Rank and Play ID: RNP-IGDB-3665

Kid Icarus: Uprising

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Critic rating

88.4 / 100

8 votes

Release

Mar 22, 2012

Genres

Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Overview

One of the most beloved franchises in Nintendos long history makes its glorious return in spectacular 3D! Pit of Kid Icarus fame is back in a new game designed specifically for the Nintendo 3DS system, by Masahiro Sakurai, creator of the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. franchises, and his development team at Project Sora. Kid Icarus: Uprising is a fast-paced and action-packed blend of aerial and ground-based shooting built on elegantly intuitive and streamlined play control. This follow-up to the original Kid Icarus released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 has been at the top of gamers wish lists for years. Boasting gameplay that…

Storyline

Set in a world loosely inspired by Greek mythology, the story follows Pit, a young angel who serves Palutena, the Goddess of Light. When the vengeful Goddess of Darkness Medusa returns and unleashes her Underworld Army to destroy humanity, Palutena grants Pit the power of flight and sends him to stop her. Aided by Palutena's guidance and an arsenal of celestial weapons, Pit battles across the skies and lands of the mortal world, uncovering a deeper threat lurking behind Medusa's resurrection.