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'''''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters''''' was first released | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters''}} | ||
{{GameBox | |||
|name= Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters | |||
|jpname= | |||
|jptrans= | |||
|image=KidIcarusOM&M.png | |||
|publisher= [[Nintendo]] | |||
|developer= [[Nintendo]]<br />[[TOSE]] | |||
|console= Game Boy, Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console | |||
|genre= [[Wikipedia:Action game|Action]], [[Wikipedia:Platforming game|Platforming]] | |||
|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 | |||
|predecessor= ''[[Kid Icarus]]'' | |||
|successor= ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising|Uprising]]'' | |||
|strategywiki= Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters | |||
}}'''''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. | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The following is the game's story as told through an in-game prompt: | |||
<blockquote> | |||
''"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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To obtain more Life Blocks, Pit must attain these levels: | To obtain more Life Blocks, Pit must attain these levels: | ||
* Level 2: | * Level 2: 3000 | ||
* Level 3: 9370 | * Level 3: 9370 | ||
* Level 4: 18900 | * Level 4: 18900 | ||
* 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 | 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. | ||
===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=== | ||
Though doors seal like in | Though doors seal like in ''Kid Icarus'', here Pit has the option to use a [[Key]] to re-open a door. Rooms include: | ||
* [[Enemy Lair|Bat Chamber]] | * [[Enemy Lair|Bat Chamber]] | ||
* [[Information Center]] | * [[Information Center]] | ||
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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. | ||
====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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* [[Globe]] | * [[Globe]] | ||
* [[Snowman|Gruff]] | * [[Snowman|Gruff]] | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Skullwing]]''' | ||
* [[Sticky Talon]] | * [[Sticky Talon]] | ||
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* [[Reaper|Reaper & Reapette]] | * [[Reaper|Reaper & Reapette]] | ||
* [[Shemum|Snake]] | * [[Shemum|Snake]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Spitball Blob]] | ||
* [[Totem]] | * [[Totem]] | ||
==Canon Questionability== | |||
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.flyingomelette.com/kidicarus/kidicarusshrine.html Kid Icarus Shrine] | *[http://www.flyingomelette.com/kidicarus/kidicarusshrine.html Kid Icarus Shrine] | ||
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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 never released there originally. It is a sequel to the original Kid Icarus and uses the same engine as 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.
Plot
The following is the game's story as told through an in-game prompt:
"Goddess Palutena, the ruler of Angel Land, had a vivid dream of an 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 hidden in Angel Land. Be brave Pit! Your long mission is just beginning!"
Gameplay
The major difference between this mission and its predecessor is that Pit now has the ability to move in any direction; no more falling to his death. Also, his wings now have the ability to slow his descent, and Pit no longer takes an extra step when landing from a jump. However, he can no longer move while crouching. Though Pit's life bar functionality hasn't changed, Pit now has three lives and will restart at the beginning of the current stage if defeated. If all three are consumed, he must restart from the last save point.
To obtain more Life Blocks, Pit must attain these levels:
- Level 2: 3000
- Level 3: 9370
- Level 4: 18900
- 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 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.
Worlds and levels
Rooms
Though doors seal like in Kid Icarus, here Pit has the option to use a Key to re-open a door. Rooms include:
- Bat Chamber
- Information Center
- Hospital
- Hot Springs
- Sacred Chamber
- Sacred Training Chamber
- Store
- Treasure Chamber
Items
Pit has a variety of items at his disposal. Some are earned in Sacred Training Chambers, others discovered in Treasure Chambers, others must be bought with Hearts in a variety of Stores.
Regular Items
Fortress Items
Recovery Items
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)
Enemies
Underworld Tower
Overworld
Sky World Tower
Sky Palace
Fortress
All Areas
Canon Questionability
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.[1] 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.[2]
External Links
- Instruction manual text at The Unofficial World of Nintendo
- Kid Icarus Shrine
References
- ↑ http://www.nintendo.co.uk/games/oms/kidicarusuprising/images/aboutnew/btn_0502_on.jpg
- ↑ "A Little Bow and Arrow Guy." Nintendo Power, vol. 31, Dec. 1991, pg. 18-19.
Kid Icarus series | |
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Main Series | Kid Icarus • Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters • Kid Icarus: Uprising |
Remakes | 3D Classics: Kid Icarus |
Related Games | Super Smash Bros. Brawl • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate |
Related Media | Captain N: The Game Master • Kid Icarus 3D Anime |
Key People | Toru Osawa • Yoshio Sakamoto • Masahiro Sakurai • Hirokazu Tanaka • Gunpei Yokoi |