The return of Kid Icarus has been at the behest of Nintendo's devoted fans for some time now, and while this first sequel for over 20 years is a departure from its side-scrolling roots, it's a terrific game in its own right. Part on-rails shooter, part action-adventure, it offers an array of smartly implemented ideas and a story for a genuinely unique adventure, regardless of whether you know about Pit's past exploits.
BLG writes: "While it didn’t sell as well as the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS was nonetheless a wonderful system. And, while this may be a hot take, it’s easily my favorite handheld. Even more than a decade removed from launch, the system’s library has so many titles that feel as fresh today as they did back at release. While it was hard to narrow down, these 30 Nintendo 3DS games are emblematic of the system’s success."
From Zelda to Metroid, Nintendo Everything goes over the top five Nintendo franchises that have made the jump from 2D to 3D the best.
Nintendo has always been known for flaunting fine-tuned gameplay over full-blown narratives, however, Kid Icarus: Uprising literally flipped the script as it shined with its writing, story, and characters above all else.
