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Republished on Wednesday 26th February 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows.
Shadow of the Colossus is one for the books. Twelve years later, it's still a powerful, immutable, singular experience. A masterwork of the genre.
The long-awaited remake of the Shadow of the Colossus is here! Does the power of PS4 turn this already great adventure game into the full epic it was always meant to be or are you fine with having played it on the PS2? Read below to find out.
2017 saw a couple of amazing remastered PS2 classics and 2018 just ushered in another one. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and Okami HD may be incredible yet not to be outdone, here's a completely remastered Shadow of the Colossus.
The Land of the Giants Awaits...Not being a PS2 owner I obviously missed out on a wealth of exclusive titles, and so when [...]
In Shadow of the Colossus, players take the role of a young man seeking the truth of an ancient tale of power hidden in a mystical land. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts.
Initially released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and then re-released in high definition six years later on the PlayStation 3; Shadow of the Colossus returns
There’s more reason to play Shadow of the Colossus than ever before. The presentation improves the incredible spectacle that the game is. The core gameplay can still be a little bit clunky at times, but the satisfaction from taking down the Colossus is greater than ever. At the cheaper price of admission ($54.99) that you’ll be playing for this game, it’s near impossible not to recommend it even if you’ve played it before.
The premise of Shadow of the Colossus is so simple, yet the way it's been pulled off verges on the sublime.
Shadow of the Colossus is a timeless game that is timeless art, one worthy of not only of this great remaster, but of all the accolades it rightfully deserved in 2005.
When Ico first launched in 2001, it was incredibly well received by players and critics alike, thanks largely to its unique setting, style and gameplay. An ...
If you’re one of those who ever considered the original Shadow of the Colossus a work of art, then consider the remake by Austin, Texas based developer Bluepoint Games as a well-done replica, pretty much indistinguishable from the real thing.
The connection I feel to a game is extremely important in how much I enjoy it. Shadow does a great job of making me care about the characters even though I start out knowing little about them. I got pretty attached to Wander and Agro, especially with how little else there was to focus on. The mystery surrounding Dormin and Mono is also revealed at the end of the game, making the anxiety-inducing boss battles absolutely worth it.
I'll most definitely be approaching this review with a very unpopular opinion; I didn't care for the original Shadow of the Colossus. For the efforts made by Team ICO, the title sharing their very namesake; ICO, was a vastly superior game, in my opinion.
Fans new and old will find plenty to get excited about in this remaster. There is a lot to like here, from its jaw-dropping visuals and audio, to its minimalist unique and engaging story, to even its various modes and New Game+ option. I have always said Shadow of the Colossus is a must-play game, and I can now continue to say that without having to convince someone to buy a PlayStation 2 to play it.
I don’t think I am being hyperbolic when I call Shadow of the Colossus a masterpiece. Even among Fumito Ueda’s small-but-impressive collection of games, Shadow of the Colossus stands out as my favorite. I know I’m not alone in that, which is why remaking Shadow of the Colossus is a tall and dangerous order. Thankfully, developer Bluepoint was up to the task. While it does not improve on the original game (or the HD remaster from 2011) in every way, this version of Shadow of the Colossus is absolutely worth seeking out for both fans and newcomers.
If you never played Shadow of the Colossus before, you're missing out on a phenomenal game. The atmosphere is incredible and the story telling is simple, yet marvelous. Bearing witness to these colossi and then finally conquering them is such a magical feeling very rarely felt in games today. If you own a PS3, Shadow of the Colossus will be rereleased in a few months in the upcoming ICO collection with improved hi-definition graphics, so you should make it a note to pick that collection up. Even if you previously owned it on the PS2, it will be worth experiencing all over again without encumbered visuals. If you don't own a PS3, you definitely need to own Shadow of the Colossus on your PS2.
Shadow of the Colossus is an exemplary remake. It improves those elements that have become outdated in the original, such as controls and visuals, without touching what is timeless - i.e. the gameplay structure, plot and artistic style.
Overall, this remastered version of Shadow of the Colossus is something I would definitely recommend experiencing, especially if you haven’t gotten around to it yet for some reason like me or were maybe too young to hop on the bandwagon the first time around. It is a flat-out beautiful title that must be seen to be believed. It can be both profoundly beautiful and anxiety-inducing at the same time. Just realize that while the looks are on par with modern releases, the controls and camera are still stuck in the past. But they are not so dated as to truly deter from the game’s overall quality. Just maybe make sure there’s someone around to give you a hug after it’s all over.
exas studio Bluepoint Games has rebuilt the decade-old game from the ground up for today’s hardware, but it hasn’t used the opportunity to change much about Shadow of the Colossus aside from how it looks.
In 2006 I had a fairly good idea what I thought a video game should be. I’m sure we all did when we were teenagers. At the time I was living away from home and studying in another city, on weekends I would visit my mum and we would play video games, either together or she we would watch me play. My game library included Tekken, SSX, Metal Gear Solid and Dynasty Warriors. Games had always been about exhilaration for me and were fairly shallow experiences. One weekend at Blockbuster my mum pi...