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Ico ROCKS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The best game for ps2 I've encountered so far! Some parts are tough (don't be afraid to use online walkthoughs), but the game is well worth while. I've never played a game like it!

Immerse yourself in Ico's world

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

After playing through three other games where the blood flowed like the Mississippi River (culminating with Devil May Cry), I was feeling a bit overworked. Ico's bloodless game play and minimalist aesthetic was just what I needed.

The best thing about this game is the art direction. The backgrounds are so beautiful and so well rendered that it's easy to just want to roam around and look at things. The lighting effects are gorgeous the whole game is infused with a sort of dark/light ambience that can be at times both soothing and foreboding.

I found my hart in my throat whenever Ico jumped and shimmied around the castle at breathtaking heights. I liked the whole idea of having to lead Princess Yorda around; her frailty is endearing too (given that she's a demon princess!). The shadow creatures that come for her are equally spooky.

Ico is a game I could play with my children (if I had any), and is the antidote to all the splaaterfest games that are out there right now.

A Dream You Can Play.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Enchanting. Mind-boggling. Terrifying. Artistic. Dramatic. All of these words and many more can describe this mesmerizing game about a boy named Ico whom is taken from his village to be confined in castle bigger than what he could even contemplate on.

Moments after his confinement into his egg-shaped prison, tremors in the castle knock the Ico's cell out of place, freeing Ico from his cell, but not freeing him from the castle. Along the way of escape, Ico finds another trapped soul, Yorda. The Queen, slowly dying away, is keeping her daughter, Yorda, from getting away from the plans she has for her (reveiled in the game). Ico frees Yorda from her own cell, thus, beginning the adventure.

You will need your intelligence, your courage, and perhaps a tissue for this giant maze. The majority think the game was cut to short, but any extensions to this game will make it seem drug out. I really think you will enjoy this game, especially if you are into puzzling games, and you enjoy viewing the beauty of the graphics generated from the Playstation2 console. This game definately is a Dream You Can Play.

Instant Classic!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

As an old game vet from the age of Atari 2600, I think I have seen just about everything in video games. This game is the best I have ever played on the PS2. Now of course if your no fan of this entire type of game then you won't think much of it no matter how good it is. I really am struck spechless by this game's awesome majesty. Just try it and see.

best game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is the ultimate. It is like the best role play game ever! It is definitetly a must buy. When I got this game I was so excited. The graphics rocks, the game play rocks, the only downside is it's short. About 7 hour long.

Simply Amazing...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

i just solved ico. it is the most amazing game i have ever seen. i can't even explain it, but it was such a moving experience. it really was. the story is beautiful... it was like i was watching a movie but i was in control of the lead character's destiny. if you don't already own this one, you are missing out.

What Ico lacks in Character he makes up with his Mad Skillz

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

wow. a boy with horns (its not a hat) that leads a blind princess around a gigantic castle that is about half the size of my second house... how do i sum this game up? you really cant. If you are dumb and dont know how to even turn off your Ps2, then you really wont like this game. the game looks REAL. i mean REAL. and when you lead Yorda, the princess around she walks like she really IS blind. There are puzzled galore in the game from room to room and you have to take a gander around at wat you should do. i did have some promlems. ( i.e not knowing that yorda can climb on tob of boxes kept me from a bunch of levels in the beginning.) but if you know and love your Ps2, and you want to show your friends how freaking smart you are, pick this game up. i hate it when people say it is too short, (it's about nine hours) if you have that much time on ur hands to solve all those puzzles, then you should be the president, or at least my lawyer after amazon deletes this.

PLAY THIS GAME.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is full of adventure. 5 stars is a really good rating for this game. Also this game is hot off the market.

Overall good game but.....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I recommend this game but I felt it was overall too easy. I also don't feel it is interesting enough to play again. The puzzles were common sense. I did find it annoying that you couldn't save when you got near the end. Once you go past a certain point, you need to play until it is finished.

Visually....it is a BEAUTIFUL game. I am just disapointed it seemed too easy. There should be more hidden secrets or some randomization so you can play it again and discover new things.

If you want tons of action and fighting, it is not the game for you but if you enjoy puzzles, it was fun and worth the money I spent.

A Fantasy Game for boys and Finally, girls too!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This one is a sweet and classic tale you play through. Involving a young castaway who saves a young princess. Which is definitely my kind of game!It is set in an amazing, i guess, castle that seems to go on foreva. Also fighting the demons to save the Princess. If you like that kind of thang, this is a dream game to you so rent it or buy it soon.

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