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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters''}}
{{GameBox
{{GameBox
|name= Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
|name= Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
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|console= Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
|console= Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console
|genre= [[Wikipedia:Action game|Action]], [[Wikipedia:Platforming game|Platforming]]
|genre= [[Wikipedia:Action game|Action]], [[Wikipedia:Platforming game|Platforming]]
|release='''NA:''' November 5, 1991<br />'''EU:''' May 21, 1992
|release='''Retail:'''
:<small>NA</small> November 5, 1991<br><small>EU</small> May 21, 1992<br>
'''3DS Virtual Console:'''
:<small>JP</small> February 8, 2012<br><small>EU</small> March 8, 2012<br><small>NA</small> July 19, 2012
|ratings='''ACB:''' G
|ratings='''ACB:''' G
|predecessor= ''[[Kid Icarus]]''
|predecessor= ''[[Kid Icarus]]''
|successor= ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising|Uprising]]''
|successor= ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising|Uprising]]''
}}'''''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters'''''  is the second game in the [[Kid Icarus series]] and was first released for the Game Boy in North America on November 5, 1991, and later in Europe on May 21, 1992. Despite it being developed in Japan, the game strangely never released in its originated country. It is a sequel to the original ''[[Kid Icarus]]'' and uses the same engine as ''[[Metroidwiki:Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''. As such, the characters are larger and more detailed, but also take up more screen space when compared to the original. To make up for this, Pit can look around him when the game is paused, before his inventory pops up (this only works when not in any Chambers). This title uses a battery backup rather than a [[password]] entry feature.
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}}'''''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters'''''  is the second game in the [[Kid Icarus (series)|''Kid Icarus'' series]] and was first released for the Game Boy in North America on November 5, 1991, and later in Europe on May 21, 1992. Despite it being developed in Japan, the game never released there originally. It is a sequel to the original ''[[Kid Icarus]]'' and uses the same engine as ''[[Metroidwiki:Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''. As such, the characters are larger and more detailed, but also take up more screen space when compared to the original. To make up for this, Pit can look around him when the game is paused, before his inventory pops up (this only works when not in any Chambers). This title uses a battery backup rather than the [[password]] entry feature used in its predecessor.


On February 8, 2012, ''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters'' would see its first ever official release in Japan through the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console.
On February 8, 2012, ''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters'' would see its first ever official release in Japan through the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console.


==Plot==
==Plot==
One night, [[Palutena]] was startled by a horrible dream. In it, her beloved [[Angel Land]] was under attack by an army of demons. She summoned a soothsayer, who told her that this was not just a dream, and it would soon come to pass that a demon by the name of [[Orcos]] would soon attack Angel Land.
The following is the game's story as told through an in-game prompt:
 
<blockquote>
Palutena quickly summoned the hero, [[Pit]], and told him of the crisis at hand. She then sent Pit on a mission: to obtain the [[Three Sacred Treasures]] (the [[Wings of Pegasus]], the [[Silver Armor]], and the [[Arrow of Light]]) and to become stronger so that he may be worthy of using them when Orcos finally attacks.
''"Goddess [[Palutena]], the ruler of [[Angel Land]], had a vivid dream of an [[Orcos|evil force]] invading their beautiful world. She called the valiant warrior [[Pit]], and sent him into a program of intense training for the upcoming attack. Pit must now find the [[Three Sacred Treasures|three sacred treasures]] hidden in Angel Land. Be brave Pit! Your long mission is just beginning!"''
</blockquote>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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* Level 5: 28680
* Level 5: 28680


Pit's goal is to, once again, proceed through each world and their four stages, and obtain the [[Sacred Casket]] guarded by the [[Fortress]] Guardian. Depending on his performance, he'll gain the ability to use more of the Sacred Treasures, though he'll always be allowed to use the [[Wings of Pegasus]]. Even if he doesn't qualify for use of some of the Treasures, [[Zeus]] will give him a second chance in two training rooms located in the last stage.
Pit's goal is to, once again, proceed through each world and their four stages, and obtain the [[Sacred Casket]] guarded by the [[Fortress]] Guardian. Depending on his performance, he will gain the ability to use more of the Sacred Treasures, though he will always be allowed to use the [[Wings of Pegasus]]. Even if he doesn't qualify for use of some of the Treasures, [[Zeus]] will give him a second chance in two training rooms located in the last stage.


In ''Kid Icarus'', Pit only had one life; if defeated, he had to restart at the beginning of the area. In ''Of Myths and Monsters'', though, Pit starts with three lives. He'll restart at the last Chamber he exited if he's defeated. If all lives are depleted, then he'll have to completely restart either the adventure, or from the last continue point.
===Worlds and levels===
;[[Underworld]]
*[[Stage 1-1 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 1-1]]
*[[Stage 1-2 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 1-2]]
*[[Stage 1-3 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 1-3]]
*[[Stage 1-4 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 1-4]]
;[[Overworld]]
*[[Stage 2-1 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 2-1]]
*[[Stage 2-2 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 2-2]]
*[[Stage 2-3 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 2-3]]
*[[Stage 2-4 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 2-4]]
;[[Skyworld]]
*[[Stage 3-1 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 3-1]]
*[[Stage 3-2 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 3-2]]
*[[Stage 3-3 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 3-3]]
*[[Stage 3-4 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 3-4]]
;[[Palutena's Temple|Sky Palace]]
*[[Stage 4 (Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters)|Stage 4]]


===Rooms===
===Rooms===
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===Items===
===Items===
Pit has a variety of items at his disposal. Some are earned in [[Sacred Training Chamber]]s, others discovered in [[Treasure Chamber]]s, others must be bought with [[Heart]]s in a variety of [[Store]]s.
Pit has a variety of items at his disposal. Some are earned in [[Sacred Training Chamber]]s, others discovered in [[Treasure Chamber]]s, others must be bought with [[Heart]]s in a variety of [[Store]]s.
====Weapons====
Unlike the previous adventure, weapons are not disabled in Fortresses, and function dynamically based on Pit's health. Each weapon requires a certain amount of health, and cease to function if Pit's life dips below that point. (This is not the case for an Arrow of Strength)
* [[Arrow of Strength]]
* [[Fire Arrow]]
* [[Protective Crystal]]
* [[Sacred Bow|Long Bow]]


====Regular Items====
====Regular Items====
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* [[Water of Life]]
* [[Water of Life]]
* [[Water Barrel]]
* [[Water Barrel]]
====Weapons====
Unlike the previous adventure, weapons are not disabled in Fortresses, and function dynamically based on Pit's health. Each weapon requires a certain amount of health, and cease to function if Pit's life dips below that point. (This is not the case for an Arrow of Strength)
* [[Arrow of Strength]]
* [[Fire Arrow]]
* [[Protective Crystal]]
* [[Sacred Bow|Long Bow]]


===Enemies===
===Enemies===
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==Canon Questionability==
==Canon Questionability==
As the game originally never released in Japan, and lacks any connections to ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'', some fans believe ''Of Myths and Monsters'' may no longer be canon to the series, but so far there has been no official word by Nintendo themselves.  
As the game originally never released in Japan, and lacks connections to ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'', some fans believe ''Of Myths and Monsters'' may no longer be canon to the series. However, the official UK site for ''Uprising'' calls the game, "the Game Boy sequel", and claims to be "the story continued" of the NES game.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/kidicarusuprising/images/aboutnew/btn_0502_on.jpg</ref> This would likely mean ''Of Myths and Monsters'' is still canon to the franchise storyline.
 
== Trivia ==
 
* A promotional comic for ''Of Myths and Monsters'' appears in the 31st volume of the magazine ''Nintendo Power''. It is part of the ''Nester’s Adventures'' series, a comic series used to promote various games. The protagonist, Nester, dreams that he is “Kid Nesterus” and is tasked by Zeus to do various tests, which he fails.<ref>"A Little Bow and Arrow Guy." ''Nintendo Power'', vol. 31, Dec. 1991, pg. 18-19.</ref>


==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.world-of-nintendo.com/manuals/game_boy/kid_icarus_myths_and_m.shtml Instruction manual text] at The Unofficial World of Nintendo
*[http://www.world-of-nintendo.com/manuals/game_boy/kid_icarus_myths_and_m.shtml Instruction manual text] at The Unofficial World of Nintendo
*[http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/585772.asp ''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters''] at Game Rankings
*[http://www.flyingomelette.com/kidicarus/kidicarusshrine.html Kid Icarus Shrine]
*[http://www.flyingomelette.com/kidicarus/kidicarusshrine.html Kid Icarus Shrine]


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