Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters is a platform game for the Game Boy developed by Nintendo Research & Development 1 and Tose, and published by Nintendo. It is a sequel to Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was released in North America on November 5, 1991, and in Europe on May 21, 1992, but not in Japan until on February 8, 2012 via the 3DS Virtual Console, where it retains its English title; followed by Europe on March 8, 2012, and North America on July 19, 2012. The story of Of Myths and Monsters is influenced by Greek and Roman mythology, and follows the angel soldier Pit on his quest for three sacred treasures. His objective is to defeat the demon Orcos, who has invaded the kingdom of Angel Land. The game features the core gameplay mechanics of its predecessor.