Playstation 2 : ICO Reviews
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Most too long, this one too short!
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User
This game has so much going for it that I would love to give it 5 stars. However, the fault that I find with it is that it is way too short. That is a switch for me, as I feel that many games are too long. At $..., plus tax, you are paying about $... to $... per hour for this game. I find that a bit much, don't you? Otherwise, this game is truly fascinating. The graphics are wonderful, the eeriness is sustained, and the interaction of the two main characters is often quite moving. The overall experience is unique in the range of games that I have played. Though a quiet and basically non-violent game, I felt more ill at ease as I moved through the environment than I have ever felt with another game. It has a quality that almost makes you feel as though you are within the game itself, rather than controlling the actions of the characters. Most intriguing. I am sure that I shall replay the game, and keep it for future play in the years to come. Just wish that it had a bit more complexity in the story line to have kept it going for several hours more than it plays.
Good but slightly lacking in length
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Enter a world of enchantment and wonder, where once was, is nevermore. ICO, a mysterious boy, has been expelled from his village to an isolated castle. Within his confines, he begins to have eerie dreams of rescuing a young princess from the evil spirits that dwell within the fortress. Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, ICO embarks on a quest to save the princess and along the way, discovers his own cryptic fate....
The story is good not great. Anyone looking for action, look eleswhere, because this game relies heavy on puzzle solving. There is a tid bit of action but nothing to fancy. This is a game for the puzzle crowd, how to get to point A to B, that what's this game is all about. It's up to you, Ico, to make passage ways for the princess, who by the way lack that much agilty. You will only be cheating yourself and also be throwing away your money if you have a cheat guide, its much more enjoyable if you accomplish something on your own.
The gameplay is solid for this type of game and never feels like you do the samething twice. The graphics are good and the atmospher and animation is something to be seen.
The only complait I have is in the replay value and length. It last about 6-7 hours and once you complet it nothing changes so that is cut in half. Other than that it is a good solid game.
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