Ico is a poetic video game where you guide a boy and a girl through a mystical castle, solving puzzles and escaping shadowy pursuers, experiencing a beautiful and emotional journey of trust, companionship, and courage.
Ico Trivia
What year was the video game "Ico" originally released in Japan? (Expert)
#1: 1999
#2: 2000
#3: 2001
#4: 2002
Which iconic structure's design influenced the castle in the video game "Ico"? (Genius)
#1: The Eiffel Tower
#2: Mont Saint-Michel
#3: The Leaning Tower of Pisa
#4: Neuschwanstein Castle
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Ico Fun Facts
Ico, a video game released for the PlayStation 2, originally started development as a project for the PlayStation 1.
In Ico, the design of the protagonist's horns was inspired by a misinterpretation of a character in a classical painting, initially believed by the developers to have horns, which was later discovered to be a trick of perspective involving a background figure.
Ico Polls
What is the most compelling aspect of ICO (Ico)?
The unique art style
The emotional storytelling
The bond between Ico and Yorda
The puzzles and level design
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Which character from ICO do you feel most connected to?
Ico
Yorda
The Queen
The shadow creatures
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