Ico
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A horned boy locked in a vast castle escapes with a mysterious girl named Yorda, holding her hand as they flee shadow creatures. Quiet, simple and beautiful, it became a cult classic and a touchstone for games as art.
Kit's verdict · 8.6/10
Small, quiet and unforgettable, though combat drags it down.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Beautiful, lonely castle
- Holding Yorda's hand creates real bond
- Clever environmental puzzles
Not so much
- Clumsy fights against shadows
- Short and a bit repetitive
Play it if players who want a calm, emotional adventure.
Skip it if anyone who needs action or a long game.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Ico doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Hold R1 to hold Yorda's hand and pull her along.
- Call Yorda by tapping R1 when she's too far away.
- Sit with Yorda on stone couches to save.
- Stay close to Yorda, since shadows drag her toward portals.
- Use Yorda to open magic idol doors.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Fumito Ueda directed it and later made Shadow of the Colossus.
- It was originally planned for PS1.
- The Japanese and European cover art was painted by Ueda in the style of Giorgio de Chirico.
- It sold poorly at first but became hugely influential.
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