Somebody needs to take Kid Icarus and make a God of War like series

It would make perfect sense. Pit would just take the place of Kratos and it would be a similar type of game. Placing Pit into a mythological world would be perfect. (This could turn into Nintendo's only M rated franchise)

Yeah, let's take a franchise based on Metroid, Zelda, and Mario and turn it into a generic hack n' slash.

Nintendo has published M rated games before, anyway I wouldn't want it to go so Hack n Slashly as God of War. I would rather a Metroid-esque adventure but given Pits lineage and abilitys a much different type of world to explore. Sepewrath

instead of wanting Kid Icarus to be God of War. Why not just go play God of War?

instead of wanting Kid Icarus to be God of War. Why not just go play God of War?

Lucid1314

So there would be a game where Pit rips off the heads of monsters, and has sex with ladies in bed?

Sounds awesome to me. :P

I doubt KIDIcarus will be an M rated game. Nothing about the game's past has been particularly violent. I would be happy if just had poofs of smoke like the Zelda games. No need to make games extra gory for no reason.

Just because it has Greek Mythology references, it doesn't have to be like God of Warfunsohng

Topic starter it would be nice if you clarified.

Considering the story, where Icarus starts in Hell, personally I'd be into making theatmosphere and general style more like diablo with a mix of Greek style and/or mythology too of course.

And of course, with 1:1 the combat could be interesting...

Anyway, we'll know soon enough what Nintendo has up their sleeves. I'm excited about anything they do, tops being this and Zelda, since Mario already wow'd us in this gen already.

You could have a hot lady Nurse take the Egg plant curse off of Pitt.

I just want epic battles where one moment I am soaring through the air using my sword when an enemy gets close enough and wizzing arrows at nearby demon creatures. Then descending to ground level where you fight a less corny variation on the Eggplant Wizard. All in a huge 3d world.

I think one of the things that makes me so excited for a "would-be" game is how unique it is. i do not know a lot of games where you get to be an angel. Not like this.

It would make perfect sense. Pit would just take the place of Kratos and it would be a similar type of game. Placing Pit into a mythological world would be perfect. (This could turn into Nintendo's only M rated franchise)

spectravoid

Haaaa!!!!!!! worst idea ever. That idea was sooo bad that it's good. Kid Icarus with blood. HAAA!!!! It's simply terrinspirational.Wow, I have to catch my breath after that one. You sir or madam, have made me one jolly rancher.:lol:

instead of wanting Kid Icarus to be God of War. Why not just go play God of War?

Lucid1314

Yes

You are correct and your sanity here helps my day

It would be nice if they just made a remake of Kid Icarus in general. If its too violent then who knows what people would think.MizunoMirai

Words can not express my hatred for this idea.

Words can not express my hatred for this idea.

blankshore

Words can not express my hatred for this idea.

Words can not express my hatred for this idea.

blankshore

I think it would be better if kid icarus had a new type of gameplay or a style that sets itself apart from other genres instead of just copying god of war or an existing formula.

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Nintendo has published M rated games before, anyway I wouldn't want it to go so Hack n Slashly as God of War. I would rather a Metroid-esque adventure but given Pits lineage and abilitys a much different type of world to explore. kardine

It could play like Zelda, but be more combat focused. I don't think they would need to copy GOW's hack'n'slash play though. Why not make it some what unique, or...ya know...better?

[QUOTE="kardine"][QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Nintendo has published M rated games before, anyway I wouldn't want it to go so Hack n Slashly as God of War. I would rather a Metroid-esque adventure but given Pits lineage and abilitys a much different type of world to explore. Ovirew

[QUOTE="Ovirew"][QUOTE="kardine"] It does not need to be M rated. This is exactly how I described what I want to see with Kid Icarus. There is a lot Kid Icarus could use as an example. I do not want it to be a beat em up like GoW, but I also do not think a 3d platformer is where this series should go either. More of an open world action adventure game. Large areas so you can be flying while you are battling your enemies and ground battles as well. A mythological world, with large open world gameplay, motion controlled sword gameplay and IR controlled bow and arrow action, and a deep story line that was a little dark.kardine

yeah...I agree with that. There's nothing wrong with havingan influence from another game. I just don't want a carbon copy.

I think the entire idea (greek mythology) is an awesome game idea...but Nintendo (as of yet), doesn't seem to think so. Just think...we could have another masterpiece

instead of wanting Kid Icarus to be God of War. Why not just go play God of War?

Lucid1314

Because we don't have a PS3

[QUOTE="kardine"][QUOTE="Ovirew"]Not a bad idea, if you think about it Kid Icarus is almost made for the wii remote because Pit uses both a bow and daggers. When I think of how a Kid Icarus game might look, my mind seems to wander to Banjo-Kazooie and Jet Force Gemini, for some reason.danger_ranger95

yeah...I agree with that. There's nothing wrong with havingan influence from another game. I just don't want a carbon copy.

I think the entire idea (greek mythology) is an awesome game idea...but Nintendo (as of yet), doesn't seem to think so. Just think...we could have another masterpiece

Also, how do you prevent it from becoming a waggle-fest?

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

I just keep imagining an epic world filled with the mythology its lossely connected to. I do not see gut wrenching gore and hack and slash gaemplay. that is what I mean when I want GoW to be an influence of this Kid icarus game that will never be.lolkardine

yeah...I agree with that. There's nothing wrong with havingan influence from another game. I just don't want a carbon copy.

I think the entire idea (greek mythology) is an awesome game idea...but Nintendo (as of yet), doesn't seem to think so. Just think...we could have another masterpiece

Also, how do you prevent it from becoming a waggle-fest?

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

[QUOTE="kardine"]I just keep imagining an epic world filled with the mythology its lossely connected to. I do not see gut wrenching gore and hack and slash gaemplay. that is what I mean when I want GoW to be an influence of this Kid icarus game that will never be.lolWikipedian

yeah...I agree with that. There's nothing wrong with havingan influence from another game. I just don't want a carbon copy.

I think the entire idea (greek mythology) is an awesome game idea...but Nintendo (as of yet), doesn't seem to think so. Just think...we could have another masterpiece

Also, how do you prevent it from becoming a waggle-fest?

like i said...there's nothing wrong with having an influence from other genres/games...say; NMH. Keeps the waggle down to a minimum. Or even come up with a new combat system that's similiar.

Then, you get to add shooting in there as well. It'd be like a 3rd person slash n shooter! Throw some adventure/platforming elements in there, along with a good art style, and you've got a game.

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

I just keep imagining an epic world filled with the mythology its lossely connected to. I do not see gut wrenching gore and hack and slash gaemplay. that is what I mean when I want GoW to be an influence of this Kid icarus game that will never be.lolkardine

yeah...I agree with that. There's nothing wrong with havingan influence from another game. I just don't want a carbon copy.

I think the entire idea (greek mythology) is an awesome game idea...but Nintendo (as of yet), doesn't seem to think so. Just think...we could have another masterpiece

Also, how do you prevent it from becoming a waggle-fest?

[QUOTE="Wikipedian"]

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

yeah...I agree with that. There's nothing wrong with havingan influence from another game. I just don't want a carbon copy.

I think the entire idea (greek mythology) is an awesome game idea...but Nintendo (as of yet), doesn't seem to think so. Just think...we could have another masterpiece

kardine

Also, how do you prevent it from becoming a waggle-fest?

but remember...Pit is able to break apart his bow, and use duel blade attacks. I honestly don't see how M+ would be implemented into a dual welding game, unless they turned it strictly into a shooter

[QUOTE="kardine"][QUOTE="Wikipedian"]

Also, how do you prevent it from becoming a waggle-fest?

but remember...Pit is able to break apart his bow, and use duel blade attacks. I honestly don't see how M+ would be implemented into a dual welding game, unless they turned it strictly into a shooter

[QUOTE="kardine"][QUOTE="Wikipedian"]

Also, how do you prevent it from becoming a waggle-fest?

but remember...Pit is able to break apart his bow, and use duel blade attacks. I honestly don't see how M+ would be implemented into a dual welding game, unless they turned it strictly into a shooter

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Nintendo has published M rated games before, anyway I wouldn't want it to go so Hack n Slashly as God of War. I would rather a Metroid-esque adventure but given Pits lineage and abilitys a much different type of world to explore. kardine

[QUOTE="kardine"][QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Nintendo has published M rated games before, anyway I wouldn't want it to go so Hack n Slashly as God of War. I would rather a Metroid-esque adventure but given Pits lineage and abilitys a much different type of world to explore. Sepewrath

i never though about pit kid icarus like this but it is a great idea... i hope someone from nintendo looks at this

So there would be a game where Pit rips off the heads of monsters, and has sex with ladies in bed?

Sounds awesome to me. :P

DJ-Lafleur

why does everyone love pit? hes pretty crappy IMO, and someone like him ~a kid~ couldnt fit that kind of game8-Bitterness

what kind of game are referring to? God of War? I honestly don't think Nintendo would(or they wouldn't let anyone else) throw one of their characters into a blood bath kind of game like that. I agree with you on that, he wouldn't fit into a gore fest, but I don't think that's the idea we're trying to go with here.

I honestly wouldn't even see the need for blood besides maybe a dribble here or there just for effect.

@ the control issue

I kinda do like the idea of the Wiimote mixing up both arms, but I still feel that would be awkward. It's just like in MP3 when you controlled Samus' left arm with your right hand. This is why I think Nintendo's next console should include a nunchuk like shown below. It has it's own pointer (for dual welding FPS games), and it's slightly larger to allow better/larger (more precise) gyro/accelometers. This would also allow for actual two handed combat games (like Pit's blades), or even boxing games.

If Nintendo decides to do anything with the Kid Icarus franchise (which I doubt they will), I just hope they do somethingtotally new and different with it. Even if its not rated M, I don't want it to be like God of War.

[QUOTE="Lucid1314"]

instead of wanting Kid Icarus to be God of War. Why not just go play God of War?

Wikipedian

Because we don't have a PS3

then get a PS2

[QUOTE="8-Bitterness"]why does everyone love pit? hes pretty crappy IMO, and someone like him ~a kid~ couldnt fit that kind of gamedanger_ranger95

what kind of game are referring to? God of War? I honestly don't think Nintendo would(or they wouldn't let anyone else) throw one of their characters into a blood bath kind of game like that. I agree with you on that, he wouldn't fit into a gore fest, but I don't think that's the idea we're trying to go with here.

I honestly wouldn't even see the need for blood besides maybe a dribble here or there just for effect.

@ the control issue

I kinda do like the idea of the Wiimote mixing up both arms, but I still feel that would be awkward. It's just like in MP3 when you controlled Samus' left arm with your right hand. This is why I think Nintendo's next console should include a nunchuk like shown below. It has it's own pointer (for dual welding FPS games), and it's slightly larger to allow better/larger (more precise) gyro/accelometers. This would also allow for actual two handed combat games (like Pit's blades), or even boxing games.

I was actually thinking something similar recently. Kid Icarus has been gone for so long, that only Nintendo fans from back in the 80's (read 20's, 30's and up now) really remember him. So since there is really no current attachment by the younger generation, you could do a variety of elements. The thing that struck me most is the story of Icarus and the tragedy. Possible addtion of flying, shooting, sword-fighting with a grown up tragic hero storyline would be great. Possibly ditching the Pit character for a direct retelling of the Icarus story itself. For gameplay, you could choose any number of combinations. Oh, and use actual voice overs rather than just grunts.

Kid Icarus has it's own formula it doesn't need to copy a crappy one.

Wasn't the Kid Icarus game like a rumor started by Matt Casamahamshaimmatalkalotaboutjunkcozimlikethat? Doubt it will come guys.

Kid Icarus has it's own formula it doesn't need to copy a crappy one.

Captain-Pants

Just like Metroid Prime, the translation to 3d would be closer and better fitted to an adventure game than a straight platformer. Not every game can be like SMG which is pretty much a pure platformer.

[QUOTE="Captain-Pants"]

Kid Icarus has it's own formula it doesn't need to copy a crappy one.

kardine

Just like Metroid Prime, the translation to 3d would be closer and better fitted to an adventure game than a straight platformer. Not every game can be like SMG which is pretty much a pure platformer.

What made Kid Icarus fun was it's mixed bag gameplay. Horizontal Platforming,Vertical Platforming, Level up's,Mazes,Bonus Rooms,Power-up's. This is some of what makes Kid Icarus, Kid Icarus. It could easily be translated into 3d. Of course they could start from scratch, but they already have plenty to work with.