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. Meredythe
    May 8, 2003
    10
    Real. Engrossing. Beautiful and eerie. Somehow both simple and epic..... it haunted me.
  2. MartoM.
    Mar 8, 2009
    10
    A fantastic tale, tragic, and enigmatic. This game had an unmatched atmosphere, and the scale of the architecture that you traverse has an almost haunting effect due to its drastically isolated feel. Everything feels natural, and the lack of music throughout most of the game gives it an eerie ambiance. Everyone should play this! Beautiful title, with something to offer that's never A fantastic tale, tragic, and enigmatic. This game had an unmatched atmosphere, and the scale of the architecture that you traverse has an almost haunting effect due to its drastically isolated feel. Everything feels natural, and the lack of music throughout most of the game gives it an eerie ambiance. Everyone should play this! Beautiful title, with something to offer that's never been seen before, or seen since. Even its successor, Shadow of the Colossus, doesn't quite measure up in terms of atmosphere.… Expand
  3. AnonymousMC
    Feb 12, 2004
    10
    I don't quite understand it. I've Played through 3 times now and I get more and more intrigued everytime. I love it all from beginning to end, i just wish i got all the PAL stuff. Its cool the story, sound, gameplay, and characters were enough for me. (I'm also well aware there was what many people call no REAL character development, funny I cared more about both of themI don't quite understand it. I've Played through 3 times now and I get more and more intrigued everytime. I love it all from beginning to end, i just wish i got all the PAL stuff. Its cool the story, sound, gameplay, and characters were enough for me. (I'm also well aware there was what many people call no REAL character development, funny I cared more about both of them then I did anyone in FFX.)
    Can't wait for NICO!!    … Expand
  4. Tearstomy...MeikatoEndlessinlove
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    Hi, everybody, I have once lost a contact to my girfriend and this girl ico, in the game look like her,I've been playing this game all over again and again, this game have an efffect and haunt me, one day she will return from Japan and met me and i'll tell I love her. Nei ma hei sai ei sa,
  5. EkachaiP.
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    It bring tears to my eyes,am not posting here to seemy comments but to show how I feel, it reminds me when I first felt in love with a girl in Japan, she never cam back for five years now, the game itself is a fantastic achivement, Eee Ko (ICO) have been a game out of a hundreads that stands out, the way the girl react amke me want to find her, surely this game have to be rated atleast an It bring tears to my eyes,am not posting here to seemy comments but to show how I feel, it reminds me when I first felt in love with a girl in Japan, she never cam back for five years now, the game itself is a fantastic achivement, Eee Ko (ICO) have been a game out of a hundreads that stands out, the way the girl react amke me want to find her, surely this game have to be rated atleast an 9....willi ever see your smiles. ni mei ha seir de sin gor.… Expand
  6. OyamasenseiSeizan
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    This games inspired me, its one of those one out of a hundreads games that you'll say (Great!). I do fell in love with that girl.
  7. JohnG.
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    This gamne is amazing the japanes girl is stunning beatiful, yet a powerful game.
  8. JamesS.
    Mar 2, 2004
    10
    I give this a ten becuse its truly desved to get the total vote a nine, I felt in love with the game and can't wait for ICO2 but I have heard its disappointing, but this game is my best its have shown feelings and emoions.
  9. CornD.
    Jun 22, 2004
    10
    This game indulges your appetite to make the fantasy of this game your own reality. completing each level makes your curiosity hungry to know whats awaiting at the next stage. wild and vibrant imagination was dedicated to this game and in pausing to take notice at the surrounding each level holds proves that. this game is euphoria. awesome.
  10. JimP.
    Jun 9, 2004
    10
    Still my all time favorite game of any genre. Unique. Hopelessly beautiful.
  11. AmandaF.
    Jan 20, 2005
    10
    One of the most interesting games I've ever played and pretty much the only game I played more than 2 times all the way through.
  12. AgataM.
    Jan 4, 2005
    10
    The best game I have ever played!!
  13. MateusC.
    Feb 1, 2005
    10
    This is not a game, this is a dream.
  14. Karlmarx
    May 30, 2005
    10
    Shame on you PS2 owners for not buying this excellent game. Do not make the same mistake with the sequel. If i have to look at the charts one more time and see it cloged up with EA sports and run of the mill sequels again, I swear i'll......! ahhh
  15. Yorda
    Jul 20, 2005
    10
    Hey, friend next door! BAD, is that got to say?! This game is the most beatifully journey i have ever experienced!!
  16. JesseS.
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    The BEST ps2 game. Actually this is not a game it is a beautiful, magical experience.
  17. KristinH.
    Feb 18, 2002
    10
    This game is awesome. 'Nuff said.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Howlonging
    Dec 8, 2003
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Few games had the same effect on me: Zelda III on SNES, the first Tomb Raider on PSOne, and now this. If you like adventures, ICO is the game to get. It will just blow you away.
  21. Julien
    Nov 2, 2004
    10
    ICO is visually and emotionally stunning. I can't really add to what others have already said... it's so nice to see so many people enjoyed this game.
  22. Lily
    Apr 17, 2004
    10
    Unbelievable game! What an atmosphere, I haven't felt one quite like it in a while. The simplicity of fighting in the game was done on purpose, not because the creators are lazy/incompetent. They want you to concentrate on exploration, not on dying or fighting. However, this is not an easy game and therefore not for everyone who has little patience to think and solve through puzzles. Unbelievable game! What an atmosphere, I haven't felt one quite like it in a while. The simplicity of fighting in the game was done on purpose, not because the creators are lazy/incompetent. They want you to concentrate on exploration, not on dying or fighting. However, this is not an easy game and therefore not for everyone who has little patience to think and solve through puzzles. But the game offers SO MUCH that other ones don't, please don't miss out if you're interested.… Expand
  23. ChrisX.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    This game is excellent, stunning, and strangely eery. It is like a movie almost, it is so cinematic in nature, that you almost forget you are controlling the character yourself... it feels like a lucid dream. To the guy who made the comment about it being dull: Go play whatever you usually play, like mindless shoot-em-ups, or run-of-the-mill franchise games like Star Wars, and leave the This game is excellent, stunning, and strangely eery. It is like a movie almost, it is so cinematic in nature, that you almost forget you are controlling the character yourself... it feels like a lucid dream. To the guy who made the comment about it being dull: Go play whatever you usually play, like mindless shoot-em-ups, or run-of-the-mill franchise games like Star Wars, and leave the real game reviews to the grown ups.… Expand
  24. VinceC.
    Jul 28, 2004
    10
    Amazing! The purity of this game is almost intoxicating. Never have I walked away after beating a game so fullfilled and happy. I felt better after session of this game and when it ended I wasn't upset at all. I was happier. Anyone that rates this game below a 9 is wrong, anyone who rates this game below a 5 is mentally unstable, and anyone who rates this a 2... wow. never before has Amazing! The purity of this game is almost intoxicating. Never have I walked away after beating a game so fullfilled and happy. I felt better after session of this game and when it ended I wasn't upset at all. I was happier. Anyone that rates this game below a 9 is wrong, anyone who rates this game below a 5 is mentally unstable, and anyone who rates this a 2... wow. never before has a game made me care so much for its characters. 10/10. Perfect.… Expand
  25. nick
    Aug 30, 2005
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. No contenders.
  26. KlausF.
    May 10, 2006
    10
    This game is simply a make of art and so original. It's one of the most beautifal tales ever told and it's so sad at the end when the ki- woops I was about to reveal a spoiler. I'm sure Pablo Picasso would be proud if he was still alive. All hail this electronic peice of art.
  27. EliseE.
    Feb 1, 2007
    10
    Quite honestly my favorite game to this day, absolutely breathtaking.
  28. NickC.
    Apr 23, 2007
    10
    I have only played the demo of this game and thought it was really cool. Good graphics, good gameplay, good story how much better can it get?
  29. NucjJ.
    Nov 18, 2001
    10
    Best game ever.
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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