In fact, once the mythological patina is stripped away, many positive messages for youngsters emerge. So, although the implicit acceptance of large chunks of pagan lore may initially raise concerns for parents, the cartoonish, jocular way in which this material is presented signals that it need not be taken seriously, and is therefore harmless for all but the youngest gamers. Yet it can hardly be called either faithful to, or overly reverential about, its sources, especially when we find incongruous alien spacecraft and superguns hurled into the mix. Pit aids Palutena in her struggle, on behalf of of the forces of good, against the evil Medusa and the troops of the underworld.Īs might be expected, given its title, the entire game is replete with references to Greek mythology. The gamer plays in the persona of the aforementioned Pit, servant of Palutena, the goddess of light.
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That’s an impressive feat of restraint, considering the almost yearly installments of Nintendo’s other main franchises.Īccordingly, this newest offering - available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS - feels fresh, at least at first all the more so since the main story is entertaining and packed full of twists.
If so, there will likely be much yearning and little distaste on the part of fans for "Kid Icarus: Uprising" (Nintendo).Īfter all, this latest adventure for the titular character, also known as Pit - the franchise’s sprightly angelic protagonist - is only the third entry in the series since the original flew onto the Nintendo Entertainment System way back in 1986. NEW YORK (CNS) - Absence, we’re told, makes the heart grow fonder and familiarity breeds contempt.
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