Centuries ago, the goddess Palutena had banished the monstrous Medusa to the Underworld, until much time has passed and Skyworld is being consumed by the return of Medusa and her armies of death. Palutena calls to a young inexperienced angel named Pit who dreams of becoming a hero. Pit is given Palutena's powers while she's fading away and is tasked to fly down to the Underworld, recover three treasures and defeat Medusa.
