Old-school intelligence in the design
Ahmad / rank #135 / 2001-12-10 / 7.9
Ahmad reads Ico through level design, problem solving, and the pleasure of systems that stay interesting after nostalgia fades.
RGRIco2001
Adventure / 2001
Ico
Ico is a defining release from a fast-changing era from Team Ico, remembered on our archive for its adventure identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.
7.8 average critic score
PlayStationXbox
Open interactive reviewsEasy to watch, warm to play
Faride / rank #181 / 2001-12-11 / 7.8
Faride connects with Ico when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.
A world worth carrying after the credits
Morteza / rank #261 / 2001-12-12 / 7.6
Morteza responds to how Ico binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.