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title: "ICO — Belly Score 9.6 | Belly Score"
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description: "ICO gets a Belly Score of 9.6/10. BELLY APPROVED"
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# ICO

Belly Score

9.6

Community Score

Platform

PlayStation 2: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/playstation-2,
PlayStation 3: https://bellyscore.com/best/platform/playstation-3

Genre

Action-Adventure: https://bellyscore.com/best/genre/action-adventure,
Puzzle: https://bellyscore.com/best/genre/puzzle,
Platformer: https://bellyscore.com/best/genre/platformer

Released

Sep 24, 2001: https://bellyscore.com/best/year/2001

Developer

SIE Japan Studio

Publisher

Sony Computer Entertainment

About

ICO is a masterclass in minimalist design, stripping away the clutter of traditional gaming to focus on a singular, wordless bond. You play as a horned boy cast into a sprawling, ancient fortress, tasked with guiding a mysterious, ethereal girl named Yorda toward freedom. The game is defined by its tactile, hand-holding mechanic—a simple gesture that anchors the entire experience. While the combat is clunky and the puzzles are straightforward, the game’s true power lies in its haunting atmosphere and the emotional weight of protecting someone who cannot protect themselves. It is a lonely, beautiful, and deeply evocative journey.

The Belly's Verdict

BELLY APPROVED

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## Prediction Results

No predictions were made for this game.

Vibe Tags

Atmospheric: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/atmospheric
Dreamlike: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/dreamlike
Emotional: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/emotional
Lonely: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/lonely
Beautiful: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/beautiful
Slow-Burn: https://bellyscore.com/best/vibe/slow-burn

Themes

Fantasy: https://bellyscore.com/best/theme/fantasy
Ancient / Historical: https://bellyscore.com/best/theme/ancient-historical
Monsters: https://bellyscore.com/best/theme/monsters

Original Belly Score Video

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