Team Ico (stylized as
Team ICO) is a
Japanese video game development team led by game designer
Fumito Ueda. It is part of
SCE Japan Studio's Product Development Department #1, Team Ico developed the games
Ico and
Shadow of the Colossus, both for the
PlayStation 2. Their games are characterized by a very small but endearing and memorable cast, minimalist storytelling, atmospheric use of
bloom and
HDR lighting, careful attention to the soundtrack and the utilisation of sound in general, fictional spoken languages, a distinct art style, and strong animation. Their games are frequently cited as examples of art in video games.