Nintendo made a major blast of nostalgia for the Pilotwings fanbase when they announced that music from Pilotwings, Pilotwings 64, and Pilotwings Resort would be available in the Nintendo Music app. This news sent shockwaves through the gaming world, as gamers immediately started thinking about soaring in the skies in those classic games.
Almost singularly, Nintendo of America had a simple message on Twitter, “Prepare for takeoff!” with a link to the app. The reactions started pouring in almost immediately. One user was ecstatic, screaming in caps, “I FUCKING LOVE THE PILOT WINGS 64 SOUNDTRACK YESSSSS.” Others requested more soundtracks like that of Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Metroid Prime 2.
And then came the protests. “Fiery storm fox” went on to recount the recent legal wrangles of Nintendo and stated that he had “taken an axe” to his Nintendo collection once the company started filing lawsuits. Ouch-there’s some serious bad feeling.
The jokes just kept going. One person called Pilotwings “Mario Kart Flying Simulator,” while the other opined that Nintendo should’ve named the music service “Ocarina.” Good times. And of course, someone had to throw in: “Switch 2 achievements when?” Wouldn’t be gamer culture without it.
The Pilotwings games have always held a special place in the hearts of gamers, especially the stories of those who grew up during the era of N64 or 3DS versions. A user gave a charming memory of playing Pilotwings Resort on 3DS launch day, which speaks to the fact that these games were not just about flying; they were about the experience that came with it.
Speaking of music, it features everything-the relaxing, the upbeat, and the just plain fun-that perfectly captures the feel of flying. Long-time fans or newbies alike could really use this opportunity to bring back those soaring tunes.
So if those times of soaring through skies ever crossed your mind or you just want some background music, the Pilotwings soundtracks are now live on the Nintendo Music app. Let’s take a flight lower on the charts.
One never really knows. This might just be the start. With the players making a din for more soundtracks (looking at you, Mystical Ninja), Nintendo might just be keeping the music flowing. Until then, happy listening, pilots.
