A special game (Ico (PS2))

Member Name: pablosanpedro

Product:	Ico (PS2)
Date:	08/06/09 (1 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great atmosphere and story

Disadvantages: puzzles may be too hard for some

As i am writing this I can see an add for this game on ebay, for no less than £99.99! While this game is great and deserves more attention than it got, I think that is a crazy price for the game! But anyway...

Ico is about a young boy who, appearingly because he has horns on his head, is taken to a huge castle and encased in a big stone tomb. luckily, and earth quake shakes the castle and causes the tomb to fall out and break open so he can escape. Now you must find your way out of the castle, which isn't easy.

You quickly come accross a young girl who needs your help, and keeps getting dragged away by shadowy beasts, who you can attack, with just a stick at first.

The rest of the game involves you fuguring out puzzles to escape with the girl in toe. The game does a great job of creating a strange atmosphere. you truly feel alone. And it is the atmosphere which is created that makes the game so memorable and unique. I cant really explain the feeling you get from the game, but it sticks with you.

The beautiful graphics and the chilling silence work well to make you feel isolated and trapped. when your character gets glimpses of the forest and mountains surrounding him, it makes you truly want to escape.

Summary: Try and buy this game, cheaper than £100 though!