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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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