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  1. RivetMan
    Oct 23, 2005
    10
    This is a masterpiece. A great game to a great year for games. Resident Evil 4, God of War and now this piece of art. I got say, I didn't stop play it until the end and now I'm just started the hard mode and looking for secrets out there. Beautiful.
  2. MattA.
    Oct 25, 2005
    10
    Simply amazing play this game.
  3. Sean
    Oct 31, 2005
    9
    A great game. More and more I appreciate games that allow the player to take an active role in filling in the blanks as opposed to having one's role/motive/history completely spelled out for you. In taking on the role of this game's hero (who really is a hero for seemingly being so normal while standing against such overwhelming odds) I found myself sucked into a very living A great game. More and more I appreciate games that allow the player to take an active role in filling in the blanks as opposed to having one's role/motive/history completely spelled out for you. In taking on the role of this game's hero (who really is a hero for seemingly being so normal while standing against such overwhelming odds) I found myself sucked into a very living world that would exist and go on existing whether I saved the day or not. And, unlike most other games, nothing was ever allowed to clutter or take away from the pure experience of the game itself. If anyone ever wanted to know how it may have felt to be a legend-in-the-making from ancient mythology (ie. Hercules and his 12 labours) while not already knowing the tale or needing to adhere to a cumbersome and jarring system of hitpoints or character development (and, ultimately, a whole bunch of filler to give a sense of the "epic" in that the video game odyssey simply took a long time to complete), never before has a game captured the feeling and the atmosphere of a myth so well and with such vitality. Simply put, the minimal aspects work wonders if you let yourself play the role. And you need to think like a normal guy taking on giants to be successful at this game. This is not a game to be conquered more than an experience to lose one's self in. And, somewhat like in life itself, it's not for those who need to know the answer to every question "Why?" to be satisfied. Beautiful if not a little arduous at times, but aren't all legendary tasks every once-in-a-while? A game that rewards the mind... if you care to use it a bit more than you would for most games or movies. This game is epic in that it makes you feel so small. Absolutely unique. Expand
  4. PaulL.
    Nov 26, 2006
    10
    Great experience very challenging beautiful screen play one of PS2's best titles.
  5. Adam
    Jan 22, 2006
    10
    How can you overlook this game? The visuals up close may not be great but if you use the camera to your advantage and look at the background, it really takes you back. Although the camera controls may be stubern, the innovation, gameplay, and design in this game is enough for at LEAST a 9.0 score if not more!
  6. WesleyE.
    Apr 26, 2006
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus will likely not sell well in the US. We Americans don't seem to appreciate art when we see it, living in a slightly inhibited society where videogames, among all forms of entertainment, are somewhat dumbed down. Shadow nof the Colossus invites you to leave your world, and experience one of the most involving and emotional experiences ever created within the Shadow of the Colossus will likely not sell well in the US. We Americans don't seem to appreciate art when we see it, living in a slightly inhibited society where videogames, among all forms of entertainment, are somewhat dumbed down. Shadow nof the Colossus invites you to leave your world, and experience one of the most involving and emotional experiences ever created within the binds of electronic nentertainment. Shadow traverses above the tumultuous masses of lackluster games, and becomes a true work of art. It's likely the only game of this console generation (besides ICO) that manages to do so. A true masterpiece. Expand
  7. MichaelN.
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    This game really had an effect on me. I've played it numerous times and every time is like a new experience. I can spend hours playing it, exploring the vast, desilate, yet majestic landscape. The music just adds on, every song captivates me. The stunning graphics and art. All of it is just so great. I will definetly say that Shadow of the Colossus is one of the best games in This game really had an effect on me. I've played it numerous times and every time is like a new experience. I can spend hours playing it, exploring the vast, desilate, yet majestic landscape. The music just adds on, every song captivates me. The stunning graphics and art. All of it is just so great. I will definetly say that Shadow of the Colossus is one of the best games in PlayStation history. I am very glad that I spent my money on this. I don't regret it at all. Expand
  8. Cow
    Jan 14, 2007
    10
    Dynamic! One of THE BEST games I have ever played! Awesome Graphics, Great Story, and The Music Was Surpurb! This game would make a great movie! Total Adrenaline!
  9. LeeW.
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    Oh my gosh. This game is simply epic. Nuff said. The visual effects are absolutely stunning and the AI of the Colossi and Agro are amazing. The landscape is also fantastic. The world is so vast and stunning and it really gives you a sense of solitude. Definitely one of the best games I've ever played.
  10. ParkerL.
    May 23, 2007
    10
    The most amazing game I've ever played. Graphics were beautiful, even if they were constant throughout the clips as well. I can not express enough how amazing the music was, it was incredible and really went well with the game and helped stimulate it even more. I have never played a game like this before, and I can garentee you that there is no game that has offered anything like the The most amazing game I've ever played. Graphics were beautiful, even if they were constant throughout the clips as well. I can not express enough how amazing the music was, it was incredible and really went well with the game and helped stimulate it even more. I have never played a game like this before, and I can garentee you that there is no game that has offered anything like the colossus and there complaxity and chalenges. Love the simplicity of weapons and gameplay, but simple doesn't always mean easy. Good use of diversity of the colossi and how to bring them down. Two things to work on to make this game perfect: 1) Camera angles, to much manual use, and you don't have time to mess with it in a battle. 2) Explain the storyling. This game probebly has the most web sites that have theorys about the plot. GREAT GAME!!! Expand
  11. IainT.
    Jul 27, 2007
    10
    After Ico I was wondering if a game could ever replicate its utterly absorbing atmosphere of loneliness and silence. Then Kenji Kaido gives us SOTC and my question was answered. I looked and some of the very low rated reviews people were giving this game and what made me laugh was many were giving low ratings for the very reasons I love the game (what I call the lonely silence). It is After Ico I was wondering if a game could ever replicate its utterly absorbing atmosphere of loneliness and silence. Then Kenji Kaido gives us SOTC and my question was answered. I looked and some of the very low rated reviews people were giving this game and what made me laugh was many were giving low ratings for the very reasons I love the game (what I call the lonely silence). It is such a beautiful game. I feel these are the best graphics to come out of a PS2. Better than Black even. Expand
  12. NickB
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    A mature, unique fantasy tale that manages to compel and impress without falling back on the over-used tropes of coputer gaming. Possibly the best video game I have played this year, and the best PS2 game I have seen, hands down. We need morer games that push the envelope and provide new, unique experiences like Shadow of the Colossus.
  13. GaryP.
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    Amazing game...I do so hope they bring out a similar game with Orc-like battles or fights. This is very LOTR type and is great fun! The heart beats faster when you encounter the Colossus! Massive!
  14. Jul 31, 2012
    8
    I have the utmost respect for this game's epic feel and tragic tone that is told through subtlety. I think its one of the greatest stories told through this medium, and I also think its one of the greatest examples of boss design and creativity. The game doesn't find the correct balance between enjoyable and frustrating though. Wander handles pretty poorly as well, and he constantlyI have the utmost respect for this game's epic feel and tragic tone that is told through subtlety. I think its one of the greatest stories told through this medium, and I also think its one of the greatest examples of boss design and creativity. The game doesn't find the correct balance between enjoyable and frustrating though. Wander handles pretty poorly as well, and he constantly struggles to hold onto the titans. Besides that, there's really nothing wrong with this game except maybe if you do not like the formula this game follows. Expand
  15. Jan 10, 2014
    8
    The boss battles truly make this game amazing. Truth is it suffers in a several areas though. Such as extremely slow movement traversing terrain and a horse that sometimes likes to randomly stop or run into walls.
  16. Jul 2, 2012
    9
    This game is good. However, it is REALLY overrated. The gameplay is fun but awkward and clunky. The soundtrack is glorious and the game looks great. I enjoyed this game and felt both a strong sense of attachment and a strong feeling of frustration. Those Colossi are tough.
  17. Jul 31, 2012
    8
    Great game. EPIC Boss battles but nothing else. Music and Graphics are amazing but gameplay have its flaws but once you have played you get to used to it.
  18. Aug 21, 2012
    9
    Shadow of Colossus is such a beautiful piece of videogameart! you have never seen or experienced something like this! First i thought this game was not finished by the programmers, cause even when the landscape is beautiful, its somewhat empty and lacks some life, but the longer i played, i realized that those "quiet" parts between this colossal boss-fights are essential for the feeling,Shadow of Colossus is such a beautiful piece of videogameart! you have never seen or experienced something like this! First i thought this game was not finished by the programmers, cause even when the landscape is beautiful, its somewhat empty and lacks some life, but the longer i played, i realized that those "quiet" parts between this colossal boss-fights are essential for the feeling, for whats going on inside the player. the nature is so beautiful, this "quiet" parts ARE atmospheric and essential also for the story, which is also unique, and this game really dont need more than those bossfights and this moments were the player is alone with this beautiful presented nature. though its unconventionel and strange that they have invested so much time in buildung up a country full of nature, but with no gameplay. it was brave to this, but the result concede the programmers that they were right. amazing game! Expand
  19. Apr 25, 2013
    9
    This is by far one of the best single player experiences I have ever set foot upon. The reason this is a 9 out of 10 instead of 10 out of 10 is because the horse is aggravating, which is ironic considering the horse's name is "Agro." The music is MASTERFUL, the game play is fluid, the bosses (it is a game specifically of bosses) are memorable, and the ending could be one of the best of ALLThis is by far one of the best single player experiences I have ever set foot upon. The reason this is a 9 out of 10 instead of 10 out of 10 is because the horse is aggravating, which is ironic considering the horse's name is "Agro." The music is MASTERFUL, the game play is fluid, the bosses (it is a game specifically of bosses) are memorable, and the ending could be one of the best of ALL TIME. All in all, buy it. Right now. Expand
  20. Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
  21. Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Anybody who gave this game a bad review was either drunk when they played it, or just suffers from crippling stupidity.

    I've owned this game since 2006, and it's the only reason I will always replace a failing PS2. I've grown incredibly meh towards all video games over the years, but this game will never, ever, ever bore me.
  22. Feb 25, 2013
    9
    This game is near flawless. The soundtrack, the world, the way you kill these giants. SotC is an amazing game that has something different to offer from other RPGs (Is this an RPG?), and that is the fact that you are all alone. The only other living things here are your horse and the 16 colossi. The biggest thing that holds this game back from being a perfect 10 is the game has a fewThis game is near flawless. The soundtrack, the world, the way you kill these giants. SotC is an amazing game that has something different to offer from other RPGs (Is this an RPG?), and that is the fact that you are all alone. The only other living things here are your horse and the 16 colossi. The biggest thing that holds this game back from being a perfect 10 is the game has a few camera issues. The game does allow you to lock on ti the colossi, so you are looking at it. When you do this while climbing a colossus, the camera tends to zoom in, making it a little harder to climb. Also, 15-20 frames per second? Yeah... but it's all right. Overall, an amazing game with just a couple flaws. Expand
  23. May 6, 2013
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is a beautiful art game that understands how to strike a balance between its interesting narrative concerns and engaging gameplay. More impressively, it knows how to use the mechanisms of its medium to reinforce these thematic concerns.

    You become excited by the chase and anxious by the scale of your encounters with the vast, beautiful creatures whose destruction
    Shadow of the Colossus is a beautiful art game that understands how to strike a balance between its interesting narrative concerns and engaging gameplay. More impressively, it knows how to use the mechanisms of its medium to reinforce these thematic concerns.

    You become excited by the chase and anxious by the scale of your encounters with the vast, beautiful creatures whose destruction forms the central mechanism of the experience, but more atmospheric elements--the diminishing certainty of purpose, the proximity to the forbidden, and the sense of isolation --become tactile experiences, as well. When Wander's grip fails, and he tumbles down the flanks of a living mountain you've spent the past half-hour learning to kill, you share his exhaustion. When the final blow dims the iridescent eyes of the colossus, your relief at the end of the struggle is a physical one. On the other hand, you also share the futility of Wander's attempts to outrun the consequences of his victory...

    Even the repetition of the central game mechanic and the sparse diversion between boss fights, which first struck me as weaknesses in execution, seem, on further reflection, a central component of the experience. This is a bleak place that you've come to, and your purpose becomes a grim one. While rewarding is a somewhat unqualified term to use for this game's unique intentions, Shadow of the Colossus will certainly return your investment.
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  24. Nov 26, 2015
    10
    + Unique
    + All the Bosses are breathtaking and challenging
    + Great approach to story telling- that NEVER gets in the way of the gameplay, but is still moving
    + The world feels so barren and mysterious yet beautiful

    - Frame rate issues
  25. Nov 25, 2015
    9
    This game is good. I really like it. You kill monsters and das cool but what i realy is that is got art. and i like art. van gg=ogh is a good artist. so am i.
  26. Aug 6, 2015
    9
    I played the HD remaster and after getting used to the controls (that seem to be a little clumsy for these days), I've found myself in a beautiful game with incredible bossfights that reminded me once more, why I love the games from From Software. Shadow of the Colossus rarely grabs you by the hand and assumes that you are a thinking being. It's desolate yet beautiful landscape is worthI played the HD remaster and after getting used to the controls (that seem to be a little clumsy for these days), I've found myself in a beautiful game with incredible bossfights that reminded me once more, why I love the games from From Software. Shadow of the Colossus rarely grabs you by the hand and assumes that you are a thinking being. It's desolate yet beautiful landscape is worth exploring and the beautiful arranged soundtrack does the rest to deliver a great experience that still holds up in 2015. 9/10 would play again! Expand
  27. Nov 5, 2014
    10
    No matter how much time passes, this game is still a work of art. A story that is told almost in silence, with the magic of a book, and a brilliant and innovative gameplay.
  28. Dec 14, 2013
    9
    The power of the physics in this game is just too much a ia ia iai iai iaia i ai aia iai ai i ai ai ai aia i iaiai i ai aiia i ai aai ia screw you flanders
  29. Jul 2, 2016
    10
    Simple and the best game.You don't need to level up for hours to fight colossus or look for something for the fight.Only arrow and a sword that's all you need.No need for complexity. Music is perfect and reflects the epic atmosphere.
  30. Feb 15, 2015
    9
    Wow, what an incredible game. Puzzles, exploration, story: this game has it all! Would recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh game that breaks the barriers of what is the norm now.
  31. Jun 13, 2014
    9
    this game is outstanding! shadow of the colossus is one of the greatest games on the playstation 2, close competitors would be the metal gear solid games and god of war (in my opinion). if not the best game, definitely the most beautiful and unique. the concept of having only boss fights and no other enemies in the game is pretty risky, but it totally works in this game. the story isthis game is outstanding! shadow of the colossus is one of the greatest games on the playstation 2, close competitors would be the metal gear solid games and god of war (in my opinion). if not the best game, definitely the most beautiful and unique. the concept of having only boss fights and no other enemies in the game is pretty risky, but it totally works in this game. the story is unique as well, it is told very simply and has very little dialogue but has a deep meaning, and its very appealing. the only gripe I have is that it is pretty hard to die in this game. the game isn't easy, but any time I died it was not during a battle, I accidently rolled off a cliff or something. after you get over the height and size of the colossus, you soon realize that its not really that big of a threat since they hardly attack and do very little damage when they do hurt you and your health recharges. Figuring out how to kill the thing is the hard part and the most enjoyable part of the game. the other gripe I have is that the camera can be a bit irritating and can take you out of the game a little bit otherwise this game is awsome Expand
  32. Sep 2, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest games of ALL TIME. i am one who does not say that lightly but i assure you Shadow Of the Colossus is that good.

    The visuals for Shadow Of the Colossus are beautiful sure it looks dated the game is over 10 years old but the textures and detail on the massive world and especially the colossi really make it come to life. the gameplay is superb there were a few times
    One of the greatest games of ALL TIME. i am one who does not say that lightly but i assure you Shadow Of the Colossus is that good.

    The visuals for Shadow Of the Colossus are beautiful sure it looks dated the game is over 10 years old but the textures and detail on the massive world and especially the colossi really make it come to life.

    the gameplay is superb there were a few times that agro frustrated me but besides that everything goes very smoothly it is an amazing epic feeling to fight the largest creatures video games have to offer.

    the story is fascinating and amazing use your sword to kill the colossi and bring back your loved one. and yet no matter how hard the colossi was and how mad i got whenever i failed to kill it i always felt a sadness when it crashed to the ground in its death. it's not something many games or movies have been able to do often.

    my favorite part of this entire game is the soundtrack. i love music and i love good music in video games and movies but this game has arguably one of the best soundtracks in a video game EVER it is absolutely beautiful i have never played a game that switches the soundtrack mid bossfight which it does when the game knows that you know how to kill the colossi. it goes from slow and mysterious to high paced and EPIC. it is just astounding and i loved every moment of it.

    Shadow Of The Colossus is a shoo in for it's perfect ten out of ten rating.
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  33. Sep 5, 2014
    10
    Shadow of the colossus is an unique image for games that can still use words but have the complexity and style. the idea of a game such as this being linked to 2001's ICO through universe subtly references what they have in common though i can't necessarily recommend shadow of the colossus to any one who liked ICO their game-play is nothing alike. You already know what Shadow of theShadow of the colossus is an unique image for games that can still use words but have the complexity and style. the idea of a game such as this being linked to 2001's ICO through universe subtly references what they have in common though i can't necessarily recommend shadow of the colossus to any one who liked ICO their game-play is nothing alike. You already know what Shadow of the colossus is all about climbing mythical colossi and stabbing their weak spots every colossus is a different puzzle you have to figure out how to climb them before you can kill them. the overall difficulty for each boss is petty easy for the most part but it's always refreshing figuring out how to kill a colossus for yourself. the games got a beautiful atmosphere and world. This game's a breath of fresh colossus blood. Expand
  34. Oct 8, 2017
    10
    91 Metascore does not make this game any justice, this is one of the best games ever made if not the best one ever, everything about this game is calm and quiet until you reach the beasts, then everytime you kill one you want to cry but you gotta do what you gotta do.
  35. Aug 6, 2016
    10
    Its hard to rate this game as normally you think of a similar game and then say better-worse.
    That kind of thinking does not work with SotC as there is not a similar game, so your forced to think in short checks or just overall impression.
    If you do want the SotC experience this is the ONLY game that has it, i that have had it found it amazing and regret nobody has managed to make a
    Its hard to rate this game as normally you think of a similar game and then say better-worse.
    That kind of thinking does not work with SotC as there is not a similar game, so your forced to think in short checks or just overall impression.

    If you do want the SotC experience this is the ONLY game that has it, i that have had it found it amazing and regret nobody has managed to make a similar game 10 years later.
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  36. Sep 24, 2014
    10
    Shadow of the colossus is a gaming masterpiece and one of my favorite PS2 games, it was highly innovative for the time and has a wonderful atmosphere where you feel immersed in an empty world with only a few colossal beings roaming around. It really does deliver considering the limitations of the PS2.
  37. Jan 17, 2015
    10
    ¡ Qué obra de arte ni qué leches ! Este juego es, ante todo, una obra maestra de la programación en tiempo real. La mitad de las cosas que se pueden hacer en este juego, con un control total de las acciones del prota, un juego como God of War las resolvería con estúpidos "Quick Time Events". Esa es la diferencia entre una incontestable e imperecedera obra maestra y una mediocridad vendida¡ Qué obra de arte ni qué leches ! Este juego es, ante todo, una obra maestra de la programación en tiempo real. La mitad de las cosas que se pueden hacer en este juego, con un control total de las acciones del prota, un juego como God of War las resolvería con estúpidos "Quick Time Events". Esa es la diferencia entre una incontestable e imperecedera obra maestra y una mediocridad vendida por el marqueting de Sony como si fuera imprescindible. ¿Despedir a Fumito Ueda? ¡ Menuda cagada! A este tío le tenían que poner una estatua. ¡¡ UN JUEGO ENTRE UN MILLÓN!! Expand
  38. Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Just no words for this game... It's a Master Piece, one of the most phenomenal, amazing games that I ever played. And the mystery behind the story and the game itself... just wants you do know more and more about the game.
  39. Dec 5, 2016
    5
    the game is perfect as an idea, its unique and bizarre.
    but when its time play it u need nerves of steel.. controls and camera its your main enemy.. definitely not gonna play it again

    story 9/10
    atmosphere 9/10
    music 8/10 (i was going for 10/10 but after 30sec its repetitive)
    controls 0/10
    camera 0/10
  40. Apr 15, 2016
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is an action-adventure game published by Sony Computer Entertainment

    Progression through Shadow of the Colossus occurs in cycles. Beginning at a central point in an expansive landscape, the player seeks out and defeats a colossus, and is then returned to the central point to repeat the process. To find each colossus, Wander may raise his sword while in a sunlit
    Shadow of the Colossus is an action-adventure game published by Sony Computer Entertainment

    Progression through Shadow of the Colossus occurs in cycles. Beginning at a central point in an expansive landscape, the player seeks out and defeats a colossus, and is then returned to the central point to repeat the process. To find each colossus, Wander may raise his sword while in a sunlit area to reflect beams of light, which will converge when the sword is pointed in the right direction of the next encounter. The journey to a colossus is seldom a straightforward matter: stretches of varied terrain often require that a detour be taken along the way. Most colossi are located in remote areas, such as atop cliffs or within ancient structures
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  41. Dec 10, 2016
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played. A well crafted masterpiece. The story is engrossing, deep, and emotional. The gameplay is not the the greatest, but it works pretty well. And the graphics are solid. Play this game with the HD version if you have a PS3, If you're on PS4 though, you'll just have to hope for a remake or remaster to the current-gen.
  42. Jul 15, 2015
    10
    Excelente. Hasta el día de hoy no hay ninguno que se parezca en su estilo (quizás haya, no lo sé(?)). El mundo está muy bien logrado y se nota la calidad en cada uno de sus aspectos.
  43. Aug 8, 2015
    10
    Beautiful ambient, sometimes, i like to hang and travel around rather than go for the colossus. The only awful thing it was the Horse control. Recommended for anyone who has got a PS2 or a PS3
  44. May 15, 2018
    8
    The original SOTC was a bit wonky with its animations and terrible motion blur. But it has such a gripping narrative and game-play loop that it kept me playing
  45. Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Is incredible game,puzzles,fight with the colossus's and the story is a amazing,the best game of the PS2,The art direction,the story,and the colossus are art,this game is art,is a masterpiece,one of the best video-games of the all story.
  46. Jan 9, 2021
    10
    absolutely one of the most well designed games ever created. the attention to detail is absolutely astonishing. the music is **** epic. the colossi are terrifying, and a treat to take down. i like that it's not just about climbing up the bastard and then being done, nah you gotta think, use your environment, they're all a little diifferent
  47. Jul 8, 2023
    10
    I have to give games that introduced something never done before and just knocked it out of the park. It could have had more story, but that would have taken away form the allure of the unknown. A wonderful new approach to combat mechanics. You must play this game once. Probably in my top 10-15 games of all time.
  48. Feb 10, 2016
    0
    i think the developers had some crystal meth. heroin and vodka while making the parkour system. i tried climbing a wall in the tutorial. 95% of the time i dont climb the wall. cant even play the first level cause the game thinks bad parkour is a positive
  49. Mar 14, 2016
    7
    I didnt like this at first because i didnt no what i was doing, after that i was amazed but the bosses are hard, its not a simple game, especially where you need to locate
  50. May 17, 2017
    9
    Una obra maestra, graficos buenos para la epoca, un juego sin demasiadas pantallas de carga, con un mundo con dibujado muy lejano y bueno. Colosos impresionantes, una historia buena y algo increible que nos transmite a todos los que lo jugamos.No es una juego demasiado corto, 16 colosos, tampoco es muy largo, ademas con dos personajes principales con una relacion muy carismatica y especial.
  51. Apr 10, 2016
    9
    Um game único, trilha sonora épica, batalhas épicas, estória simples mas envolvente. Um sentimento indescritível ao enfrentar o primeiro Colosso, e a curiosidade junto de aflição em imaginar como será o próximo. Este game é a prova perfeita que jogos podem ser considerados um obra de arte. Só não alcança nota máxima por não aproveitar os itens que ganha no modo time atack, se eles fossemUm game único, trilha sonora épica, batalhas épicas, estória simples mas envolvente. Um sentimento indescritível ao enfrentar o primeiro Colosso, e a curiosidade junto de aflição em imaginar como será o próximo. Este game é a prova perfeita que jogos podem ser considerados um obra de arte. Só não alcança nota máxima por não aproveitar os itens que ganha no modo time atack, se eles fossem obtidos durante a campanha seria mais interessante, pois é meio inútil obtê-los após terminar o game. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores games que tive o prazer de jogar em minha vida. Expand
  52. Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Batalhas épicas, ambiente, personagens, trilha sonora impecável e uma ótima história. Com certeza um dos melhores games que pude jogar, merece nota máxima!
  53. Feb 11, 2019
    9
    I've just beaten this game in my ps3 and I wish I had this game in my ps2 many years ago. This game has good graphics for a ps2 game, good sounds and soundtrack, gameplay is also good as it is the plot (though, I wish we had some more information). It took me 7 hours with help of a guide so it can take you more if you don't do that. About the colossus in my opinon, the most tediousI've just beaten this game in my ps3 and I wish I had this game in my ps2 many years ago. This game has good graphics for a ps2 game, good sounds and soundtrack, gameplay is also good as it is the plot (though, I wish we had some more information). It took me 7 hours with help of a guide so it can take you more if you don't do that. About the colossus in my opinon, the most tedious colossus was the 13th. One complaint, for me, would be when you had to jump on your horse and most of the time you were just jumping, but well, this a ps2 so you can't ask more. Expand
  54. Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 85/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10
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  55. Aug 1, 2016
    9
    Let me first of all mention that some gameplay might have been compromised because of Playstation now streaming issues.

    I loved the concept of the game and I loved the envioroment but it was a little monotone, The camera and movement controls were awfull which really was the downfall of this game, really unplayable because of it... Worth a shot but if you can't stand the camera and
    Let me first of all mention that some gameplay might have been compromised because of Playstation now streaming issues.

    I loved the concept of the game and I loved the envioroment but it was a little monotone, The camera and movement controls were awfull which really was the downfall of this game, really unplayable because of it...
    Worth a shot but if you can't stand the camera and movement controls like me then I doubt you'll like it.
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  56. Jul 4, 2016
    10
    Shadow of the colossus is not just a game, is an experience of a lifetime let's not talk about graphics but story which is one of the most beautiful that the gaming industry has to offer, a great BSO and incredible characters and awesome boss battles
  57. Aug 16, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, sem duvida, uma obra de arte
    seus graficos sao lindos
    a historia é emocionante mesmo sem muitos dialogos. acompanhamos wander em derrotar 16 colossus para ressuscitar a mono. na historia voce nao sabe se esta fazendo o certo, o jogo tem um jeito de misterio , ruinas e e tudo mais, esse jogo so pecou para mim e nao ter tantos bugs assim, pois é
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, sem duvida, uma obra de arte
    seus graficos sao lindos
    a historia é emocionante mesmo sem muitos dialogos.
    acompanhamos wander em derrotar 16 colossus para ressuscitar a mono.
    na historia voce nao sabe se esta fazendo o certo, o jogo tem um jeito de misterio , ruinas e e tudo mais, esse jogo so pecou para mim e nao ter tantos bugs assim, pois é
    acho ue um jogo com a atmosfera de misterio deveria ter mais coisas assim, um colosso deletado no jogo, e etc, etc, isso faria o jogo ser o melhor para mim.
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  58. Aug 13, 2016
    10
    This is no game, this is a journey. No B.S., no filler enemies, no upgrade systems, just follow the light and slay giant beasts with nothing but a sword, a bow and arrow, and your wits.
  59. Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is an action-adventure game developed by Team Ico published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    + Emotional
    + Great Bosses Fights
    + Music
  60. Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, sem duvida, uma obra de arte
    seus graficos sao lindos
    a historia é emocionante mesmo sem muitos dialogos. acompanhamos wander em derrotar 16 colossus para ressuscitar a mono. na historia voce nao sabe se esta fazendo o certo, o jogo tem um jeito de misterio , ruinas e e tudo mais, esse jogo so pecou para mim e nao ter tantos bugs assim, pois é
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, sem duvida, uma obra de arte
    seus graficos sao lindos
    a historia é emocionante mesmo sem muitos dialogos.
    acompanhamos wander em derrotar 16 colossus para ressuscitar a mono.
    na historia voce nao sabe se esta fazendo o certo, o jogo tem um jeito de misterio , ruinas e e tudo mais, esse jogo so pecou para mim e nao ter tantos bugs assim, pois é
    acho ue um jogo com a atmosfera de misterio deveria ter mais coisas assim, um colosso deletado no jogo, e etc, etc, isso faria o jogo ser o melhor para mim.
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  61. Aug 28, 2016
    10
    a total master piece, an atemporal jewel, my personal favorite game of all time, 2005 was my favorite year of all time, its the only game who win to dark souls
  62. Sep 5, 2016
    10
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  63. Nov 1, 2016
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is a masterful classic. There's nothing else like it, and it's widely regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, and this claim is not without merit.

    The game's concept of world exploration spliced with 16 bosses may not seem all that special until you realize that this is the only thing you do in the game, and the world is gigantic and the bosses are
    Shadow of the Colossus is a masterful classic. There's nothing else like it, and it's widely regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, and this claim is not without merit.

    The game's concept of world exploration spliced with 16 bosses may not seem all that special until you realize that this is the only thing you do in the game, and the world is gigantic and the bosses are incredible. Basically the world's greatest boss rush.

    The game is divided into two sections. In one, you explore a vast and open world, uninhibited by pesky loading screens, and uninhabited by any human life. The land is barren and sacred, and is giant enough to legitimately get lost in. In this section, it is silent and calm, the only sounds being the ambient wind or your own horse's hooves on the ground as you travel.

    In the second section, visited during all of the 16 fights with the titular Colossi, everything is fast and loud, with long and arduous fights against impossibly powerful and gigantic foes, which is a boss fight and puzzle platformer hybrid, each completely unique in appearance and method in which you defeat them. In this section, you are required to think and observe, looking for ways to get onto the Colossus and take it down, while at the same time avoiding the Colossus's own attacks. Grabbing onto a Colossus will result in it trying to shake you off, and the constantly dwindling grip gauge forces you to choose your moments and find a balance between offense and letting yourself recover stamina with every opportunity you can get in between the Colossus's wild flails.

    As stated, each Colossus is unique in appearance and method of combat, and they are truly stunning spectacles. The Colossi actually feel gigantic, moving slowly and ponderously around, towering above your character, imposing a challenge that seems impossible to overcome. When you're on top of a particularly tall Colossus, the height is exemplified, the terrain around you becoming small, and allowing you to see miles into the distance. The camera is programmed to point this out, revolving around the character and the Colossus, panning out to show off the scenery and the sheer monumental scale of your opponent, and it makes for amazingly cinematic moments. Felling these giants results in it falling into the ground, a thunderous boom resounding as it crashes heavily into the ground. Although there are two Colossi that are actually around the size of a bull, these ones make up for it in sheer aggression, though the first of these two can get annoying as it will knock you down constantly, and you'll find yourself unable to get back up fast enough to avoid it plowing into you again over and over.

    The world is vast and open, every single place, save for the final area, being accessible right from the beginning (though there is a specific order in which you have to fight the Colossi). The world consists of multiple areas, from dense forests to rolling hills to arid deserts to roaring waterfalls, and it all looks and feels stunning. It's more than possible to get lost on your way to a Colossus and have to find your way all the way back to where you took that wrong turn, which can get a bit annoying if it happens more than once or twice, but the world is so beautiful you almost won't even care.

    A criticism I have concerns the gameplay itself, which can sometimes be cumbersome and finicky. Hanging onto a Colossus and trying to attack it can sometimes be a chore, as even the tiniest movement will interrupt any attempted strike and have you readjust, and this can become problematic when the Colossus won't stop moving for two seconds enough for you to actually get a hit in. This is only really problematic on a few select Colossi, but it can become a real hassle.

    All in all, Shadow of the Colossus deserves all the praise it gets for all the aforementioned points, and if you're a patron of the more artsy games, this is a must own.
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  64. Nov 14, 2016
    9
    Unendlich alt und ebenso schön ziehen die Kolosse ihre Kreise durch das Land am Ende der Welt. In ihrem Blick ruht das Vertrauen auf Unsterblichkeit, wer sollte schon kommen, um diese Giganten zu töten? Du. Du sollst kommen und sie erklettern, bezwingen und zu vernichten. Sollst ihnen dein Schwert in die Ferse, den Kopf, die Handrücken stoßen, immer wieder, bis sie tot zusammensacken.Unendlich alt und ebenso schön ziehen die Kolosse ihre Kreise durch das Land am Ende der Welt. In ihrem Blick ruht das Vertrauen auf Unsterblichkeit, wer sollte schon kommen, um diese Giganten zu töten? Du. Du sollst kommen und sie erklettern, bezwingen und zu vernichten. Sollst ihnen dein Schwert in die Ferse, den Kopf, die Handrücken stoßen, immer wieder, bis sie tot zusammensacken. Deine Belohnung sind schwarze Schatten, die in dich eindringen, deine Seele peitschen, bis du bewusstlos zusammensackst. Du willst die Kolosse nicht töten! Aber du musst, du musst leiden, um die Liebe des Helden zu retten, um diese wunderbare Geschichte erleben zu dürfen.
    Es gibt Gamer, die dem Spiel die Endlos erscheinenden Reitstunden auf der Suche nach eurem Ziel und die gefühlten 1000 Anläufe die man braucht um es dann zur Strecke zu bringen, vorhalten aber es ist wie ein Buch, dessen Seiten dich jedes Mal in den Finger schneiden, wenn du weiterblätterst doch du kannst trotzdem nicht aufhören es weiter zu lesen. Aber du liest nicht, was passiert, schaust nicht zu, du handelst. Wirst zum Täter, zum Verbrecher, belädst dich mit Schuld. Kein Film, kein Buch kann so was. Das können nur Videospiele - und tun es viel zu selten. "Shadow Of The Colossus" hat es am besten gemacht.
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  65. Jan 29, 2017
    9
    Que se puede decir que no se haya dicho ya de la aventura de Wander? de la destrucción de los colosos, del basto y tranquilo lugar, del caballo, de las mecánicas de ensayo y error. de la historia? un juego maravilloso y casi perfecto
  66. Mar 23, 2017
    9
    The first true game to be considered art and prove to be a stunning game for what its groundwork was back in the day. SoTC is a game that takes a simple premise, throws you in a large empty open world and battle giants that would please even Kratos himself. A game that tackles philosophy and themes that rear themselves up as you go deeper in it's atmosphere and world. The music isThe first true game to be considered art and prove to be a stunning game for what its groundwork was back in the day. SoTC is a game that takes a simple premise, throws you in a large empty open world and battle giants that would please even Kratos himself. A game that tackles philosophy and themes that rear themselves up as you go deeper in it's atmosphere and world. The music is legendary and has a wonderful array of colossus to fight. The only downside is once you beat the game, there is little to replay that hasnt already been done. Play on hard mode and try the time attack trials, but afterwards you'll probably get tired of it. Admittedly, some of the colossus are not creatively equal, but the diversity and impact of the few make up so much as a balance. Truly one of the best art games of all time. Expand
  67. Nov 26, 2018
    8
    Termine Shadow of Colossus, y ya se por que muchos la valoran una obra de arte, a pesar de los controles, el frame rate y problemas con algunos jefes. El final de su historia pega y duro.

    Mis colosos favoritos, son los que tienen forma de perro, los más pequeños que hay (muy creativos en mi opinión), el ave y los 3 que tienen forma de gusano.
  68. May 6, 2017
    10
    este e meu jogo favorito mil de 100.Ainda mais para um jogo desta época tudo nele e incrivel principalmente o clima serio a trilha sonora os inimigo (os colosus no caso) tudo isto cria um clima perfeito .Além de ser o mais divertido que já joguei
  69. Nov 24, 2017
    8
    Mesmerizing, artistically profound, and frustrating. Perhaps that would sum up this one-of-a-kind experience. While it very likely was far more revolutionary in 2005 than it seems now, if you give it a chance, you will find this to be an unforgettable masterpiece, hunkered down only by the occasional crappiness and lack of fun to the gameplay.

    This game starts slow and ploddingly. As
    Mesmerizing, artistically profound, and frustrating. Perhaps that would sum up this one-of-a-kind experience. While it very likely was far more revolutionary in 2005 than it seems now, if you give it a chance, you will find this to be an unforgettable masterpiece, hunkered down only by the occasional crappiness and lack of fun to the gameplay.

    This game starts slow and ploddingly. As you get to know the controls and the style and expectations of the boss battles, it can feel like a chore. But somewhere about 7 colossi in, the uniqueness and creativity of the battle experience starts to resonate, and at that moment, I started feeling like I couldn't wait to reach the next one.

    The visuals are of course one of the very best for its day, the horse controls were ahead of their time, the grabbing and climbing controls start to become appealing and second-nature, and the musical score is brilliant. Now, why is it an 8, you ask?

    Because honestly, sometimes the game sucks. It's like that show you look forward to watching each week but every few episodes are duds. It's still a great show, but you can't say spectacular. I found several moments where, if someone asked how I liked the game, my response would start with a sigh and end with "I'm just trying to beat it." But at other times, I'm awed and impressed by the entertainment value and the appropriate balance of difficulty to the battles, and the sheer creativity they delivered via such simple mechanics. Some fights are monotonous hair-pullers, and some will be wild rides of endorphins.

    My conclusion: SotC holds up, probably moreso in its re-release, but it is not for the impatient. If you begin it, be prepared to finish it, as the pure glory and beauty comes via the conclusion. It is about an 11 hour game with lots and ups, and quite a few downs as well, but I can say I'm thoroughly pleased and satisfied in the unforgettable experience that is Shadow of the Colossus.
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  70. May 9, 2020
    9
    The huge empty world and atmosphere of solitude and mystery really does the job. The only complaint is that the travels to find the next colossus get too long and boring sometimes. It's also hard to locate them using the light from your sword
  71. May 4, 2018
    9
    All the elements of the game come together to create an experience which is unique to this game, just like Ueda's other games. The vast landscapes create a brilliant sense of isolation, the riding sections stand in great contrast to the colossi battles, and the subtle effects the game gives become progressively more impacting to the player's experience of the game.
  72. Jun 16, 2017
    10
    O melhor jogo já feito ate hoje.
    Shadow of the colossus é o segundo titulo lançado na franquia ICO, mas se passando antes, mostrando alguns acontecimentos no minimo curiosos para a franquia, shadow of the colossus consegue colocar no jogador um clima de mistério, solidão e de extrema grandeza por deixar o jogo quieto, com locais que lembram ruínas, um ser misterioso e um local abandonado,
    O melhor jogo já feito ate hoje.
    Shadow of the colossus é o segundo titulo lançado na franquia ICO, mas se passando antes, mostrando alguns acontecimentos no minimo curiosos para a franquia, shadow of the colossus consegue colocar no jogador um clima de mistério, solidão e de extrema grandeza por deixar o jogo quieto, com locais que lembram ruínas, um ser misterioso e um local abandonado, você é wander e esta atras de reviver a mono, mas para isso é preciso derrotar alguns colossos, o jogo não conta com quase nenhum dialogo e a historia não é explicada 100% deixando o jogador ainda mais curioso sobre o mundo em que ele esta, suas musicas são épicas, suas batalhas intensas e bem "divinas", sua historia e clima profundo fazem de shadow of the colossus como ja foi dito antes...o MELHOR JOGO JÁ FEITO ATE HOJE.
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  73. Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is a PS2 masterpiece. It's a triumph of visual artistry and packs an emotional wallop through mainly images. This is one of the first titles that really pushed the argument that video games are art. Gameplay-wise, it's very simple and can even get a little repetitive. Your goal is to hunt down 16 mystical creatures, but first you must find them with a "compass" ofShadow of the Colossus is a PS2 masterpiece. It's a triumph of visual artistry and packs an emotional wallop through mainly images. This is one of the first titles that really pushed the argument that video games are art. Gameplay-wise, it's very simple and can even get a little repetitive. Your goal is to hunt down 16 mystical creatures, but first you must find them with a "compass" of sorts. There is some platforming before you engage in a battle with a massive and majestic monster. Ultimately, the game comes down to being a series of boss fights. But it's an outstanding looking game with beautiful barren vistas and fantastic creature design. Unfortunately, the game has a framerate that chugs when you . But despite it's shortcomings, this is one breathtaking game. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10. Expand
  74. Jul 21, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a game, this is an art. i love this game, rhe soundtrack is awsome, the gameplay is awsome, everything is AWSOME! too exited for the ps4 remake. (serious review- this game is very great at making you fell smal. some ppls call this game HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR, or say -
    : i hate this game, its ridiculous ride the horse.
    but nah, riding agro is exiting, cause its the best horse iv seen in a game, cause its not a car cosplaying horse, but a real horse, pausing in precipices to don´t fall, running away from collossus and etc...
    when you play this game, you realize agro is one of the main characters, not just a horse to go to point a to point b.
    and sorry if you not played this game, but in his ´´death´´, you just wanna to cry, stay in your room and cry more.
    and the collosi... oh the collosi... they are epic! when you are climbing one, you feel adrenaline with the soundtrack and being small near one of these collosi. like climbing valus for the first time, riding pelagia, being hunted by dirge or walking on avion.
    now ill speak about the map.
    the map is very big and beautyfull and like the collosi, you heave pleasure do crossing the map. its very huge and beauyifull, when minus turns plus. t
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  75. Jan 7, 2018
    10
    When i started playing this game i never thought i could love it the way i do now, it's just incredible, every single thing is priceless, an art work from every single part of it, such good fights that makes unexpected turns and challenge the player to grow with the game, Unique, epic and magic adventure.
  76. Jan 5, 2018
    10
    There's not much I can say about this game that hasn't already been said before. It's hard to tell whether it's a better video game or piece of art. 10/10, a true masterpiece.
  77. Dec 27, 2017
    8
    Un juego diferente y sorprendente donde la habilidad suele jugar el papel mas importante. Podría haber sido todo un clásico pero encuentro varios problemas importantes como, a pesar de innovador, a veces inútil y desesperante uso de la cámara, la poca información que se te da sobre lo que tienes que hacer a continuación (no siempre un problema) y el poco contenido sobre la historia queUn juego diferente y sorprendente donde la habilidad suele jugar el papel mas importante. Podría haber sido todo un clásico pero encuentro varios problemas importantes como, a pesar de innovador, a veces inútil y desesperante uso de la cámara, la poca información que se te da sobre lo que tienes que hacer a continuación (no siempre un problema) y el poco contenido sobre la historia que bajo mi punto de vista, si no has jugado antes a ICO, te parecerá que la historia no es ni importante.
    Como puntos buenos pongo el uso de la cámara a caballo que me ha parecido increíble, la variedad de colosos y el diseño de como vencerlos.
    Una cosa que me gustaría añadir es que vale que después de cada coloso derrotado se vayan apoderando cada vez mas de ti y al final tu aspecto cambie pero podrían haber metido ese concepto desde el principio como que contra mas enemigos derrotados mas van creciendo los rasgos y comportamientos propios del Wander "poseído" del final y no que lo metan de sopetón en esa escena.
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  78. Jan 24, 2018
    10
    Apesar do distanciamento de tempo, e das reciclagens póstumas - trazendo SotC às jogabilidade e gráficos esquemáticos de tempos atuais; o melhor exclusivo da Sony na 6° geração é, ainda, minha obra gamer favorita. Seja pela singeleza de enredo, pela fluidez na mecânica de jogo, pelos tons frios e medievais na estética, seja lá pelo motivo que for, Shadow of the Colossus é uma agradávelApesar do distanciamento de tempo, e das reciclagens póstumas - trazendo SotC às jogabilidade e gráficos esquemáticos de tempos atuais; o melhor exclusivo da Sony na 6° geração é, ainda, minha obra gamer favorita. Seja pela singeleza de enredo, pela fluidez na mecânica de jogo, pelos tons frios e medievais na estética, seja lá pelo motivo que for, Shadow of the Colossus é uma agradável surpresa a cada colosso ao chão. Expand
  79. May 18, 2018
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Such a unique game full of different boss battles.
  80. Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Shadow Of The Colossus
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  81. Jun 2, 2018
    10
    [PT-BR] Shadow of The Colossus conta a história de Wander, que quer trazer de volta sua amada chamada Mono, Wander parte para as terras proibidas junto com sua Égua chamada Agro e lá ele dialoga com Dormin, Dormin diz que Wander deveria matar 16 colossos e assim ele traria Mono de volta.
    Vamos lá, o mapa do jogo é bem grande, e ele não mostra o lugar em que se localiza o colossos pra você
    [PT-BR] Shadow of The Colossus conta a história de Wander, que quer trazer de volta sua amada chamada Mono, Wander parte para as terras proibidas junto com sua Égua chamada Agro e lá ele dialoga com Dormin, Dormin diz que Wander deveria matar 16 colossos e assim ele traria Mono de volta.
    Vamos lá, o mapa do jogo é bem grande, e ele não mostra o lugar em que se localiza o colossos pra você matar, então para encontra-los você deve erguer sua espada e seguir a luz dela.
    TODAS as lutas com os colossos são incríveis, épicas e memoráveis, a trilha sonora do jogo é impecável, jogabilidade muito boa, história muito boa e muito profunda porém ela demora pra se desenvolver, o cenário do jogo é maravilhoso, há 2 tipos de coletáveis, que são as frutas e os rabos de lagartos, as frutas aumentam seu HP e os rabos de lagartos aumentam sua Stamina.
    Esse jogo entra fácil fácil no meu Top 10 melhores jogos que já joguei, e também num Top 3 melhores jogos de PS2 .
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  82. Apr 30, 2018
    10
    One of the best games ever. In my Top 5 list. One of those games that makes you feel what a videogame can do for your soul. If I had a PS4 i would buy the remastered version, i did keep playing the game after completing it back then, something I don't really do with anything. I just wanted to experience the music, the world, the feeling of climbing the colossi and sending them intoOne of the best games ever. In my Top 5 list. One of those games that makes you feel what a videogame can do for your soul. If I had a PS4 i would buy the remastered version, i did keep playing the game after completing it back then, something I don't really do with anything. I just wanted to experience the music, the world, the feeling of climbing the colossi and sending them into olbivion. This is a must buy. An experience of a lifetime. Expand
  83. Jun 24, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece indeed. The game is completely mesmerizing with its deep dark atmosphere, art direction and excellent gameplay. The game pushed the PS2 at its limits since it couldn't sustain a 30fps cap and being between 15 to 20-25ish fps; however, in some weird and charming way, this does not take away from the overall experience at all; a dark journey to the Forbidden Lands which everyA masterpiece indeed. The game is completely mesmerizing with its deep dark atmosphere, art direction and excellent gameplay. The game pushed the PS2 at its limits since it couldn't sustain a 30fps cap and being between 15 to 20-25ish fps; however, in some weird and charming way, this does not take away from the overall experience at all; a dark journey to the Forbidden Lands which every gamer should take. It is one of the greatest experiences I had in video games, which has put Shadow of the Colossus in my all-time favorite video game list. Expand
  84. Jul 13, 2018
    10
    the biggest WTF game EVER !!!!
    Just play it, it's absolutely magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  85. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Todavía no me explico como una ps2 era capaz de mover semejante animalada. Un juego único y diferente a todo lo visto hasta entonces. Fumito se superaba y alcanza una obra maestra sin precedentes
  86. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Игра реально поражает! Эти пейзажи, поиски колоссов, КОЛОССЫ! Огромные и величественные, такие огромные, что некоторые даже не замечают нашего героя, что даже Годзилла вкупе с Кинг-Конгом начинают грызть ногти. Каждый из колоссов как отдельная игра, к каждому нужен свой подход. Ну и конечно сюжет, который может сильно зацепить и даже заставить некоторых пустить слезу. Сюжет связан все такиИгра реально поражает! Эти пейзажи, поиски колоссов, КОЛОССЫ! Огромные и величественные, такие огромные, что некоторые даже не замечают нашего героя, что даже Годзилла вкупе с Кинг-Конгом начинают грызть ногти. Каждый из колоссов как отдельная игра, к каждому нужен свой подход. Ну и конечно сюжет, который может сильно зацепить и даже заставить некоторых пустить слезу. Сюжет связан все таки с ICO (хотя многие это отрицают) По атмосфере, обе игры очень схожи, чувствуется, что над SotC и ICO работали одни и те же ребята. Игра не сложная, да, тут иногда приходится долго искать колоссов, а потом думать над тем как его поразить, но все это так увлекательно, что это даже плюс. А вот после того как вы узнали как "подобраться" к колоссу, сразить его, уже не составляет труда, т.е. битва с колоссами - это больше головоломка чем экшен, мы и тут видим отголоски ICO, которая как раз и была сплошной головоломкой. Игра шедевр! Больше и добавить нечего, такие игры редко появляются.

    P.S. Отдельно хочется сказать про поведение Агро - коня Вандера, до жути похож на реального коня, выполнен просто великолепно! Отдельное браво!
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  87. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  88. Jan 8, 2019
    8
    An epic game that inspires determination and sorrow in equal measure as you explore a desolate landscape on a quest to slay stone giants.
  89. Jan 8, 2022
    8
    An unusual but great games. The atmosphere and minimalistic story were great, and the design of the colossi as well the way you are suppose to deafeat them are extremley ingenious and creative. The controls work fine enough but sometimes they can feel a bit unresponsive and inconsistent, but overall a great game that I could see become an 8/10 for me in the future.
  90. Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Çok iyi oyun ama bende CD'de 13. bossu kestikten sonra takılıyordu hala daha 13. bossu kestikten sonrasını bilmiyorum. Çok merak ediyorum bir gün oynayabilecek miyim acaba ?
  91. Jul 7, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ever! Shadow Of The Colossus is a masterpiece. Everything that an epic adventure needs to be. Memorable enemies, a story that allows the player to use their imagination, tight controls, and one of the most impressive soundtracks of recent note. In short, it's classic.
  92. Jul 16, 2023
    8
    The grand designs of each colossus and the physics-based combat system make every battle in Shadow of the Colossus feel like a desperate struggle against an impossibly powerful foe. The battles are too forgiving, which undercuts that feeling of overcoming an enormous obstacle.
  93. May 16, 2020
    9
    Играл на пс2, лагало конечно ужасно) но геймплей очень крутой. Поразительная игра. Финальный босс разачаровывает. Но вцелом идеальная игра.
  94. Jan 15, 2020
    10
    shadow of the colossus é o melhor jogo ja inventado de todos os tempos,meu jogo favorito
  95. May 25, 2020
    10
    Famoso direção de arte desse jogo é incrível o gameplay é top é tão único que não da pra comparar com nada 10 de 10 apenas.
  96. Feb 28, 2020
    10
    Shadow Of The Colossus is a masterful and the best game on the PlayStation 2 without a doubt. It’s atmosphere simply explains everything from the abandoned city’s and empty forests, that’s not a bad thing instead it tells the player that you should’ve not entered this dreaded land. The story is very simple but strong it’s never boring and the ending supports that. The game only has a totalShadow Of The Colossus is a masterful and the best game on the PlayStation 2 without a doubt. It’s atmosphere simply explains everything from the abandoned city’s and empty forests, that’s not a bad thing instead it tells the player that you should’ve not entered this dreaded land. The story is very simple but strong it’s never boring and the ending supports that. The game only has a total of 16 bosses...That’s it, and it’s amazing. Every colossus’s is unique and terrifying in their own way, and every battle with them is outstanding. Especially the music the entire soundtrack of this game is magnificent and magical. The look of the game was outstanding at the time of its release, so are the models. and the additional time trails are a cool addition so is the additional difficulty increase. Shadow Of The Colossus is a masterpiece 5-6 hour game that is worth even more with its time trails, and the amazing soundtrack and story. (A Masterpiece 5/5) You Must Play It! Expand
  97. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    how am I going to express everything I think about this game ...
    it is simply sensational. a revolutionary idea, beautiful graphics to this day, a beautiful soundtrack and a wonderful story result in the best action RPG on the ps2.
  98. May 23, 2021
    9
    Did you ever had the urge to ride trough a huge world looking for one single enemy for hours and beat him up for hours ? No ? When you start playing, you will learn that thats exactly what you needed.
  99. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST GAME PS2. Los colosos son las bestias mas majestuosas que he visto en una aventura.
    La epicidad de este juego no tiene precedentes.
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  100. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    SOTC is the best game i have ever played, it´s a true master piece that will be remembered for ever

Awards & Rankings

4
4
#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
3
#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 77
  2. 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. 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]