ICO

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 528 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 448 out of 528
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 528
  3. Negative: 23 out of 528
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  1. JesseS.
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    The BEST ps2 game. Actually this is not a game it is a beautiful, magical experience.
  2. [Anonymous]
    Aug 27, 2002
    9
    Nearly perfect. Graphics, mood, gameplay, everything. I like ICO because it actually makes you think, unlike other games coming out lately. Why the 9? ICO IS TOUGH! VERY TOUGH! I've been stuck on one puzzle for, like, three months now. You should still play this game, somehow.
  3. Games
    Jul 22, 2002
    10
    The games graphics are marvelous. This is what PS2 is all about. Things like immense texture work and mammoth sense of scale of the world of ICO make this game jaw dropping. Real time lighting, superior shadow effect, a grand amount of polygons one screen at once also makes it one of the few games that can really be called next-generation graphics. Sound, yet minute in some parts of the The games graphics are marvelous. This is what PS2 is all about. Things like immense texture work and mammoth sense of scale of the world of ICO make this game jaw dropping. Real time lighting, superior shadow effect, a grand amount of polygons one screen at once also makes it one of the few games that can really be called next-generation graphics. Sound, yet minute in some parts of the game, is magnificent. Birds chirping in the background, the wind blowing adds sense of peacefulness to game. Never have I experience that kind of feeling in a game before. The game play is pretty straightforward, you got a stick, and you hit monsters with it. That's basically it. But puzzle solving adds a great amount of contemplation and thought to the game. Some sort of skill will be needed to complete the game. The only thing that I kind find wrong with the game is it's too short. I wanted to play more of it but it's to epigrammatic, their needs to be more to the game, maybe some mini-games after completing the game will help. Overall it's a pretty solid game, one of the best of it's kind in my opinion. Go ahead check it out. … Expand
  4. J.Nix
    Jun 22, 2002
    10
    It's an amazing game with vivid graphics and a new way of puzzle gameplay that requires watching over a computer player that plays a vital role in the game. I keep coming back just to look at the castle and wish to venture DEEPER into it.
  5. LilW.
    May 5, 2002
    10
    It may be short but this game is unique. The innocence of the two characters, and the quick-growing friendship and trust which grows between them is fantastic. The graphics are great, with breathtaking views and a never-ending light of hope where u can see the island no more. It may not be action of the MGS2 kind, but it makes u think about it afterwards, and the reaction from players is It may be short but this game is unique. The innocence of the two characters, and the quick-growing friendship and trust which grows between them is fantastic. The graphics are great, with breathtaking views and a never-ending light of hope where u can see the island no more. It may not be action of the MGS2 kind, but it makes u think about it afterwards, and the reaction from players is what counts, no reaction, no game. Play it or u won't find the light in the game world!!… Expand
  6. EricD.
    Apr 27, 2002
    9
    Very awesome game, but it doesn't give any clues as to what to do or where to go ....you pretty much are on your own when you get control. Other than that....awesome graphics, awesome color, incredible landscapes, just plain awesome!!
  7. SiW.
    Apr 22, 2002
    9
    One of the best looking most atmospheric games ever! Really damn clever and fresh. Don't even consider touching if Devil May Cry is your cup of tea. There is NO shooting, guns, masses of crazy monsters etc ... its a PUZZLER!
  8. KristinH.
    Feb 18, 2002
    10
    This game is awesome. 'Nuff said.
  9. YourfriendNextdoor
    Dec 23, 2001
    1
    BAD!
  10. JeffK.
    Dec 3, 2001
    5
    The lighting and sound is cool, and I like the idea, but the game play seems really bland.
  11. NucjJ.
    Nov 18, 2001
    10
    Best game ever.
  12. RobertB.
    Nov 6, 2001
    8
    Incredible graphics and interesting puzzles. Not much for length, as you've probably read above, but they're right; any longer and it would really get boring. Definitely worth a try.
  13. PatrickM.
    Oct 1, 2001
    8
    Excellent control, clever puzzle design. Very slow-paced, not very much replay value. However, the first time through it is a lot of fun. Definitely worth a look.
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#12 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#8 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Just Adventure
    100
    Easily the most addictive game I have played this year on either console or computer and would be a welcome addition to any adventure gamer's collection.
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  2. Maxim Online
    80
    Odd adventure.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Although it borrows from other gaming experiences in certain places, you haven't ever played a game like Ico. Highly recommended!
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