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Perfect.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

They couldn't have done better.

This game is engaging and brilliant. Some of the puzzles will have you scratching your head, but it is all good. There was never a moment when I wanted the character to do something that he couldn't do. The storyline is simple but facinating... and as you move along through the game, you learn more about what is going on. Never do you have to sit through a lengthy dialogue to learn about the story.

The length of the game for me was just perfect. The game ended at *just* the right time, the gameplay and environments never got tedious. The ending was beautiful, the in-game cinematics were masterfully done. If there is a video game equivalent of Bach, this game is it.

I bought this game, and beat it in about 6 hours. I am not in the least disappointed. I may play through it again months from now, but I will always remember playing through it for the first time.

ICO IS A MUST

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game has wonderful graphics and a really cool distance focus system(steady your thumbs and it'll focus keep moving and the distance gets blured... much like real life... try it you'll see) on top of the graphics the story line is drawing.. as you start you have no idea but are drawn into the game much like a waking dream. This game is a non violent thought proviking game that is a much needed breath of fresh air in the gaming world. This game is not geared twards the blood and guts driven industry but more of a quality game than you'd be likely to find in a more popular or publisized title. if you have a few days to sit and enjoy a great game try ICO it's relaxing and leaves you feeling good... and after all isn't that the point of gaming?

Quite possibly the most underrated puzzle game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game was released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2001...I got it as a Christmas gift in 2004. I had seen it on the shelves of numerous videogame shops, but it never really stood out to me as a game I would like to play, but boy was I wrong. I don't even like puzzle games, but this was good. It was very good. It was a short play... only about 6 and a half hours to complete, but it was well worth it.

For its time, it is excellently crafted. Absolutely stunning. The AI is simple, yet effective. The sound is little, and the little voice that is heard adds the dash of spice to the emotions of the game. It is quite a sad game...

Looking back on the graphics, as a first generation Playstation 2 game, it was absolutely beautiful. The sun glare was clean, the grass looked grassy, and tree leaves swayed in the wind. One part in particular stood out to me, and that was the Windmill. If you ever get this game (which you should...it is really cheap now), work your way to the windmill. The little pond that is next to it is absolutely amazing. The water bends the light around the ripples as Ico swims in it, and the reflection of the windmill is also there. So many games don't use reflections still, even in simple places like these. But this scene is just beautiful.

The gameplay is basic and very quiet. There is little music in the game, but this is actually a good thing. With music, the game wouldn't be as enclosed as it is.

I'm having a hard time putting into words what this game is worth. Shamefully, it was away underrated and virtually unplayed. Pick up this game and try it for yourself. It is very unique.

I don't know if you keep up with upcoming releases, but the same team that made this game is coming out with a similar title called Wanda and the Colossus. Strange title,yes? Anywho, if this game seems interesting. Play Ico first and get a feel for what you might encounter in Wanda and teh Colossus. I can assure you that you will have a good time. The team that made Ico did a fabulous job on their first game, and I know that with their upcoming title, things will only get better.

Perhaps the greatest and most gorgeous game ever.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I absolutely adore this game. Its such a gorgeous piece of art. The first game that truely tries to elevate video games into an artform. It has replaced the final fantasy series as my favorite video game ever.

Ico is such a unique gem for playstation2, if you own this game. you're part of the few that own this great underrated sleeper hit. Dont be surprised if this game pops up on ebay for $100+ years after its release. The game unfortunately never got the recognition or sales it deserved because it was never advertised and marketed correctly. This game inspired the resurgence of the Prince of Persia series which are huge hits now. This game does it better.

Its a tragedy that lame/generic video games like splinter cell and grand theft auto become huge hits, while gems like these go unnoticed.

Try to get a new copy if you can, its worthy add to any great video game collection.

The game itself is a minimialist artistic wonder. There are no excesses. The developers dont bombard you with tons of instructions, or an over complicated plot. You can pick up this game and understand how to play right away. This is the way classic games of the genre used to be.

The game thwarts you in the middle of a strange yet familiar world. The game is reminiscent of the old video game 'out of this world'. You begin the game in a very strange world, there is no communication with other characters (barely), and there is no music but ambience.

There is no ugly distractions on the screen, like a point bar, powerbar, etc. There is nothing obstructing the view on the screen. I beleive this was intentional on the developers part so they could showcase the beauty of the world that you are immersed in.

The only background sounds during the game, are ambient sound effects, the sound of your feet hitting the floor as you run, the birds chirping, etcetera. Its all part of the way the game just absorbs you into the world. Its extremely realistic, especially the character animations.

Besides that, the story unfolds with barely any dialogue, and you figure out the story just by watching the actions of the characters. The challenge in this game consists of solving realistic puzzles (ask yourself, what would i do in this situation, and you can solve them. akin to the old zelda games, but superior)

By the end of the game you'd have been so involved in the storyline and the fate of the characters that you'll wish the game never ends. The relationship between the two main characters are established with body language and minimal dialouge, However its obvious how much they care about eachother through their actions.

I'd like to think that the world of the game continues to exist even after i shut off my console. A truely exceptional piece of work that should be obtained by any means.

A+

Ico is to PS2, what Panzer Dragoon was to Saturn

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Serendipity - she visits once a year... if that. Just when I though PS2 would never have a great, original game, along came Ico. It's like the feeling of being in love - you don't have to say much to each other, because your eyes say it all. Ico is without a doubt the mose beautiful, original, and inspiring game I've played since Panzer Dragoon Saga on Saturn.

Gameplay is simple, yet fun. The grapic resolution is acceptable, but the artwork is astounding. The characters say very little to each other during the course of the game, yet trough their interactions they express more than words ever could.

The only gripe I have about this game is that it's too short. Then again, we humans are never happy. The grass is always going to be greener on the proverbial "other side". Regardless, the only complaint I have is that I want more, and that's not a bad thing.

To surmise what I've said above in 3 words - Buy this game.

ICO is a Rare and Inspiring Quest for the Ages. Don't Miss This One!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

ICO is an absolutely brilliant, gem of a game. I won't give away the ending, but it has an amazing, yet simple twist of fate. The makers of this title were superb in their thirst for creating adventure. It is extremely well done, complete in details and seamless design. But when I say that it's "imaginative" I don't JUST mean the game's design. I also mean that the game inspires the imaginations of its players. As I was helping ICO solve the doomed castle's puzzles, my mind was racing as it tried to imagine the complex back story of the castle, its dark queen, ICO and his princess. I would not hesitate to buy this game's sequel, if ever one is produced, but I would be even more interested to see a prequel brought to bear on this tale. The game itself feels like the middle chapter in an epic trilogy of the Lord of the Rings genre. I would love to hear what the game's designers had to say about the story before we meet ICO and what lies ahead in his and Yorda's path. The game was an instant classic and even after beating it you will have a hard time letting it go. It is just that enjoyable. Give it a shot; you won't be disappointed. And if you are part of the industry, please, PLEASE make a prequel or sequel to this inspiring quest!

Emo kind of game that has little replay value

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Ico has some of the most atmospheric music and level designs out of any game ever produced for a console. It is a fairy tale meant to enchant (semi-)grown-ups. However many gushing reviews you may read about the emotional response Ico brings out in people, you may notice that the actual gameplay pales in comparison to the game experience. Fighting with a stick means lots of button mashing and little in the way of technique or strategy. The 3D camera controls are of an early vintage that may frustrate modern gamers. I polished it off in 10 or so hours and I was really trying to take my sweet time.

All in all this is a wonderful game to experience, but as for playing it... not so much. 3 to 4 stars.

Best PS2 game I have yet to play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Only the console manufacturer, Sony, would have gambled such a high production quality on such a simplistic and unique game. Ico has the arttistic charm of a Disney classic and the old-world mystery of The Last Unicorn (anime). Yes, the game is short but you can buy & sell it used. I did.

I'd say about 4 and 9/10ths of a star.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I played the demo for this game about a year ago and did not have any money to buy the real game. But last week the price dropped and I bought it at funco land. I have been playing it nonstop scince.
The graphics- 5 stars, are truly original and very great.
gameplay- 5 stars, its almost like a tomb raider, with way better controls and not so damn hard.
enemies-4 stars, they are challenging, but there are only about 5 or 6 different ones.
puzzles- 5 stars, they are very original, that is why they are tricky at points, but still not too hard.
there are more points to this game but i want to go play it now, so if your not sure rent it, if you want to stay up 5 nights in a row trying to beat it. (probably not possible)

Best strategy game i've ever played!!!!!!!!! ICO rocks!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is the perfect game to get on PS2. I started playing it and immediately became addicted. By the time I knew it my whole family was watching me play it and giving me tips on what I should do next. Great for the family to play and easy to control. Has the best full lenth story which is like a movie. I'd buy this game for sure if you don't have it already.

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