/unreleased_gba_racer_diddy_kon.php GameSetWatch]</ref> While ''Banjo-Pilot'' courses are rendered in Mode7, it had an [[List of Banjo-Pilot pre-release and unused content|earlier build]] where courses were rendered with the voxel engine. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
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!Character | !Character | ||
!Stats | !Stats | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Banjo]] | |[[Banjo]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 3/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 3/5<br>'''Handling:''' 2/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 3/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 3/5<br>'''Handling:''' 2/5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Kazooie]] | |[[Kazooie]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 2/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 3/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 2/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 3/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Mumbo Jumbo]] | |[[Mumbo Jumbo]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 3/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 2/5<br>'''Handling:''' 3/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 3/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 2/5<br>'''Handling:''' 3/5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Jinjo]] | |[[Jinjo]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 1/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 5/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 1/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 5/5 | ||
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!Character | !Character | ||
!Stats | !Stats | ||
!Unlock criteria | !Unlock criteria | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Humba Wumba]] | |[[Humba Wumba]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 1/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 5/5<br>'''Handling:''' 5/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 1/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 5/5<br>'''Handling:''' 5/5 | ||
|Complete the Jiggy Cup, then give 100 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | |Complete the Jiggy Cup, then give 100 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Jolly Roger]] | |[[Jolly Roger]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 2/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 2/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5 | ||
|Complete the Pumpkin Cup, then give 100 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | |Complete the Pumpkin Cup, then give 100 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Klungo]] | |[[Klungo]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 4/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 2/5<br>'''Handling:''' 2/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 4/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 2/5<br>'''Handling:''' 2/5 | ||
|Complete the Skull Cup, then give 150 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | |Complete the Skull Cup, then give 150 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Gruntilda]] | |[[Gruntilda]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 5/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 1/5<br>'''Handling:''' 1/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 5/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 1/5<br>'''Handling:''' 1/5 | ||
|Complete Grunty's Grand Prix, then give 150 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | |Complete Grunty's Grand Prix, then give 150 Cheato Pages to Cheato. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Bottles]] | |[[Bottles]] | ||
|'''Top Speed:''' 5/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5 | |'''Top Speed:''' 5/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5 | ||
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|[[File:Mumbo's Head BP icon.png]]<br>[[Mumbo's Head]]<ref name="items">[[Media:BP items manual.png|''Banjo-Pilot'' manual, pages 10-11]]</ref> | |[[File:Mumbo's Head BP icon.png]]<br>[[Mumbo's Head]]<ref name="items">[[Media:BP items manual.png|''Banjo-Pilot'' manual, pages 10-11]]</ref> | ||
|This item temporarily disables all other racers; despite | |This item temporarily disables all other racers; despite it's name, the Mumbo's Head more closely resembles [[Mingy Jongo]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:Turbo Trainers BP icon.png]]<br>[[Turbo Trainers]] | |[[File:Turbo Trainers BP icon.png]]<br>[[Turbo Trainers]] | ||
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==Battle tracks== | ==Battle tracks== | ||
There are four battle stages, which are only playable in multiplayer mode: | |||
There are four battle stages, | |||
*[[Mumbo's Mountain]] | |||
*[[Temple Tussle]] | |||
*[[Arctic Blast]] | |||
*[[Rusty Bucket Bay]] | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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==Cameos== | ==Cameos== | ||
Many characters from Rare's previous games make minor cameos in ''Banjo-Pilot''. Characters like [[Tiptup]], [[Gobi]], and [[Master Jiggywiggy]] can be seen in various tracks. | Many characters from Rare's previous games make minor cameos in ''Banjo-Pilot''. Characters like [[Tiptup]], [[Gobi]], and [[Master Jiggywiggy]] can be seen in various tracks. Sabreman, from ''Sabre Wulf'', and Expresso, from ''Donkey Kong Country'' respectively appear in in Jolly Roger's Lagoon and Jinxy's Dunes. Other non-playable characters include [[Cheato]], [[King Jingaling]], and [[Roysten]]. | ||
==Pre-release and unused content== | ==Pre-release and unused content== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*According to Rare, ''Banjo-Pilot'' was known as ''Banjo-Kazooie: Pilot'' on THQ's UK website.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20050408040313/http://www.rareware.com/company/news/all_news.html Rare Ltd.'s official website] on Wayback Machine.</ref> | *According to Rare, ''Banjo-Pilot'' was known as ''Banjo-Kazooie: Pilot'' on THQ's UK website.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20050408040313/http://www.rareware.com/company/news/all_news.html Rare Ltd.'s official website] on Wayback Machine.</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
[[Category:Banjo-Pilot | [[Category:Banjo-Pilot]] | ||
[[Category:Banjo-Kazooie series]] | [[Category:Banjo-Kazooie series]] |