Will ICO And Colossus Receive The High-Def PS3 Treatment?
With the advent of the God of War Collection, which features two PS2 classics remastered in beautiful high-definition, other developers and publishers are starting to toy with this idea.
And from where we're standing, Team ICO should definitely consider giving their two PS2 classics - ICO and Shadow of the Colossus - the high-def next-gen treatment. We're talking about two of the most artistically accomplished titles of the last generation; not to mention two of the most critically acclaimed and widely beloved games in history. So of course, we were excited to hear Team ICO boss Fumito Ueda tell 1Up that he's on our side. Yep, he'd love to see his projects end up on the PS3 with full HD and Trophy support:
"I always thought they were designed for PS2 and should stay there. But lately, I’ve been thinking it would be nice to provide the games to other platforms to reach more users."
So long as he's considering it, we're happy. However, it appears that Ueda and Co. would need the support of Sony...probably the same executives who gave the green light to the aforementioned collection. But do you remember Sony asking gamers how they might respond to such a product earlier this year? Well, the overwhelmingly positive response likely gave Sony all the feedback they needed, so while the final decision may rest with Sony, it's up to you to talk this up a bit. Request it from every corner of the Internet; start up a petition, whatever you need to do to get their attention. Team ICO is willing, so let's tell 'em it's a damn good idea!
Related Game(s): Shadow of the Colossus, ICO
9/28/2009 10:40:00 AM Ben Dutka
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furbiesmustdie
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 6:22:45 PM
OtisFeelgood
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 10:54:06 AM
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bearbobby
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 10:59:18 AM
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Karosso
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 11:51:17 AM
There is no limit for fanboy hysteria LOL
I love both games and will buy both collections regardless but, I still think they should offer a full version of the games with the two remakes/remastered version of the first two so... Thumb me down as much as you want HAHAHAHA
chewy102
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 12:40:24 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 2:09:49 PM
Karosso
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 2:34:47 PM
Banky A
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 3:29:17 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 4:06:36 PM
Karosso
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 4:19:34 PM
Anyways, I have bought at least a dozen copies of each one of those two games in between me letting people borrow it and never getting it back and gifts to friends and cousins... but I'm sure to pick these up if it ever comes true.
chewy102
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 8:23:46 PM
Why is it bad to play SOTC before Ico? SOTC is first in the time line is it not. Why would anyone play the game based 2nd in a series first? It is a shame that I haven't played Ico yet, but I just haven't had a will to get it yet. I got 35+ games I own that I haven't beat yet. I need to work on those first before buying some more.
LimitedVertigo
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 8:58:49 PM
The reason is that the experience you have with Ico carries into SOTC. The entire game you're wondering if this ties in at all with ICO and only after seeing the end of SOTC in combination of having experienced ICO can you truly comprehend the weight of Wander's sacrifice. The end of SOTC is simply beautiful with the knowledge of what goes on with ICO. It's a great gift to those who played Fumito Ueda's previous game.
chewy102
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 9:18:01 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 12:49:26 AM
Playing ICO before SOTC will not ruin your gaming experience one bit, however playing SOTC before ICO will reduce the meaning and scope of the game.
Need I remind you the developers intend on you're playing the original before dabbling in these prequels.
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chewy102
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 12:47:48 PM
But back to SOTC and Ico. Even if Ico doesn't give away parts of SOTC Id still never play the 2nd game in a series first if I had a choice. It doesn't matter if the devs wanted Ico to be played first to me. What matters to me is that since SOTC is first in the time line, playing Ico first could have ruined it for me. The only way for me to have known that Ico didn't ruin SOTC was to play Ico. That "what if" was a huge factor for me in my choice in play order.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 11:57:47 AM
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What are those dolls called? They are made my whom again? So creepy, but so awesome haha. SOTC is one of those games I found on the PS2 recently after discovering how much praise it received online, I found BG&E as well and love that one too. I haven't played ICO yet but I'm sure its pretty good. I have been noticing how some of the box-art for the US games looks horrible when compared to Japanese box-art. Go figure I know but man, take more time on that, not everyone has to have action rubbish all over the cover.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 4:31:16 PM
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Ico is a 2001 action-adventure video game published by Sony Computer Entertainment and released for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was designed and directed by Fumito Ueda, who wanted to create a minimalist game around a "boy meets girl" concept. The titular protagonist is a young boy born with horns whom his village considers a bad omen. Warriors lock Ico away in an abandoned fortress. During his explorations of the fortress, Ico encounters Yorda, the daughter of the castle's Queen. The Queen plans to use Yorda's body to extend her own lifespan, so Ico seeks to escape the castle with Yorda to prevent this fate from occurring, keeping her safe from the shadow-like creatures that attempt to draw her back. Throughout the game, the player controls Ico as he explores the castle, solves puzzles, and assists the less-agile Yorda across obstacles.Icointroduced several design and technical elements, including a story told with minimal dialog, bloom lighting and key frame animation.
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frylock25
Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 5:59:51 PM
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i did miss these games when they were on PS2 simply because i did not know about them. i messaged my cousin and he has ICO so i will be borrowing it when i get a chance.
after lookin around the internet some i did find copies of it for just under $40.
i would buy this just like i am buying the God of War collection. imagine if this becomes a trend and on top of the new exclusive games comin out SONY starts redoing all their old exclusives from PS2 and makin them PS3 games.
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BigBoss4ever
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 12:39:48 AM
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1. GOW collection (GOW1,2 with 3 on 1080P, which is reality now)
2. ICO collection (ICO, SOTC with The Last Guardian on 1080P)
3. Chrono Collection (Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross with the new Chrono Break on 1080P on PS3, make it the Chrono Trio natually)
I will be in heaven if they do so. lol
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Lordnicon
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 3:39:58 PM
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I would love for them to port these games and update them. The problem I see is are people willing to spend x amount to play these games? Now that they have been out and accumulated popularity, perhaps more people will jump on board. Ico didnt sell nearly as well as it should have but luckily SotC became a greatest hits title.
I dont know how much work it would take to update and port these games but if they were bundled together at the price of a regular game I think that would be stellar.

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