Shadow of the Colossus

Push SquareSammy Barker

10/10

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.

KeenGamerHrvoje Smoljic

9.6/10

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.

Video ChumsTyler Hall

9.5/10

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.

Press StartShannon Grixti

9/10

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.

VideogamerTom Orry

9/10

The premise of Shadow of the Colossus is so simple, yet the way it's been pulled off verges on the sublime.

TechRaptorRobert Grosso

9/10

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.

PSExtremeRyan Hartmann

9/10

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  ...

WCCFtechJorge Jimenez

9/10

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.

Gamers HeroesBlaine Smith

80/100

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.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

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.

MonsterVineMonsterVine Staff

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.

The VergeAndrew Webster

Unscored

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.