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ICOICO is a video game, which has been developed and released by Sony Computer Entertainment. Sony launched this game in 2001 for its gaming console, the PlayStation 2. ICO PS2 is an action packed adventure game with an interesting storyline. The uniqueness in the story and its treatment along with the high end effects has resulted in it garnering acclaim and various gaming awards. This first person player game has the player taking on the role of the central character of a boy named Ico. Since birth, this unique character has a pair of horns. Young Ico has to escort Yorda, a beautiful princess with safety from a castle. All this while there looms a danger of her being caught by dangerous characters, which are around the castle. The dangers are magnified by various environmental hazards, which can lead to the death of the princess. The whole game is action rich with Ico fighting off all the danger in his endeavour to save the princess. This game is very engrossing and stylish with artistic background, making interesting use of bleak colours with washed out effects. The game does not feature any HUD (head on display), which further enhances the visual impact of the game. Additionally, a low-key music runs in the course of the game, adding on to the exceptional gaming experience. Japanese in character and content, Ico has since acquired a cult status among gamers. Ico walkthrough and downloadable Ico files are available which assists players. |
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