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FranchiseKid IcarusSeriesKid Icarus

Kid Icarus: Uprising

Critic score8 critics
First release
Mar 22, 2012
Developer
Project Sora, Sora
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Shooter · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS

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 is easy to pick up but incredibly deep, the game is sure to satisfy novice gamers as well as fans who have been clamouring for a new installment in the franchise. The hero, Pit, teams up with Palutena, the goddess of light, who bestows on him the miracle of flight for limited stretches. With this gift, Pit soars through the skies, shooting down swarms of enemies, then alights and engages in frantic ground-based battles against Medusas underworld army. Find and collect numerous weapons and items that offer bonuses and ability boosts. Players can choose weapons before they send Pit into battle, giving them countless layers of strategies in each level. Players can choose between a basic Blade, basic Claws and a basic Orbitar weapon. Blades are well-balanced, Claws have limited reach but increase running speed and the Orbitars can shoot two shots that grow in power over distance.

Also known as New Light Mythology: Palutena's Mirror, Shin Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami

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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.Read more

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.

Release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Mar 22, 2012
Nintendo 3DS
Mar 23, 2012
Nintendo 3DS
Mar 29, 2012
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
rail shooter, greek mythology, augmented reality, crafting, archery
… All 59, brawler, flight, space battle, time limit, on-rails, teleportation, reboot, level selection, gods, alien invasion, possession, death match, voice acting, polygonal 3d, bow and arrow, breaking the fourth wall, transforming boss, game reference, sequel is in a different genre, touch controls, original soundtrack release, young protagonist, treasure chest, stereoscopic 3d, nintendo network, circle pad pro support, instant kill, vision obstruction, difficulty level, female antagonist, falling sequence, recurring boss, franchise reboot, mii support, vore, multiple enemy boss fights, plot twist, team deathmatch, club nintendo, fire manipulation, play coin support, adapted to - anime, pax east 2012, pax prime 2012, petrification, elevator ambush, fully customizable controls, phoenix, hidden room, corruption, cumulative team respawn limit, pax prime 2011, pax east 2011, streetpass support

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Critic Score
88

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IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026