From Konami: Wing Island features three primary modes of play: Story Mode, Free Mode and Trial Mode. In all three game modes players can either fly solo or in formation, controlling a group of five planes simultaneously. Players have total control of their flight team, directing them to fly in a variety of formations simply by performing pre-set motions using the Wii Remote. The various formations are critical to completing mission objectives, as players zoom in and out of cramped caves, or fan out into a V-formation to deliver cargo.