Ico : General Help : Is there anything else I should know about combat?
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Is there anything else I should know about combat?
1 of 10: Yes -- read your manual to learn about the different types of spirits.
2 of 10: The really small spirits ("spider spirits") don't attack you, but they can still be quite dangerous.
3 of 10: That's because they'll grow into other, bigger spirits if you let them.
4 of 10: Kill them as early as you can. You may need to jump before swinging to catch them in the air, or you can wait for them to come back down to ground level. I'd even recommend killing these spiders if it means leaving Yorda exposed for a second, although you can also hold her hand to have her follow you while you're attacking the spiders. Of course, use some common sense and don't let her get too exposed.
5 of 10: Also, sometimes, fighting is not the only or even the best way to kill the spirits.
6 of 10: You might look for another "weapon".
7 of 10: Something that looks somewhat electrical.
8 of 10: Like what you see whenever Yorda opens the idol doors.
9 of 10: Whenever you take Yorda to an idol door, the resulting sparks will kill all of the spirits in that location.
10 of 10: Sometimes, just making a run for the doors is the best way to fight the spirits. It makes completely no difference in terms of the gameplay, although if you really feel like fighting, feel free.
