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[New York Daily News]

LOVED IT: Near-flawless 3D visuals, excellent aerial gameplay, great replay value, weapon customization is well-done

HATED IT: Controls are awkward and imprecise on land

GRAB IT IF: You want the 3DS’ signature game

It took more than two decades for Nintendo to revisit the Kid Icarus franchise. But the underrated icon’s return was well worth the wait.

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To understand the impact of technology on the consumer experience and the creative process
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To provide insight about emerging consumer habits
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To help identify new business models for the entertainment industry
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