--- title: "ICO — Belly Score 9.6 | Belly Score" url: https://bellyscore.com/game/ico description: "ICO gets a Belly Score of 9.6/10. BELLY APPROVED" lang: en --- Image: ICO (https://base44.app/api/apps/6a8733184599b395d22f69cf/files/mp/public/6a8733184599b395d22f69cf/094d6ffc6_ICO.png) # ICO Belly Score 9.6 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 Belly Score Calculation Category Weight Score Weighted Fun Factor 25% 9.7 2.425 Game Play 20% 9.4 1.880 Controls + Feel 15% 8.7 1.305 Creativity + Originality 10% 10.0 1.000 Presentation 10% 10.0 1.000 Content + Staying Power 10% 9.6 0.960 The Belly Factor 10% 10.0 1.000 Total 100% 9.6 Raw weighted sum 9.570 → rounded to 9.6 ### 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 ### Community Discussion 0 Threads Log in to join the discussion. Log in to Comment (https://bellyscore.com/login?returnTo=%2Fgame%2Fico) No comments yet. Be the first to weigh in. **Cookies.** We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and the platform secure — no advertising trackers. By using Belly Score, you agree to our use of cookies. See our Privacy Policy for the details. 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