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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
|platform = [[Game Boy Advance]]
|console=[[Game Boy Advance]]
|release = <small>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]:</small> January 12, 2005<br><small>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]:</small> February 1, 2005
|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
|input = N/A
|accessories = GBA Link Cable
}}
}}
'''''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''''' 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> An [[Banjo-Pilot Voxel|earlier build]] of ''Banjo-Pilot'' utilized the voxel engine, which was later removed.
''Banjo-Pilot'' was originally under development as ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'' in 2001, which would be entirely redone into another title of the same name, distinguished as the [[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|2003 build]]. 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==
[[File:Spiral Mountain BP gameplay.png|thumb|left|Kazooie racing in Spiral Mountain, the first course of the game.]]
The gameplay for ''Banjo-Pilot'' is very similar to the ''[[mariowiki:Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It involves the player racing in tracks against other racers, except they fly around in planes. Racers can collect an item from a [[Honeycomb]], which are located throughout the tracks, usually in a pair. There are four collectible [[Musical Note]]s lying around a track, and collecting all four increases the number of Cheato Pages that the player obtains from completing the race.
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.
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===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.
*'''Quick Race''': 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==
==Characters==
*[[Banjo]]
[[File:BP character select.png|thumb|The character select menu, with all characters unlocked.]]
**Top Speed: 3/5
There are four playable characters from the start of the game.
**Acceleration: 3/5
**Handling: 2/5


*[[Kazooie]]
{|class="wikitable"
**Top Speed: 2/5
!Image
**Acceleration: 3/5
!Character
**Handling: 4/5
!Stats
|-
|[[File:Banjo BP icon.png]]
|[[Banjo]]
|'''Top Speed:''' 3/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 3/5<br>'''Handling:''' 2/5
|-
|[[File:Kazooie BP mugshot sprite.png]]
|[[Kazooie]]
|'''Top Speed:''' 2/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 3/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5
|-
|[[File:Mumbo character select BP icon.png]]
|[[Mumbo Jumbo]]
|'''Top Speed:''' 3/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 2/5<br>'''Handling:''' 3/5
|-
|[[File:BP Jinjo select icon.png]]
|[[Jinjo]]
|'''Top Speed:''' 1/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 5/5
|}


*[[Mumbo Jumbo]]
There are five unlockable characters, each of whom can be unlocked from [[Cheato]]'s menu after meeting a criteria.
**Top Speed: 3/5
**Acceleration: 2/5
**Handling: 3/5


*Purple [[Jinjo]]
{|class="wikitable"
**Top Speed: 1/5
!Image
**Acceleration: 4/5
!Character
**Handling: 5/5
!Stats
 
!Unlock criteria
*[[Humba Wumba]] (unlockable)
|-
**Top Speed: 1/5
|[[File:Humba Wumba BP icon.png]]
**Acceleration: 5/5
|[[Humba Wumba]]
**Handling: 5/5
|'''Top Speed:''' 1/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 5/5<br>'''Handling:''' 5/5
**How to unlock: Beat Jiggy Cup in Bottles Grand Prix.
|Complete the Jiggy Cup, then give 100 Cheato Pages to Cheato.  
 
|-
*[[Bottles]] (unlockable)
|[[File:Jolly Roger BP icon.png]]
**Top Speed: 5/5
|[[Jolly Roger]]
**Acceleration: 4/5
|'''Top Speed:''' 2/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5
**Handling: 4/5
|Complete the Pumpkin Cup, then give 100 Cheato Pages to Cheato.
 
|-
*[[Gruntilda]] (unlockable)
|[[File:Klungo BP mugshot.png]]
**Top Speed: 5/5
|[[Klungo]]
**Acceleration: 1/5
|'''Top Speed:''' 4/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 2/5<br>'''Handling:''' 2/5
**Handling: 1/5
|Complete the Skull Cup, then give 150 Cheato Pages to Cheato.
**How to unlock: Beat Grunty's Grand Prix.
|-
 
|[[File:BP Gruntilda selection icon.png]]
*[[Klungo]] (unlockable)
|[[Gruntilda]]
**Top Speed: 4/5
|'''Top Speed:''' 5/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 1/5<br>'''Handling:''' 1/5
**Acceleration: 2/5
|Complete Grunty's Grand Prix, then give 150 Cheato Pages to Cheato.
**Handling: 2/5
|-
**Beat Skull Cup in Grunty's Grand Prix.
|[[File:BP Bottles icon.png]]
 
|[[Bottles]]
*[[Jolly Roger]] (unlockable)
|'''Top Speed:''' 5/5<br>'''Acceleration:''' 4/5<br>'''Handling:''' 4/5
**Top Speed: 2/5
|Complete every Jiggy Challenge on Bottles GP, then give 500 Cheato Pages to Cheato.
**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
|-
|-
!Item
!Item
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* [[Cauldron Keep]]
* [[Cauldron Keep]]
* Boss: Bottles/Grunty
* Boss: Bottles/Grunty
==Battle tracks==
{{image|section=yes|Mumbo's Mountain and Rusty Bucket Bay}}
There are four battle stages, each of which are unlockable and only playable in multiplayer mode:
{|class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Unlocked by
|-
|
|style="text-align:center"|'''Mumbo's Mountain'''
|Purchase from Cheato for 100 Cheato Pages
|-
|[[File:Temple Tussle.png|240px]]
|style="text-align:center"|'''Temple Tussle'''
|Purchase from Cheato for 100 Cheato Pages
|-
|[[File:Arctic Blast.png|240px]]
|style="text-align:center"|'''Arctic Blast'''
|Complete the Feather Cup in the Bottles GP, then purchase from Cheato for 100 Cheato Pages.
|-
|
|style="text-align:center"|'''Rusty Bucket Bay'''
|Complete the Broomstick Cup in the Grunty GP, then purchase from Cheato for 100 Cheato Pages.
|}


==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. 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|Banjo-Pilot/gallery}}
{{Main-gallery}}


== References ==
==Trivia==
<references />
*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>
*[[Microsoft]], who acquired Rare three years before this game's release, allowed [[THQ]] to publish this title and other [[Game Boy Advance]] games Rare devloped on their behalf due to most of said games already being in development before the buyout. Microsoft had no equivalent in the handheld market and did not want the development time and resources they acquired to go to waste.


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==References==
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