Pit the angel in a vertical then horizontal action-platformer. Infernal difficulty at the start but progressively rewarding. Unforgettable Tanaka soundtrack. Foundational Nintendo franchise, still inspiring.
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Action1 player7+
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Action-adventure in which Pit battles demon armies in the sky and underground dungeons. Published by Nintendo, released in the USA and Europe in 1987. Pit in side-scrolling view with bow, arrows and divine items, vertical sky levels and labyrinthine dungeons. A founding Nintendo classic on NES.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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An essential Nintendo R&D1 release, distributed on PAL and US NES with a Rev 1 known for difficulty adjustments. The US Black Box NES boxed CIB is a classic grail, and the PAL equivalent is even harder to find complete in an intact box. The franchise stays alive through Smash Bros and the 3DS entry, which sustains continued demand. The Rev 1 is closely scrutinised by Nintendo Black Box collectors.
Is Kid Icarus still worth playing in 2026?
Kid Icarus, by Nintendo, stars Pit the angel in an action platformer mixing vertical ascents with horizontal exploration and dungeons. The difficulty is infernal at first but progressively rewarding, the controls demand real adjustment and Hirokazu Tanaka's score remains unforgettable. The franchise's founder retains a strong identity that has inspired many spiritual successors. A classic to know without question today.
