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Critical reception
editKyle Orland of Ars Technica criticized Pit's movements in Kid Icarus: Uprising but also praised his characterization, noting: "I especially liked Pit's characterization as the kind of dweeby, reluctant hero that I would have totally aspired to be up through the age of 15 or so. It's a child-friendly style that's not for everyone, but it made me grin quite a bit and even laugh out loud a few times".[1]
Savannah Malerba of The Odyssey Online considered Pit a male version of herself and found Pit's personality relatable to her, noting: "I am all of those things in about the same ways as Pit and Pit is a great character that I relate to because of that". Savannah also drew multiple sketches of Pit and Dark Pit alongside her own Pit-inspired character.[2]
Pit's determination received recognition from Marc Kaliroff of Goomba Stomp Magazine, despite the character being unable to fly. Pit's disability is one of his most important traits, according to Marc, who said of him: "Pit's disability is a shining factor of the character that is not only used to create five-minute cinematic rail-shooter scenarios each mission opens up to but it is also a legitimate reason to further define him as a hero. Despite his weakness, the hero is able to always overcome his problems and ultimately make the higher powers above him look weak. Pit is what every player dreams to be–the believer that can accomplish anything despite the presence of what is seemingly insurmountable odds".[3]
Digital Spy's Matthew Reynold considers Pit and Palutena's banter "a constant source of humor", while stating that it was well worth the wait for Pit's reappearance after a decades-long absence.[4]
In his review of Kid Icarus: Uprising, Jack Devries, a writer for IGN, criticized Pit's slowness in the game and said that Pit has a very birdlike feel to him, which makes him look weird.[5]
Jeff Cork of Game Informer initially had negative feelings towards Pit, but over time, he found himself warming up to him due to his "enthusiastic approach" and sense of humor.[6]
Andy Hoover of Nintendojo appreciated Pit's design in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008), describing it as "colourful" and "lively".[7]
canonball, an author of The Fwoosh, in review of Pit's Kid Icarus: Uprising figma, expressed how the figma does not resemble Pit's original appearance from Kid Icarus and Pit looked more athletic instead. In accordance with canonball, they described the figma as better than the Link and Samus ones; they were "super impressed" by the figure; and they commented: "If you're even the most casual fan of Kid Icarus, then this Pit is an absolute must. It's a better figure than we could have ever hoped to get based on the character, and it holds its own in comparison to almost any other figure on the market today".[8]
Henry Gilbert of GamesRadar+ stated that Pit is no longer an innocent boy, as he was in previous games; in fact, he has a playful personality, and when it comes time to "kick ass", Pit is prepared for whatever comes his way.[9]
In 2012, Nintendo Blast featured Pit on the front cover of their book titled "Nintendo Blast Ano 3 Edições 25 a 36", written by Rafael Neves.[10]
Wired's Z specifically criticized Pit's voice and childish behavior in Kid Icarus: Uprising. Expressing their disappointment: "Admittedly I may be prejudiced, as a friend of mine was slated to be the voice of Pit before the team decided to "go another way", but the hammy voice acting is almost enough to offset an otherwise stirring soundtrack. Still, poor writing and juvenile overacting isn't the worst of the game's trespasses".[11]
Ozzie Mejia of Shacknews stated that Pit delivers some of the worst jokes that he has ever experienced in any video game, while comparing him to popsicle sticks.[12]
GameZone's Vito Gesualdi found similarities between Pit, The Legend of Zelda's Link, and American filmmaker Woody Allen, saying that "Pit is equal parts Link and Woody Allen, a handsome young warrior with all the self-confidence of our favorite neurotic Jew".[13]
Pit is a childhood hero of Jonas Mäki, an author of Gamereactor.[14]
Romendil of Jeuxvideo.com compliments Pit's courage, his skills using the bow to shoot arrows, and his personality overall.[15]
Editor's note: for [9] see [9]
- ^ Orland, Kyle (March 23, 2012). "Review: Kid Icarus: Uprising loses control of an otherwise enjoyable mythological romp". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Malerba, Savannah (November 21, 2017). "6 Reasons Why I Am Obsessed With "Kid Icarus Uprising"". The Odyssey Online. Odyssey Media Group, Inc. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Kaliroff, Marc (March 22, 2022). "Kid Icarus: Uprising's Story Soars High Above Nintendo's Other Narratives". Goomba Stomp Magazine. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Reynolds, Matthew (April 11, 2012). "'Kid Icarus: Uprising' review (3DS): Pit returns in all-new adventure". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Devries, Jack (January 19, 2011). "Kid Icarus Uprising Is Painfully Good". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Cork, Jeff (March 19, 2012). "Kid Icarus: Uprising - 3DS Review". Game Informer. GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Hoover, Andy (June 24, 2010). "Welcome Back, Pit". Nintendojo. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ canonball (May 18, 2013). "Figma – Pit (Kid Icarus: Uprising)". The Fwoosh. Fwoosh LLC. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Gilbert, Henry (March 17, 2012). "Kid Icarus essentials All the facts you should know before Pits return". GamesRadar+. Future Publishing Limited Quay House. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Nintendo Blast Ano 3 Edições 25 a 36 [Nintendo Blast Year 3 Editions 25 to 36] (in Portuguese). Apple Inc. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ Z (March 28, 2012). "Kid Icarus 3DS Flies High, Then Crashes". Wired. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Mejia, Ozzie (March 28, 2012). "Kid Icarus: Uprising review". Shacknews. Gamerhub. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Gesualdi, Vito (May 4, 2012). "Kid Icarus: Uprising review". GameZone. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Mäki, Jonas (March 23, 2012). "Kid Icarus: Uprising". Gamereactor. Gamez Publishing A/S. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
When my childhood hero returns after in a new adventure of his own after 25 long years there is little time to lose. The oversized box contains a stand that I've read is designed to make playing the game more ergonomic. But who has the time to bother with that sort of thing when Pit is finally back?
- ^ Romendil (March 21, 2012). "Kid Icarus Uprising". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.