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If you played the original Kid Icarus on the Nintendo Entertainment System, then this game will cover familiar ground on the monochromatic GameBoy. If you take away the colour from the NES Kid Icarus, you get the GameBoy graphics. I was surprised how well done they were. I don't mind the monochromatic game screen. It's a fun and challenging game. It now includes a save feature instead of writing down any long passwords. I highly recommend this obscure sequel on the GameBoy. I thought it will be some poor little brother of the NES version, but I was wrong. If you find a complete game in box and documentation, nab it. You won't find many. And they sometimes tend to have a higher price than other gameboy games. What do I dislike about the game? Maybe the boss battles on the small screen is a little difficult, but it's manageable. The game might seem simplistic in this day and age of high definition graphics, but what won me over was its gameplay. Back in the day, gameplay was king. I hope this short review will help you in deciding to buy this game.Read full review
For any fan of the original 8-Bit NES classic, your sequel is here. Alot of folks missed this one on the radar when it was released in the mid 90's, but it wasn't readily promoted or available in many areas. The franchise has a cult following, and in my opinion, Kid Icarus was the best game made for the original Nintendo. As I said, this game lives up to those standards. I'm buying a second copy to take on the road and to the cabin. Excellent game play and fluid controls, superb graphics for 8-bit, complex maze levels, above-par side-scrolling worlds. If you were a fan of the original, get this! If you are new to the franchise and are looking for a fun game with a little complexity, get this! You won't be dissatisfied! The Eggplant Wizard is waiting for you...
As in the NES game, this sequel has nothing bad about it at all. The artwork attracted me when it first came out in 1991 so I was very addicted when I played the game. The graphics are much improved and there is still great variety in the soundtrack. Most of the items you acquire are the same as in the NES version, and the thematic concept is basically the same. It's always funny when you get turned into an eggplant HA HA!! I also appreciated the different levels and the fact that the final boss isn't repeated (i.e., the NES one had Medusa, this version has someone else). As I stated before, I cannot wait to try out the DS version of this series, I know it will be worth 20 years wait time!!!
Great cartridge quality, great game.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Undying classics of Gameboy games.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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