Ico is my favorite PS2 game and my favorite Sony exclusive. I didn't like SOTC as much as everyone else seemed to, in fact I never finished it because it lost my interest. I bought Ico the day it came out based on my love of the demo. I played straight through, loved every minute of it, and it stands as one of my most memorable times as a gamer.
I didn't cry at the end, but I did like that the girl who was so helpless found the strength to save her protector. I love the song that plays and the fact that Yorda survived and is shown after the credits with Ico and his now two broken horns.
The only game that had as much of an impact on me was Panzer Dragoon Saga.
Recently Halo 4's ending had a big impact on me since I've grown so attached to the characters over the last 10 years. It was an emotional parting, but I don't for a single minute believe the 343i would make any of it permanent.
