Kid Icarus: Uprising is a third-person action shooter game developed by Project Sora and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS in 2012. The game is a sequel to Kid Icarus (1986) and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters (1991), and tells the story of Pit, a young angel tasked with saving the world from the reincarnated goddess Medusa.
The game has gameplay that combines third-person shooting and role-playing elements. Players control Pit through 3D levels, using a variety of weapons and abilities to fight enemies. The game also features some role-playing elements, such as a level system and the ability to upgrade weapons.
Kid Icarus: Uprising was highly praised by critics, with praise for its engaging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and interesting storyline. The game has sold more than 3.9 million copies worldwide.