Blue sky distilled into audio. Pilotwings Resort sounds exactly like a 3DS launch title should, breezy, optimistic, and polished to a shine. "Main Theme" is peak Nintendo comfort food, that signature blend of acoustic guitar and light percussion that makes you feel like everything's going to be fine.
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Each vehicle gets its own intro jingle and flight theme, and they're all perfectly calibrated. "Glider" is pure serenity, floating above Wuhu Island with nothing but wind and melody. "Rocket Belt" adds a little funk. "Squirrel Time" exists and it's adorable.
The success and failure jingles are satisfying in that instant-feedback Nintendo way. If you ever need a soundtrack that feels like a vacation day, this is the one.