Stunt Flyer was quietly launched on the Nintendo Change in February 2025, and it’s straightforward to see why this one flew beneath the radar. By all appearances, it’s a funds Pilotwings with a kiddie focus. And actually, that’s not too far off the mark. But it surely’s additionally a calming recreation that will get elevated with two-player simultaneous co-op.
You and a pal fly as Jimmy and Sophie (and a handful of different pilots) by a world that appears prefer it needs to be Wuhu Island 2.0 in all however title solely. In reality, the dearth of originality invitations comparisons that Stunt Flyer can’t reside as much as, even with unlockable islands. However as soon as I accepted it for what it was (a recreation missing originality and polish in comparison with the title it aimed to emulate), I had some short-term enjoyable.
That mentioned, there may be actual aimlessness within the affairs. Whereas I appreciated the exploration, I ultimately longed for extra construction. Stunt Flyer has acquainted missions (capturing, taking footage, races, and so forth.), however they differ sizably in leisure worth and appear to be scattered about with out a lot thought. Discovering scattered rings to realize expertise was enjoyable, however after amassing 100, it appeared to stop serving any perform besides pointless busy work. It’s a balancing act mixing missions with the liberty to do what you need, and Stunt Flyer struggles with it.
Aesthetics don’t present a lot lasting assist both. The sport has one predominant music observe. Although nice, you’ll develop uninterested in it as you seek for extra to do. Visually, it appears to be like like a higher-res Wii recreation. Come to search out out it’s simply that, first launched on Wii with a barely longer title and a plastic peripheral. Over 13 years later, its age is displaying.
I stress once more that enjoying with a pal is the place Stunt Flyer flies the best. Break up-screen permits every to do their very own factor but additionally cooperate on missions. How a lot lasting energy it has is a good query, although. My spouse and I had our fill in lower than an hour, and I used to be pressured to protect alone for this evaluate.
Stunt Flyer runs out of fuel when enjoying solo, however split-screen co-op elevates it barely. How a lot lasting energy this has would possibly rely in your want to earn achievements, enhance mission occasions, or just chill for a spell. Even with the funds value, I’d await a sale or simply boot up Pilotwings 64 on Change On-line.