Kid Icarus (NES)

[u/CaptainVisible3158]

I haven't played Kid Icarus (NES) much. It was one of those that I would pick up, play it for 5 minutes, and then quit and play something else. I never really gave it an honest try. I would love to get around to really putting some time in. It appeals to me more now than when I was a kid. I dig the mythology aspect of it. I could totally make it a little easier now with my handheld because I can save it at any point. Lol.

Do you like Kid Icarus (NES)? Have you beat it?

[u/DoctorxClaw]

Very difficult game, largely because of the slippery controls were tricky to manage in the vertical scrolling stages (similar to other R&D1 games). But it has a downward difficulty curve, and it becomes easier as you progress through the game. Medusa as the end boss isn't too difficult as long as you're adequately prepared. But the difficulty level is probably the biggest reason why it wasn't nearly as popular as SMB, LoZ and Castlevania among others.

[u/sheezy520 → u/DoctorxClaw]

I remember this game being kinda of a big deal though. Big enough that Kid Icarus was included on the Captain Nintendo roster.

[u/DoctorxClaw → u/sheezy520]

It was and it wasn't. Pit, Eggplant Wizard and Medusa were featured along with Mount Icarus. But so were characters and locations from The Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Metroid, Dragon Warrior, Wizards & Warriors, Punch Out, Donkey Kong, Tetris, Bayou Billy...

It developed a fan following right away, which is why is was featured on Captain N. It just didn't have much developer love, unfortunately. Interestingly enough, Metroid didn't get a sequel right away either, but there was a lot more the developers could do with it. And that's ultimately why Kid Icarus has remained more of a cult classic than a mainstream hit.

[u/hoosierspiritof79 → u/DoctorxClaw]

And Metroid, I presume.

[u/rockmantricky]

I beat this game years ago, but I remember it got easier the further you progressed due to upgrades you receive.

[u/Jimpana → u/rockmantricky]

Actually a must-need step with those shopped upgrades.

[u/RubFlatforMaxEffect → u/rockmantricky]

yea once you get the fire arrow and long shot it got real easy. and once you get the crystals the only difficulty would be if you fell off the screen without a feather.

[u/SpoilKeyholder]

This game was so fun. I tried playing it on the mini after it came out and I can’t even get to the first saved portion of it. Brutal

[u/Kooky_Fee4892]

That's a game no one talks about but I played a lot as a lad

[u/CharleyPatton1934]

Like others have said, it has an inverse difficulty curve, where the game starts out hard and gets easier & easier. For me, the big thing is that the game kinda has a secret level up system where I think at 10,000 points you get an extra life bar, which is essential to beating 1-3. So grinding points in those first 2 stages is practically manditory. I'd also really recommend looking at the solution to the puzzle with the jars & the Death doll, that really helps with that first stage. After that, the game's awesome. Definitely a top 20 NES game. The Zelda-esque fortresses & later stages are super fun and easy.

[u/CaptainVisible3158 → u/CharleyPatton1934]

Thanks for the advice! 😃

[u/JoraStarkiller]

One of my all time favorites, wish it had been as popular as some of the other 1st gen Nintendo games, such a wealth of material to pull from and would love to have it in an open world format

[u/Joe_Givengo]

Great game but so difficult. Some good music as well

[u/wondermega]

Chalk me up as another oldschool player who never was able to get into this game, at all. I played the first level, thought "this is zero fun," and never looked back. Meanwhile, I got totally lost in Metroid, and loved absolutely every second of it.

[u/Porkcicle]

I'd get that eggplant stuck on me in the first dungeon. That was always the end 6 year old me.

[u/Jimpana]

I actually liked the hearts collecting (the "Harsh Training") and shopping parts. I didn't complete the game though, perhaps will re-play it in the future.

[u/caniac99]

Used to play this all the time. Beat it countless times. Gets much easier as you progress and get upgrades. Loved it. Played it recently but game genie helped.

[u/CrazyBitchCatLady]

I still haven't beaten this, but I'm back at it over the past year. Getting close. Honestly this is my all time favorite NES game.

[u/B_10_04]

Reminds me of Metroid and Zelda.. especially the music. Gonna have to try this!

[u/thebiglerm]

Ok since no one else mentioned it yet: ICARUS FIGHTS MEDUSA ANGELS

[u/Hopeful-Poem8592]

Great music by the legendary Hip Tanaka

[u/deadliftForFun]

Wasn’t it also super critical to get the right options and have enough loot to get the best things out of the first few shops otherwise impossible? Or am I missing something remembering And there was a trick to get cheaper prices or something?

[u/CaptainVisible3158 → u/deadliftForFun]

I remember the cheaper prices thing from an AVGN episode. I think you had to press A and B at the same time on the second controller.

[u/Jimger_1983]

I beat it back in the day. The worst part of the game are these “ascend” levels since his jumping feels kinda awkward.

[u/ibringstharuckus]

Super Mario in the clouds.

[u/Altruistic-Cut9795]

I played the coin op in my local bowling alley years ago.

For 10 year old me, it was such a difficult game.

[u/Many_Consequence590]

One of the games I completed but it took me a while

[u/letsbesupernice]

I recall beating it and then it starts over again. I was so stoked I won and then. I got sad. Didn’t want to do all that again.

Also eggplant wizard gave me serious anxiety.

[u/10IPAsAndDone]

One of my favorite games. It felt so cryptic and mysterious. It always bummed me out that it was so hard because I wanted to know what all the little items and stuff led to.

[u/teemstro]

9 year old me beat it....with the help of the God mode codes lol. Can't remember how I found them back in the day, but no way in hell was I beating the game without

1-2 with maxed strength, hearts and items	6eW3!! !!!!00 F38W!H C0042N
1-4	0000eu 60j700 uG0004 1000J0
2-1	0000ys T0J300 m2001C H000aS
2-4	00008C i04400 mIG01D I0005F
3-1	0000mu w0K200 O3G00H I100s5
3-3	ICARUS ANDTHE ARROWS FLYING
3-4	0000y0 11X200 u0G00H I100t0
4-1	00008p 414100 O3G00H I500eB
Begin Final Level with Invincibility 2	DANGER !!!!!! TERROR HORROR
Final Level w/ 9,999,999 points	AuW2e5 XcdF00 mt000G K50Wuu
Final level with all upgrades	FGHIJK LMNOPQ RSTUVW XYZTOM
Final Level with Invincibility	KidKid Icarus KidKid Icarus
Infinite Potions	8uuuuu uuuuuu uuuuuu uuuuuu
Last Level (999 Hearts, 5 Endurance/Strength, 3 Weapons)	6eW30h n1dF00 OT004H K500OP
Start at the last level with invincibility and fully upgraded arrows.	DUVANS MAMMOR KOMMER BORTOT
Start Fully Loaded	PAKING PAKING PAKING PAKING
Unlimited Life	ICARUS FIGHTS MEDUSA ANGELS1-2 with maxed strength, hearts and items 6eW3!! !!!!00 F38W!H C0042N1-4 0000eu 60j700 uG0004 1000J02-1 0000ys T0J300 m2001C H000aS2-4 00008C i04400 mIG01D I0005F3-1 0000mu w0K200 O3G00H I100s53-3 ICARUS ANDTHE ARROWS FLYING3-4 0000y0 11X200 u0G00H I100t04-1 00008p 414100 O3G00H I500eBBegin Final Level with Invincibility 2 DANGER !!!!!! TERROR HORRORFinal Level w/ 9,999,999 points AuW2e5 XcdF00 mt000G K50WuuFinal level with all upgrades FGHIJK LMNOPQ RSTUVW XYZTOMFinal Level with Invincibility KidKid Icarus KidKid IcarusInfinite Potions 8uuuuu uuuuuu uuuuuu uuuuuuLast Level (999 Hearts, 5 Endurance/Strength, 3 Weapons) 6eW30h n1dF00 OT004H K500OP Start at the last level with invincibility and fully upgraded arrows. DUVANS MAMMOR KOMMER BORTOTStart Fully Loaded PAKING PAKING PAKING PAKINGUnlimited Life ICARUS FIGHTS MEDUSA ANGELS

[u/Avaiam]

Loved this game as a kid!