ICO
Ico is a boy with horns. At the age of twelve when his horns grew large enough the elders send him away to be sacrificed to prevent evil spirits from attacking the village. Entombed in a crumbling ancient castle Ico only manages to begin his escape when a freak earthquake shakes loose the vessel he has been locked in. Ico shortly meets a Princess named Yorda who has also been imprisoned by the evil Queen. Ico must negotiate the puzzles of the ruined castle and escort the Princess to safety. She, as well as Ico, cannot climb or jump, so Ico has to clear or create a path where there is none. Yorda is the only one capable of opening the many magical doors necessary to escape. Ico needs her as m...
- Genre
- Adventure
- Year
- 2001
- Developer
- SCE Japan Studio
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Achievements
32 achievements · 240 total points
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Moonlit Girl Free the strange pale girl from her cage2 pts -
Fly Away Breath in the fresh air, don't mind the birds3 pts -
Shortcut, got it Lower the drawbridge after your exciting cage ride5 pts -
Property Damage Destroy the stairs in the Chandelier room5 pts -
End of all Hope Attempt to escape from the Castle3 pts -
Explosive Entrance Open the way to the Graveyard2 pts -
Back to Life Escape the Shadows, onward to the Mill5 pts -
Twisting Turns Get out of the Plaza. You shouldn't bring girls into the sewer young man...2 pts -
Empty Ramparts Enjoy walking along the left side ramparts3 pts -
Riddle of Steel Obtain your first proper weapon10 pts -
Light in the Dark Activate the Eastern Reflector10 pts -
Familiar Venue After your eastern adventures, proceed toward the Waterfall from the Drawbridge map3 pts -
Mace-ive Advantage Obtain the secret Mace weapon [New Game Only]5 pts -
Powered by Love Obtain the secret Light Saber weapon [New Game Plus Only]10 pts -
Belly of the Beast Enter the underground passage2 pts -
Platforming Bump Lower the Water Tower bridge thanks to the law of physics5 pts -
Rampart Flight Exit the Water Tower and make your way toward the western ramparts2 pts -
First Gate Open the first gate of the West Idol Stairs2 pts -
Bombs Away Use a bomb to open up the passage2 pts -
The Path is Open Activate the Western Reflector10 pts -
Full Loop Active the last Drawbridge lever, giving you access to all the castle shortcuts3 pts -
Road to Freedom Open the way and get your freedom5 pts -
Only One Horned Boy Remains Defeat all the Horned Shadows and make your way to the Queen10 pts -
Long Live the Queen The Queen is Dead10 pts -
You Were There The End25 pts -
Watermelon Sharing Eating watermelons with a friend [New Game Plus Only]25 pts -
Master of the Castle Complete the game in 2h or less (in-game time)50 pts -
It Looked Different on the Cover! Clear the path out of the Windmill2 pts -
Just Don't Look Down! Activate the switch to lower the chain in Stone Pillar3 pts -
Big Door, Big Lever Open the Sluice door. Hope you enjoyed that Piston Jump!3 pts -
Now Where Did I Put My Sword? Open the second gate of the West Idol Stairs3 pts -
The Blade Key Obtain the Queen Sword. You're not leaving this castle alone!10 pts
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ICO frequently asked questions
How do I play ICO online with a friend?
ICO (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play ICO on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find ICO in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does ICO netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Does ICO have achievements?
Yes, ICO has 32 achievements worth 240 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play ICO for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play ICO on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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