The Critics  
The bear takes to the air
Another dose of Game Boy Advance honey bear versus witch grudge match action in this all-star airborne spectacular...
"Even after four-plus years in development, the game looks and plays as well as any other brand-new GBA title. It adds to a small pool of quality racing games on the system, yet sets itself apart (though not drastically so) with the flying concept." - Planet GameCube
"Banjo Pilot is easily one of the best racers to have been released during the Game Boy Advance’s life. It races well, it’s fun while it lasts, and it’s pretty to boot." - DS Central

"Like most kart racing games, Banjo Pilot's multiplayer leaves its single-player counterpart in the dust. The single-player has its moments, but ultimately, Banjo Pilot is best served for those who have three friends who also want to do a little airplane racing." - GameSpot
"The game is a graphical masterpiece, especially considering the limitations of the hardware. Its very advanced Mode 7 scaling effects do a great job of creating the illusion of true 3D. Kudos to all involved." - Game Informer
"Admittedly most of the track design is still adhering to a basic flatness that this SNES era tech is hamstrung by, but you can't knock it for its feeling of speed and responsiveness; something still lacking in many modern racers." - Eurogamer

"The final product definitely plays it safe, but at least Banjo Pilot offers a lot of challenge in its design. Mario Kart: Super Circuit remains king of the GBA character racing genre, but Rare's game can sit a comfortable second place in the handheld line-up." - IGN
"If you don't mind taking the time to perfect your control skills, Banjo Pilot is definitely a game that has earned its wings!" - GameDaily Kids
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"Choose from the obnoxious bear, Banjo, his obnoxious bird sidekick, Kazooie, or any of the other seven obnoxious, googley-eyed beasts." - GameSpy