Kid Icarus
Also known as: Light Mythology: Palutena's Mirror | Myth of Light: The Mirror of Palutena | Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami
Kid Icarus is an action platform video game for the Family Computer Disk System in Japan and the Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and North America. The plot of Kid Icarus revolves around protagonist Pit's quest for three sacred treasures, which he must equip to rescue the Grecian fantasy world Angel Land and its ruler, the goddess Palutena. The player controls Pit through platform areas while fighting monsters and collecting items. Their objective is to reach the end of the levels, and to find and defeat boss monsters that guard the three treasures.
Released
19 Dec 1986
40 years ago
Overview
Summary
Kid Icarus is an action platform video game for the Family Computer Disk System in Japan and the Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and North America. The plot of Kid Icarus revolves around protagonist Pit's quest for three sacred treasures, which he must equip to rescue the Grecian fantasy world Angel Land and its ruler, the goddess Palutena. The player controls Pit through platform areas while fighting monsters and collecting items. Their objective is to reach the end of the levels, and to find and defeat boss monsters that guard the three treasures.
Description
About This Game
The evil goddess Medusa has stolen the Three Sacred Treasures and
imprisoned the goddess of light, Palutena, in her evil plot to control
all. Play as Pit, a young angel who has been entrusted with a magical
bow and arrow. Fight against hordes of enemies that swoop from above and
below. Secure the Three Sacred Treasures from their evil guardians,
equip them, and face Medusa in the final battle! Are you the stuff of
legends? Restore peace to Angel Land, and prove your worth!
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