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Oxx · Mar 9, 2012

Kid Icarus is back, then, and it turns out we did miss him. With Uprising, those internet petitioners finally have something they can be proud of.

The control scheme initially seems lopsided, but works wonderfully for the flying sections, while any slight clumsiness on foot is countered by a responsive dodge.

A worryingly compulsive weapon-fusing system thrown in, adding a chunk of the Pokemon gene to a game that already feels like a smart splicing of Star Fox and Zelda.

Majine · Mar 9, 2012

Woah @ SSX

Ushojax · Mar 9, 2012

Oxx said:
Kid Icarus: Uprising 8

Roxas · Mar 9, 2012

SSX a 5? I respectfully disagree.

MarshMellow96 · Mar 9, 2012

The SSX score has been around for a while now. Complaints about the mix between realism and the more 'cartoony' elements of previous games not quite gelling, and the game being too hard.

Imp the Dimp · Mar 9, 2012

Surprised at ME3 scoring so high.

Kafel · Mar 9, 2012

Super Stardust Delta 8
Lumines ES 8
Escape Plan 7

Nice.

guek · Mar 9, 2012

Oxx said:
Kid Icarus: Uprising 8

mescalineeyes · Mar 9, 2012

Imp the Dimp said:
Surprised at ME3 scoring so high.

honestly, me too. the combat is such a mess.

War Peaceman · Mar 9, 2012

Pretty good all round, I'd say. Super Stardust and Lumines are excellent games, well-deserving of their scores (though Lumines is too expensive, I'd say). I'd be very excited to see what they say about Kid Icarus - I've really turned around on that game and cannot wait. This validates that somewhat.

Sloane · Mar 9, 2012

Just a 2 for Borderlands? Oh, Edge!

Hyuga · Mar 9, 2012

Super Stardust Delta 8
Lumines ES 8
Escape Plan 7

Schrödinger's cat · Mar 9, 2012

Sloane said:
Just a 2 for Borderlands? Oh, Edge!

I know, right? And yet that gave that Final Fantasy game a 13 a while back! What gives??

Sadist · Mar 9, 2012

Kid Icarus an 8? Sounds awesome.

Suzzopher · Mar 9, 2012

Looking forward to reading the Kid Icarus review when get home tonight.

Rehynn · Mar 9, 2012

OK, Kid Icarus is day 1 for me.

SteeloDMZ · Mar 9, 2012

mescalineeyes said:
honestly, me too. the combat is such a mess.

Lol, no.

Oxx · Mar 9, 2012

Kid Icarus:

Kid Icarus is back, then, and it turns out we did miss him. With Uprising, those internet petitioners finally have something they can be proud of.

The control scheme initially seems lopsided, but works wonderfully for the flying sections, while any slight clumsiness on foot is countered by a responsive dodge.

A worryingly compulsive weapon-fusing system thrown in, adding a chunk of the Pokemon gene to a game that already feels like a smart splicing of Star Fox and Zelda.

soultron · Mar 9, 2012

Majine said:
Woah @ SSX

It's the lowest score the game got. The metacritic is sitting at 83, last I checked.

I understand most of the reviewer's complaints, but I wholeheartedly disagree. I really enjoy most of the things that he didn't find fun with SSX.

Rehynn · Mar 9, 2012

Oxx said:
Kid Icarus:

...adding a chunk of the Pokemon gene to a game that already feels like a smart splicing of Star Fox and Zelda.

Oh wow, sounds excellent.

8bit · Mar 9, 2012

Oxx said:
Kid Icarus:

Anything mentioned about the control scheme for the southpaws among us? I'm concerned it's not going to be playable at all left handed.

Phoenix Fang · Mar 9, 2012

SteeloDMZ said:
Lol, no.

Oxx · Mar 9, 2012

8bit said:
Anything mentioned about the control scheme for the southpaws among us? I'm concerned it's not going to be playable at all left handed.

Nope. It's only a half-page review, so they kept the control talk brief.

MagicWithEarvin · Mar 9, 2012

Boo! Not much love for Binary Domain?

Good scores all around, though.

Madrical · Mar 9, 2012

Nice scores except for SSX. Since it's got decent reviews, I guess I'll stick pick it up for cheap.

@MUWANdo · Mar 9, 2012

8bit said:
Anything mentioned about the control scheme for the southpaws among us? I'm concerned it's not going to be playable at all left handed.

Get a Circle Pad Pro.

hatchx · Mar 9, 2012

Kid Icarus. Day F'in one.

GhostTrick · Mar 9, 2012

Only 8 for Kid Icarus Uprising ?

Majine · Mar 9, 2012

@MUWANdo said:
Get a Circle Pad Pro.

Can you still put it on the stand? Oh god :lol

Magic Mushroom · Mar 9, 2012

SteeloDMZ said:
Lol, no.

Yeah, it's fine. Better than 1 (by a long shot) and 2. There is more verticality to the areas, more options for flanking, enemy AI is better at flushing you out of cover (especially on Insanity) and roll and better melee are very welcome. I prefer it to many dedicated shooters really.

GhostTrick · Mar 9, 2012

Oh ! About Kid Icarus for Lefties... you can also use A,B,X,Y to move Pit, while you holding the stylus with left hand. I saw this on the french Kid Icarus official site.

Yamibito · Mar 9, 2012

Journey score too low.

SteeloDMZ · Mar 9, 2012

Icarus sounds godly. Where are all the detractors now, huh?

szaromir · Mar 9, 2012

I Am Alive got a high score.

I might check it out.

strafer · Mar 9, 2012

Wtf at SSX.

Ushojax · Mar 9, 2012

Strafer said:
Wtf at SSX.

Opinions = assholes, news at eleven.

Lausebub · Mar 9, 2012

Wow, my hype for Kid Icarus went from 0 to over 9000 in a few seconds. 3DLand was my favourite handheld Mario ever and one of my favourite games last year and it got an 8 as well. I'll try not to spoil myself. Just have seen the 2010 trailer and Sakurai's MP demo.

eXistor · Mar 9, 2012

Very nice Kid Icarus score, not that I was worried, the game has been looking awesome for quite some time now.

The Hermit · Mar 9, 2012

I guess i know what eill be my next 3ds game... I am a bit worried about the stand though.

Frost_Ace · Mar 9, 2012

Nice kid icarus score.

Lausebub · Mar 9, 2012

Baiano19 said:
I guess i know what eill be my next 3ds game... I am a bit worried about the stand though.

It's optional anyway, Resident Evil was playable without the CPP and that was more relevant than the stand.

TheGreatMightyPoo · Mar 9, 2012

I wonder whether they really liked the online multiplayer or not for Kid Icarus.

That shit looks crazy.

Lausebub · Mar 9, 2012

It does look a bit crazy, but Sakurai is the lord of multiplayer, so I'm sure it will be great fun. Also: it has the same sound like in Brawl, whenever you die.

Oxx · Mar 9, 2012

TheGreatMightyPoo said:
I wonder whether they really liked the online multiplayer or not for Kid Icarus.

That shit looks crazy.

As with most reviews, they describe the multiplayer suite rather than pass judgment on it.

I suppose they do say that multiplayer is a good way to mess around with different weapons, though.

Busty · Mar 9, 2012

I've already decided that Syndicate is going to be a 'must purchase' title for me......

...., in about six months from now when it's sitting in a bargain bin.

Aostia · Mar 9, 2012

Kid Icarus: Uprising 8

Noooooooooo, I was hoping for a 6 (like Revelation)

Anasui Kishibe · Mar 9, 2012

Edge said:
Kid Icarus is basically awesome

Exterminieren · Mar 9, 2012

Kid Icarus hype rising.

Again.

3rdman · Mar 9, 2012

But the folks at Weekend Confirmed told me that SSX and Alan Wake were special!!!! I'm shocked!

shinobi602 · Mar 9, 2012

mescalineeyes said:
honestly, me too. the combat is such a mess.

wut

The combat is easily the best of the series, probably one of the best parts of the game.

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