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| Acmlm's Board - I2 Archive - General Gaming - Ico and "Wanda and the Colossus" |
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Kasumi-Astra Administrator Level: 62  Posts: 1091/1867 EXP: 1971846 For next: 12840 Since: 03-15-04 From: Reading, UK Uni: Sheffield, UK Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 12 hours |
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| I'm not sure I remember there being an Ico thread, but I don't remember ever discussing it in a thread all of it's own. Chad finally tracked down a copy late last year, and I've only played half an hour of it... Yet, I have to say that this is one of the most pure gaming experiences I've ever played. To anyone who has never played it, you cannot miss out on this game. It'll change your view of what modern gaming can be forever. It achieves a realism without even having high polygon counts or spangly effects. The animation, the way Ico and Yorda interact with each other, the emphasis of the sound effects of your surrounding area... So many things that bring Ico to life, yet so different when compared to games like Prince of Persia who are trying to achieve the same goals. I find myself afraid to play the game, I simply don't want to lose Yorda. Every time she gets carried away I feel attached. Any game that can achieve that is a work of art. Wanda and the Colossus Secondly, has anyone seen Wanda and the Colossus, dubbed Ico 2? I'll say this, it doesn't need to need to be a direct sequel to feel like the next iteration of the series. The scale, the imagination and the sheer size of the task presented is enough to recreate the feeling you had playing Ico. That's what everyone wants from a sequel, right? Damn straight  |
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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1714/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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I made this thread a while back and no one replied  I loved Ico, it was one of the most beautiful and entertaining adventure games I have ever played. Wanda and the Colossus seems like it will be more "stunning action" and expansive landscapes but i bet it will be just as good if not better. |
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Xeolord - B l u e s - Power Metal > All Level: 81  Posts: 1043/3418 EXP: 4884196 For next: 108653 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yeah Since last post: 15 hours Last activity: 15 hours |
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Well, I just happen to have a MAJOR complaint.  Length. The game was short. But, overall the experience was nice. It was an innovative game, and I truly enjoyed the artistic style the game took, and the way it played. (Felt similar to a Zelda at times ... for me at least.  )The first was quite good, whether or not the second will be better, Wanda and the Colossus definitely looks like something to look out for. Looking over the screens, again I will say, the style these games take is amazing. ;D |
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Keitaro Iron Knuckle ウラシマ ケイタロウ Level: 54 Posts: 940/1342 EXP: 1201569 For next: 32301 Since: 03-15-04 From: Hinata, Japan Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 2 days |
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Just curious, what platform is this for? I've been looking for a good game...and well, from what you all say this sounds pretty decent  |
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Zem You can be civil without being flowery, dipshits. Level: 49 Posts: 607/1107 EXP: 829398 For next: 54485 Since: 06-13-04 Since last post: 131 days Last activity: 131 days |
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| Both are on the PS2. | |||
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Kasumi-Astra Administrator Level: 62 Posts: 1100/1867 EXP: 1971846 For next: 12840 Since: 03-15-04 From: Reading, UK Uni: Sheffield, UK Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 12 hours |
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| ...If you can find it. Copies on e-bay are numerous, but PAL copies are currently being sold at well over (edited by Retro-Kasumi on 01-19-05 09:50 PM) |
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alte Hexe Star Mario I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you and me "But Joe you're ten years dead!" "I never died" said he "I never died!" said he Level: 99  Posts: 2544/5458 EXP: 9854489 For next: 145511 Since: 03-15-04 From: ... Since last post: 2 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| Oh, this game looks delicious! When I saw the first images, I was inticed. The presentation is almost sensual. The way that the fog in the distance is genuine, the scale. The emotion. Dear god. I can't wait. |
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Keitaro Iron Knuckle ウラシマ ケイタロウ Level: 54 Posts: 941/1342 EXP: 1201569 For next: 32301 Since: 03-15-04 From: Hinata, Japan Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 2 days |
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| Bahh...you know, I'm this close to actualy picking up one of these "PS2"s this game may have sold me. |
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Uncle Elmo Hammer Brother Partly Sweet, Helpful, good at advice and a half decent writer. Also modest. Level: 49 Posts: 847/1062 EXP: 845899 For next: 37984 Since: 03-15-04 From: Prestatyn, Uk Since last post: 23 hours Last activity: 2 hours |
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| "Pourquoi? Pourquoi?" (Well that's what it sounds like to me Ico's not a videogame, it's close to being a piece of fine "art.". It's a very simple game and so innovotive, there are no "lives", no "energy bars", just you, and Yorda and some kick arse puzzles, as well as some evil minions of the big bad. I agree with Kas's statement about it being a very "pure" type of videogameing because it sucks you in emotionally, especially some bits near the end, which I won't reveal... and to put the final icing on the cake, PAL owners have the best copy, because we get all these extras once we complete it ( a 2 player Co op mode, English Subtitles for Yorda and the Queen, and the famous Lightsaber... that's REALLY cool ). The only problem with Ico, is that even though reviewers raved about it, it sold really badly, so people were slow to buy it, if you can look around you MIGHT find a bargain (I got mine from Blockbuster for |
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Kasumi-Astra Administrator Level: 62 Posts: 1104/1867 EXP: 1971846 For next: 12840 Since: 03-15-04 From: Reading, UK Uni: Sheffield, UK Since last post: 1 day Last activity: 12 hours |
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| Elmo: Exactly... There's no minigames, there's no driving section, no obligatory ice level or management option. Ico really is a lesson of how to make a 3d platformer. Me and Chad have argued so much over Ico. I'm so adamant that Sony should release it on platinum. That way the original copy retains it's value, and more people will be able to play it. People who own the original copy could play the platinum version and keep the original locked safely away wher it can't be scratched. Unfortunately, Sony aren't going to re-release it any time soon, which really disappoints me  |
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Rydain Ropa Blaze Phoenix Runs With the Dragon Within Level: 42  Posts: 399/738 EXP: 490056 For next: 31306 Since: 03-15-04 From: State College, PA Since last post: 6 days Last activity: 8 hours |
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| Here's the Ico thread I started when I first played the game way back in July. I expounded on my opinion of the game quite a bit there, so I won't repeat myself. I'll just say that I'm happy to see that the "sequel" is actually in progress and that they really do need to re-release the first game so everyone has a chance to play it without having to troll the used game stores or eBay. (We were lucky and found ours on a used game rack a long while ago.) They could even use it as an incentive to get people to preorder Wanda and the Colossus by giving it away as a bonus. | |||
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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1716/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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| I didnt buy Ico because a friend of mine already had it and he let me use it and I beat it. Im not going to snooze this time around Im gonna buy it as soon as its released. | |||
Ramadan Roy Like Like ...Or you'll be wearing your ass for a hat. Renowned Otaku Level: 44 Posts: 490/816 EXP: 569705 For next: 41580 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 13 hours Last activity: 7 hours |
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| I believe EGM stated quite clearly that Wanda and the Colossus is not in fact a sequel to Ico. Either way, the game looks really cool; I've always wanted to see such large hulking, ancient yet slightly mechanical looking giants on the ps2. (Yes, I know, it's a tall order) | |||
Abnormal Freak Blackwater tea Level: 31  Posts: 210/364 EXP: 169629 For next: 15734 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 2 min. |
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Originally posted by Uncle Elmo I agree wholeheartedly. I'd actually written this in my LJ back in November:
I'm really glad I saw this game at some obscure Best Buy for $15 and had my brother get it. I'd have gotten it, but didn't have the money. It's rad, though. Can't wait for Wanda and the Colossus. AND the new Zelda. Friggin' A! |
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Keitaro Iron Knuckle ウラシマ ケイタロウ Level: 54 Posts: 958/1342 EXP: 1201569 For next: 32301 Since: 03-15-04 From: Hinata, Japan Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 2 days |
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| Does it generaly run for about $15 in most cases? I'm hoping getting a PS2 wont run me up TOO much (I may sell a few unplayed games and the such first...) and um...well, this game sounds really awesome |
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NSNick Laidback Admin Level: 85  Posts: 1699/3875 EXP: 5895841 For next: 2699 Since: 03-15-04 From: North Side School: OSU Since last post: 9 hours Last activity: 1 hour |
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Originally posted by XeogredThat's what she said! (Sorry, I just had to. That was a perfect opportunity.) |
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Abnormal Freak Blackwater tea Level: 31 Posts: 211/364 EXP: 169629 For next: 15734 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 2 min. |
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Originally posted by Keitaro I still see it at my local Wal-Mart, and it's like $30 there. |
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Super Sion You BlockHead! Level: 70 Posts: 1727/2472 EXP: 3002513 For next: 13298 Since: 03-15-04 From: Yo Mommas House Since last post: 29 min. Last activity: 5 min. |
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| Yeah its not a sequal to Ico but the whole feel is similar. Your going on this quest in an eerily beautiful land of giants to reclaim the soul of a young girl. So the kid is still protecting a girl, only this time around its alot more action oriented....and he rides a horse! | |||
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Abnormal Freak Blackwater tea Level: 31 Posts: 216/364 EXP: 169629 For next: 15734 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 2 min. |
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| I highly doubt it's the same kid. | |||
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Jizuko Jiz Is The Magic! This board has run out of mana and can no longer use The Magic Level: 51  Posts: 1137/1191 EXP: 1004683 For next: 9255 Since: 03-15-04 Since last post: 230 days Last activity: 213 days |
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I haven't played Ico (not sure if I've even heard about it before) but I saw the trailer of Wanda and the Colossus a while ago on gametrailers.com. It had beautiful music and kickass battling scenes  |
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