Kid Icarus: Uprising

 3DS
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 643 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 27 out of 643
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  1. Dyskresiac
    Mar 24, 2012
    10
    I am not sure if most people are either really lazy and broody, or the critics didn't get a full featured game. MOST of the problems people have with the controls can be fixed in the options menu. There are multiple control schemes, and the sensitivity can be adjusted on the X Axis when you're on the ground. (95% of "control" issues.) Then you're off to an excellent game. It doesI am not sure if most people are either really lazy and broody, or the critics didn't get a full featured game. MOST of the problems people have with the controls can be fixed in the options menu. There are multiple control schemes, and the sensitivity can be adjusted on the X Axis when you're on the ground. (95% of "control" issues.) Then you're off to an excellent game. It does take getting used to, but it's not really all that bad. People just love to complain. It's a great game, don't let all the negative sentiment about the controls bother you. If you have a 3DS, get it.… Expand
  2. 47drift
    Mar 24, 2012
    10
    A handheld game that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.

    This long-awaited sequel not only does the original game and its Game Boy counterpart justice, but delivers one of the finest crafted handheld gaming experiences in history. With as much to offer, if not more, than Masahiro Sakurai's past games, including Kirby Air Ride and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Kid Icarus: Uprising is    A handheld game that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.

    This long-awaited sequel not only does the original game and its Game Boy counterpart justice, but delivers one of the finest crafted handheld gaming experiences in history. With as much to offer, if not more, than Masahiro Sakurai's past games, including Kirby Air Ride and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Kid Icarus: Uprising is jam-packed with content that assures longevity. The single-player never has a dull moment and the multiplayer is as intense, unpredictable, and deep as you would expect from the Smash Bros. man.

    The most common complaint I have seen in reviews is that Kid Icarus Uprising's controls are uncomfortable and bad. I can assure you that this is definitely not the case. I have twenty hours logged at the time of writing this (and I played through the single-player campaign all in one sitting), and I have not had any cramping yet. I don't even play with the included 3DS stand. Controls for this game are intuitive, original, and get the job done in a way that just feels natural after learning. I think what some reviewers fail to realize is that Sakurai thinks of satisfying and effective controls first and, even if they might take some getting used to, devises a control scheme that is the best it can possibly be for the game in question. Some might recall that Kirby Air Ride scored low amongst many reviewers, and it may just be for this same reason. Kid Icarus Uprising's controls are perfect in my opinion, and I wouldn't change them from the default for the world. That said, you CAN change the controls from the default, so if, for whatever reason, you DO experience cramping, it's not hard to find a reasonable work-around.

    Overall, this is a must-own for every 3DS owner and classic Nintendo fan. This is the game that should sell systems, as it definitely did for myself. Never before have I ever played a handheld game so robust and rich as this, and it will likely be the top contender for my personal game of the year. This is an experience you do not want to miss, and once you pick it up, you will never forget (if you ever put it down that is).

    Pit is back and better than ever. It's been a long time coming, but rest assured: it was absolutely worth the wait.    … Expand
  3. ShaTaRaMaxima
    Mar 23, 2012
    9
    Kid Icarus : Uprising is many things. But it's not perfect
    Although the most fun experience of gaming on the 3DS Kid Icarus : Uprising only has small downsides.
    The controls although great can get annoying sometimes. But this annoyance rarely happens for me so its cool. The gameplay is great and the game is chock full of content. You'll never get bored! I got my copy early , Yesterday    Kid Icarus : Uprising is many things. But it's not perfect
    Although the most fun experience of gaming on the 3DS Kid Icarus : Uprising only has small downsides.
    The controls although great can get annoying sometimes. But this annoyance rarely happens for me so its cool.

    The gameplay is great and the game is chock full of content. You'll never get bored!
    I got my copy early , Yesterday morning and im having a lot of fun.
    The Multiplayer is crazy addictive although there can be the usual spammers that are annoying just like every multiplayer But other than that Kid Icarus : Uprising is the penultimate Third-Person shooter for the 3DS.
    It is a MUST own for its
    + Fun Gameplay
    + Great Story
    + Addictive Multiplayer
    + Loads of content!
    + So many different kinds of weapons to use    … Expand
  4. Chandler
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    This game is a gem. I already received it two days ago and am about 3/4 through the campaign, which is an arcade shooter at large. The story is great and the presentation even better, lots of snarky und back handed comments about everything. The graphic is more cartoony, but in terms of quality right up there with Resident Evil: Revelations. The controls need some practice time and theThis game is a gem. I already received it two days ago and am about 3/4 through the campaign, which is an arcade shooter at large. The story is great and the presentation even better, lots of snarky und back handed comments about everything. The graphic is more cartoony, but in terms of quality right up there with Resident Evil: Revelations. The controls need some practice time and the use of the stand is heavily advised, but when you get over that initial frustrating bump the controls are the most precise you could wish for for a shooter on a handheld. The campaign has tons of replayability due to the highly customizable difficulty setting. The game truly challenges you to master it and unlock better and better gear. So today I went to try some Multiplayer and boy, this is amazing. I played together with some friends on skype and I honestly can't remember the last time I had that much fun playing online. Multiplayer is squad based 3on3 with some twists. The weapons are all very unique and everyone has a well defined role. Overall this game is amazing. If you like Metroid Prime Hunters and Smash Brothers, this game is your destiny. Go get this game. Do it....do it.… Expand
  5. Stoops
    Mar 23, 2012
    9
    I'm giving this a 9. If you're looking for a deep and engaging experience, this isn't for you, but the game is a fun and exciting experience with a beautiful soundtrack, beautiful scenery, and a very detailed and in-depth weapons system. There are other mini-games and accomplishments to be achieved which will keep you playing the game long after you've finished the story. A well developedI'm giving this a 9. If you're looking for a deep and engaging experience, this isn't for you, but the game is a fun and exciting experience with a beautiful soundtrack, beautiful scenery, and a very detailed and in-depth weapons system. There are other mini-games and accomplishments to be achieved which will keep you playing the game long after you've finished the story. A well developed multiplayer system will also hold anyone who buys this game. As many have written, the only real flaw in this game are its controls, however the issues have been exaggerated and are easily remedied by holding the stylus with your pinky finger behind the right trigger for support. Land battle is a bit iffy at first, but a good way in they'll be easy and intuitive once you've got the hang of them. It took me about 3 or 4 chapters through, which is a small fraction of the game. If you're looking for an awesome buy for 3DS, check this game out.… Expand
  6. thekylekurtz
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    A shining example of a game shining despite its flaws, Kid Icarus Uprising's witty dialogue, fantastic visuals and wealth of content manage to make it great despite difficult controls. A must buy.
  7. Reggie
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    Fantastic game that was unfairly bashed by critics for its controls. Listen, you can change the controls to ANYTHING you want them to be. It takes 10 minutes to find the perfect setting for you and after that it's nothing but awesome gameplay, music, graphics, and endless collectables and online play. Don't listen to the biased Nintendo haters that rate every game a 0 because they'reFantastic game that was unfairly bashed by critics for its controls. Listen, you can change the controls to ANYTHING you want them to be. It takes 10 minutes to find the perfect setting for you and after that it's nothing but awesome gameplay, music, graphics, and endless collectables and online play. Don't listen to the biased Nintendo haters that rate every game a 0 because they're jealous - BUY THIS GAME. Support Nintendo for its original, fresh ideas like this. If this flops, it's YOUR fault if Nintendo doesn't take chances on new franchises (or reviving fan-favorite franchises) again. I guarantee this is better than the crap you buy like Call of Duty every year.… Expand
  8. Redz0ne
    Mar 23, 2012
    9
    This game shows exceptional polish in a lot of spaces but the controls may be on the frustrating side for gamers that aren't used to this sort of configuration. With that said, the stand that comes packaged with it helps a great deal. Music is phenomenal in that it is high quality, emotive and sets a good tone. the story itself i can't claim to know all of it as i have only played throughThis game shows exceptional polish in a lot of spaces but the controls may be on the frustrating side for gamers that aren't used to this sort of configuration. With that said, the stand that comes packaged with it helps a great deal. Music is phenomenal in that it is high quality, emotive and sets a good tone. the story itself i can't claim to know all of it as i have only played through about 4 missions so far... and from what i can tell it seems as if they're trying to lay the groundwork for an experience that seems like it's poised to go deeper. It had an enormous amount of hype leading up to release so naturally there is a sort of "high" for a lot of users (and i can't claim to be immune either) but from what i can tell, it's a solid game with a lot of extras as well as the difficulty scale which can be adjusted to suit your gaming experience. do you want to be challenged and have a brutally tough gaming experience? you can have that. do you want to coast through the game, you can have that as well.

    all in all, it's a solid 9. it gets points taken from the controls (which will feel clunky to people new to this sort of configuration until they learn to adapt to it) but otherwise a solid title that feels poised to re-launch the KI franchise with a good success.    … Expand
  9. anzolr
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    I have not finished playing the game through, but I can say that the critic reviews bashing the controls were exaggerating. The controls are perfectly adaptable and take a relatively short amount of time to get used to. Mastering them may take some time, but it actually adds to the game to make it more competitive. I tried out the single player and surprisingly I wasn't actuallyI have not finished playing the game through, but I can say that the critic reviews bashing the controls were exaggerating. The controls are perfectly adaptable and take a relatively short amount of time to get used to. Mastering them may take some time, but it actually adds to the game to make it more competitive. I tried out the single player and surprisingly I wasn't actually bothered that much by the voice acting, and the humor isn't all lame. I had a few chuckles at the dialogue. After the first two chapters, I decided to try out the multiplayer, and it was pretty epic. I highly recommend this game, because it plays a lot like Super Smash Bros. utilizing an innovative and very fun system of controls and rules.… Expand
  10. Hitokiri_Ace
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    Great game, controls take some getting used to but work beautifully once mastered. The difficulty is adjustable from easy, clear up to impossible almost. Great artwork, clever story, and dialog. Truly another masterpiece title from Nintendo.
  11. Jorad
    Mar 23, 2012
    9
    Amazing game. Even after just a few hours in I can safely say that this is the most ambitious and best 3DS game to date and easily better than Super Mario 3D Land. Visually, it looks stunning and makes excellent use of the 3D effect. I would say Mario 3D Land looks slightly better overall, but Uprising just feels so much more vast and impressive even in the on rails air sections.Amazing game. Even after just a few hours in I can safely say that this is the most ambitious and best 3DS game to date and easily better than Super Mario 3D Land. Visually, it looks stunning and makes excellent use of the 3D effect. I would say Mario 3D Land looks slightly better overall, but Uprising just feels so much more vast and impressive even in the on rails air sections. Speaking of the air sections are a blast to play. Think something along the lines of Sin and Punishment 2 for the Wii, but offer a greater choice of weaponry and as a result give a slightly more varied experience. The controls for these sections are pretty fluid and it feels really fast paced and action packed. The other main gameplay style of the game are the ground sections. These offer full control over Pit as you defeat Medusa's troops to progress forward. These sections are varied with different kinds of cool and unconventional platforming elements are seldom feel stale. The only criticism is with how these control. Not the responsiveness of it since everything feels tight and responsive but more how cramped it can feel. However, one can quickly adjust and as a result properly enjoy all the amazing things Kid Icarus has to offer in terms of gameplay and content. In typical Sakurai fashion, this game has loads of content. More so than any game on the 3DS so far and it makes Mario 3D Land looks absolutely minuscule by comparison. Various multiplayer modes, weapon collection and customisation, numerous difficulty settings. This game has so much to offer. All this coupled with pleasant and light-hearted story, amazing soundtrack, great level of overall challenge and accessibility and excellent presentation, Kid Icarus Uprising is easily the best game on the 3DS.… Expand
  12. aksu113
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    this is almost perfect game only controls are little annoying. i cant understand who can hate this game.this game is too cool for 3ds thats why sucks controls
  13. priemo
    Mar 23, 2012
    9
    The gameplay is great, it holds challenge for those wanted more. Tons of contents to explore and to uncover, the story is good and lighthearted. Maps are gorgeous and so are the graphics. The controls needs sometime to get used to, but I liked how they're utilizing touch in this game. I've missed these kinds of games that are simple yet offers challenge with multiplayer options that areThe gameplay is great, it holds challenge for those wanted more. Tons of contents to explore and to uncover, the story is good and lighthearted. Maps are gorgeous and so are the graphics. The controls needs sometime to get used to, but I liked how they're utilizing touch in this game. I've missed these kinds of games that are simple yet offers challenge with multiplayer options that are intense and smooth.… Expand
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#4 Best 3DS Game of 2012
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#3 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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#4 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 75
  3. Negative: 1 out of 75
  1. Armchair Empire
    Jun 27, 2012
    90
    No doubt in my mind, 3DS owners should have Kid Icarus: Uprising in their library of games, especially if action games are a favorite.
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  2. Hyper Magazine
    May 14, 2012
    90
    Nintendo magic strikes again, if you can adapt to the controls. [June 2012, p.68]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2012
    83
    Kid Icarus: Uprising is an underdog tale: how an action game can be thoroughly enjoyable even when it suffers from some severe control problems. [May 2012]
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