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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|image = Banjo-Pilot NA cover.jpg | |image = Banjo-Pilot NA cover.jpg | ||
|developer=[[Rare]] | |developer = [[Rare]] | ||
|publisher=[[THQ]] | |publisher = [[THQ]] | ||
|designer=Gary Richards | |designer = Gary Richards | ||
| | |platform = [[Game Boy Advance]] | ||
| | |release = <small>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]:</small> January 12, 2005<br><small>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]:</small> February 1, 2005 | ||
|genre=Racing | |genre = Racing | ||
|mode=Single player<br>Multiplayer (2-4) | |mode = Single player<br>Multiplayer (2-4) | ||
|rating=ESRB: Everyone (E)<br>PEGI: 3+ | |rating = ESRB: Everyone (E)<br>PEGI: 3+ | ||
|media=128-Megabit Cartridge | |media = 128-Megabit Cartridge | ||
|input = N/A | |||
|accessories = GBA Link Cable | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Banjo-Pilot''''' is a racing game | '''''Banjo-Pilot''''' is a 2005 racing game for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It was developed by [[Rare]] and published by [[THQ]]; it is the only spinoff title of the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series and has no storyline nor relation to the main series. As the name suggests, ''Banjo-Pilot'' primarily features characters racing in planes. 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> An [[Banjo-Pilot Voxel|earlier build]] of ''Banjo-Pilot'' utilized the voxel engine, which was later removed. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Modes=== | ===Modes=== | ||
*'''Grand Prix''': In this mode, the first player races against other characters in a series of tracks to earn points. There are four cups that each contain four tracks with an aerial boss fight at the end. The player is given a trophy determined on his/her rank. Different Grand Prixes include the Bottles GP, the Grunty GP, the Endurance GP, and the Jinjo GP. | *'''Grand Prix''': In this mode, the first player races against other characters in a series of tracks to earn points. There are four cups that each contain four tracks with an aerial boss fight at the end. The player is given a trophy determined on his/her rank. Different Grand Prixes include the Bottles GP, the Grunty GP, the Endurance GP, and the Jinjo GP. | ||
*''' | *'''Quickrace''': In this mode, the player can do a quick single race with any character he/she has already unlocked. The player can choose tracks from the Bottles and Gruntilda GP. | ||
*'''Time Trial''': In this mode, the player races against the ghost of either Bottles or Gruntilda to try and beat their best time. | *'''Time Trial''': In this mode, the player races against the ghost of either Bottles or Gruntilda to try and beat their best time. | ||
*'''Trophies''': Here, the player can view the trophies that he/she won throughout the game. There is also a photo album when the player completes all of the game's challenges. | *'''Trophies''': Here, the player can view the trophies that he/she won throughout the game. There is also a photo album when the player completes all of the game's challenges. | ||
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*'''Dogfight''': Similar to a cup boss battle. Player can beat the opponent using weapons. | *'''Dogfight''': Similar to a cup boss battle. Player can beat the opponent using weapons. | ||
== | ==Playable characters== | ||
[[ | *[[Banjo]] | ||
**Top Speed: 3/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 3/5 | |||
**Handling: 2/5 | |||
*[[Kazooie]] | |||
**Top Speed: 2/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 3/5 | |||
**Handling: 4/5 | |||
*[[Mumbo Jumbo]] | |||
**Top Speed: 3/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 2/5 | |||
**Handling: 3/5 | |||
*Purple [[Jinjo]] | |||
**Top Speed: 1/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 4/5 | |||
**Handling: 5/5 | |||
*[[Humba Wumba]] (unlockable) | |||
**Top Speed: 1/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 5/5 | |||
**Handling: 5/5 | |||
**How to unlock: Beat Jiggy Cup in Bottles Grand Prix. | |||
*[[Bottles]] (unlockable) | |||
**Top Speed: 5/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 4/5 | |||
**Handling: 4/5 | |||
*[[Gruntilda]] (unlockable) | |||
**Top Speed: 5/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 1/5 | |||
**Handling: 1/5 | |||
**How to unlock: Beat Grunty's Grand Prix. | |||
*[[Klungo]] (unlockable) | |||
**Top Speed: 4/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 2/5 | |||
**Handling: 2/5 | |||
**Beat Skull Cup in Grunty's Grand Prix. | |||
*[[Jolly Roger]] (unlockable) | |||
**Top Speed: 2/5 | |||
**Acceleration: 4/5 | |||
**Handling: 4/5 | |||
**How to unlock: Beat Pumpkin Cup in Grunty's Grand Prix. | |||
==Items== | ==Items== | ||
Racers can receive an item by running into a [[Honeycomb]]. | Racers can receive an item by running into a [[Honeycomb]]. | ||
{|class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable | ||
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!Item | !Item | ||
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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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* [[Cauldron Keep]] | * [[Cauldron Keep]] | ||
* Boss: Bottles/Grunty | * Boss: Bottles/Grunty | ||
==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]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main-gallery}} | {{Main|Banjo-Pilot/gallery}} | ||
== | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Banjo-Kazooie series]] | [[Category:Banjo-Kazooie series]] |