ICO receives a 2006 re-release

PS2 News | For those who missed out last time, here’s your second chance.

While ICO never managed to become a financial success, the game still remains as one of the most stunning games to grace consoles this generation. However, it seems as time passed, like many truly successful items, the demand and popularity surrounding the title has increased despite many gamers never playing the title. Thankfully, SCEE have today announced that they will be re-releasing creator Fumito Ueda’s wondrous masterpiece, ICO, early 2006 to tie-in with his latest creation’s release Shadow of the Colossus.

A game that feels more like an ‘experience’ rather than a game, sees gamers following the mysterious path of a young boy, where he must escape from a castle that he finds himself imprisoned in, along with a ghostly girl named Yorda.

The ICO re-release will be hitting stores across Europe in February, alongside the release of Shadow of the Colossus. It is currently unknown whether or not remaining PAL countries (Australia/New Zealand) will also be receiving similar treatment with the title. But until we hear otherwise, gamers can stop can stop bidding 99euros for ICO on Ebay.

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25 Comments

Capoeira

6 years ago

Fantastic! This is a very smart move on Sony's part. Anybody who picks up Shadow of the Colossus without knowing anything about ICO are definately going to want ICO. I guess there's no news on the pricing yet? I'm guessing it won't retail at the $99 mark, which sucks as I bought it for $112. Worth every cent.

Infested Jibbs

6 years ago

This is going to make alot of people VERY happy!

This is going to make alot of people VERY angry!

Mark

6 years ago

I've been hearing a budget price mark will be given to the game. Nothing confirmed yet though.

Bronze

6 years ago

Picked up my LE copy of ICO off eBay in 2003 for $49.95, new and sealed. The guy had seven copies at that 'buy it now' price. I guess he didn't know how much they were worth.

I'm guessing they won't go all-out on the presentation of the title like the did with the original release.

Here's a pic of my copy, for those who haven't seen it:

I hope they have similar packaging for Shadow of the Colossus.

Infested Jibbs

6 years ago

I wonder if it will see any success being released so late in the ps2 lifecycle.......and AFTER the release of the 360.

These factors, coupled with the fact it doesnt have guns, or cars or bitches or a combination of all 3, I foresee it being overlooked.....unfortuanetely.........again by the majority of ps2 owners.

EvilHayama

6 years ago

I don't think there was a limited edition of Shadows of the Colossus in the US, not that that stops there being a euro LE.

Bronze

6 years ago

EvilHayama wrote

I don't think there was a limited edition of Shadows of the Colossus in the US, not that that stops there being a euro LE.

The only places that got the LE of ICO were PAL regions.

Matt3

6 years ago

i didn't think this game was good. i would look at the cover and it didn't look all that exciting but if one copy got sold for $112 then it must be good. the only game i have seen with the same price was socom

Faye-chan

6 years ago

Thats a good move by SE Inc to rerelease the game. This game is underrated; beautiful graphics at its time of release showcasing the PS2's processing power. Plus it has a mysterious story to boot with the endearing leads making their way out of the castle.

KickyFunkFresh

6 years ago

Looks like it may soon be time for me to grab a PS2.

warney7

6 years ago

Think I'll have to get this if I get the chance, would still be a long way off, so I'll wait and see!

Frozencry

6 years ago

Finally! Great move from Sony, I've been wanting this game for years, but it's near impossible to find.

Big Pete

6 years ago

Nice, if it is re-released at a good price it maybe added to my collection.

NismoR34

6 years ago

Matt3 wrote

Some people have paid up to $250 for ICO. Does that tell you something?

Big Pete wrote

Nice, if it is re-released at a good price it maybe added to my collection.

No, it will be added to your collection.

Bronze, those pictures look familiar. Oh I know, because I have it too.

EvilHayama

6 years ago

I still remember watching the intro to Ico while idly playing with the controller and realising I was changing the camera angle. So impressed it was realtime. I'm glad they did the same for Shadow of the Colossus, the cutscenes there still look awesome

I have the LE here, I didn't know I was sitting on an Ebay goldmine

mrcivic

6 years ago

Mark wrote

I've been hearing a budget price mark will be given to the game. Nothing confirmed yet though.

It better be budget priced! Why charge a premium price for an old game? $49.95 will the max i pay for it.

Sucks to be one of those who paid close to or over $100 for a used copy.

NismoR34

6 years ago

Doesn't suck so much when the copy is brand new and sealed though.

Mark

6 years ago

NismoR34 wrote

Doesn't suck so much when the copy is brand new and sealed though.

It might lose it's value actually, depending on how many Sony plan to release again. You can't help but laugh at some of the people who have spent $150 plus for this game on Ebay or through or second-hand traders though.

Cro

6 years ago

If I had a copy of Ico I'd be selling mine now to make a nice profit, just to get the game back next year for a cheaper price.

If it's cheap enough I might get it but I've already passed the game and dunno whether I would do it again......

Chris-Leigh

6 years ago

'It might lose it's value actually, depending on how many Sony plan to release again. You can't help but laugh at some of the people who have spent $150 plus for this game on Ebay or through or second-hand traders though.'

Nah, I believe this will push the value of the Limited Edition Ico up, though the standard edition may go down. See, when Sony re-release this, there's about a 99.99% chance that they won't be releasing any more of the Limited Edition copies with art cards etc. Yet, the re-release of the game will raise greater awareness of the title's existence, meaning more people will learn of the Limited Edition and it's value.

So yea, my bet is the LE Ico will escalate in price.

Capoeira

6 years ago

There's no way in hell I'm selling my LE ICO. I actually don't feel at all bad about spending the amount I did for it, mainly because it is the Limited Edition, one that's in prime condition too.

Cro

6 years ago

Capoeira wrote

There's no way in hell I'm selling my LE ICO. I actually don't feel at all bad about spending the amount I did for it, mainly because it is the Limited Edition, one that's in prime condition too.

Yeah I can see how keeping an LE copy makes sense, but it'd be a real kick in the balls if the re-release is the same aas the LE.

theory

6 years ago

Capoeira wrote

There's no way in hell I'm selling my LE ICO. I actually don't feel at all bad about spending the amount I did for it, mainly because it is the Limited Edition, one that's in prime condition too.

Mine cost about $120 (LE and sealed) and it has french box and instructions. Think that matters? Hell no!

Of course, I would have preferred the english box/instructions, but I prefer new and sealed to used and english.

NismoR34

6 years ago

Even if they did release the LE edition with the cards and all, I wouldn't care. My sealed copy was purchased back when everyone believed it would never be on store shelves again so despite this re-release, it doesn't worry me. Plus, I didn't pay for mine anyway. Rose did.

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