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{{nihongo|'''Pit'''|ピット|Pitto}} is a [[fictional character]] and the [[protagonist]] of the ''Kid Icarus'' series, first appearing in ''[[Kid Icarus]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in [[1986]] and later appearing in ''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]'' for the [[Game Boy]] in [[1991]]. Pit is the protagonist of the upcoming game ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'', with director |
{{nihongo|'''Pit'''|ピット|Pitto}} is a [[fictional character]] and the [[protagonist]] of the ''Kid Icarus'' series, first appearing in ''[[Kid Icarus]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] in [[1986]] and later appearing in ''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]'' for the [[Game Boy]] in [[1991]]. Pit is the protagonist of the upcoming game ''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'', with director Masahiro Sakurai claiming that Pit would feel like a brand new character for ''Uprising'', with various new weapons and abilities.<ref name="Pit New Character">{{cite web |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=258663 |title=Kid Icarus 3DS: 'Pit feels like a new character' |author=Thomas East |date=5 August 2010 |work=[[ComputerAndVideoGames.com]] |accessdate=29 January 2011}}</ref> Pit has appeared in various media, as well as making various cameo appearances in other [[Nintendo]] games. He appeared as one of the playable fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', though in the latter he was known as "'''Kid Icarus'''". |
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Pit (ピット, Pitto) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Kid Icarus series, first appearing in Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 and later appearing in Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters for the Game Boy in 1991. Pit is the protagonist of the upcoming game Kid Icarus: Uprising, with director Masahiro Sakurai claiming that Pit would feel like a brand new character for Uprising, with various new weapons and abilities.[1] Pit has appeared in various media, as well as making various cameo appearances in other Nintendo games. He appeared as one of the playable fighters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and in Captain N: The Game Master, though in the latter he was known as "Kid Icarus".
Characteristics
Pit is a Greek angel with a bow. Pit's character takes elements from three of Nintendo's biggest franchises; he can jump like Mario, uses ability-enhancing objects like Link, and shoot enemies like Samus.[2] IGN's Lucas M. Thomas, in a feature about Pit, commented that Pit's inspiration in Greek mythology was more prominent than Sony's God of War series and that Pit could be viewed as a combination between Eros and Icarus. Thomas noted Pit's speech, saying it could become a distinguishing difference between him and other Nintendo characters such as Link. Thomas said that both his bow and his wings were his most iconic characteristics.[3] Pit's design was updated for inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and was retained for Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Appearances
In Kid Icarus games
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In Kid Icarus, Pit is a young angel trapped in the Underworld who Palutena contacts in order to send him on a quest to escape the Underworld and defeat Medusa. Pit is given a magical bow and sets out to reclaim the Three Sacred Treasures in order to restore peace to Angel Land.
In Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters Pit is once again summoned by Palutena and sent out to protect Angel Land from the demon Orcus. Pit once again searches from the Three Sacred Treasures which are being protected by the forest guardians, in order to defeat the demon.
Pit is going to be the protagonist of Kid Icarus: Uprising, where he will face off against Medusa, heeding advice from Palutena along the way.
In other video games
Pit made a cameo in Tetris for the NES where he is playing a violin when the player completes the game a certain way. Pit appeared in F-1 Race before Course 8, where he appears to cheer the player on. He also appears during the ending sequence.[3] In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pit is one of the trophies that can be earned in the game, resembling how he originally appeared in the NES game as opposed to his new design. In WarioWare: Twisted!, the player directs Pit left or right to dodge snakes and eggplants thrown at the player from above. In WarioWare: Smooth Moves for the Wii, Pit appears in the conducting game where he is playing a cello.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a fighting game for the Wii released in 2008, Pit appears as a playable character. Pit's main weapon in the game is a bow called the "Sacred Bow of Palutena".[4] In Brawl, the bow can be split in two to form dual swords,[4] a feature missing from the original Kid Icarus games. In the Subspace Emissary, Pit witnesses the invasion of the Subspace Army and granted permission by Palutena to attack the army. After reviving Mario, he teams up with him and they chase after the Ancient Minister. Depending on whether the player rescued Princess Peach or Princess Zelda during the game, Mario and Pit will either attack or be attacked by Link and Yoshi. Pit and Mario are later captured by King Dedede but are rescued by Kirby soon after. Pit later, along with all the other Brawl fighters, faces Tabuu at the end of the Great Maze.
In other media
In Captain N: The Game Master, Pit is named Kid Icarus and is voiced by Alessandro Juliani. He is one of the main characters and a member of the N-Team. He also appears in the Captain N Valiant Comics.[3]
Reception
Pit was chosen as the one of the most 11th archers in popular culture by UGO Networks' T J Dietsch.[5] Jesse Schedeen, from IGN, said the character was one of those he most wanted to see on the Wii[6] and Phil Pirrello, Bozon and Richard George said that the character was of their favourite brawlers in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.[7] Jesse Schedeen selected the character as one of those most likely to get a shot on the Wii[8] and regretted the character not appearing at the Game Developers Conference.[9] GameDaily's Robert Workman said that Pit was the 19th top Nintendo character of all time.[10]
Negatively, Game Informer's Dan Ryckert thought that Pit did not deserve his own game, questioning his appearance in Brawl.[11]
References
- ^ Thomas East (5 August 2010). "Kid Icarus 3DS: 'Pit feels like a new character'". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ "Top 10 games deserving of a remake". GamePro. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2010-04-7.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b c Lucas M. Thomas (26 January 2011). "You Don't Know Kid Icarus". IGN. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ a b "Pit". Smash Bros. DOJO!!. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ T J Dietsch (13 May 2010). "The 11 Most Bad-Ass Archers in Pop Culture". UGO Networks. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ Jesse Schedeen (2 February 2009). "Players Wanted: Characters We Want on the Wii". IGN. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ Phil Pirrello, Bozon and Richard George (3 March 2008). "Smash Bros.: IGN's Favorite Brawlers". IGN. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ Jesse Schedeen (20 April 2009). "What Say You: Who Deserves A Shot on Wii?". IGN. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ Jesse Schedeen (30 March 2008). "Cast of Characters: GDC '09". IGN. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ Robert Workman (22 August 2008). "Now You're Playing With Power: Top 25 Nintendo Characters of All Time". GameDaily. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ Dan Ryckert (1 June 2010). "Characters Who Don't Deserve Their Own Games". Game Informer. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
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