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Kid Icarus: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Kid Icarus (1986): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Kid Icarus (1986) is a shooter, platform, adventure video game developed by Nintendo R&D1, available on fds, Arcade, Wii, WiiU, NES. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 70/100 on IGDB.

What is Kid Icarus about?

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.

Key details

Kid Icarus was released in 1986 and supports single player. Platforms: fds, Arcade, Wii, WiiU, NES. Developer: Nintendo R&D1.

Should you play Kid Icarus?

A solid 70/100 aggregate score makes Kid Icarus a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform, adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Kid Icarus?

Kid Icarus is a shooter, platform, adventure game by Nintendo R&D1, released in 1986.

What platforms is Kid Icarus on?

Kid Icarus is available on fds, Arcade, Wii, WiiU, NES.

Is Kid Icarus good?

Kid Icarus has an aggregate score of 70/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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