Ico PS1 Build Revealed To Celebrate the 20th Anniversary Skip to content Click here to check out the GameByte Shop great games, consoles and more! Ico-believe what we're seeing! Ico PS1 Build Revealed To Celebrate the 20th Anniversary 8 December 2021 by Richard Breslin In celebration of the games 20th anniversary, a PS1 build for Ico has been revealed and it’s really something special. Ico was released in Japan for the PlayStation 2 on December 6th, 2001. Developed by Japan Studio and Team Ico, this game would become one of the most cherished titles of its time. Furthermore, in 2011, Ico was remastered along with Shadow of the Colossus for the PS3 as part of an HD Collection. As reported by TheGamer, the concept of Ico began as a dream from its creator Fumito Ueda. Its premise was simple; you control a boy that must guide a girl through an abandoned castle to escape from ghostly creatures that lurk within.ADVERT ADVERT Escort missions in video games are one of my pet hates. However, for me personally, Ico bucked that trend and for a game that is essentially an entire escort mission, I can see why it is so beloved. A rare glimpse into the history of Ico So, with that being said, genDESIGN, a studio created by Fumito Ueda along with some original members of Team Ico, shared a very rare build of Ico. The build in question is Ico running on the original PlayStation and to be honest, it looks very impressive. Credit: Team Ico/Japan Studio If you’re familiar with Ico, fans will find the PS1 build instantly recognisable. Though as impressive as it is, I can see why it never launched on the PS1. Sure, the build looks great, but it’s confined within a small tech demo.ADVERT ADVERT If released as a full game, I doubt that the PS1 would have coped due to its technical limitations. So, I can see why Ico was never released on the PS1 and instead made its debut on the PS2. Nonetheless, it’s a fascinating piece of history and shows what a remarkable machine the PS1 was. No Ico No Dark Souls Earlier this week, Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki said that the Soulsborne series would never have existed without Ico. You can read more on that story here. Make sure to also check out our retrospective on the classic adventure game written for the 20th anniversary right here! Would you have liked to have seen Ico released on the PS1 or was it the right move to release it on the PS2? Let us know across our social media channels. Oh, and Sony, can we have an Ico remake, please?ADVERT ADVERT Shop with GameByte Do not forget you can find great games and more on the GameByte Shop! Our store is stocked up with the latest games, merch, and accessories. We might even have a new-gen console or two! Sign up to our newsletter to be notified of our console drops, deals and more. Please note that the GameByte Shop is available for UK customers Credit only. Featured Image Credit: genDESIGN/Team Ico TweetShareSharePin Follow us on @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play External Links Policy GameByte Staff About GameByte Advertise with us Careers Ambassador Program Contact Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Preferences Submit Your Content FragHero Sporf 9 to 5 Life Social Chain Social Chain Agency