E3 2010: Kid Icarus: Uprising
Posted by James Newton
Pit returns in 3D! Updated with trailer!
You might remember the mysterious Project Sora from last year, an unknown title set up by Masuhiro Sakurai, famed creator of countless Nintendo characters. Today at E3 2010 we found out the game's real name is Kid Icarus: Uprising and it's heading exclusively to 3DS, and it looks amazing.
If the footage shown was rendered in-game then this looks far beyond anything seen on DS: fast, smooth and bold, the polygon graphics may not be far behind the Wii. As Pit flew over seas, deserts and ruined cities the clarity of the graphics was truly impressive, with great lighting and animation throughout.
In gameplay terms the title looks to combine aerial combat with ground-based fights, with Pit switching between his bow and sword as required. The touchscreen looks as though it will handle aiming as the footage clearly demonstrated a reticule, though it's not known whether the 3DS's other gameplay functions, including a gyroscope and motion sensor, will have any part to play in the title's control.
With spectacular bosses, a grand sense of scale and the return of a much-loved but often forgotten character, Kid Icarus: Uprising was certainly the pleasant surprise many fans were hoping for, and we'll bring you our First Impressions shortly.
#1
pixelman said:
Sorry to keep you waiting!
#2
Platypus said:
It looked a little to me like sin and punishment.
#3
Jimmy_721 said:
Nintendolife is AWESOME!
#4
ToastyYogurt said:
They should have someone else voice act for Pit; The who's doing it is an amateur.
#5
Knux said:
This game looks AMAZING. You can have all my money, Nintendo!
#6
Splat said:
Sad that it is not on the Wii.
#7
Archy said:
3DS has blown my mind!
With what am I going to think now?
#8
LordJumpMad said:
Not so loud, I don't want my DSi to know I'm getting the 3DS
#9
MasterGraveheart said:
HEY! @JumpMad's DSi! He's getting a 3DS! =P
...wait, I am too... hugs his DSi, still, even though he'll still use it after getting his 3DS
#10
astarisborn94 said:
This is going to be totally awesome. Seriously unexpected announcement for the 3DS.
#11
LEGEND_MARIOID said:
Woohoo! Brilliant
#12
SandMan said:
@Archy: Nothing, it blew your mind.
#13
EdEN said:
So the 3DS basically is a portable Wii 1.5 graphics wise?
#14
turtlelink said:
This blew my mind. I cannot wait! Greatest E3 EVER!!!
#15
Bassman_Q said:
Seriously looks like Sin & Punishment... But still awesome.
#16
Peacock said:
Pit has a gun! This game looks amazing!
#17
HappyHappy said:
This game looks amazing, I was expecting a more retro Kid Icarus game, but I am not complaining.
#18
rjejr said:
My 5 year old wants to know why this great looking 3D (3D as in Mario 64, not 3DS) game is on the 3DS but the Wii gets 2D side scrollers Kirby and Donkey Kong?
Yes, my 5 year old and his 7 year old brother argue about the merits of 2D vs. 3D all the time.
#19
Dony13 said:
3ds or xbox 360??? humm hard now.
#20
greenellow said:
MIND..reCHINg...IMmiNENt...EXPLOSIONS!!!!!!!! ahhHHHhh viewtiful
#21
MetalMario said:
I would get a 3DS before a 360.
#22
TwilightV said:
"Sorry to keep you waiting!" is this year's "Any objections lady?".
#23
Mars11 said:
The graphics...
Aammaazziinngg!
#24
V8_Ninja said:
Epic trailer is epic.
#25
IAmNotWill said:
This looks like Zelda with wings, which is a good thing!
Can't wait for this and the 3DS.
#26
Terra said:
Me Want so badly!
#27
hatty475 said:
"Sorry to keep you waiting"
After an epic trailer like that, I think I'll forgive you
#28
JGMR said:
Finally it is in the open now that Nintendo needed some time to express themselves that they haven't forgot about hardcore gamers at all! Nintendo stole E3's entire limelight! Ridge Racer, Metal Gear Solid 3, Goldeneye, Donkey Kong Country, Kid Icarus Uprising, Zelda OOT remake and Zelda Skyward Sword....DAMN!
#29
Rhansley64 said:
Nintendo 3DS = Masterpiece of Gaming Art.
#30
SwerdMurd said:
ok i'll stop complaining now
#31
Mars11 said:
Have you seen the trailer for this on the Nintendo Channel on the Wii? It says that it's a DSi game. lol
#32
TheLonelyGamer said:
I seriously can't wait for this!
I love how Pit says "Sorry to keep you waiting!"
#33
Capt_N said:
Eh,.. Don't know why specifically, but I'm not too impressed by the trailer.
#34
odd69 said:
Me either, i was hoping that it was going to be on Wii. I also hoped it was old school 2D.
#35
SherlockHolmes said:
Looks awesome!
#36
Token_Girl said:
Want. Never played the original Kid Icarus, but want.
#37
Bobpie said:
Wow, it's almost as if Nintendo as been searching through our forums for development ideas (Not that that's a bad thing, mind you.).... StarFox, Ocarina of Time, Pilotwings, Kid Icarus here, even a new franchise! Nintendo have really made a GREAT move here.
#38
Fuzzy said:
Ah, now I know why Nintendo usually keep their main characters silent
. There is a lot of potential in Kid Icararus and Pit, but hopefully they can still keep the game focused. Looking forward to seeing more of this!
#39
Golgo said:
@ Fuzzy: yeah, I hear you...the Amercan emo-teen accent was far from angelic...
#40
taffy said:
"Sorry to keep you waiting!".... if that wasn't a message to the fans or what?!?! So apart from a kick arse selection of upcoming Wii games, there's the 3ds to get. So much for thinking of getting the new 360
#41
TheKingOfTown said:
"Bark like a dog!" Let's hope he doesn't say that in the new Dead or Alive game.
#42
KrazyKain said:
it... looks like a wii game... holy crap taffy, your maltese?
#43
Winslow said:
1:58
#44
Markystal said:
Solidified my decision to get 3ds. I thought they went back and talked about more Wii games when they showed this initially, but halfway throughout the trailer I realized I was wrong. I don't think I've ever been happier in my entire life! A must buy.
#45
taffy said:
@KrazyKain: Welsh but living in Malta, proud Wii, Ds and future 3DS owner
#46
KrazyKain said:
@taffy
with the Sony obsession in Malta its great to meet another nintendo fan!
Awesome
#47
super-nintendo said:
Woohoo
#48
Belgicario said:
I don't really want this. Never been a big Kid Icarus fan and there are some other great titles coming.
#49
NiC said:
whoaa.. new mario, new metroid, new zelda, new kirby, new donkey kong country, new goldeneye and now a new console and a new kid icarus?
man... where should i get all the money for this from, nintendo? i guess you want to see us all in jail
#50
mecoy said:
my dsi better kiss himself goodbye
#51
SoraMelody said:
Getting 3DS now. FIRST GAME TO GET.