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Game Boy · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Kid Icarus |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Nintendo, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters arrived on the Game Boy in 1991 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure, platformer and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 20 Game Boy action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kid Icarus series. The series also appears on other systems with Kid Icarus (NES). Nintendo also made Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters cheats & codes
74 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Invincible Against Attacks | A75-8EB-B30 |
|---|---|
| Avoid Injury From Water And Spikes (Prevents Use of Holy Water) | C95-7DC-6EE |
| Start With 5 Credits | 05D-FEE-E62 |
| Start With 9 Credits | 09D-FEE-E62 |
| Infinite Credits | A79-07C-19E |
| Each Snake Heart = 2 | 023-26A-E6E |
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters FAQ
When did Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters come out on the Game Boy?
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters multiplayer?
No. Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters is a single-player game.
How long does Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.