Ico is one of my favorite games ever. Bar none. Top 5 of all time in fact. You can imagine my excitement then when learning that it was getting an hd face-lift (along with the equally classic 'Shadow of Colossus'). Well this week I took the time to sit down with this gem and thought I would drop some random thoughts. Not a tradition review per se, but hey...this isn't a tradition site.
1. Jesus. Why was it so hard to find this game? Not a single BestBuy, nor Walmart had it. Finally went to Target where they had a staggering 2 copies in stock. Not cool fellas.
2. It has a reversible cover! A real one too. Has the name on the spine and everything. The reversible cover features the original 'Shadow' cover on the back...and on the the front? That amazing Japanese/European cover. SO LONG CRAPPY US COVER! W000000T!
3. Before even starting the game I had to dig in to the extras. The dynamic themes for both 'Ico' and 'Shadow' are amazing. Even better though is the candid interview with the people behind the series. It's borderline "spoof" worthy. It's literally 20 minutes of what seems to be awkward silences and lots, and lots of head nodding. You have to see it to understand
Note: the other Specials are cool too. Not essential mind you, but nice to have all the same,
4. It looks.....absolutely flawless. My god. It's beautiful. It literally looks better then I had ever hoped or imagined. I'm stunned
5. Still controls like crap. Ok. Maybe not crap, but it frustrates me all the same. Wasn't THAT big a deal back in the day, but in 2011? it's fairly noticeable. Though pulling Yorda still blows my mind. It truly does feel like you're pulling this girl along. I don't think the Devs got enough credit for this back in the day
6. Ha! these puzzled are not nearly as hard as I remember! I must be a better gamer now then I was when this came out.
7. What the hell is the wooden piston like thing? I don't remember this in the original version.
8. Oh. this is the European version, and this puzzle was cut from the American game. Cool. I look forward to kicking its ass
9. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. STUPID FREAKIN WOODEN PISTON PUZZLE!!!!! ASDKGHBSLDGKHSDLGKH
10. *deep breath*. Ok. It's done. It wasn't that bad right? RIGHT?
11. Why does Ico have no forward momentum when he swings? God this frustrates me. Combat would be so much easier if he would just freakin take a step when he swung.
12. What little music there is in this game is amazing, and the sound effect that comes on when Shadow creatures appear? Sends chills up my spine every time.
13. I am so still in love with this game
14. Beat it. Little over 4 hours. Not to shabby. Cant wait to Plat it. Wait....beat the game in less then 2 hours? SRSLY GUYS?
There you have it. The game is still a masterpiece. Still top 5. Still a must own. Go out and buy this. Buy it now.
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