Kid Icarus Overview
Kid Icarus is a platform game set in Angel Land, where the player controls the angel Pit. His objective is to defeat the monster Medusa, who has kidnapped Princess Palutena and threatens the land. This quest involves ascending through vertically oriented levels, from caverns to a sky palace.
Gameplay centers on navigating these upward-scrolling stages, where falling off the bottom screen results in death. Pit attacks with a bow that can fire forward or upward, defeating enemies who drop hearts. These hearts function as currency for in-game shops.
Levels contain doors leading to various chambers. These rooms can present challenges like enemy encounters, offer services like health restoration, or provide opportunities to obtain items. Purchasable or findable items include a more powerful bow, a protective shield, a torch for dark areas, and a mallet used to free petrified warriors who aid in boss fights.
Character progression is handled through an experience system. Defeating enemies grants experience, leading to higher levels which increase Pit's maximum health. Some chambers also offer tests or rewards that can permanently strengthen his attacks.
The journey is challenging, with constant enemy attacks. Pit is equipped with various aids for his mission, including his bow, special feathers, and restorative Water of Life.
