Platformer · 2001
ICO
It's a classic hit and exclusive for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2001, a minimalistic action-adventure explores a simple concept - the boy meets the girl. However, the approach of Japanese game designer Fumito Ueda made the game a real hit. The player takes control of the young boy with horns named Ico. He was…
Key facts
- Released
- 24 September 2001
- Genre
- Platformer · Action
- Length
- ≈ 7 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PlayStation
- Studio
- Team Ico
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- Critics
- Metacritic 90
Why play it
- Metacritic 90 — critics loved it
- A 2001 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat ICO?
Expect about 7 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play ICO with friends?
No, ICO is a single-player experience.
What platforms is ICO on?
ICO is available on PlayStation.
Is ICO a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 90.
What games are like ICO?
In the same spirit: Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
