All movement and control are done by clicking the mouse. Other than that, Icarus is fairly original and provides ease of play. One area where Icarus just can't compete is its graphics. After seeing the recently ported Final Fantasy VII running on an accelerated PC, anybody would be let down by Icarus' 2D world. Characters consist of 2D sprites, roaming around over a tiled background.
All characters seem to have a hint of anime-style in their appearance.
If you're looking for kick-ass graphics, you'd be better off someplace else. While sound may be overlooked by some, credit must be given where credit is due. The soundtrack kicks ass. Included with the game is a separate CD with the 14 music tracks. Everything from the remorseful melody played when progressing through the tragic story to the upbeat battle composition.