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Game Boy Advance · Racing
Banjo-Pilot
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Banjo-Kazooie |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, Banjo-Pilot is a racing game developed by Rareware and published by THQ.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 105 GBA racing games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Banjo-Kazooie series; on the GBA you can also try Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with Banjo-Kazooie (N64) and Banjo-Tooie (N64). Rareware also made Donkey Kong Country, It's Mr. Pants and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest for the GBA.
Banjo-Pilot supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Banjo-Pilot is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Banjo-Pilot walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Banjo-Pilot.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Banjo-Pilot FAQ
When did Banjo-Pilot come out on the GBA?
Banjo-Pilot was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Banjo-Pilot?
It was developed by Rareware and published by THQ.
Is Banjo-Pilot multiplayer?
Yes. Banjo-Pilot supports up to 4 players.
How long does Banjo-Pilot take to play?
As a racing game, Banjo-Pilot typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Banjo-Pilot on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.