Although I played a lot Child Icarus As a kid, it was overshadowed by NES games with a little more pizzazz: yours Marios, yours Zeldas, yours MetroidS. (Well, there was only one NES Metroid But you get the point.) But now, watching it again, I appreciate the inviting, distinctly Nintendo charm and Greek mythology vibe that’s a hot topic these days thanks to Supergiant’s hugely successful roguelike Hades (And its sequel). But Hades overtly depicts sexy gods and their sexy sex lives; Nintendo, always a family-friendly company, may want something that capitalizes on the appeal of a world full of gods and adventure, but that’s aimed squarely at the younger demographic. That makes this just the right time for something big Child Icarus Come back.
With its angelic hero Pit and his charming interpretation of a Greek-inspired land of myth, a Child Icarus The film could go down this route and entertain both children and their parents, with plenty of charm and humor for the little ones to enjoy, but also with moments of real tension and danger. I mean, look, this Eggplant Wizardwho literally turns you into an eggplant scared him hell from me as a child. Hmmm. Eggplant Wizards may play a little differently today. Well, that’s a problem that Nintendo has to deal with. In any case, Child Icarus would be fantastic source material for a light-hearted, crowd-pleasing, comedic adventure film for the whole family that draws on Greek mythology in a lighthearted way, but still stimulates children’s imaginations with its sense of magic and possibility. If the Zelda Film is playing a more informed approach– and it sounds like it – then don’t do it Child Icarus Filling the breezier, more kid-friendly fantasy adventure niche in Nintendo’s cinematic offerings. And released a great new one Child Icarus Play wrong! – Carolyn Petit
