Evaluate: Stunt Flyer (Nintendo Change)

Stunt Flyer was quietly launched on the Nintendo Change in February 2025, and it’s simple to see why this one flew below the radar. By all appearances, it’s a price range Pilotwings with a kiddie focus. And truthfully, that’s not too far off the mark. However it’s additionally a calming recreation that will get elevated with two-player simultaneous co-op.

You and a buddy fly as Jimmy and Sophie (and a handful of different pilots) by means of a world that appears prefer it desires to be Wuhu Island 2.0 in all however identify solely. In fact, 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 stated, there may be actual aimlessness within the affairs. Whereas I appreciated the exploration, I finally longed for extra construction. Stunt Flyer has acquainted missions (capturing, taking photos, races, and so on.), however they fluctuate 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 accumulating 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 essential 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 seek out out it’s simply that, first launched on Wii with a barely longer identify and a plastic peripheral. Over 13 years later, its age is displaying.

I stress once more that enjoying with a buddy is the place Stunt Flyer flies the very best. Break up-screen permits every to do their very own factor but in addition 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 compelled to protect by myself for this evaluation.

Stunt Flyer runs out of fuel when enjoying solo, however split-screen co-op elevates it barely. How a lot lasting energy this has may rely in your need to earn achievements, enhance mission instances, or just chill for a spell. Even with the price range value, I’d look forward to a sale or simply boot up Pilotwings 64 on Change On-line.