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| − | [[Image:IdolGate.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The first gate encountered by the duo. |
+ | [[Image:IdolGate.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The first gate encountered by the duo. Yorda's mysterious ability to open these gates is an essential element of not just game progression, but the story itself.]] |
| − | + | '''Idol Gates''' are barriers that can only be opened with [[Yorda|Yorda's]] innate abilities or - late in the [[Ico|game]] - with [[Queen's Sword (Ico)|the Queen's Sword]]. They are named for their statue-like appearance and usually appear in groups of four. |
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| − | Among other things, the gates are a means of ensuring [[Ico (character)|Ico]] and |
+ | Among other things, the gates are a means of ensuring [[Ico (character)|Ico]] and Yorda stick together in their quest to escape the [[The Castle|castle]]. Ico can usually reach these gates easily enough on his own; the challenge is to find a way for Yorda to get over there with him. Once Yorda approaches the gates, she automatically opens them with an energy that seems to be rooted deep within the castle; the statues glow and move aside at her command. |
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+ | The largest idol gate is nine statues long; it is the gate seen at the far end of the giant bridge when the pair open the castle's main gate at long last and are seconds away from escaping. Yorda never gets the chance to open this final gate, however, as [[the Queen]] quickly intervenes to put a stop to Ico's persistence. From then on, the gates are an obstacle until Ico acquires a mysterious sword that his captors had previously used to beckon the gates aside. |
It should be noted that, upon close inspection of the statues, one will see that they resemble Ico, a possible hint at the final fate met by the other horned children. |
It should be noted that, upon close inspection of the statues, one will see that they resemble Ico, a possible hint at the final fate met by the other horned children. |
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==External Links== |
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Revision as of 02:36, 6 July 2020
| “ | How did you do that? | ” |
–Ico, after Yorda opens the first Idol Gate | ||
The first gate encountered by the duo. Yorda's mysterious ability to open these gates is an essential element of not just game progression, but the story itself.
Idol Gates are barriers that can only be opened with Yorda's innate abilities or - late in the game - with the Queen's Sword. They are named for their statue-like appearance and usually appear in groups of four.
Among other things, the gates are a means of ensuring Ico and Yorda stick together in their quest to escape the castle. Ico can usually reach these gates easily enough on his own; the challenge is to find a way for Yorda to get over there with him. Once Yorda approaches the gates, she automatically opens them with an energy that seems to be rooted deep within the castle; the statues glow and move aside at her command.
The largest idol gate is nine statues long; it is the gate seen at the far end of the giant bridge when the pair open the castle's main gate at long last and are seconds away from escaping. Yorda never gets the chance to open this final gate, however, as the Queen quickly intervenes to put a stop to Ico's persistence. From then on, the gates are an obstacle until Ico acquires a mysterious sword that his captors had previously used to beckon the gates aside.
It should be noted that, upon close inspection of the statues, one will see that they resemble Ico, a possible hint at the final fate met by the other horned children.
External Links
- Idol gate papercraft - make your own!
| The game | ICO ( Demo · Revisions from U.S. version · Ico HD ) | |
| Characters | Ico · Yorda · The Queen · Shadows · Shinkan | |
| The Castle | Idol Gates · Yorda's language · Saving Benches Altar • Warehouse • Spiral Stairs • Old Bridge • Stairs • Trolley 1 • Trolley 2 • Crane • Chandelier • Drawbridge • Main Gate • Graveyard • Dark Room • Sunbeams • Stone Pillar • East Crag • East Arena • East Idol Stairs • East Reflector • Waterfall • Sluice • Cogwheel • Gondola • Water Tower • West Crag • West Arena • West Idol Stairs • West Reflector • Cage • Pipe • Elevator • Wharf • Queen's Room • Sandy Beach | |
| Other Media | Ico ~Melody in the Mist~ · Official Game Guide · Ico: Castle in the Mist | |
 Walkthrough | |
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| Characters | Ico · Yorda · The Queen · Shadows · Guards |
| Locations | The Castle in the Mist |
| Items | Stick · Sword · Mace · Light Saber · Queen's Sword |
| Gameplay | Idol Gates · Save points · Runic Language · Watermelon |
| Media | ICO ~Melody in the Mist~ (OST) · Official Art and Guide Book · ICO: Castle in the Mist (Book) · Interview Archive |
| Releases | Demo · PS2 original · PS3 remaster · Credits |