Kid Icarus NES and Famicom Soundtracks Now Available on Nintendo Music

Nintendo fans have a new reason to celebrate as the company adds the iconic soundtrack of Kid Icarus to the Nintendo Music service.

This latest update, though smaller in scale compared to last week's inclusion of Pokémon Sword & Shield, is sure to please retro gaming enthusiasts.

Both the NES and Famicom versions of the Kid Icarus soundtrack are now available, with identical tracklists for each platform.

Released in 1986, Kid Icarus stands as one of Nintendo's enduring classics.

Developed for the NES and later ported to the Famicom, the game features an adventurous score that has remained memorable for decades.

The newly added soundtrack allows fans to revisit beloved melodies such as the Title Theme, Stage 1, Fortress, Reaper’s Theme, and the Ending Theme, among others.

Here’s the full tracklist now streaming on Nintendo Music: - Title Theme - Stage 1 - Boss BGM - Stage Clear - Stage 2 - Fortress - Stage 3 - Reaper’s Theme - Game Over - Stage 4 - Final Boss BGM - Ending Theme The launch of Kid Icarus’s music joins an expanding library on Nintendo Music, which recently added an impressive 138 tracks from Pokémon Sword & Shield, as well as selections from Mario Kart 7 and Fire Emblem Engage.

This ongoing growth demonstrates Nintendo's commitment to preserving and celebrating its musical legacy across platforms like the Nintendo Switch and eShop. Since its initial debut, Kid Icarus has seen only two sequels: Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters released for the Game Boy in 1991 and Kid Icarus: Uprising, which arrived on the Nintendo 3DS in 2012.

Despite the limited number of entries, the franchise remains a fan favorite, with protagonist Pit earning a lasting place in Nintendo's pantheon. Nintendo’s continued additions to its music catalog provide fans with accessible ways to enjoy classic game soundtracks, whether for nostalgia or discovery.

As stated in recent press communications, Nintendo aims to offer high-quality, nostalgic content to both longtime fans and new generations alike.

This latest inclusion of Kid Icarus further strengthens the Nintendo Music service’s appeal and cements the legacy of some of gaming’s most influential soundtracks. For those eager to listen, the Kid Icarus soundtracks can be accessed now via Nintendo Music on supported platforms.

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