Kid Icarus Uprising (Japanese: 光神話パルテナの鏡, Hepburn: Hikari Shinwa: Parutena no Kagami) is a 2012 action-adventure video game developed by Project Sora and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS handheld console. The game is the third installment in the Kid Icarus series, 25 years after the original Kid Icarus game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was released in Japan on March 22, 2012, and in other regions in late March. The game follows the angelic protagonist Pit on his mission to save the goddess Palutena from the evil god Medusa. Players control Pit in aerial battles, and on the ground, where he faces enemies in a third-person shooter style. Players can customize Pit's weapons and abilities by collecting items and power-ups during the game. The game also features an online multiplayer mode, as well as a single-player story mode. Kid Icarus Uprising is a unique blend of action and role-playing game elements, with a vibrant art style and a unique control scheme. The game's visuals are stunning, with an art style that pays homage to the original Kid Icarus game. The controls are also unique, with the player using the Circle Pad to move Pit and the stylus to aim and shoot. The game was well-received by critics, who praised the game's visuals and unique control scheme. It was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide. Kid Icarus Uprising is a must-play for any Nintendo 3DS owner, and a great addition to the Kid Icarus series.