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The long wait was worth it.
After almost 20 years, a new installment in the Kid Icarus series finally arrived, called Kid Icarus: Uprising. The previous parts were more side-scrolling platform games like Mario Bros. With this installment, they decided to create a completely different genre. It's a mix of an on-rail shooter and an action-adventure game!
The game follows the young hero Pit, who must save the world from Medusa. Each level starts with you flying in the air, shooting down all enemies in your path. However, Pit doesn't have the stamina to fly for long, so after a few minutes, you land on the ground to continue running and shooting until you reach the boss of that level. I find this concept very enjoyable. The graphics are among the best you can have on the 3DS, and the music is beautiful with many orchestral pieces. The voice acting is truly excellent, and there's a lot of humor in the game. I found myself laughing out loud at the banter between Pit and Palutena :). The game isn't very long, but you can replay it many times because it offers various difficulty levels. There's also a very fun multiplayer mode that kept me entertained for a while and that I still pick up occasionally. Plus, you can unlock a variety of weapons and other items.
The only downside is that the controls are a bit tricky, but that wasn't a big issue for me. Just takes some getting used to. You also get a special stand for your 3DS which makes playing a bit easier. Overall, it's a fantastic game, definitely one that's worth getting a 3DS for.
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9,8Product Description
Haha! Kid Icarus: Uprising is a Fantastic adventure you don't want to miss! In this game, you play as Pit, the angelic hero who must save the world from the evil Medusa and her minions. The game combines intense aerial combat with thrilling ground battles, all with smooth controls specially designed for the Nintendo 3DS. The developers at Project Sora, led by the famous Masahiro Sakurai, truly went above and beyond to deliver an epic experience. With stunning graphics, an immersive story, and a fantastic soundtrack, this is a game you'll want to play over and over again. How cool is that!
Historical Context
Kid Icarus: Uprising marks Pit's return after a long break since his last adventure on the NES in 1986 and the Game Boy in 1991. The game was released in 2012 and was one of the most anticipated titles for the Nintendo 3DS. It took the classic series to a whole new level with modern graphics and revamped gameplay mechanics. It was a huge hit and has since earned a special place in the hearts of many gamers.
Expert Reviews
IGN called Kid Icarus: Uprising "a stunning reimagining of a classic franchise," giving it a score of 8.5/10. GameSpot praised the game for its "deep gameplay and engaging story," awarding it an 8/10. These Fantastic reviews showcase how well-received this game was by critics!
Is It for You?
This game is perfect for fans of action-adventures who enjoy a mix of aerial and ground combat. If you've enjoyed games like
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, then you'll definitely appreciate Kid Icarus: Uprising. Collectors of classic Nintendo franchises will also find this game Fantastic!
Similar Games
If you like Kid Icarus: Uprising, I recommend trying out The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D,
Star Fox 64 3D, and
Metroid: Samus Returns. These games also offer epic adventures and great gameplay on the Nintendo 3DS!
Compatibility
Kid Icarus: Uprising can be played on all
Nintendo 2DS (XL) and (new) 3DS (XL) systems, but not on the older
Nintendo DS systems. Please note, if you're using a Nintendo 2DS, you'll miss out on the 3D visuals that make this game even more impressive. The 3D effects truly add an extra layer of depth and spectacle to the battles, so it's a real shame if you can't experience them. But don't worry, it's still a Fantastic game even without the 3D effects!
Tips and secrets, cheats and codes
21 tips: 13 Easter Eggs and Glitches - 7 Secrets - 1 Personal tipEaster Eggs and Glitches:
How do I find the 8-bit shop Easter Egg in chapter 5 of Kid Icarus: Uprising on the 3DS?
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In chapter 5, if you manage to find this door and have at least an Intensity of 8.0, you can see a photo of one of the shops from the original Kid Icarus for the NES in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Personal tip:
What are the rewards for giving hearts to Palutena in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
When you give hearts to Palutena, you'll see a message saying there are no rewards for doing so, but that's not entirely true. If Palutena comes closer to the screen when you offer her your hearts, you can find more valuable weapons while playing through the chapter (for example, you'll first find a Twinbellows Cannon worth 107 in the first chapter of Kid Icarus: Uprising. If you donate many hearts to the goddess and replay the chapter, you'll find a Twinbellows Cannon worth 194 during your second run).
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How do I activate the animation when dying in the game?
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If you die in a level, hearts will spill out from the devil's cauldron. At that moment, you can hold down the circle pad or circle pad pro (or the B button). If you do this, a short scene will follow. An 8-bit reaper from Kid Icarus: Uprising (NES) is startled as the spilled hearts fall into the underworld.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
What happens when you anger the Intensity Pot in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
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The pot you encounter before starting each level is known as the Intensity Pot from Kid Icarus: Uprising. If you repeatedly tap its face, you can make it angry :p
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How do you activate the microphone effect in the menu of Kid Icarus Uprising on the 3DS?
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After turning on the 3DS, you need to go to the
Kid Icarus: Uprising menu on your screen. Blow into the microphone and Pit will quickly fly around in circles on the top screen.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How do you activate the 8-bit reaper easter egg in Kid Icarus: Uprising on the 3DS?
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If you die in a level, hearts will spill from the devil's cauldron. At that moment, you can hold down the circle pad or circle pad pro (or the B button if you're using alternative motion controls). If you do this, a short scene will follow. An 8-bit reaper from Kid Icarus: Uprising (NES) will be startled as the spilled hearts fall into the underworld.
Secrets:
Where can I find all the AR cards from Kid Icarus: Uprising?
You can find all the Kid Icarus: Uprising AR cards on
this website. If you scan these cards using the "AR" option, you'll automatically receive the corresponding trophy. You can also have the cards battle each other in Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Secrets:
What is the Boss Rush mode in chapter 25 of Kid Icarus: Uprising?
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Defeat the final boss and then Boss Rush will appear in chapter 25 of Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Secrets:
How do you defeat all the bosses in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
In this video, you'll see how to defeat all the bosses in Kid Icarus: Uprising as quickly as possible. Take that, Hades!
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How can I move the menu icons on my 3DS?
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After selecting a saved game file from Kid Icarus: Uprising, you need to hold down one of the game icons and drag it across the screen. The icons will now move in a blob-like motion. If you just let go, they'll return to normal.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
What is the Smash Bros reference in Chapter 8 of Kid Icarus: Uprising?
In Chapter 8 of Kid Icarus: Uprising, there's a moment where Pit mentions using a bow in a "brawl," describing it as "a smash!" When Palutena says she can't imagine Pit in a "melee," Pit replies, "That's because I wasn't..." This is a clever nod to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where Pit is a playable character, and Super Smash Bros. Melee, where he isn't.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
What is the Cave Story reference in the tutorial of Kid Icarus: Uprising?
In the tutorial for powers, Pit responds to Palutena saying he won't have to fight alone with, "You're going to send me a machine gun robot girlfriend?" This is a nod to Cave Story, where the main character actually has a robot girlfriend with a gun in Kid Icarus: Uprising. (Skip to 07:16 in the video)
Secrets:
How can giving hearts to Palutena lead to better items in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
In the menu of Kid Icarus: Uprising, there's an option where you can offer hearts to the goddess Palutena. The game will tell you that this is pointless, but the opposite is true; the more hearts you offer to Palutena, the better the weapons and items you'll find in the levels.
Secrets:
How do you get Palutena's Bow in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
If you complete Chapter 24 in under 11 minutes in Kid Icarus: Uprising, you'll receive Palutena's Bow, one of the stronger bows in the game. You can also obtain this bow by fusing the Twinbellows Cannon and the Pandora Claws.
Secrets:
How can I unlock the Palutena Blade and Palutena Bow in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
In Kid Icarus: Uprising, you can unlock the Palutena Blade. This becomes available after you complete Chapter 9 in under 28 minutes. The Palutena Bow is unlocked by finishing Chapter 24 in under 11 minutes.
To make things a bit easier, you can set the difficulty level to 0.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
The reference to Ocarina of Time in the description of the Fairy Orbitars?
The description of the Fairy Orbitars in Kid Icarus: Uprising begins with the line "Tired of pixies asking you to listen?". This is, of course, a nod to Navi, Link's fairy companion in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, whose most famous line is "Listen!".
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
Do Komaytos really look like Metroids?
In Chapter 21 of Kid Icarus: Uprising, Pit mentions that Komayto's look a lot like tiny Metroids, to which Viridi responds by telling him not to spread rumours, as this video game universe and that video game universe have nothing to do with each other. This is, of course, a nod to the fact that Komayto's look exactly like the Metroids from the Metroid games.
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
What is the reference to Nintendogs in Chapter 1 of Kid Icarus: Uprising?
In Chapter 1, when you fight the two-headed dog Twinbellows in Kid Icarus: Uprising, Pit makes a reference to the DS game Nintendogs, saying, "We're gonna rack up some serious Nintendogs trainer points together!"
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
What does Hades say in his speech after the credits?
If you wait five minutes after the credits in Kid Icarus: Uprising, Hades will give a speech, and at one point he will start threatening to delete your save file. (Skip to 5:30 in the video)
Easter Eggs and Glitches:
How do you make the Fiend's Cauldron angry in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
If you tap on the face of the Fiend's Cauldron often enough in Kid Icarus: Uprising, it will get angry and turn around.
Secrets:
What are the Treasure Hunt rewards in Kid Icarus: Uprising?
The following rewards can be obtained by completing certain tasks. Once you've completed them all, you'll receive images of Hades, Palutena, and Viridi along with their armies. You can find the first 16 rewards here, and the rest
here.
| 10,000 hearts | Defeat the Phoenix in the air |
| 15,000 hearts | Complete Chapter 18 within 14 minutes |
| 15,000 hearts | Complete Chapter 16 within 11 minutes |
| 5,000 hearts | Find a Hewdraw Club with a melee combo modifier |
| 8,000 hearts | Defeat Twinbellows before he can roar |
| 9,000 hearts | Score over 15,000 points in Practice Range (Air Battle) |
| 999,999 hearts | Complete all chapters on the highest Intensity |
| Feats | Perform 1,000 melee attacks |
| Feats | Open 150 treasure chests |
| Feats | Defeat the Phoenix with the Doom Cannon |
| Aurum Brain Trophy | Obtain a weapon worth over 300 |
| Cellular Skuttler Trophy | Find Raptor Claws with a Status Resistance modifier |
| Centurion Orbitars Trophy | Dodge 2,000 attacks |
| Crusader Blade Trophy | Defeat 50 Souflees |
| Dark Fighter Trophy | Collect over 300,000 hearts |
| Final Strike Trophy | Achieve 100 or more hits during the end credits |
Kid Icarus: Uprising is a fantastic third-person shooter with a great story and fun characters that plays wonderfully!
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