SCEE: ICO
icothegame.com
Official site of the European release.
Arthur's Knights - Tales of Chivalry
gamezone.com
Review by The Badger. [7/10] "The sheer amount of knowledge recorded in the game and it's journals is bound to enamor any fan of history and/or the legends of history. "
Game Revolution Review
gamerevolution.com
Rated B+. "ICO is definitely a cool experience, albeit a short one. Accordingly, a rental seems perfect." By Johnny Liu.
The Adventure Company
adventurecompanygames.com
Official page from the distributor which includes brief description of the game, screen shots, technical details and a trailer.
GameZone
gamezone.com
Review by Dylan Parrotta with screen shots and reader ratings. Score: 7 out of 10.
A Quiet Weekend in Capri
gotgameentertainment.com
Official site from the distributor.
Beyond Atlantis II - GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 7.4/10 by Ron Dulin. "By abandoning almost all pretense of a coherent story, the designers have simply created a series of beautiful, interesting environments filled with some good puzzles."
A for Adventure Review
a-for-adventure.com
Brief review of the game, along with system requirements and screenshots.
Beyond Atlantis - Zarf's Review
eblong.com
"Beyond Atlantis has a few aspects which are brilliant, and a few which I hated. If you want to know how to evoke a worldview, with contrasting examples, take a look."
Beyond Atlantis - GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 5.6/10 by Ron Dulin. "Beyond Atlantis is just a chain of nonsensical puzzles and conversations, albeit nonsense that attempts to be mystical."
GameFAQs: Sam & Max Hit the Road
gamefaqs.com
Walkthrough, with hints and FAQs.
Mac Gamer's Ledge review
macledge.com
[9.7] by Mike Dixon
Programmer in Black - Review
pibweb.com
Reviewed by Lynn Alford. "This is a lovely, slow paced game of careful exploration. An invitation, if you will, to come and fall in love with Capri."
Sam and Max Hit the Road
the-spoiler.com
Set of seven walkthroughs or solutions for the game.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Rated 2.9/10. "Sadly, the cliched plot is the best aspect of this tedious and uninspired game." By Jim Varner.
BellaOnline Ico Walkthrough
bellaonline.com
Full walkthrough for Ico, including special techniques for the more difficult areas.
Loonygames' Bargain Bin Review
loonygames.com
"Five years after this game first hit the market this game is still fresh, hilariously funny, and a genuinely engrossing adventure in a genre where few titles stand out."
Lynn Alford review
pibweb.com
"Legacy of Time is a truly outstanding adventure game that should be enjoyed by all."
MobyGames: Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2
mobygames.com
Description and user reviews.
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 8.2/10 by Joe Fielder. "It's the kind of game that titles like Eidos' Deathtrap Dungeon and Universal's Xena: Warrior Princess should have been." Reader reviews and screen shots.
Sam and Max Hit the Road
fortunecity.com
A novelization of the Lucasarts game. [LucasArts Fiction]
MobyGames: Ico
mobygames.com
Description, credits, release information, cover art, screenshots, reader reviews, and technical specifications.
LucasArts: Sam and Max Hit the Road Updates
support.lucasarts.com
Official updates from the game's publisher.
Just Adventure Review
justadventure.com
Rated B. "This game is going to please a lot of people because of the difficulty." By Alexander Tait.
Just Adventure: The Key Interview
justadventure.com
Alexander Tait interviews independent game creator Jon Cooper about the game.
Gamer's Hell
gamershell.com
Review. "I'm in love with it's wacky humour and intrigueing plot."
The Adrenalive Vault
avault.com
Reviewed by Jordan Thomas (4/5). "Fans have come to expect a kind of special quality from the series, and this latest installment is worthy of the name." Includes screen shots.
SCEA: Ico
us.playstation.com
Official site of US/Canada release. [Requires Flash 5 and QuickTime 4.]
Deskchair Adventurer Review
home.nyc.rr.com
Rated 2.5/5 by Charles Herrold. "Very easy game. Nothing special."
Universal Hint System (UHS): Beyond Atlantis
uhs-hints.com
Select specific questions and view hints in progressively detailed steps, from subtle nudges to full answers.
Mug Software: The Key
games.cyragon.com
Official site with downloads, bug fixes, and walkthrough.
Sam & Max.net
samandmax.net
News, forums, game guide.
Freshmeat
freshmeat.net
Contains information, ratings, and downloads for the game.
GameCritics.com Review
gamecritics.com
Two reviews. Rated 9.0/10 by Brad Gallaway, and 8.0/10 by Jeremy Fones. "ICO is art done in moving pixels." Screenshot gallery.
Gamer's Hell Review
gamershell.com
Review praises the graphics, says the voice acting is good.
Beyond Atlantis - Adrenaline Vault Review
avault.com
Rated 4/5 by Bob Mandel. "It is clear that Beyond Atlantis has some bothersome limitations, but nonetheless the uplifting majestic magnificence of the audio, graphics, and story make it a real winner."
Adventure Games Hall of Fame: Beneath a Steel Sky
adventure-hall.com
Review with 6 screenshots and walkthrough.
Ico Flash
hk.geocities.com
Fan site with walkthrough, story, music, picture gallery, RealPlayer movies, and downloads (desktop wallpaper, screensaver, papercraft patterns, MIDI). [Requires JavaScript, Flash.]
Matthew Murray's Capsule Review
matthewmurray.net
"Though not one of their better games, Conquests of Camleot: The Search for the Grail remains one of Sierra's most distinct titles."
Just Adventure Review
justadventure.com
Rated B+ by Tom Houston. "Bradwen's stories are the strength of the adventure of Arthur's Knights, and you will enjoy the adventure, if you have a passion for historical adventures."
Avault Review
avault.com
Review by Bob Mandel [2.5/5] "Like a good historical novel, Arthur's Knights II: The Secret of Merlin facilitates a wonderful opportunity to learn about the legendary world of King Arthur's time."
LucasArts: Sam and Max Hit the Road Demo (Mac)
unknown
FTP file from the game's publisher.
IMDb: Sam and Max Hit the Road (1993)
us.imdb.com
Cast and crew credits.
UHS: Ico Hints
uhs-hints.com
Gradual hints in a question-and-answer format.
UHS: Blue Force Hints
uhs-hints.com
Universal Hint System hints for Blue Force. Shows just the hints needed to finish the game.
GameSpot PC Review
gamespot.com
Rated 7.1/10 by Chris Hudak. "This is not a game whose video segments are mere story-props that leave theplayer behind, but one designed to keep the player actively involved."
Little Igloo
littleigloo.org
Contains game information, requirements, downloads, and screenshots.
PIB Review
pibweb.com
"This is a great game. The puzzles are well-integrated into the overall game, the solutions to the puzzles are logical, and the music is good."
Gamershell: Sam and Max Demo
gamershell.com
Downloadable non-interactive game demo.
Mr. Bill's Adventureland Review
mrbillsadventureland.com
"It all adds up to undoubtedly one of the funniest games that we've ever played."
Four Fat Chicks - Review
fourfatchicks.com
Review by Old Rooster and Mother Hen [Gold Star] " Indeed, A Quiet Week-end exhibits not only two of the hallmarks of fine adventure titles—story accompanied by relevant puzzles—but also adds the unusual component of a real place that can even simply be toured, if you wish!"
Universal Hint System (UHS)
uhs-hints.com
Select specific questions and view hints in progressively detailed steps, from subtle nudges to full answers.
MobyGames
mobygames.com
Includes screenshots, developer information, and a brief description. Game rated 3.6 of 5.
Legacy of The Journeyman Project
adventurecollective.com
[Adventure Collective]
The Journeyman Project 3
presto.tommyyune.com
Official site for Journeyman 3, includes downloads, screensavers and other items of interest for fans of this game.
Beyond Atlantis 2 - Brass Lantern Review
brasslantern.org
"Sadly, I cannot recommend this game to anyone -- its faults outweigh its virtues by a large margin." By Murray Peterson.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"The graphics were somewhat blocky, the music sounded like a series of (at times annoying) mobile phone ring tones, and some of the dialogue was rather corny, but all up I had a fair bit of fun with Robert Foster and his robot pal Joey."
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
Review by Rosemary Young. "It's one for players who are dedicated puzzle lovers with lots of patience and persistence and who like interpreting signs and sounds and manipulating buttons, cogs, cords and levers."
The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy Of Time Hint Guide
echozone.com
Multi-level subtle hint system
Hopkins FBI
hopkinsfbi.com
Includes game story, information, and downloads for Linux and Windows.
Gameboomer Walkthrough
gameboomers.com
Walkthrough by MaGtRo. Step by step solution with maps to assist your navigation of the narrow twisty streets.
Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Reviewed by Bob Mandel. Includes screen shots and system requirements. Score: 3.5 out of 5.
MobyGames: Cryo Atlantis Series
mobygames.com
Game information, credits, cover art, screen shots, and user reviews of games in the Atlantis series.
Review by Andrew "Zarf" Plotkin
eblong.com
"Ico is certainly the most well-designed console adventure game I've played."
GamersHell Review
gamershell.com
Rated 8.6/10. "ICO is a game as well as a small piece of art, innovative and complex it finds its own way through the monoton gaming landscape and I do hope that more will follow."
DreamCatcher: Beyond Atlantis 2
dreamcatchergames.com
Publisher's official product page. Description, screenshots, and desktop wallpaper.
A Quiet Weekend in Capri
weekendcapri.com
Official site from the game developers.
Universal Hint System (UHS): Beyond Atlantis II
uhs-hints.com
Select specific questions and view hints in progressively detailed steps, from subtle nudges to full answers.
Atlantis: The Lost Tales - GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 4.2/10 by Chris Gregson. "Even veteran adventurers can expect 20 hours or more of gameplay from Atlantis, but that's only because of the sorry save-game feature and the obtuse puzzles."
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"I found the game to be entertaining and challenging and I enjoyed it overall for its puzzles, intrigue and mystery." By Gordon Aplin.
GameSpot review
gamespot.com
Rated 5.8/10 by Robert Coffey - "While it looks nice, sounds nice, and plays nice, JP3 is a game hampered by its noticeable lack of story, sloppy writing, and one really annoying 'feature.'"
GameSpot review
gamespot.com
Rated 6.7/10 by Chris Hudak. "This is an awesome experience whose completion feels a little like finishing a long novel that actually makes you think."
Just Adventure + Review
justadventure.com
Review by Alexander Tait [A] "This game deserves an award of excellence."
Adrenaline Vault Review
avault.com
Rated 5/5. "As much a work of art as it is a phenomenal piece of gaming, Ico capably demonstrates my long held belief that gaming offers as much critical worth and artistic value as any other form of entertainment."
Atlantis II - Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"Atlantis II has some slightly surreal aspects, but overall it is a most enjoyable adventure game." By Gordon Aplin.
TechTV Review
techtv.com
Rated 5/5. "Anyone who has ever felt and savored that certain transcendent escapism that comes from a game that does everything right owes it to him or herself to experience 'Ico.'" By Matthew Keil.
Atlantis: The Lost Tales - Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"I really loved the graphics and the music and the story was interesting, though the dialogue was rather dreary and predictable." By Gordon Aplin.
TheLegacy
thelegacy.de
Includes screenshots and detailed information about the creators of the game.
MobyGames: Blue Force
mobygames.com
Game information and user reviews.
Revolution: Beneath a Steel Sky
revolution.co.uk
Developer's product page. A little information and a few review quotes.
MobyGames: Beneath a Steel Sky
mobygames.com
Game information, description, box art, credits, user reviews.
AGDB Review
angusm.demon.co.uk
Review by Marc Buhmann. "One of the best 3-D adventure games I've played."
Quandary Reviews - Prisoner of Ice
quandaryland.com
"Whilst experienced adventurers may find Prisoner of Ice to be a little easy, newer players may well find it to be just the sort of game they are seeking." By Gordon Aplin.
GameZone Review
gamezone.com
Reviewer Anise Hollingshead [6.9/10] "While Arthur's Knights allows players to revisit certain locations while trying to figure out what needs to be done next, there still isn't anything to do because unless an object can be picked up, there's no information to be learned from it"
MobyGames: Spycraft: The Great Game
mobygames.com
Description, credits, release information, cover art, reader reviews, technical specifications, and trivia.
Beststuff Review
beststuff.com
"An original and innovative game which takes old concepts from classic platform adventure games and refreshes them with new and interesting gameplay oncepts." By Davis Lentz.
The Adventure Company
adventurecompanygames.com
Official page from the game distributor with brief description and screenshots.
Just Adventure Review
justadventure.com
Rated A. "Ico is easily the most addictive game I have played this year on either console or computer and would be a welcome addition to any adventure gamer's collection." By Randy Sluganski.
The Republic - Review
republic-news.org
By Chris LaVigne. "If there was ever a game that emphasized exploration, it’s Capri. In fact, a separate mode allows you to skip the plot and just sightsee around the island as a virtual tourist."
AllRPG.com Review
allrpg.com
Rated 9.0/10. "It is one of the best games of all time, and simply should not be missed by anyone." By Brad Nicholson.
Four Fat Chicks Review
fourfatchicks.com
"Ico is a very tightly planned and well put-together game."
David Tanguay's Review
sentex.net
Rated +1 on -5 to +5 scale. "The emphasis is on story and exploration, with a beautiful presentation. The drawback is that it is a short, very easy game that provides almost no challenge for grizzled spelunkers."
Game Industry News - Review
gameindustry.com
By Alex Fitzgerald "It’s great to see people trying new things, and putting the entire island of Capri into a game is certainly a challenge. Capri is more than worth the money, and earns four and ½ GiN Gems overall."
A for Adventure - Review
a-for-adventure.com
Brief review of the game by GraveDigger on 19th March 2003. "The EGA graphics and PC speaker supported background tunes are marvelous and make this piece of bits and bytes a masterpiece."
Level 80
level80.co.uk
Tips on the final battle for this game on the Playstation 2.
Everything2: The Shadow of the Comet
everything2.com
Brief encyclopedia article on the game.
Revolution: Lure of the Temptress
revolution.co.uk
Developers official product page. Background and 4 thumbnail screen shots.
Beyond Atlantis - GameSpy Review
archive.gamespy.com
Rated 75% by Tamara Schembri. "Something of an acquired taste, but amazing if you like it for what it is."
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 4.9/10 by Stephen Poole. "If you manage to make it to the end of this tedious affair, you'll know just how awful it really is." Reader reviews. 6 screen shots.
AGDB Review
angusm.demon.co.uk
Review by Isaac Abraham. "Even without the sound, BASS is one of the best adventure games I`ve ever played."
Quandary - Preview
quandaryland.com
Preview by Steve Ramsey (April, 2003) "Anyone who has ever been to Italy will have had the experience of getting lost in a twisting mass of little streets, and you can certainly do that here."
ActiveWindows Review (DVD Edition)
activewin.com
Rated 79%. "Reah is one of very few DVD-ROM titles currently available, it does though make very good use of the medium."
Just Adventure Review
justadventure.com
Rated A- by John Florez. "Reah is a game expertly constructed for those of us who love puzzles."
MobyGames - Lure of the Temptress
mobygames.com
Brief review, and description of the game.
Atlantis: The Lost Tales - Adrenaline Vault Review
avault.com
Rated 4/5 by Brian Pipa. "Atlantis: The Lost Tales is an average game in the tradition of Myst."
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
Review by Gordon Aplin. "Though it has some merit early on it's not the cream of the first-person adventures with only limited power to sustain player interest."
Everything2: The Prisoner of Ice
everything2.com
Brief encyclopedia article/review about the game.
GameBoomers - Review
gameboomers.com
By Syd. "My personal finances will never allow me to physically visit the Island of Capri. This is the next best thing for me and why I play adventure games"
Adventure-Archiv
adventurearchiv.de
Reviewed by slydos which includes a series of screen shots. [65%] " It is something for people, interested in original police work and also for gamers, who like adventures with real actors."
GameSpot - ICO (ps2)
gamespot.com
With links to reviews, previews, walkthrough and screenshots. Game rated 8.5 of 10.
GameChronicles - Review
gamechronicles.com
Reviewed by: David Caviness. Rated 7.9 of 10. "It will take time and careful reasoning, as some of the puzzles are quite devious. Also expect to get lost, though this will be more from wanderlust than anything."