description Kid Icarus Overview
Kid Icarus is an action-platform game created by Nintendo for the Family Computer Disk System, NES, and other systems. The game debuted in Japan in December 1986, followed by European releases in February 1987 and North American releases in July of that year. It was developed and published by Nintendo.
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info Kid Icarus Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1986 |
help Kid Icarus FAQ
Who is the main character in the original Kid Icarus game?
Players control Pit, a young angel who is armed with a bow and arrows, on a quest to rescue Palutena, the Goddess of Light. He must battle the forces of Medusa across the Underworld, Overworld, and Skyworld.
Who developed Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Entertainment System?
The game was developed by Nintendo R&D1 and published by Nintendo, releasing in Japan in 1986. It was co-directed by Gunpei Yokoi, the creator of the Game Boy and the Metroid series.
Why was Kid Icarus considered notoriously difficult?
The game features an unforgiving vertical scrolling mechanic where falling off the screen kills Pit instantly. The title also utilizes a challenging password system and features enemies that can turn Pit into an eggplant, disabling his attacks.
Was Kid Icarus released on the Family Computer Disk System?
Yes, the game originally debuted in Japan on the Family Computer Disk System in December 1986. The Western release on the standard NES cartridge came in 1987, using different hardware formats but offering the same gameplay.
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