Ico

Ico, a boy with horns, is imprisoned in a castle by a group of warriors. After a tremor shakes the ground, Ico is able to escape and shortly thereafter happens upon Yorda, a fellow captive. Ico rescues her and together the two explore the castle as they search for a way out.

The game encourages players to immerse themselves in the atmospheric world and experience whatever emotions come naturally. Little is told when it can instead be shown.

In a co-op mode unlocked after the first completed playthrough, a second player can control Yorda. The story remains the same.

The player can save periodically by resting on stone benches scattered throughout the game.

Ico's controls aren't difficult to learn, but the puzzles can be challenging.

Did you (as Ico) feel emotionally attached to Yorda by the end of the game? Why or why not?

The game does not contain any backstory and offers few explanations. Were you content to accept this level of mystery or disappointed by the lack of answers?

What did you make of the ending?