Kid Icarus (series)
| Kid Icarus | |
|---|---|
Logo since 2012 | |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Developer(s) | Nintendo R&D1 (1986–1991) Tose (1986-1991) Project Sora (2012) |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS |
| First release | Kid Icarus December 19, 1986 |
| Latest release | Kid Icarus: Uprising March 22, 2012 |
Kid Icarus is a series of fantasy video games by Nintendo. Set in the fantasy world of "Angel Land", which is loosely based on Greco-Roman mythology, the gameplay combines action, adventure and platforming elements. The Kid Icarus franchise is known as a cult classic and a sibling series to the Metroid franchise.
The first installment, Kid Icarus, was released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System and received critical acclaim despite poor sales. A sequel, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, was released for the Game Boy. Following a 20-year hiatus, Kid Icarus: Uprising was released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS.