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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Banjo-Pilot''}} | |||
{{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 | ||
| | |console=[[Game Boy Advance]] | ||
| | |released=<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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''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|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 [[Banjo-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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Oddly, planes slow down when driving over rough ground. The player is also equipped with an indefinite supply of bullets, which slows another racer down for one second when it hits them. The player can hold down {{button|GBA|L}} to do a barrel roll, which is effective for taking sharp turns around corners. The player can avoid incoming items, such as Red Fire Eggs, by making a U-turn, which is done by pressing L and Down just when it is about to hit. | Oddly, planes slow down when driving over rough ground. The player is also equipped with an indefinite supply of bullets, which slows another racer down for one second when it hits them. The player can hold down {{button|GBA|L}} to do a barrel roll, which is effective for taking sharp turns around corners. The player can avoid incoming items, such as Red Fire Eggs, by making a U-turn, which is done by pressing L and Down just when it is about to hit. | ||
{{br|left}} | {{br|left}} | ||
===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. | ||
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There are four playable characters from the start of the game. | There are four playable characters from the start of the game. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Character | !Character | ||
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|'''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]] | ||
|'''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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There are five unlockable characters, each of whom can be unlocked from [[Cheato]]'s menu after meeting a criteria. | There are five unlockable characters, each of whom can be unlocked from [[Cheato]]'s menu after meeting a criteria. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Character | !Character | ||
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Racers can receive an item by running into a [[Honeycomb]]. | Racers can receive an item by running into a [[Honeycomb]]. | ||
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|- | |- | ||
!Item | !Item | ||
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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. 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]]. | 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== | |||
{{main|List of Banjo-Pilot pre-release and unused content}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main | {{Main-gallery}} | ||
== | ==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> | ||
{{ | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Banjo-Pilot]] | [[Category:Banjo-Pilot]] | ||
[[Category:Banjo-Kazooie series]] | [[Category:Banjo-Kazooie series]] | ||
