The original PilotWings was released on the SNES back in 1991, and was followed by PilotWings 64 five years later. Both games were met with a strong reception. After a lengthy hiatus spanning over a decade, the PilotWings series finally returns with PilotWings Resort for the Nintendo 3DS.

PilotWings Resort takes place on Wuhu Island, the same island popularized by Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit Plus. The game allows players to import their Mii characters from the Nintendo 3DS Mii Maker and use them to explore the island in one of three ways: by plane, by hand glider and by rocket belt. Each of these modes of transportation offers different types of gameplay that result in a varied experience.

The game features two modes for players to participate in. Free Flight is very similar to that of the Air Sports in Wii Sports Resort, in which players fly around the island at their own leisurely pace and take in the scenic vistas. Mission Mode presents players with a variety of challenges that range from flying through rings to shooting down targets.

The game takes advantage of the 3DS in a variety of ways. For example, it allows players to take in-game photos and save them to the Nintendo 3DS album to share with family and friends. The game also makes use of the 3D capabilities of the handheld to provide players with a greater sense of depth.

PilotWings Resort failed to make the Japanese launch but is expected to release alongside the Nintendo 3DS in Europe come March 25. The game is also expected to drop alongside the handheld in North America come March 27, so gamers won’t have to wait that much longer to get their hands on the new PilotWings.