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[[File:Monoeye and Shemum.jpg|thumb|Pit begins his adventure, starting in the Underworld.]] | |||
The Underworld boasts a large number of threats and navigation hazards. Pit can expect to find moving platforms, thorny growths in the walls, and small pools of lava that can inflict major damage quickly. Platforms will typically be small and Pit must be careful to avoid stepping off a platform as he lands | The '''Underworld''', known in Japan as '''Hades World''' (冥府界 ''Meifukai'') is recurring area in the [[Kid Icarus (series)|''Kid Icarus'' series]]. In ''[[Kid Icarus (game)|Kid Icarus]]'' it is a natural vertical maze, ultimately opening to the [[Overworld]]. It's a dank, dark area filled with evil monsters. These monsters are allies to [[Medusa]], who was banished here by [[Palutena]]. Staging a coup from here, Medusa started her ultimately successful invasion of [[Angel Land]] and installed herself as ruler of the [[Palace in the Sky]]. | ||
The Underworld boasts a large number of threats and navigation hazards. Pit can expect to find moving platforms, thorny growths in the walls, and small pools of lava that can inflict major damage quickly. Platforms will typically be small and Pit must be careful to avoid stepping off a platform as he lands. The area also sports ice that Pit can fall through and will cause him to slide from momentum. | |||
The Underworld area "wraps around" from one side to another, though the first and second adventure handle it differently. | The Underworld area "wraps around" from one side to another, though the first and second adventure handle it differently. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===[[Kid Icarus]]=== | ===''[[Kid Icarus]]''=== | ||
Having just escaped from his dungeon cell, [[Pit]] must evade the monsters here and gain access to the [[Overworld]] by defeating [[Twinbellows]] in the [[Fortress]]. This is a vertical series of stages. | Having just escaped from his dungeon cell, [[Pit]] must evade the monsters here and gain access to the [[Overworld]] by defeating [[Twinbellows]] in the [[Fortress]]. This is a vertical series of stages. | ||
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====Stage 1-1==== | ====Stage 1-1==== | ||
[[File:Reaper NES.jpg|thumb|250px|Pit goes through the first stage of the Underworld.]] | |||
Here's where Pit's daring escape from the dungeons begin, and it's not an easy trip. Though this area begins with long, flat platforms, it quickly becomes a tricky jumping gauntlet and Pit's foes are uncompromising. | Here's where Pit's daring escape from the dungeons begin, and it's not an easy trip. Though this area begins with long, flat platforms, it quickly becomes a tricky jumping gauntlet and Pit's foes are uncompromising. | ||
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Chambers: [[Enemy Lair]], [[Sacred Chamber]], [[Treasure Chamber]]. | Chambers: [[Enemy Lair]], [[Sacred Chamber]], [[Treasure Chamber]]. | ||
3D Classic: Pit starts at the bottom of a lava flow, overshadowed by a large mountain. | |||
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====Stage 1-2==== | ====Stage 1-2==== | ||
The level starts out as the previous level, which long platforms. However, climbing is a bigger focus here. The ice platforms are introduced early here and are located throughout the level. | [[File:Underworld-NES-3.png|250px|thumb|Pit slides on some ice platforms.]] | ||
The level starts out as the previous level, which long platforms. However, climbing is a bigger focus here. The ice platforms are introduced early here and are located throughout the level. If Pit has been vigilant about slaying monsters, he'll likely get his first [[Arrow of Strength]] here. | |||
Enemies: [[McGoo]], [[Monoeye]], [[Nettler]], [[Octos]], [[Reaper]] & Reapette, [[Shemum]], [[Specknose]]. | |||
Chambers: [[Enemy Lair]], [[Sacred Chamber]], [[Store]] | |||
3D Classic: A polar opposite to the last area, icy pillars extend vertically through this stage. Both the beginning and end are marked with bright ice blocks. | |||
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====Stage 1-3==== | ====Stage 1-3==== | ||
The stage starts similarly to the first one. Lava pits are noticeably present in the level itself (and oddly, harmless candles in the background as well). All of the enemies from the past stage make a return. | The stage starts similarly to the first one. Lava pits are noticeably present in the level itself (and oddly, harmless candles in the background as well). All of the enemies from the past stage make a return. McGoos are out in force, especially around the first lava area, and Pit will need to be fleet-footed to avoid getting burned. This stage also has a new hazard; thorns. These spiky branches will hurt Pit if he brushes against them. Pit will experience both cramped platforming (while battling Octos) and difficult jumping with moving platforms. | ||
Enemies: [[McGoo]], [[Monoeye]], [[Nettler]], [[Octos]], [[Reaper]] & Reapette, [[Shemum]], [[Specknose]]. | |||
Chambers: [[Enemy Lair]], [[Sacred Training Chamber]], [[Store]] & Black Marketeer, [[Treasure Chamber]]. | |||
3D Classic: A verdant forest with very tall trees awaits Pit. | |||
====Stage 1-4==== | ====Stage 1-4==== | ||
The fortress level of the Underworld. | The fortress level of the Underworld. Pit must be on guard for spike traps and lava beds, but the platforming is relatively easy compared to 1-3. This is the easiest Fortress by far, so it's a good place for Pit to practice for the future. '''[[Twinbellows]]''' awaits Pit in the southeastern corner. | ||
Enemies: [[Eggplant Wizard]], [[Kobil]], [[Ganewmede]], [[Shemum]] | |||
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===[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]=== | ===''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]''=== | ||
Pit starts through this area on his path to earn the strength to use the [[Three Sacred Treasures]]. This area doesn't have a clear "wrap around" border. Pit will smoothly transition horizontally and is indeed necessary for continuing. | Pit starts through this area on his path to earn the strength to use the [[Three Sacred Treasures]]. This area doesn't have a clear "wrap around" border. Pit will smoothly transition horizontally and is indeed necessary for continuing. | ||
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Enemies: [[Eggplant Wizard]], [[Fuzz Ball]], [[Gubble]], [[Shemum|Snake]], [[Slime]] | Enemies: [[Eggplant Wizard]], [[Fuzz Ball]], [[Gubble]], [[Shemum|Snake]], [[Slime]] | ||
Chambers: [[Hospital]], [[Hot Springs]]x2, [[Store]] | Chambers: [[Hospital]], [[Hot Springs]] x2, [[Store]] | ||
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=== ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'' === | |||
The Underworld makes a return here, but appears significantly less frequently. Even though mentioned quite a few times in dialogues, [[Pit]] enters the Underworld only three times; in Chapter 9, [[Medusa's Final Battle]], Chapter 23, [[Lord of the Underworld]] and Chapter 25, [[The War's End]], although the latter only features the Underworld for the first half. | |||
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