Ico
16 Achievements
12-15h
PS3
Castle Guide
Beat the game within 2 hours
2.2%
How to unlock the Castle Guide achievement in Ico - Definitive Guide
I did this on my NG+ run, which is started upon continuing from the final save in your NG run.
I followed along (mostly) with this speedrun. Sorry about the crappy quality- it didn't look nearly as bad on my phone as it does on my PC:
I mirrored the run fairly closely, but there were a few parts that I couldn't replicate, even with nearby saves and multiple tries, so I had to improvise in a few places.
If you want to be able to watch in higher quality, this run seems similar:
Here are my save times/locations as I progressed:
Graveyard
18:06
Windmill:
25:06
Stone pillar
32:35
East Arena
38.34
Waterfall (slight detour to save when first arriving)
56:35
Waterfall (on the way back after water wheel jumps)
1:02:37
Water Tower
1:08:22
West Idol Stairs
1:16:01
Main Gate (final save after arriving and seeing the first cut scene)
1:26:15
I don't know my final time as the game doesn't create a save after completing NG+, but I had enough time from the final save to beat the game AND get the Watermelon ending, which added a minute or two to the final trek down the beach.
I followed along (mostly) with this speedrun. Sorry about the crappy quality- it didn't look nearly as bad on my phone as it does on my PC:
I mirrored the run fairly closely, but there were a few parts that I couldn't replicate, even with nearby saves and multiple tries, so I had to improvise in a few places.
If you want to be able to watch in higher quality, this run seems similar:
Here are my save times/locations as I progressed:
Graveyard
18:06
Windmill:
25:06
Stone pillar
32:35
East Arena
38.34
Waterfall (slight detour to save when first arriving)
56:35
Waterfall (on the way back after water wheel jumps)
1:02:37
Water Tower
1:08:22
West Idol Stairs
1:16:01
Main Gate (final save after arriving and seeing the first cut scene)
1:26:15
I don't know my final time as the game doesn't create a save after completing NG+, but I had enough time from the final save to beat the game AND get the Watermelon ending, which added a minute or two to the final trek down the beach.
1 Comment
The current world record holder has a tutorial with commentary run here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvRaCdMwBoI
From my own attempts, I would recommend you not proceed with the final sequence if you're over 1:30 on the clock. I couldn't get the trophy to pop from a save with a 1:30:40 even with an outstanding clean and deathless ending sequence. I only got it when I cut my Main Gate save down to 1:27:01.
Use multiple save slots and go back to improve some older sequences if your Main Gate time is too high.
From my own attempts, I would recommend you not proceed with the final sequence if you're over 1:30 on the clock. I couldn't get the trophy to pop from a save with a 1:30:40 even with an outstanding clean and deathless ending sequence. I only got it when I cut my Main Gate save down to 1:27:01.
Use multiple save slots and go back to improve some older sequences if your Main Gate time is too high.
By TheBig-BB on 21 Feb 2023 02:54
This guide was translated automatically.
watch the speed walkthrough (in 10 parts) from here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0r_...layer_embedded , and repeat the same thing. The video shows tricks that are difficult to guess on your own. I recommend watching it step by step and repeating everything step by step so as not to miss any trick for shortcuts or saving time.
The main disadvantage of this trophy is that in these 2 hours in which you need to complete the game, ALL videos are included. Therefore, if possible, skip all pop-up screensavers, be it opening a door or reviewing a location. Also remember that the end credits, which last about 10 minutes, cannot be skipped, so the game itself must be completed in no more than 1:50:00.
As you progress, you can check the time with these marks:
SAVE 1 - Graveyard (00:15:23)
SAVE 2 - East Arena (00:33:23)
at the entrance
SAVE 3 - East Arena (00:40:51)
upon exit
SAVE 4 - Waterfall (00:47:45)
SAVE 5 - Water Tower (00:59:35)
SAVE 6 - West Idol Stairs (01:06:30)
SAVE 7 - Main Gate (01:16:41)
Final Time = 01:46:xx
The main disadvantage of this trophy is that in these 2 hours in which you need to complete the game, ALL videos are included. Therefore, if possible, skip all pop-up screensavers, be it opening a door or reviewing a location. Also remember that the end credits, which last about 10 minutes, cannot be skipped, so the game itself must be completed in no more than 1:50:00.
As you progress, you can check the time with these marks:
SAVE 1 - Graveyard (00:15:23)
SAVE 2 - East Arena (00:33:23)
at the entrance
SAVE 3 - East Arena (00:40:51)
upon exit
SAVE 4 - Waterfall (00:47:45)
SAVE 5 - Water Tower (00:59:35)
SAVE 6 - West Idol Stairs (01:06:30)
SAVE 7 - Main Gate (01:16:41)
Final Time = 01:46:xx
4 Comments
A small but important tip. Don't even try to complete it in 2 hours if you have a Dualshock 4. At certain stick angles, Iko doesn't run, but slowly walks. These are precious seconds of movement and, most importantly, the inability to escape from demons in some places. Dualshock 3 doesn't have this problem.
By Aeon_Evil on 02 Oct 2017 23:32
Don’t be too lazy to save in the wildmill (mill) immediately after the graveyard, it won’t take much time and will make your life much easier, since Yorda and her friends often behave inappropriately in the sewers, and not everyone can do the grate trick on the first try, so It’s easy to mess things up and lose a couple of precious minutes
By adkins555 on 11 Oct 2017 17:44
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High-quality (up to 1080p) and more realistic video walkthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqnS8Z1z0So Most likely you will be able to complete it a little faster.
This is exactly the PS3 version of the HD re-release of the ICO.
The save times correspond to the relatively "dirty" SpeedRun (1:57:00), bypassing the sewer trick (be careful, just kill the ghosts).
"Clean" SpeedRun (1:46:00) here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbDwPIjqxGM&hd=1 It was created from it.
In front of the main gate, it is advisable not to get out before 1:25:00 . Maximum 1:29:00
This is exactly the PS3 version of the HD re-release of the ICO.
The save times correspond to the relatively "dirty" SpeedRun (1:57:00), bypassing the sewer trick (be careful, just kill the ghosts).
"Clean" SpeedRun (1:46:00) here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbDwPIjqxGM&hd=1 It was created from it.
In front of the main gate, it is advisable not to get out before 1:25:00 . Maximum 1:29:00
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