What's that? You say you want Kid Icarus but you don't want any of that newfangled 3D? Well, according to Australia's Classification Board, your wish has been granted sort of. The site has posted a rating for the original Kid Icarus as a 3D Classic for the 3DS.
There's no telling how much of a 3D makeover Pit will receive – or when it will be released, for that matter – but at least those yearning for the (super difficult) classic will have a chance to run from Death once again.
Update: Nintendo has officially revealed that Kid Icarus will be offered as a free download in Europe for registering two qualifying 3DS titles with Club Nintendo. Details here.
Reader Comments (16)
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 12:12PM psyXcho said
youtube has a trailer for it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs5sSEoEyp4
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 12:32PM bittermang said
@psyXcho Those redrawn backgrounds under the original sprites look awful in 2D. Hopefully they look better on the 3DS itself.
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Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 12:12PM jbs1018 said
I've tried to play this game several times and cannot get past the second or third map ... and I call myself a gamer. I might just have to break down and look up a guide.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 1:04PM baby sea tuna said
@jbs1018
Yeah, it's not really that fun a game. And I say that as someone who had it (and beat it) when it first came out and then tried to get back on the horse when it hit the VC. Two eggplant heads later I shut it down and never looked back.
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Yeah, it's not really that fun a game. And I say that as someone who had it (and beat it) when it first came out and then tried to get back on the horse when it hit the VC. Two eggplant heads later I shut it down and never looked back.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 12:15PM foxhound said
I saw the article picture out of hindsight(I'm multitasking at work)and thought I was drinking on shift. Oh Joystiq. ;D
I would love to see a MARIO ALLSTARS style make-over for Pit. Or at least something like NEW SUPER MARIO BROS.
I would love to see a MARIO ALLSTARS style make-over for Pit. Or at least something like NEW SUPER MARIO BROS.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 12:26PM kcswanko said
When this came out for the Wii I beat it 3 times in a row. Once you beat it once you can keep your spining shield and other upgrades so it was just hard the first time.
Love this game, not fond of the mazes though.
Love this game, not fond of the mazes though.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 12:44PM TwEE said
"Nintendo has officially revealed that Kid Icarus will be offered as a free download in Europe for registering two qualifying 3DS titles with Club Nintendo"
That is an awesome precedent.
That is an awesome precedent.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 12:54PM Hoops said
Awesome move by NoE. Come on NoA, step up!
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 1:01PM cantwait2bhome said
Well, now that we're supposedly getting Xenoblade, maybe Nintendo of Europe will send this over to us as well?
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 1:29PM Link408 said
well that sucks, hope US gets this as well
I already have LoZ:OoT:3D and Super Mario 3D registered
and come Sunday, MK7
I already have LoZ:OoT:3D and Super Mario 3D registered
and come Sunday, MK7
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 2:17PM 343 Guilty Fart said
Does it have save states or anything, cause it's a hard, hard game.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 2:17PM SewerShark said
OMFG, it feels like my eyes are gonna fall from their sockets.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 2:37PM mrmobius said
1/2 there thanks to SM3DL, and should be fully there thanks to Mario Kart 7 soon.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 3:34PM Cave Johnson said
I'm moving to the UK. The US seems to get the shaft on anything cool Nintendo-related. Thanks a lot Reggie.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2011 10:48PM Shift Breaker said
I own two of those games, both registered codes already.
Guess this means I have to get more after Christmas, then, if I want this for free as well. Good thing I was planning to anyway.
Guess this means I have to get more after Christmas, then, if I want this for free as well. Good thing I was planning to anyway.
Posted: Dec 3rd 2011 6:11AM Zolbrod said
They have the same deal in Japan as well.
Surely the US will follow suit?
Surely the US will follow suit?





