bmovie_hero

Hmm I'm inclined to agree with you. I think the combat system is extremely complicated and has a really harsh learning curve - some parts of it are quite misleading and I would say slightly flawed in their design.

I'm about half way through it and stuck on a boss, I've had it for years and ever so often I crawl a bit further through it. Like you said I think it's a great shame as the game has an interesting story, fantastic design and atmosphere - however it just takes a bit of work I wouldn't quite call it a be or end all flaw.

I have the book and absolutely love it. It's a pretty decent size and is full of stuff, the enviroment sketches in particular are fantastic. There are also a few things in there that where left out of the final game which is interesting. Definitely worth a purchase if you liked the game or are in to concept art.

Great to see IX getting so much love! It's my personal favourite but I haven't played the entire series. I just loved the design, the characters, the story - I got totally immersed in the whole thing. Brilliant game.

Team ICO are developing a game for the PS3 (possibly more than one actually) that is set in the same universe as SOTC and ICO. Nothing more is really known about the project.