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Ico Hints

What happens next?

  • 1 of 11: First, make sure you've killed all the spirits.  You should see a brief cut-scene panning across the room after they're all dead.
  • 2 of 11: Then, maybe you should check on Yorda.
  • 3 of 11: Hmm ... she seems too weak to respond to you.
  • 4 of 11: But look up.
  • 5 of 11: There's now a set of idol doors that you can reach.
  • 6 of 11: Remember that you don't need Yorda to open them any more -- just walk up to them and go through.
  • 7 of 11: After that, maybe you should explore the next room.
  • 8 of 11: Head all the way to the far end of the room from the door.
  • 9 of 11: Walk up to the empty throne.  Hmm ... nothing here.
  • 10 of 11: Turn around, and the Queen will appear.  Now, something you can do.
  • 11 of 11: Walk back up to her a bit, and the final battle will start.