Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters (1991)

Developer: Nintendo R&D1, Tose
Publisher: Nintendo, Playtronic
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Game Boy
Genres: Platform
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 19 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A charming angel battles mythical monsters in a classic action-platformer brimming with retro charm and lighthearted heroism.

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About

A lighthearted adventure with mythical challenges. The "8-bit Summer" series continues with this classic action game from 1991. Angel Land is up to its halos in woes as mythical monsters are running rampant. Pit, the original Kid Icarus, must save the realm again. Armed with his trusty bow, he'll zap the bad guys and find the Three Sacred Treasures hidden by Palutena. Only after this grueling training will he be strong enough to take on the dark forces behind Angel Land's troubles. Pit will encounter old friends and new enemies - from helpful Centurions to the dreaded Eggplant Wizard - as he journeys from the depths of the underworld to the towers of the sky palace. Find hammers to shatter special walls and reveal helpful items. Collect hearts by fighting off Pit's foes. Train hard and battle harder. Pit's challenges make the labors of Hercules look like a walk in the park.

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