15 Most Unfair Checkpoints in Gaming History

Path to The Queen – ICO

Ever wondered what purpose Yorda served in escort simulator ICO, besides potential shadow food? As it turns out, she’s a key factor in saving the game. You need to find a Couch and both characters must sit on it to save progress. So when Yorda and Ico become separated at the castle bridge, the latter has to make the entire run all the way up to the final boss, The Queen, without being able to save. With numerous events and battles to run through, it’s fairly lengthy and of course, dying puts you back at the point of separation.