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Ico is a running, jumping and exploring game where you rescue a princess from her evil mother. You take her hand to help her escape, guiding her along the pathways and protecting her from the hordes of enemies. Together, you jump chasms and scale walls in your daring escape from the castle. Ico stands out not only for these unusual interactions but the fluid painterly visuals and emotive story.
If you enjoyed Ico, there are other games in the Team Ico franchise you should try.
Release Date: 24/09/2001, updated in 2011
Out Now: PS2 and PS3
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Puzzle, Traversal (Adventure, Narrative and Platform)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Sony Japan Studio (@SonyJapanStudio)
Costs: Purchase cost
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Lucky Luna is a running and jumping game without the jumping.
Lucky Luna is a running and jumping game without the jumping. You swipe the screen to dodge obstacles and use the environment to get around.
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Lego, a popular film franchise and a video game is a rich recipe for gaming fun.
Lego, a popular film franchise and a video game is a rich recipe for gaming fun. The series of Lego games has been developed since the first release on Nintendo DS.
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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is a whimsical running and jumping game based on the longstanding Nickelodeon cartoon. In a magical world of pirates and cowboys, you run, jump and glide through several different areas, fighting enemies and unlocking secrets.
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If you like the sound of Ico but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.
These are our hand-picked alternatives to Ico. This doesn't use automatic matching, instead, we hand-pick games that are good to play if you have enjoyed Labyrinth. These selections also include games that offer a different experience but address a similar theme or topic.
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Outfoxed! is a cooperative puzzle game where you work to discover which of the suspects stole the pie before the fox gets to safety. You roll to move around the board and apply special Clue tokens to the Clue Decoder holster that reveals specific aspects of the thief in a 'Guess Who' style.
Labyrinth is a classic puzzle traversal game that spawned a whole genre.
Labyrinth is a classic puzzle traversal game that spawned a whole genre. You race to get the treasure in a maze.
Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a cooperative traversal game where teams try and escape an ancient temple before it collapses.
Escape: The Curse of the Temple is a cooperative traversal game where teams try and escape an ancient temple before it collapses. You repeatedly roll dice to move from room to room, adding new tiles to the catacombs as you go.
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Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 are puzzle mazes made from optical illusions.
Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 are puzzle mazes made from optical illusions. You interact with each level to change the pathway and get your character to the exit.
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The Baby in Yellow is a life simulation babysitting game where you have to look after a baby with demonic powers.
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