Shadow of the Colossus

 PlayStation 2
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1497 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 75 out of 1497
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  1. TomC.
    Nov 22, 2005
    2
    This game's lovely graphics are the only thing that kept me from giving it a zero. The story is extraordinarily dull, the controls are too difficult, and the world of SOTC is a lonely, depressing place.
  2. BonalsII
    Apr 10, 2013
    1
    Wow. This game is bad. I have no idea what all the fuss was about. I tried to play it twice once on the PS2 and once again on the PS3 when the collection came out. There is nothing interesting going on here you ride a horse and climb on top of a couple of big monsters. I think i would have more fun watching someone play a bass masters fishing simulator.
  3. Joe9999
    Apr 6, 2014
    0
    I know I will be in a definite minority, but I'm writing this review to help provide a more accurate picture of this game for those gamer who need usable controls to play a game. Shadow of the Colossus is a unique game with a VERY beautiful aesthetic. BUT the camera is so atrociously bad as to make the game unplayable. It makes any attempt to play the game an exercise in frustration.I know I will be in a definite minority, but I'm writing this review to help provide a more accurate picture of this game for those gamer who need usable controls to play a game. Shadow of the Colossus is a unique game with a VERY beautiful aesthetic. BUT the camera is so atrociously bad as to make the game unplayable. It makes any attempt to play the game an exercise in frustration. It's always attempt to move itself back to where "it" want to be, not where you need it to be. Just trying to walk up a winding path along a mountain side takes extreme patience. Otherwise you'll step off the ledge and drop down. Sometimes killing yourself accidentally. And when you get into a situation where it REALLY matters, like attempting to climb to where a colossus is located, or even worse, in the middle of a battle, a single erratic jump of the unpredictable camera can mean an hour of battle time is lost, and you have to start from scratch (including the frustrating climb to reach the colossus in the first place).

    Bottom line: Unique and distinctive game. Just be ready to deal with the hideous camera.    … Expand
  4. MarkM.
    Jun 15, 2008
    1
    The horrible camera work made me give up on the game within 30 minutes of starting to play it. I have no idea why people are so enamored with this game as I've never been so frustrated when starting a game. Just awful.
  5. JamesM.
    Jul 26, 2007
    3
    Dude...how can some people give this a 10? It sucks ok. Ok maybe the Graphics are amazing but thats the only high point. The collosi are huge and sort of fun to kill but really. 16 Collosi to kill then thats it. Nothing else. No upgrades. Sword and Bow. Weeeee....fun...... Graphics are spectacular. But just need something more. Something else then killing Colossi with 2 weapons.... If Dude...how can some people give this a 10? It sucks ok. Ok maybe the Graphics are amazing but thats the only high point. The collosi are huge and sort of fun to kill but really. 16 Collosi to kill then thats it. Nothing else. No upgrades. Sword and Bow. Weeeee....fun...... Graphics are spectacular. But just need something more. Something else then killing Colossi with 2 weapons.... If your a fan of great adventure and graphics with almost no action get this. If not, dont.… Expand
  6. OliverW.
    Oct 21, 2006
    0
    A deeply flawed game where you spend more time LOOKING for the colossi then actually killing them. With no storyline, no plot and a character who runs like he's missing a leg makes this game a total bust. On top of all that there is almost NO dialogue, it would be worth it to rent it but definetly not for buying.
  7. MikeC
    Nov 22, 2006
    4
    the emperors new clothes of the gaming world. you don't appreciate the 'experience' of finding and climbing ah.. then my good sir YOU are an idiot.
    If I want an artistic game I'll go back to ICO which was a GAME not this drivel.

    either that or for once in your life actually visit a real art gallery
  8. TomásM.
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    Times online shame on you! Shadow is the best gaming experience I ever had. At the ending scene of the game I´ve found myself crying in front of the tv. This game goes beyond every concept. Just unforgettable.
  9. SabrinaM.
    Mar 7, 2008
    5
    I rlly dont get why this game got such a great review.. i find the idea of the game was good but it got soo boring! when u see the first colossus your lke wow its huge but once u learn how to kill it its wtv .. cause afterwards u pretty much are doing the same thing over n over.. i dont kow why people freak out over the graphics i find them dull and boring but there is moments where the I rlly dont get why this game got such a great review.. i find the idea of the game was good but it got soo boring! when u see the first colossus your lke wow its huge but once u learn how to kill it its wtv .. cause afterwards u pretty much are doing the same thing over n over.. i dont kow why people freak out over the graphics i find them dull and boring but there is moments where the setting does look kinda nice. also the guy u play as doesnt even walk normal looks like he's dragging his arm as he walks , the horse is hard to controle and there's no story line ! u dont even get to learn more of guy your playing as so it feels like your just playing any arcade game… Expand
  10. DudeLabowski
    Oct 20, 2005
    1
    Played the demo and found it horribly boring. Also the graphics made my eyes hurt. Oh and the contols suck big time. Not sure why everyone is on this games nutz cuz the demo had nothing good about it. I don't even remember hearing any music and the sound was nothing special. Oh boy lets jump on the back on a large gorrila type thing and stab it till it dies! What a joke. Gets aPlayed the demo and found it horribly boring. Also the graphics made my eyes hurt. Oh and the contols suck big time. Not sure why everyone is on this games nutz cuz the demo had nothing good about it. I don't even remember hearing any music and the sound was nothing special. Oh boy lets jump on the back on a large gorrila type thing and stab it till it dies! What a joke. Gets a 1 cuz at least it didn't crash or anything. And it was free cuz it was a demo. If I had payed money for this game I would be pissed cuz its lame. And if you bought it your lame too. That includes you boneheads below me. Yeah I said it what you gonna go about it.… Expand
  11. BobK.
    Oct 27, 2005
    6
    Sloppy framerate, lackluster gameplay, predictable plot, and horrendous programming (esp. audio). Possibly one of the most overrated games in the last decade. Unique concept, yes. Does that classify the game as great? Hardly. Do yourself a favor and skip this one. I can only imagine how much Sony payed off the review crew to hype this garbage.
  12. FUCollosisCK
    Oct 29, 2005
    5
    Great graphics but you hold on to the right trigger 90% of game climbing the monsters. Find collosi, Climb, rinse and reapet save yourself.
  13. B.W.
    Oct 30, 2005
    7
    It's a good game, but not great. One boss battle after another; I can't help but feel that a real opportunity to tell a story between the battles has been lost. The game is beautiful but *DARK*. Turn all the lights out to play this one. The auto-exposure adaptations is cool at first, but keeps the game dark, which really hides the great artwork. Some really stunning moments and It's a good game, but not great. One boss battle after another; I can't help but feel that a real opportunity to tell a story between the battles has been lost. The game is beautiful but *DARK*. Turn all the lights out to play this one. The auto-exposure adaptations is cool at first, but keeps the game dark, which really hides the great artwork. Some really stunning moments and grand visuals are seriously marred by very bad controls and worthless camera system. These guys need to take cinematics 101.… Expand
  14. G.P.
    Jan 18, 2006
    6
    How are people raving about the graphics? They'd be fantastic with some antialiasing, less mip-mapped textures and triple the polygon count. Your outfit is a giant square with rough edges and some color. Your poor horse's tail is a triangle, for god's sake. The backgrounds aren't terribly inspired and the ground looks like something a 4th grader painted in art class. How are people raving about the graphics? They'd be fantastic with some antialiasing, less mip-mapped textures and triple the polygon count. Your outfit is a giant square with rough edges and some color. Your poor horse's tail is a triangle, for god's sake. The backgrounds aren't terribly inspired and the ground looks like something a 4th grader painted in art class. Perhaps its because I played the game on a high-def TV and Sony's official antialiasing policy is "let your TV do it". If anything, the graphics are the *worst* part of the game. The gameplay itself is inspired, the storyline (although a bit weak) keeps you interested and the graphics aren't so bad that they ruin the game...but it had a lot of potential and sadly fell flat on the technical side.… Expand
  15. MoonCatWolf
    Mar 20, 2006
    4
    The most hyped games i've ever seen! The graphics are bit linear. You have the feeling that nothing happens on that massive land! The gameplay is poor, with bad controls, bad camera, little and scarse weapons! Story, what story? There is none. There's no quest! Just killing monsters! And they are easy to beat, with one or more challenge! And that's it! Nothing more! ICO was The most hyped games i've ever seen! The graphics are bit linear. You have the feeling that nothing happens on that massive land! The gameplay is poor, with bad controls, bad camera, little and scarse weapons! Story, what story? There is none. There's no quest! Just killing monsters! And they are easy to beat, with one or more challenge! And that's it! Nothing more! ICO was the game, the quest, the girl, the romance! Colossus it's just that, Colossus being killed! Make a real ICO 2!… Expand
  16. kevin/
    Apr 19, 2006
    9
    hi pupil im play the game but i dont knowwhere i can find the monsters can anyone say where i can find them plz but the game has nice grafict but yea there is no story thats bad but i love the game but i cant find the monsters thats sucks plz can anyone help me send a e-mail to kevindekrom@hotmail.com
  17. Louis'sB.
    Mar 23, 2007
    5
    The background music was incredible and the graphics are probably the best ever to come to PS2. However, the story was really strange and how you fight the colossi is weird. What this game needed most was just more people. I mean, It's basically only you. If there were smaller, more numerous foes, I'd give it an 8.
  18. Fedzilla
    Dec 3, 2005
    5
    Game was alright, I was honestly expecting ALOT more, especially for as high as its rated. The game has a poor storyline (who is the girl?). The Colossi are cool but then not quite challenging enough. The control of the horse is horrid, and the trips to find the collossi get old fast. The Game was "pretty" but the game was just very lacking in substance. It needs more enemies, give us Game was alright, I was honestly expecting ALOT more, especially for as high as its rated. The game has a poor storyline (who is the girl?). The Colossi are cool but then not quite challenging enough. The control of the horse is horrid, and the trips to find the collossi get old fast. The Game was "pretty" but the game was just very lacking in substance. It needs more enemies, give us something to do on the LONG journey to the colossus. Your character is not very "hero like", and just seems very plain and wimpy, nothing to write home about. As far as game length, the game is very short, definitly a good renter, I beat it in a little over 8 hours and I think I took my time, and as far as replay value, I don't think so, my copy is going to be a christmas present, I have no use for it now.… Expand
  19. Inesdg
    Nov 27, 2006
    5
    This game is very very boring, I spent so much time lokking for the colossi, no dialogues, and boss fight are very exhausting and very very hardly to win... is this a masterpiece?
  20. JeffD.
    Oct 22, 2006
    0
    What an absurd waste of $20. I'm all for different -- I love all sorts of very unusual games, but different doesn't *always* mean good. This game is a perfect example of that -- what it is, is essentially a climbing game. But the camera and movement controls are terrible, making climbing the colossi a real chore. And why did the designers think it would be such a great plan to What an absurd waste of $20. I'm all for different -- I love all sorts of very unusual games, but different doesn't *always* mean good. This game is a perfect example of that -- what it is, is essentially a climbing game. But the camera and movement controls are terrible, making climbing the colossi a real chore. And why did the designers think it would be such a great plan to have a game which had only bosses, anyway? Boss fights are exhausting, and hardly the fun of most action/adventure/rp games. The music is nice, but repetitive (how come the music clip for a colossus fight is only 30 seconds long, when the fight is guaranteed to last 15 minutes?), and the translations from the Japanese are straight out of an early 90's NES game. Yuck. A great example of why games should be returnable.… Expand
  21. AdamB.
    Apr 9, 2006
    7
    Shadow has brilliant graphics and sound, fluid controls, and a truly unique gameplay system. Like ICO, the presentation of the game instills a feeling of awe in the player in its subtle beauty. Sadly, the game has nearly zero replay value, and in fact becomes tiringly repetitive after the first few colossi. The lack of things to do, collect, or experience in the game is truly amazing; Shadow has brilliant graphics and sound, fluid controls, and a truly unique gameplay system. Like ICO, the presentation of the game instills a feeling of awe in the player in its subtle beauty. Sadly, the game has nearly zero replay value, and in fact becomes tiringly repetitive after the first few colossi. The lack of things to do, collect, or experience in the game is truly amazing; like an interactive movie, Shadow is a ridgidly linear product, where the director controls the game, not the player. But where these points would strongly mar traditional games, Shadow posesses such a unique, accessable, and visually stunning experience that SCEI can be forgiven for its mistakes, many times over.… Expand
  22. weloole
    Jun 23, 2008
    1
    This game make me hate the playstation :D ... for that i give it 1 point in rate, but really i get weared when i see people give it more then 5 !!!! .. i play it more then 10 hours .... hahaha 10 hours of boring, i decide to broke the cd and go back playing devil may cry :P:P .... i comment after i have the real feeling of the game, first there are no plane to play just walking and wast This game make me hate the playstation :D ... for that i give it 1 point in rate, but really i get weared when i see people give it more then 5 !!!! .. i play it more then 10 hours .... hahaha 10 hours of boring, i decide to broke the cd and go back playing devil may cry :P:P .... i comment after i have the real feeling of the game, first there are no plane to play just walking and wast the time trying to find the next mission after thet you have long story to figure out how you can kill him then you have sick from the playing after you win you search and find nothing i kill 2 then i go all over the map to find the thired and i find nothing ... really i give it money and time and it doesn't deseve all that .. sorry for that comment ... we loole.… Expand
  23. CameronM.
    Nov 10, 2005
    3
    It was like most hot chicks. Pretty but boring. Taking down the Colossi was fun but getting their was not. The controls of the horse were terrible, and the gameply was terribly repetitive. I had high hopes and looked long an hard to rent this game just to take it back the next day.
  24. SteveH.
    May 25, 2006
    2
    Horrible game. Nothing but big bosses as you would expect but you spend al your time finding weakspots and how to attack them. No real fun after the 1st monster, then everything becomes a boring, dumb, drawn out find Waldo.
  25. Warmonger
    Apr 21, 2007
    5
    Horrible camera angles ruined this game for me, I just couldn't get accustomed to them, I was constantly fighting with the camera to get a good view and what's with sending a boy to do a man's job?? I know it's part of the story, they did the same thing with ECO... (which was very fitting) but enough with the boys already!! overhyped!
  26. SteveS.
    May 15, 2008
    1
    This game was awesome... till you get to the second colossus. I mean there is more interaction in old first person shooter games like duke nukem 3D. Yes the graphics were amazing but i had about as much fun killing the little lizards running around as i did with the colossi. I got a real "you've killed one you've killed them all" feel in this game
  27. andersonconker
    Jan 29, 2017
    0
    Nas palavras da desciclopédia : ” um jogo mal feito que deu certo”.
    Joguei cheguei até o final, 16 colossos. Os colossos são muito maneiros, o clima do jogo é bom, uma boa música instrumental de clima.
    Mas vamos ser realistas, o que existe entre aquele templo onde fica aquela menina deitada e os colossos que voce tem que matar ? Resposta : Nada. O jogo é só matar 16 colossos. Um vasto    Nas palavras da desciclopédia : ” um jogo mal feito que deu certo”.
    Joguei cheguei até o final, 16 colossos. Os colossos são muito maneiros, o clima do jogo é bom, uma boa música instrumental de clima.
    Mas vamos ser realistas, o que existe entre aquele templo onde fica aquela menina deitada e os colossos que voce tem que matar ? Resposta : Nada. O jogo é só matar 16 colossos. Um vasto campo de cenário onde não tem nada, só uns lagartinhos e umas tartarugas de vez em quando rastejando. E outros grandes defeitos, a camera e os movimentos do personagem, são horríveis, 80% da dificuldade do jogo é por causa da camera e dos controles do personagens, onde uma tarefa simples de escalada ou montar no seu cavalo pode te matar de raiva. 9 horas de jogo no máximo.Nota 7,5, até Castlevania Lords of Shadow é muito melhor, nem quero comparar com Zelda Twilight Princess porque é covardia.    … Expand
  28. Ali1247
    Sep 16, 2011
    8
    Shadow of the Colossus is a great a really great game it has awesome graphics one of the best on PS2 and the music is just fantastic. And the games boss battles are really the highlight of this game and very well done provide a very good and a unique experience. All that being said SOTC is not without its problems first of all the game's story is not that good you would expect a game likeShadow of the Colossus is a great a really great game it has awesome graphics one of the best on PS2 and the music is just fantastic. And the games boss battles are really the highlight of this game and very well done provide a very good and a unique experience. All that being said SOTC is not without its problems first of all the game's story is not that good you would expect a game like this to have a better story the game just throws things at you in the beginning without any knowledge of whats happening no background of the characters and their story which is very important in a lot of games. You bring your dead girlfriend to a place where Dormin a Demon or Entity tells him to kill 16 Colossus to revive his girlfriend which does not make sense first of why would the main character believe Dormin so quickly and how can be trust that Dormin is doing this to help himself and just listens to him and agree to kill the 16 Collosus. Sorry to say but the story could have been presented better the player should have been let in more in the background of the characters and even the Collosus and why they need to be sacrificed it would have just added to the game's story and made the players understand the story better and get into the characters but the lack of backgrounds and information just kills that connection. The controls could have been assigned better as well the controls for riding the horse and running around is fine but when it comes to climbing the collosus and using the bow arrow the games controls are just messed up and they cause some problems and frustrations during the boss fights which kind of hurt the overall experience. My main problem with the game is the long travelling to find the Colossus all that could take really long and get boring using your sword to find your destinations does not work so well and it could be misleading just increasing the amount of time you spend looking for the Colossus it would have been so much better if the map was just marked with the destination. I would not have had the problems with the long travelling if the place had some life forms in the areas that could have made those long rides less boring and fun to an extent. Since this game is marred by these problems it is not perfect so therefore I do not think it deserves the reception it got it is being called an amzzing master piece, greatest game of of the last generation, greatest game of the decade. I do not think this game deserves any of those merits because it is just not that amazing or mind-blowing it is not even the best game on the PS2 but that is just my honest opinion. Still in the end I would like to say that SOTC is a great game which provides a very different and unique experience which no game can be compared to it was nice to see the developers try something this brave and different not worrying about falling flat of their faces and getting negative criticism but just trying it sure the concept of this game before it came out sounded really tedious but its nice to say that the developers managed to take this different and unique formula and made a great game out of it. 8/10.… Expand
  29. BasilZero
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is one of the best games in the 6th generation. Offering a new unique style to both gameplay and gives a new direction where art is the new form of storytelling to this amazing epic. With both music and the amazing beauty of the art mixed together well the player will understand clearly how in depth they can be with the protagonist of the game, of his journey andShadow of the Colossus is one of the best games in the 6th generation. Offering a new unique style to both gameplay and gives a new direction where art is the new form of storytelling to this amazing epic. With both music and the amazing beauty of the art mixed together well the player will understand clearly how in depth they can be with the protagonist of the game, of his journey and his goal to save his maiden. The game also ends with a twist and offers replay value you wouldnt normally see in a game like this in the form of a new game+ and adds a new time challenge which will reward you for completing the tough challenges. This game is an amazing legendary classic in which all fans of adventure games will surely enjoy!… Expand
  30. notacarebear
    Feb 2, 2016
    0
    Most overrated video-game in human history.Most overrated video-game in human history.Most overrated video-game in human history.Most overrated video-game in human history.
  31. iLriz
    Jul 7, 2012
    10
    This Game is Art! I really wish that the storyline was longer. But everything other than that is really GREAT! I gave 10 because the score speaks for itself. The game earned the title "Best Game for the PS2".
  32. NatoHoro
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
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  33. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    Shadow of The Colossus
    Magic
    Shadow of the Colossus is an open world action adventure game that starts out with you carrying a lifeless body into a temple. You’re there in hopes of bringing this woman back to life, and are told it is possible, but you must collect the souls of these 16 beasts that roam the land this is one giant world with nothing but boss battles. The open world in    Shadow of The Colossus
    Magic
    Shadow of the Colossus is an open world action adventure game that starts out with you carrying a lifeless body into a temple.
    You’re there in hopes of bringing this woman back to life, and are told it is possible, but you must collect the souls of these 16 beasts that roam the land
    this is one giant world with nothing but boss battles.
    The open world in Shadow of the Colossus is extremely bare compared to what were used to now from games like the witcher 3,
    The landscape is fun to explore and traverse through on your trusty steed but I found it all to be very harsh on my eyes, there are some gorgeous sections of this world, but my eyes for some reason couldn’t adapt, making it all seem like a blur to me.
    In this world there is nothing but save points, lizards that you can kill to increase your grip, and fruit you can eat to increase your health.
    I appreciate the open world, but the stars of the show are the Colossi
    You’re tasked with defeating 1 at a time, you’re given a hint to their location and can hold your sword up to the sun to point in its direction, you aren’t given a mini map, but you can pause to look at your current in game location.
    Once you get to the right location a cut scene introduces your foe.
    Every colossus is different, you’ll fight sloths, turtles, eels, giants, birds, and the list goes on and on.
    They all have a trick to defeating them, no 2 the same. Once you’ve tricked the colossus into a vulnerable position you can then climb it and attack its weak spot with your sword, it sounds easy, but it’s not,
    There is a lot of vertical platforming, but there’s an attempt at realism with your grip. You have to time your attacks and resting perfectly or you risk falling off of the colossus and have to start the climb again.
    Every time you defeat a colossus your grip grows stronger.
    And grabbing has its own command, making the action feel even more immersive, if you let go, your character lets go.
    You’re also given 2 weapons
    Sometimes the colossus needs to be irritated with a bow before it attacks you or you can attack it.
    The game will give you subtle clues if you get stuck, but ultimately the game leaves the problem solving up to you.
    And this isn’t a dig at God of War because I love that game, but I really wish developers should stop copying God of War style bosses and start copying the bosses in Shadow of The Colossus.
    These are the greatest boss battles I’ve experienced in a game period.
    Some of the creatures are massive, and there’s a dash of problem solving and trickery.
    Admittedly some bosses felt like the standard, defeat the games algorithm, but for the most part I felt like I was outsmarting my enemy rather than simply going off of an in game cycle
    Shadow of the Colossus is one of the most immersive games ever and a must play for all.
    For what it is

    Action Adventure:
    9.5/10

    Overall:9.5/10    … Expand
  34. sscott0829tw
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Is a Super fantastic FXXking Awesome game!!!!!
    no equipment, no skill , no potion ,no minions .
    But an Outstanding action game,
    It has the most epic boss fight beside GOW
    the colossus is challenging and Well design
    they look badass and gorgeous,every colossus needs skills and some unique ways to defeat,
    A well made Masterpiece 10/10 no doubt
  35. Vzhik
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    Завораживающие ролики, нормальные, хоть и слегка однообразные боссы, классная музыка. Никакой дурацкой прокачки, тупых мобов и сбора лута.
    Если б не графика, была б мега-игра.
  36. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Un jeu qui plairait à Télérama. En effet sa vacuité, son affinité avec le zéro absolu force l'admiration. C'est de la poésie, c'est onirique, c'est de l'art, c'est ceci, c'est cela. C'est surtout et avant tout de la merde prétentieuse et terriblement niaise en plus d'avoir de sérieux problèmes de jouabilité. C'est juste pas trop vilain pour de la PS2 bien que ça rame pas mal. Tout le resteUn jeu qui plairait à Télérama. En effet sa vacuité, son affinité avec le zéro absolu force l'admiration. C'est de la poésie, c'est onirique, c'est de l'art, c'est ceci, c'est cela. C'est surtout et avant tout de la merde prétentieuse et terriblement niaise en plus d'avoir de sérieux problèmes de jouabilité. C'est juste pas trop vilain pour de la PS2 bien que ça rame pas mal. Tout le reste est à revoir !… Expand
  37. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    6
    After all the hype, I really wanted to love this game. The world is inviting, your horse is rad, and your character seems more like a real person (he stumbles!) than the normal invincible superhuman you play as in video games. And giant monsters.

    But this game just made me depressed. After 3 or 4 Colossuses (Colossi?), I really just didn't want to kill them anymore. I liked these    After all the hype, I really wanted to love this game. The world is inviting, your horse is rad, and your character seems more like a real person (he stumbles!) than the normal invincible superhuman you play as in video games. And giant monsters.

    But this game just made me depressed. After 3 or 4 Colossuses (Colossi?), I really just didn't want to kill them anymore. I liked these things! Man, this game just made me feel dead inside. Had to stop after #7.    … Expand
  38. Viperstrike1193
    Jan 16, 2018
    5
    I've heard for years how great this game is and how it is one of the greatest games ever made, especially for the PS2 and have finally gotten around to playing it. Looking back at the reviews from the time I have to think they were playing a different game than I have been. This has not aged well at all. I give them points for attempting something supposedly new and different but theI've heard for years how great this game is and how it is one of the greatest games ever made, especially for the PS2 and have finally gotten around to playing it. Looking back at the reviews from the time I have to think they were playing a different game than I have been. This has not aged well at all. I give them points for attempting something supposedly new and different but the execution is awful. The camera and controls make this game nearly unplayable. I like the core concept but the horse won't do a thing you tell it and the bow is almost useless. I wanted to love this game but I can't. Scale and design will never make up for playability in my book.… Expand
  39. 6oni
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    d gam s no perfect but dey did somezing diferent wiz no flashes no levels up no farming no immobile npcs
  40. SolaireMengao
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Breathtaking environment, incredible bosses, amazing soundtrack. Everything merges into this game and feels so organic for a PS2 game. It's just unbelievable.
  41. Magnetroll
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This is, with no shadow of doubt, one of the best games ever developed. It is so simple, yet so deep. A speechless adventure, breath taking views and moments. 16 different bosses, no NPC's. I must say, it was daring, and they did it. Certainly a must play.
  42. AtomosFabian
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Una obra Maestra de los videojuegos, Fumito Ueda demuestra que los videojuegos son Arte. Creando un mundo y unos personajes increíbles, la historia y las sentimientos que transmites es fascinante.
  43. CraigT.
    Feb 21, 2006
    10
    An experience with real heart and soul! I think this and Ico are the 2 best games I've ever had the pleasure of playing, the graphics take your breath away and the Fights with the Colossi are truly Jaw dropping! A unique treat!
  44. JohanS.
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    One of the best ps2 game ever.
  45. Nikki
    Mar 5, 2006
    10
    Shadwo of teh Colossus is on of the best games I ever played! The graphics are asome and the colossi are so well put in with the stroy! No game can ever compete with this!
  46. KateH.
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    A artistic masterpiece in its own right. The graphics are georgous, with the "world" being one massive level with no loading screens. The fights with the magnificantly detailed colossus are tense and breath taking and there's always the wonder of what you're facing next. As for the controls, everyone seems to forget that you're controlling a horse, not some automatic car, A artistic masterpiece in its own right. The graphics are georgous, with the "world" being one massive level with no loading screens. The fights with the magnificantly detailed colossus are tense and breath taking and there's always the wonder of what you're facing next. As for the controls, everyone seems to forget that you're controlling a horse, not some automatic car, ride a horse in real life and find out how easy it is to control!. The horse moves its head and body just like a real equine, I galloped around it circles for a while, amazed at the way it moved. Possibly the strongest element of the game is the score. The music is exhilerating and heartbreakingly beautiful throughout the game, right up until the emotion filled ending. It's a must buy for anyone who can appreciate games that aren't all about guns and gore. After you've immersed yourself in Shadow of the colossus, you'll wonder why there aren't more games out there like this. A drop of pure light amongst the raging violence of the videogaming world.… Expand
  47. ZigguratB.
    Mar 17, 2008
    10
    This game is simply a pure masterpeice. The battles, the monsters, the story and the music trult give it the feel and an epic adventure. Though the true beauty lies in the feeling of icolation one feels when playing the game. I mean, everything is quite unless you are fighing. All that can really be heard are the galloping feet of the horse and the call of the hawks in the sky. Truly a This game is simply a pure masterpeice. The battles, the monsters, the story and the music trult give it the feel and an epic adventure. Though the true beauty lies in the feeling of icolation one feels when playing the game. I mean, everything is quite unless you are fighing. All that can really be heard are the galloping feet of the horse and the call of the hawks in the sky. Truly a game like this becomes more than a game when one can truly feel the loniness and the emotion that the character may be feeling.… Expand
  48. NatA.
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    Full of artistic feature and the graphic was superb and magnificent. Never wonder a simple game like this could bring a deep impression into the hearts of the players. A truly masterpiece.
  49. SkylarF.
    Oct 14, 2005
    10
    Now, i'm basing this purely on the demo that I've played...but if the real game is anything like this, then it is going to be amazing. It's totally original and radically different from anything I've ever played before. Which is a breath of fresh air in a world filled to the brim with sequals, prequals and remakes. Also, the graphics are clearly pushing the PS2 to its Now, i'm basing this purely on the demo that I've played...but if the real game is anything like this, then it is going to be amazing. It's totally original and radically different from anything I've ever played before. Which is a breath of fresh air in a world filled to the brim with sequals, prequals and remakes. Also, the graphics are clearly pushing the PS2 to its limits. And that's without even touching on its awesome gameplay. The physics of the characters movements is great. Its like the Gran Turismo of action games. But mainly, I must say that the tone, the mood it sets is exactly what I think most gamers are looking for. Its completely opposite of our world. Think "Legend", kind of mixed with Legend of Zelda. That's really the only way to put it. And the list of great things just goes on. All in all, from what I've seen here, this looks to be a very solid title that I think no one should miss.… Expand
  50. RothwellG.
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    This game totally the best game in 2005. I think everyone should play it. this game is very unique.
  51. SamA.
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    Innovative masterful work of art! Even with a few minor camera issues, I cannot give this game anything but the best - 10/10 all the way!!
  52. ErikB.
    Oct 28, 2005
    7
    The land is huge and beautiful (although a bit colorless). The fights are amazing. Play control was pretty good but the camera controls got a little squirrely in some of the fights. The main problem I had was the lack of story until the end; I had no connection to the main character and why the crap he was following the mystery voice from the heavens. The sound effects and music were The land is huge and beautiful (although a bit colorless). The fights are amazing. Play control was pretty good but the camera controls got a little squirrely in some of the fights. The main problem I had was the lack of story until the end; I had no connection to the main character and why the crap he was following the mystery voice from the heavens. The sound effects and music were perfectly matched to the action during fights, and really added to the fun. I really wish this game had come out on a next-gen console, because they could've really taken it to the next level and the action could be a bit more fluid.… Expand
  53. JamesS.
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    A brilliantly designed game. The ONLY flaw that I have with it is that the camera isn't as good as it could be especially on the last collosus. Overal a very very good game and a definite must-buy.
  54. Andyman
    Dec 20, 2006
    10
    I decided to wait until I had played through Shadow of the Colossus twice to determine how I truly felt about it. I'll say this for the game... I had MORE fun beating the Colossi the second time around than I did the first time, which is an extremely rare thing in the world of videogames. Sure, it has some minor flaws, but none of these detract from the game's unbelievably I decided to wait until I had played through Shadow of the Colossus twice to determine how I truly felt about it. I'll say this for the game... I had MORE fun beating the Colossi the second time around than I did the first time, which is an extremely rare thing in the world of videogames. Sure, it has some minor flaws, but none of these detract from the game's unbelievably immersive gameplay. SotC is easily one of the top five PlayStation 2 games ever made. Off I go to play through it yet again... and I bet I'll have even more fun the third time through!… Expand
  55. AlexS.
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 partly because it is one of my favourite games ever, and partly because I'm getting really annoyed at people who give games that are clearly good in some way 0's. This game clearly doesn't deserve a 0 in any way, and i cant believe people hand out zeroes just out of spite for the ten's give it a rank that's appropriate for gods sake. But I'm giving this a 10 partly because it is one of my favourite games ever, and partly because I'm getting really annoyed at people who give games that are clearly good in some way 0's. This game clearly doesn't deserve a 0 in any way, and i cant believe people hand out zeroes just out of spite for the ten's give it a rank that's appropriate for gods sake. But anyway, this game is one of my favourites of all time. The simplicity and emotiveness previously seen only in Ico, let's be honest, is really developed here. Once i had completed the game once and had a great experience, i tried again, but i really explored the landscape, finding whole plains and areas that you don't even need to go near, but are just so breathtakingly real its satisfying to just ride through them and look at them. The formula is so simple, and yet never gets boring; search for colossus; kill colossus; reappear at temple. Repeat. It takes quite a bit of problem solving to work out where the colossi are, and how to take them down, but i never once got bored or annoyed at it, i just used my head. I did use a guide once or twice, for the bits that really fry your brain, but the irritation immediately subsides when you realise just how clever the solution was. Every single colossi is cooler than the last, and just get better and better. I'm on my 6th or 7th play through the game, and i still havent managed to scale the temple wall to get to the secret garden and the bridge, get every peice of fruit, every lizard or kill all the colossi on hard time attack! You dont even have to do this stuff for replayability, just the nostalgia and joy of roaming the world is incredible. All in all, a masterpeice of a game.… Expand
  56. GregL.
    Jan 30, 2006
    10
    Epic game. Excellent action and extremely immersive. Thoughtful ending, and sweet hidden items and modes (hard mode, time attack, all the items garnered therein).
  57. DarthMoon
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    Thats why I bought my PS2. It has the most amazing and creative games ever.This game is a really unforgetable experience. The ending is emotional and the overal atmospere is incredible. Graphics are good but they could have been better. Shadow of the colossus is a true work.
  58. Niveche
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    if there were any higher score than ten this game would get it. the most beautiful game EVER. and i thought iCO was great too. seems repetitive but each colossus IS different. and the visuals - spectacular. more art than arcade - but thats the beauty, appeal, and splendour - and experience like no other is the best way to put it. simply wonderful. GET THIS GAME. the PS2 is on itsif there were any higher score than ten this game would get it. the most beautiful game EVER. and i thought iCO was great too. seems repetitive but each colossus IS different. and the visuals - spectacular. more art than arcade - but thats the beauty, appeal, and splendour - and experience like no other is the best way to put it. simply wonderful. GET THIS GAME. the PS2 is on its last breath and this game is the finest way to let it rest. i repeat GET THIS GAME!!!… Expand
  59. AnonA.
    Jan 27, 2007
    10
    Possibly the best game on PS2 - with strong competition from the previous 'ICO'. Some of the puzzles are a bit infuriating, but overall the impact of the game is brilliant - especially the innovative combat with each different beastie.
  60. JayK.
    Feb 18, 2007
    10
    Please buy this game. A masterpiece. Completely original. Artisitically perfect. Emotional. Even without the incredibly satisfying, creative, and enjoyable battles, the experience of just running around the atmospheric world on the horse is heart-swelling. I wish I could go there. The only fault is sometimes clumsy and frustrating horse controls, but even then it's for the sake of Please buy this game. A masterpiece. Completely original. Artisitically perfect. Emotional. Even without the incredibly satisfying, creative, and enjoyable battles, the experience of just running around the atmospheric world on the horse is heart-swelling. I wish I could go there. The only fault is sometimes clumsy and frustrating horse controls, but even then it's for the sake of realistic feel. Playing this beautiful game has enriched my life. I wish I could personally thank the developers.… Expand
  61. UblubianF.
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    This game freakin' rocks!!! the words I'm using dosen't even describle HALF of how great this game really is! Play it if you hate fanasy, play it if you love it! Just play it!!
  62. ChrisH.
    Mar 18, 2008
    9
    It stands as the most beautiful game I've ever played, and also one of the most creative when it comes to storytelling. Utterly captivating and moving. Definitely woth playing, even if it isn't the longest game in the world.
  63. SamK.
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is a unique and remarkable game. Some gamers will have the decency to come online and say how bad it is (with no mini-guys, no weapon upgrades, etc) But thats the whole point, which the "gamers" have yet to figure out. It is a beautiful and original game all on its own, one of the most legendary to come in a very long while. SotC is worthwhile, don't listen to Shadow of the Colossus is a unique and remarkable game. Some gamers will have the decency to come online and say how bad it is (with no mini-guys, no weapon upgrades, etc) But thats the whole point, which the "gamers" have yet to figure out. It is a beautiful and original game all on its own, one of the most legendary to come in a very long while. SotC is worthwhile, don't listen to all that other bull! Even after finishing it, you will still feel the need to explore more in depth. And yes, there is very much an incredible story.… Expand
  64. MahebruH.
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    Phenomenal.
  65. JoeyD
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    A 10, even coming from someone who didn't like ICO. This game evokes feelings that other games could only dream of. A must buy for any gamer who can appreciate good art, and doen't have to be shooting aliens, zombies, or hookers to stay entertained.
  66. KyleW.
    Oct 21, 2005
    9
    The colossi are stupendous and ingenious. But the environment is their equal: beautiful, grand, detailed and awe-inspiring. I've conquered the first colossus in the demo so I've spent my first two hours with the game just exploring. Whether a beach, forest or desert, all areas are well realized and worth the effort of finding them. That said, more interactivity, or gameplay The colossi are stupendous and ingenious. But the environment is their equal: beautiful, grand, detailed and awe-inspiring. I've conquered the first colossus in the demo so I've spent my first two hours with the game just exploring. Whether a beach, forest or desert, all areas are well realized and worth the effort of finding them. That said, more interactivity, or gameplay opportunities, would be appreciated. For instance, a facade built into a mountain featured two holes leading to an enormous cavern. I should have been able to enter but couldn't and actually got stuck in one hole swimming like a fish out of water. Maybe later there's a colossi to kill inside and I'll be able to enter but right now it just seems glitchy and an arbitrary limit to exploration. BUT, a minor point that only slightly detracts from the score. This is a rewarding experience, a wondrous game that deserves at least a look.… Expand
  67. Spartan
    Oct 22, 2005
    10
    I count myself as a hardcore gamer who is always looking for the next great game. I have played all of the suppossed great games of all times, but beleive me...nothing tops this, nothing.
  68. TioJoão
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    Tudo ok.
  69. SteveM.
    Oct 25, 2005
    9
    Definitely up there for game of the year. I absolutely LOVE this game and is my fave PS2 along with, of course, ICO. Ueda and company know how to get things done and I'm eagerly awaiting their next profect. A perfect concept and gorgeous game with only minor technical flaws. DO NOT miss it!
  70. FredJ.
    Jan 10, 2006
    10
    Everything's been said already. This is a really great game. Great concept, great story, great music, great graphics and so on... The only thing that I think could have made the game better would be to have made the Colossi more aggressive. I wanted the first flying colossus to come snatch me out of the water when I was swimming around... still, they were pretty difficult, and it was Everything's been said already. This is a really great game. Great concept, great story, great music, great graphics and so on... The only thing that I think could have made the game better would be to have made the Colossi more aggressive. I wanted the first flying colossus to come snatch me out of the water when I was swimming around... still, they were pretty difficult, and it was very enjoyable.… Expand
  71. JeremyM
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    Wait a second, Omar. Isn't flawless and perfect the same thing? So how can it not have flaws but not be perfect? Doesn't make sense. Oh, and there are TONS of things to do in the game (and it took me a while to figure them out). There are awesome tricks you can do with Agro, as well as kill the little lizards. There are fruits in the trees. Both heighten your life bar and theWait a second, Omar. Isn't flawless and perfect the same thing? So how can it not have flaws but not be perfect? Doesn't make sense. Oh, and there are TONS of things to do in the game (and it took me a while to figure them out). There are awesome tricks you can do with Agro, as well as kill the little lizards. There are fruits in the trees. Both heighten your life bar and the amount of time you can hold on to things.

    But I agree, on first glance, there really isn't much to do. But boy, is there much to see. I read a review somewhere that said it was like taking a vacation, and really, that's what it felt like for me. In between taking down the massive colossi, I spent time just looking at what a world it really is. I don't need little side quests or whatnot, and the game still takes 15 hours to beat for most players. So $20 bucks isn't bad for that. I've played it 4 times through (and that's just on normal difficulty). It's not that it's different; it's art. It's not meant to be bombastic or over-the-top (although it seems unlike that due to the gargantuan nature of the colossi). It's meant to be enjoyed by not only its gameplay but also its beautiful landscape. I love tons of action in my games as much as the next guy. I have my Resident Evil 4, GTAs, Hitman 2, Burnout 3, Max Payne 2...but there's nothing quite like the ethereal beauty of Shadow of the Colossus. Absolutely jaw-dropping. And if you can find the hint guide (or just look this up online), and you can find a TON of extras on the game (white arrows, white Agro, some Ico tie-ins). Just extra stuff that makes it just a little more exciting. There are some definitely unnecessarily difficult boss battles (like the one in the water...with the teeth-looking crown you have to crawl up...whatever. too much to explain. if you played the game, you know which annoying piece-of-stone-lard that dude is).

    So buy it. Enjoy it. Wait a few weeks. Start the process over again. You won't regret it, unless you don't like progressive art.    … Expand
  72. OmarI.
    Oct 9, 2006
    9
    The outstanding way that a simple game about destroying 16 monsters was transformed into and epic adventure of a young boy willing to do the impossible to be once again with a girl, even to travel unexplored and vast lands to challenge enormous creatures tall as skyscrappers, makes me think once again about what are the risks I could take if something happen to my girl. Besides the amount The outstanding way that a simple game about destroying 16 monsters was transformed into and epic adventure of a young boy willing to do the impossible to be once again with a girl, even to travel unexplored and vast lands to challenge enormous creatures tall as skyscrappers, makes me think once again about what are the risks I could take if something happen to my girl. Besides the amount of drama and the love, the vastness of the map, the graphics and the greatness of the bosses. There are details that makes this title can't reach the perfection: 1) There are no small creature to slain while reaching the colossus 2) No risk between the battles other than dying of starvation trying to find the colossus. I think Agro must not be so smart so I can fall of the cliffs when I get distracted. 3) The forbbiden land it too forbbiden, this way you'll never find anyone living. It could be cool if the game makers gives you intermediate task like helping a man to reach the entrance of the forbbiden land. 4) There is no day cycle, i think the gameplay could be beautiful in moonlight, I am amazed only by thinking of riding Agro (the horse) over the dunes at moonlight... This title is one of these you could play when you become older and nostalgic, just when you had forgotted the dificult time you had passed finding the bosses. Otherwise its flawless, but not perfect.… Expand
  73. TommyB.
    Feb 25, 2006
    10
    This game, as was Ico, awesome. A genuinly inspired, involving adventure that had more the feel of a well directed film than a game. I can only hope that there is more releases to come.
  74. Nathdman
    Feb 9, 2006
    9
    It's and awesome game, with its amazing graphics and game play. The only bad thing is that you have to go all over the world map, which can be extremely difficult.
  75. JoshT.
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    it is awesome and the ending is confusing but very stunning in a suttle way. The last battle is intense and superb. The way the colossus fights are so intense and puzzling as it is so difficult. The time attack is clever as well. Unfortunatly, i didn't enjoy much because i completed it in 6 days so im trying hard mode.
  76. Andrew
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    One of the most moving experiences out there. Unconventional though their games may be, these developers are fast becoming a group whose products should never be missed. Enjoy.
  77. joshR.
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    SOTC has some good and some good and some wierd graphics. The gameplay is great but the the game itself is doing the same thing over and over again with practacally no storyline. But this game is one of the greatest ever because finding the colossi and trying to defeat it is a great experience. Also the game only has bosses which is beautiful and most games should be like tthat becauseSOTC has some good and some good and some wierd graphics. The gameplay is great but the the game itself is doing the same thing over and over again with practacally no storyline. But this game is one of the greatest ever because finding the colossi and trying to defeat it is a great experience. Also the game only has bosses which is beautiful and most games should be like tthat because battling the same little monsters over and over again sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! this game is great but should have things like god of war… Expand
  78. DanS.
    May 29, 2006
    10
    One of my favorite gameplay experiences in quite a while. Games like this (and Katamari) give me restored faith in the industry. Not only innovative, but well executed.
  79. KlausF.
    May 8, 2006
    10
    This is a beutifal master piece. Anyone witch gives it below an eight doesn't know a master piece right when it hits you in your face. This game is a peice of art and (to me) is more artistic than the Monalisa its self. This game can not be missed its beauty in shape of a video game (sniff).
  80. GuyR.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    This game is simply incredible, no other game manages to instill such a feeling of an epic quest as this one. Also, other people are saying the story is weak because not all of the story is revealed, but it was actually meant to be that way. It was meant to promote using your imagination, and piece together the different plot cues yourself. Also, despite being rather short, there is some This game is simply incredible, no other game manages to instill such a feeling of an epic quest as this one. Also, other people are saying the story is weak because not all of the story is revealed, but it was actually meant to be that way. It was meant to promote using your imagination, and piece together the different plot cues yourself. Also, despite being rather short, there is some replay value as the hard mode actually features more vitals than normal, and the challenge is greater overall. Also, with so many geckos and fruit trees to find, there are things to do other than kill the colossi. The graphics are incredible, and are only hindered by the aging technology that the ps2 is, and the fact that there is such a huge land with absolutly no loading times (cept when you first enter the land) is also an amazing accomplishment.… Expand
  81. RandyM.
    Jul 4, 2006
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is one of the most epic games ever made. This game has a light story, but it all makes sense at the end where the heart breaking cutscene plays. This game is also dark, you'll find no happiness or funny stuff here, but it fits the overall mood. Did I mention it was epic?
  82. JamesD.
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    The best gaming experience I have ever had. It has made me look at the potential of video games not just as entertainment, but as an art piece. Nearly perfect in every way - just needed to be longer.
  83. AndrewG.
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is my ALL TIME FAVORITE single player game. The game is gorgeous all the way through. The battles with the colossi progress in difficulty so well that each one makes you think that the next can't be any harder (or cooler) - but it will be. While the camera can be finicky at times (my only complaint with the gameplay), after the first few colossi you'll get Shadow of the Colossus is my ALL TIME FAVORITE single player game. The game is gorgeous all the way through. The battles with the colossi progress in difficulty so well that each one makes you think that the next can't be any harder (or cooler) - but it will be. While the camera can be finicky at times (my only complaint with the gameplay), after the first few colossi you'll get the hang of it and it won't be a problem at all. My ADD brother says that the game looks boring because you don't get any new items, and there's seemingly nothing to collect - but for me that is what makes the game so cool and almost realistic. Unless you need non-stop action all the time, or have to satisfy your urge for collection Banjo-Kazooie style in every game, then you will probably love Shadow of the Colossus.… Expand
  84. Daniel
    Feb 21, 2007
    10
    Absolutely adored this game. It was just so beautiful. Riding on a horse in such a huge environment, fighting enormous colossi, risking everything to saved the one you love. Everything about this game is epic and it is the most unique gaming experience I have ever had. The only thing that will make it better is it being remade for the PS3. BUY IT!
  85. PhengY.
    Jun 19, 2007
    10
    This game should be cited as a historical landmark in video game history...Pong was the first mass produced video game, a historical landmark by default... This should be number two by way of breaking the barrier to truly next gen game developing... By the way it has more immersion and emotion in a five minute in-game sequence of just traversing the gorgeous baron landscape than all of This game should be cited as a historical landmark in video game history...Pong was the first mass produced video game, a historical landmark by default... This should be number two by way of breaking the barrier to truly next gen game developing... By the way it has more immersion and emotion in a five minute in-game sequence of just traversing the gorgeous baron landscape than all of God of War will ever have in its entirety.... Most of the gaming industry doesn't have the balls to publish more games like these so we should all be so lucky to experience this and cherish it.… Expand
  86. KrysA.
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    Words cannot describe how amazing this game is. From the mind blowing graphics to the amazing sound. Shadow of the Colossus should be bought by all Playstation 2 owners.
  87. BushM.
    Sep 3, 2007
    10
    Beautiful, amazing, masterpiece just some of the words that describe this game. a work of art absolutely no game like it.
  88. WillyO.
    Jan 22, 2008
    10
    This is one of the greatest games I have ever played. Its so simple yet so gripping, so minimal yet so complex. Its a game that much be played to be understood
  89. Lawrence
    Jan 30, 2008
    10
    This has got to be one of the best games I have ever played. The silence, the isolation, and the lack of objectives may not be everybody's cup of tea but for me its what made this game so brilliant. Everything about it is just so unique. A true masterpiece.
  90. SandeepK.
    Sep 26, 2008
    9
    One of the best games I have played . Graphics were excellent. Background music is just amazing and caught hold of my mind. And, to me, the best thing about this game was its simplicity in playing and yet not so easy availability of the weak points of the monsters. Not much of getting stuck for a huge amount of time. One more thing that was good was the hero of the game being more of an One of the best games I have played . Graphics were excellent. Background music is just amazing and caught hold of my mind. And, to me, the best thing about this game was its simplicity in playing and yet not so easy availability of the weak points of the monsters. Not much of getting stuck for a huge amount of time. One more thing that was good was the hero of the game being more of an adult and not the HERO that we usually expect heroes to be. In simple words no trash pure good quality gaming.… Expand
  91. BriceS
    Jan 27, 2010
    10
    A lot of the criticism for this game seems ill warranted. Some say the graphics are bad, but why are you comparing a PS2 game to current gen releases? You say the game is boring and repetitive in nature. What do you do in FPSes besides shoot people? You say there's nothing to do besides kill Colossi. What's wrong with a game containing only the best part of action/adventure A lot of the criticism for this game seems ill warranted. Some say the graphics are bad, but why are you comparing a PS2 game to current gen releases? You say the game is boring and repetitive in nature. What do you do in FPSes besides shoot people? You say there's nothing to do besides kill Colossi. What's wrong with a game containing only the best part of action/adventure games (boss fights)? I don't understand how people can say the game is boring in nature since, "All you do is find weak spots and kill them." because any game can be boiled down to such simple principles when you think of it like that. Each boss fight is an interactive experience. If you honestly feel like taking down the first colossi (which was a simple "climb up top and kill him" task) was the same as the 8th (where you used diversionary tactics to defeat him) or the 9th (where you used geysers and the landscape to ascend), then you are a misguided fool. Each experience is so inherently different from each other. To say they're the same simply because you utilize the same toolset (sword/arrow/horse) is as ridiculous as it is ignorant. I can, however, understand the criticism about such a sparse landscape with little to do. However, that's the game's intention. To make you feel empty and alone and place greater emphasis on navigating your way to the boss and defeating him rather than to distract you with other things. If that's not your cup of tea, so be it, but accept that it's not and don't criticize the game because of it. That's like playing a racing game and saying it sucks because you find racing to be boring. Well, maybe you shouldn't be playing a racing game then. That doesn't mean it's a poor racing game. It means you don't enjoy racing games. Shadow of the Colossus is far from a poor production. If you didn't enjoy it, it's because it's not something you'd enjoy. Not because it's a bad game. Learn to accept that and don't criticize it for nonexistent faults.… Expand
  92. DanE.
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    Cameron M. is a moron. this game is a masterpiece. its gorgeous and tons of fun. pick it up if you know whats good for you. definitely one of the best games of the year.
  93. MartmanTOTO
    Nov 1, 2005
    7
    This game is a pretty good game. The action in the actual gameplay is probably the only part of the game that is liked, but that accounts for alot. You honestly don't understand @#$% of the plot though and aren't really put into the story. To sum it up, the action of this game is fun and not finding the colossus. Also the story isn't presented well
  94. Snappinn'Pappin'
    Nov 11, 2005
    9
    A very good game, and a lot of fun. I don't know about best of 2005, I'd give that honor to Resident Evil 4, but, this game is totally unique and fun. While the textures up close don't look too hot due to the PS2's lame limitations (is only Sony didn't make it, it could've been an xbox title), it does look amazing from afar due to the beautiful landscapes, A very good game, and a lot of fun. I don't know about best of 2005, I'd give that honor to Resident Evil 4, but, this game is totally unique and fun. While the textures up close don't look too hot due to the PS2's lame limitations (is only Sony didn't make it, it could've been an xbox title), it does look amazing from afar due to the beautiful landscapes, art direction and shear size of everything. Really breathtaking landscapes and the battles with the colossi are a lot of fun. I love the "wtf?" factor when you fight one of these guys. I just wish there was more to finding them and a harder battle once you do find them. You shine your sword, follow the path on a poorly controlled horse, and then fight it. Repeat 16 times. I think the battles would've been more meaningful and the journey to find them more interesting if there were some sort of puzzle, button to hit or something else to it. I do love the fact that its just you, your horse, your sword and bow though. No +3 augment silver sword of divine justice + might boosting and regeneration junk to clog up your inventory that can somehow hold enough equipment to arm a small nation. With that aside, it is still an addictive and beautiful experience and well worth your time (maybe 8 hours?). And the music is incredible as well. The Zelda creators REALLY need to play this game. Imagine this game as a zelda title where you get this type of vast and incredibly detailed environment instead of Waterworld Pt. 2.… Expand
  95. AramisG.
    Nov 12, 2005
    9
    An excellent game with a few minor quirks. I found that it wasn't until I played it on hard mode that I got the experience the game originally promised. I found this game pretty superior to God of War, but perhaps a close contender for game of the year with RE4. Hopefully it runs like a charm when I get a PS3.
  96. GurlukovichS.
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    [***SPOILERS***] You battle 16 massively enormous colossus. The size of each colossus varies tremendously, the character your playing is like a size of an ant. The area your gonna explore is extremely vast, thank goodness you have a horse to use and explore the vastness of plains, forest, desert, caves to find and defeat the 16 colossus. Im surprise how very different the gameplay of Ico[***SPOILERS***] You battle 16 massively enormous colossus. The size of each colossus varies tremendously, the character your playing is like a size of an ant. The area your gonna explore is extremely vast, thank goodness you have a horse to use and explore the vastness of plains, forest, desert, caves to find and defeat the 16 colossus. Im surprise how very different the gameplay of Ico and shadow of colossus is. In Ico theres plenty of puzzles and the awe inspiring companionship of yorda while shadow of the colossus has no puzzle but does have the most imaginative design on the massive colossus. Finding weakness for each colossus is satisfying and also watching the birth of Ico on the end sequence. I do wanna see them create a playstation 3 game.… Expand
  97. LingX.
    Nov 21, 2005
    8
    one of the prettiest looking games that i have played for the ps2. the landscape design is vast, perfect, and beautiful. Now why didn't square enix did something like this to the ps2 FF games?! The character graphics are flawed up close. The puzzles here are about getting on top of the colossus and hitting its weakpoint. The gameplay is kind of repetitive but still enjoyable. since one of the prettiest looking games that i have played for the ps2. the landscape design is vast, perfect, and beautiful. Now why didn't square enix did something like this to the ps2 FF games?! The character graphics are flawed up close. The puzzles here are about getting on top of the colossus and hitting its weakpoint. The gameplay is kind of repetitive but still enjoyable. since it's a short game, you're better off renting it. it took me 9hours to finish this game 2 days the day after i bought it.… Expand
  98. SumDood
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    Awesome game i loved it. So unique and well done this is what a video game is all about. Gaming companies should take a page out of these developers book!
  99. JoelB.
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    One of the most beautiful and cinematic games ever released. Defeating each colossus feels just like that, defeating a colossal challenge. This is probably the most satisfying game I've ever played.
  100. AlexeiK.
    Oct 22, 2005
    10
    By far the best game of the year thus far in terms of telling a story and placing the elemnts of gameplay ina fun/interesting/intuitive field of play. having jsut finished the game yesturday and given myself time to assess it's value I haveto honestly say that there is little competion thus far this year for not only a compelling original setting and story, but an easy to control, By far the best game of the year thus far in terms of telling a story and placing the elemnts of gameplay ina fun/interesting/intuitive field of play. having jsut finished the game yesturday and given myself time to assess it's value I haveto honestly say that there is little competion thus far this year for not only a compelling original setting and story, but an easy to control, mind grinding gameplay mechanic that makes the player enthrulled to be there. In my honest opinion the best game of the year.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    If you can appreciate artistry in games, if you hanker for an experience that transcends genre, if you want to see what happens when a creative design team is allowed to ignore sales numbers and flavor-of-the-month trends, by all means bring yourself into Shadow's world. [Oct 2005, p.98]
  2. Game Informer
    88
    A truly unique experience that inspires emotions in a way few games can. It has its share of problems, but I love it just the same. [Oct 2005, p.130]
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    88
    It's unlike anything else you've ever played, and so you may love it or you may hate it. Count me firmly in the "love" boat. [Nov 2005, p.142]
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