ICO preview
Posted by @ 3:39 PM, EDT
Gamespot posted a preview of Sony’s action/adventure game, ICO.
A slice:

Gameplay generally follows the basic platform standards, but that isn't to say there won't be innovation in ICO. Besides the prerequisite capabilities of the main character to run, jump, duck, dodge, and perform multiple attacks, perhaps the most striking element is what's not in the game - any text or dialogue whatsoever. In a unique move - especially when you consider its puzzler nature - SCE is attempting to use a dynamic camera system to narrate the story of the game. This means that the camera will zoom in on important details and focus itself on certain items to give visual clues. This more subtle approach to the storytelling will be a refreshing change if it is accomplished with the grace the developers promise.