Kid Icarus: Uprising
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Kid Icarus: Uprising, known in Japan as , is an upcoming title for the Nintendo 3DS
video game system, developed by Project Sora
and to be published by Nintendo
. It is the third game in the Kid Icarus series and the first since 1991's Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
, a nineteen-year wait referenced in the game's announcement trailer shown at E3 2010. It is set for a release sometime in 2012 in North America and the first quarter of 2012 in Europe.
, as he battles with the forces of a reborn Medusa
who seeks to destroy mankind. Pit will also utilize the ability of flight granted by Palutena called the "Miracle of Flight" to aid him in flying to different worlds so he could fight massive monsters.
. Nintendo described the game as “a fast-paced and action-packed blend of aerial and ground-based shooting built on elegantly intuitive and streamlined play control. Boasting game play that is easy to pick up, but incredibly deep, the game is sure to satisfy novice gamers as well as fans who have been clamoring for a new installment in the franchise.”
Pit will have multiple different weapons to choose from: Blade, Claws, Bow, Palm, Cannon, Mace, Arm, Staff, and orbs that orbit around the player have already been confirmed, with several others currently unnamed. Weapons are chosen for use in a level that is divided into three parts. The first is a flying section that requires Pit to fire at oncoming enemies while reaching his destination. The second is a ground part where Pit fights groups of ground enemies and advances to the area where the boss lies, and the third area is the boss battle that wraps up the level. The levels in the game will be called chapters. Like Nintendo's Star Fox
series, there will be voice acting
with Pit, Palutena, Medusa, and other characters speaking to each other during gameplay and cutscenes.
There will also be a red health bar with a wing icon on the upper left side of the top screen that shows Pit's endurance. It will go down each time Pit is damaged until it becomes empty and he dies. Various kinds of food, such as apples and chicken, are scattered throughout the level and replenishes Pit's health if he touches it, not unlike in the Kirby
series.
style multiplayer game. Weapons identical to the ones seen in singleplayer can be used against opponents (Fighters) in order to frag
the opponent to win a match. Eventually, the losing team will have one of their players control Pit, who is more powerful than the average Fighter. Sakurai hasn't confirmed whether or not it will be online.
's Project Sora
development studio and built specifically for the Nintendo 3DS. The game retains Pit and Palutena's new looks as introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
.
Sakurai claims this is his first non-Kirby
title to be played in three dimensional perspective.
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
video game system, developed by Project Sora
Project Sora
is a Japanese video game developer founded by Nintendo Co., Ltd. president Satoru Iwata and former HAL Laboratory employee Masahiro Sakurai. It was formed in the year 2009 after the successful launch of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii console. On formation of the new company, Nintendo is...
and to be published by Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
. It is the third game in the Kid Icarus series and the first since 1991's Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters is an action platform video game for the Game Boy. It was developed by Nintendo and Tose, and is the sequel to Kid Icarus on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was released in North America in November 1991, and in Europe on May 21, 1992...
, a nineteen-year wait referenced in the game's announcement trailer shown at E3 2010. It is set for a release sometime in 2012 in North America and the first quarter of 2012 in Europe.
Story
The plot of Kid Icarus: Uprising follows the angelic protagonist, PitPit (Kid Icarus)
is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Kid Icarus series, first appearing in Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 and later appearing in Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters for the Game Boy in 1991...
, as he battles with the forces of a reborn Medusa
Medusa
In Greek mythology Medusa , " guardian, protectress") was a Gorgon, a chthonic monster, and a daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. The author Hyginus, interposes a generation and gives Medusa another chthonic pair as parents. Gazing directly upon her would turn onlookers to stone...
who seeks to destroy mankind. Pit will also utilize the ability of flight granted by Palutena called the "Miracle of Flight" to aid him in flying to different worlds so he could fight massive monsters.
Single player
The E3 2010 trailer of the game showed a mixture of both air and ground combat, featuring Pit battling monsters, including Twinbellows and Hewdraw, bosses from the first game, in his quest to stop MedusaMedusa
In Greek mythology Medusa , " guardian, protectress") was a Gorgon, a chthonic monster, and a daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. The author Hyginus, interposes a generation and gives Medusa another chthonic pair as parents. Gazing directly upon her would turn onlookers to stone...
. Nintendo described the game as “a fast-paced and action-packed blend of aerial and ground-based shooting built on elegantly intuitive and streamlined play control. Boasting game play that is easy to pick up, but incredibly deep, the game is sure to satisfy novice gamers as well as fans who have been clamoring for a new installment in the franchise.”
Pit will have multiple different weapons to choose from: Blade, Claws, Bow, Palm, Cannon, Mace, Arm, Staff, and orbs that orbit around the player have already been confirmed, with several others currently unnamed. Weapons are chosen for use in a level that is divided into three parts. The first is a flying section that requires Pit to fire at oncoming enemies while reaching his destination. The second is a ground part where Pit fights groups of ground enemies and advances to the area where the boss lies, and the third area is the boss battle that wraps up the level. The levels in the game will be called chapters. Like Nintendo's Star Fox
Star Fox
, released as Starwing in Europe and Australia due to a game of the same name and subsequent trademark issues in those regions, is the first game in the Star Fox series of video games. It was released in the spring of 1993 for the SFC/SNES...
series, there will be voice acting
Voice acting
Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters and radio and audio dramas and comedy, as well as doing voice-overs in radio and television commercials, audio dramas, dubbed foreign language films, video games, puppet shows, and amusement rides.Performers are called...
with Pit, Palutena, Medusa, and other characters speaking to each other during gameplay and cutscenes.
There will also be a red health bar with a wing icon on the upper left side of the top screen that shows Pit's endurance. It will go down each time Pit is damaged until it becomes empty and he dies. Various kinds of food, such as apples and chicken, are scattered throughout the level and replenishes Pit's health if he touches it, not unlike in the Kirby
Kirby (series)
The series is a fantasy video game series developed by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo, and produced by Nintendo. The gameplay of a majority of the games in the series consists mainly of action, platform and puzzle-solving elements...
series.
Multiplayer
The E3 2011 trailer depicted up to six players competing in either a Team Deathmatch or Free for AllDeathmatch (gaming)
Deathmatch or Player vs All is a widely-used gameplay mode integrated into many shooter and real-time strategy computer games...
style multiplayer game. Weapons identical to the ones seen in singleplayer can be used against opponents (Fighters) in order to frag
Frag (video gaming)
Frag is a computer and video game term originating from the word fragging, a term indicating to kill an unpopular superior officer with a fragmentation grenade. A frag is roughly equivalent to "kill", with the typical main difference that the player being "fragged" can instantly respawn in most...
the opponent to win a match. Eventually, the losing team will have one of their players control Pit, who is more powerful than the average Fighter. Sakurai hasn't confirmed whether or not it will be online.
Development
Kid Icarus: Uprising is developed by NintendoNintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
's Project Sora
Project Sora
is a Japanese video game developer founded by Nintendo Co., Ltd. president Satoru Iwata and former HAL Laboratory employee Masahiro Sakurai. It was formed in the year 2009 after the successful launch of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii console. On formation of the new company, Nintendo is...
development studio and built specifically for the Nintendo 3DS. The game retains Pit and Palutena's new looks as introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. Brawl, known in Japan as , often abbreviated as SSBB or simply as Brawl, is the third installment in the Super Smash Bros. series of crossover fighting games, developed by an ad hoc development team consisting of Sora, Game Arts and staff from other developers, and published by...
.
Sakurai claims this is his first non-Kirby
Kirby (series)
The series is a fantasy video game series developed by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo, and produced by Nintendo. The gameplay of a majority of the games in the series consists mainly of action, platform and puzzle-solving elements...
title to be played in three dimensional perspective.