Shooter · 1986
Kid Icarus
Kid Icarus is an action platform video game for the Family Computer Disk System in Japan and the Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe and North America. The plot of Kid Icarus revolves around protagonist Pit's quest for three sacred treasures, which he must equip to rescue the Grecian fantasy world Angel Land and…
Key facts
- Released
- 19 December 1986
- Genre
- Shooter · Adventure · Action
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo R&D1
- Publisher
- Nintendo
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1986 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Kid Icarus with friends?
No, Kid Icarus is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Kid Icarus on?
Kid Icarus is available on Nintendo.
What games are like Kid Icarus?
In the same spirit: Metroid, Metroid II: Return of Samus and Wario Land II.



