[Ketamine Kazoo]

I guess it works but I don't think cynical is the word I would've used for that

Cynical would be me saying that Ico is just Tomb Raider with streamlined mechanics and only about 1/4th of the beef and thrills, but instead of saying that I'll simply state that I'm very glad we're getting a new Tomb Raider. Ico was a really good Tomb Raider but not as good as Prince of Persia: Sands of Time

[Ketamine Kazoo]

I'd call that opportunism first and foremost

I also agree that Ueda games are good because they're big/solemn/contemplative and not because of the mechanical innovations that made them fun and fresh to play