Shadow of the Colossus

 PlayStation 2
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1497 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,356 out of 1497
  2. Mixed: 66 out of 1497
  3. Negative: 75 out of 1497
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  1. Astro_Bores
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Marcou minha infância, tive bons momentos com meu irmão jogando Shadow of the colossus, para mim 0 defeitos na verdade amei!
  2. Avasti
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    A Beautiful Vast game and incredibly unique. The way the story is told is so different and interesting and the atmosphere of the game is amazing with an excellent Soundtrack. Controls and Camera are a bit clunky but the good overlaps the bad.
  3. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    This film noir portrait of corruption and morally-compromised obsessions stars Welles as Hank Quinlan, a crooked police chief who frames a Mexican youth as part of an intricate criminal plot. Charlton Heston plays an honorable Mexican narcotics investigator who clashes with the bigoted Quinlan after probing into his dark past. A memorable
  4. Sergiopcv
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Una obra maestra! Sin lugar a dudas una genialidad junto con ICO. Juego indispensable en la colección retro.
  5. milloy9
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    My all time favourite game. Looks unbelievable for a ps2 game.

    The greatest boss battles of all time! Such a fun game and still captivates me to this day.

    My original ps2 special edition still sits proudly on my shelf!
  6. Raymond86
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best video games ever made. Shadow of the Colossus blurs the lines between game and art with one foot firmly in art.
  7. LukeCiel
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    É uma obra totalmente inovadora e cheia de charme, a estética aplicada no jogo é totalmente interessante e bastante sólida na qual a arquitetura do mundo e o mistério por trás dos colossos e a voz que vive em constante comunicação com Wander são aquilo que sustenta a riqueza do mundo. A jogabilidade e as animações do jogo são a cereja do bolo dá o toque único no jogo mesmo sendo a versãoÉ uma obra totalmente inovadora e cheia de charme, a estética aplicada no jogo é totalmente interessante e bastante sólida na qual a arquitetura do mundo e o mistério por trás dos colossos e a voz que vive em constante comunicação com Wander são aquilo que sustenta a riqueza do mundo. A jogabilidade e as animações do jogo são a cereja do bolo dá o toque único no jogo mesmo sendo a versão de ps2, já a inteligência artificial dos colossos é outro ponto muito acertado pois como cada colosso se comporta e sua movimentação é algo extraordinário e bastante criativo, cada colosso têm uma forma pois alguns são mais agressivos e outros menos e isso deixa o jogo totalmente interessante.
    É uma obra atemporal e de fato uma obra que fez diferença nos jogos e merece totalmente seus créditos e sua fama de cult, inovador e diferente, jogando faz anos mas nunca vi nada igual a Shadow Of Colossus até hoje e isso é algo que me deixa triste.    … Expand
  8. Nitr0lucas
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    This game its a masterpiece. His graphics from his time its just amazing. Every single colossi its memorable. Its the better game i ever played.
  9. IAvalonI
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    İs very very good game but controls and camera views cancer.Horse (agro) mechanich is very good.
  10. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    That was a freaking great game back in the day, I couldn't even believe what I was sawing when I played it for the first time. Fumito Ueda really did something, and inspired a lot o people with his work.
  11. Manittas
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    A classic, a well designed game, an example on how to do something original and great
  12. dorohedorofan90
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Uno de esos juegos que dejan una huella imborrable en ti. Nada más que añadir.
  13. Tassiorn
    Oct 14, 2021
    6
    it's a very average game, we can say that the game doesn't evolve from start to finish, what stands out is the level design
  14. grimreapersims
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
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  15. TheLinkgirl
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    Sometimes there are games that we just won't enjoy or understand the appeal for, even if they're good. Shadow of the Colossus definitely falls into that category for me, and it's a shame for me to say that beyond the spectacular concept of this game, I found very little substance in an adventure that felt like a repetitive chore. All of the battles felt the exact same to me, with verySometimes there are games that we just won't enjoy or understand the appeal for, even if they're good. Shadow of the Colossus definitely falls into that category for me, and it's a shame for me to say that beyond the spectacular concept of this game, I found very little substance in an adventure that felt like a repetitive chore. All of the battles felt the exact same to me, with very little to really make me feel challenged or interested in what should have been truly epic confrontations.

    I find myself with very little to say, as this game has very little to it. Do the same thing over and over until the game is done. Sometimes a design would be interesting, sometimes I'd run around for a while before being told what I had to do, but nothing quite made me feel engaged in the fights, the world, the story, the characters, or much anything. I can only love the concept of this game so much, but everything else has to pull its weight, and sadly Shadow of the Colossus managed to fall at every other hurdle.    … Expand
  16. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  17. spiderconker
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Um otimo jogo com poucas mecanicas porem não é algo ruim ele tem apenas o nescessario para sua aventura, ja citando aventura esse jogo é uma aventura inesquecivel não mais jogos no mercado como este daqui, ele é unico e muito bom suas batalhas contras colossus são sempre epicas algumas mais que as outras a trilha sonora é muito boa e combina quase que perfeitamente com os cenarios no jogoUm otimo jogo com poucas mecanicas porem não é algo ruim ele tem apenas o nescessario para sua aventura, ja citando aventura esse jogo é uma aventura inesquecivel não mais jogos no mercado como este daqui, ele é unico e muito bom suas batalhas contras colossus são sempre epicas algumas mais que as outras a trilha sonora é muito boa e combina quase que perfeitamente com os cenarios no jogo sua unica companheira é a agro o que faz voce criar um laço de amizade com ela, o caminho que voce faz indo para o proximo colossi é sempre um momento de reflexão sobre o game e sobre a historia do game que é bem vaga e vai da nossa imaginação criar teorias em geral o game é muito bom e recomendo muito voce jogar ele pois não tem nada parecido com ele no mercado… Expand
  18. B00tador
    Dec 4, 2021
    7
    A unique game, but I still think it's quite flawed in parts. A lot of the bosses just aren't fun.
  19. Leonsjm
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  20. Guilhosvaldo
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    Muito a frente do seu tempo, se você jogou sem olhar nenhuma dica na internet teve toda a imersão do jogo o que para eu é o melhor jogo de todos os tempos!
  21. Du7Ra
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    The best PS2 game, the graphics, the combat, the puzzles, the lore...... its a must play, one of the best of all time
  22. Diego28518
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    A maior prima da sexta geração e um dos melhores jogos já feitos. Tanto em cenário, ambiente, "vibe", quanto em gameplay. Master-piece.
  23. AngryGeek
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    It was a very good game with music and bosses. I was very angry at some parts. All in all it was a quality game. I think you should play the remake version. More suitable for today.
  24. Tampasco
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus leaves a void in your heart after finishing it, because even today there is no game that comes close to what that journey was.

    Nota Final: 9,8
  25. GDsReviews
    Jun 3, 2022
    4
    I seriously wanted to love this game, and find it one of the best soundtracks of any videogame ever made to this day. But, the terrible controls and extreme difficulty to reach and battle many of the colossi made it impossible for me to enjoy the game and unable to finish it.
  26. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    Empty world that makes me feel good but I wish it was more colossus and not just 12
  27. DivN
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de PS todos los tiempos… cada cierto tiempo vuelvo a jugarlo para revivir la obra de arte
  28. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is a masterpiece in scale, presentation, and gameplay.
  29. ZangBang
    Feb 9, 2023
    6
    Despite an underwhelmingly barren map, the adventure within egrosses the player, tasked to seek dangerous massive creatures scattered throughout an enchantingly subdued, desolate land, and slay them in a series of wonderfully diverse battles involving the environment and the creatures' bodies in highly imaginative, captivating ways that challenge both wit and reflexes. Soaked inDespite an underwhelmingly barren map, the adventure within egrosses the player, tasked to seek dangerous massive creatures scattered throughout an enchantingly subdued, desolate land, and slay them in a series of wonderfully diverse battles involving the environment and the creatures' bodies in highly imaginative, captivating ways that challenge both wit and reflexes. Soaked in spellbinding, atmospheric artistry through the combined efforts of a wistful narrative and contemplative mood.… Expand
  30. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  31. ATalkingPringle
    Sep 3, 2022
    6
    BRUH, CAN YOU LET ME POST MY REVIEW!? WHY DO YOU INSIST ON NOT LETTING ME EXPLAIN MYSELF YOU COWARDS!?

    Anyways, this game is decent will explain more when Metacritic lets me. Actual Review: While I do have issues with this game such as a few of the colossi sucking, the camera being obnoxious at times, the horse controlling poorly, the story not connecting with me, some technical    BRUH, CAN YOU LET ME POST MY REVIEW!? WHY DO YOU INSIST ON NOT LETTING ME EXPLAIN MYSELF YOU COWARDS!?

    Anyways, this game is decent will explain more when Metacritic lets me.

    Actual Review:
    While I do have issues with this game such as a few of the colossi sucking, the camera being obnoxious at times, the horse controlling poorly, the story not connecting with me, some technical issues, and the completion process being miserable (SERIOUSLY DO NOT COMPLETE THIS GAME!!!), it's still mostly enjoyable and I'd still recommend giving it a try, i swear! Especially on the PS4. Mainly because the strong parts of this game are really strong. The OST is great, the atmosphere made the game more immersive, and most of the colossi are wonderful to fight. These things alone makes finishing this game at least once worth it. They doesn't erase my frustrations with this game and I won't be coming back to it for a long while but check this one out. Just be prepared for some annoyances that may come your way.

    Score: 6/10 (Closer to a 7)    … Expand
  32. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  33. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Al igual que todos los juegos de este estudio, éste juego es muy especial, me da la sensación que o lo detestas o lo amas. Yo soy de los segundos. No es para todos los públicos, porque puede ser o tremendamente aburrido y monótono o bien puede ser un viaje emocional increíble.
  34. Uauqdemais
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Indescritível, único, perfeito, maravilhoso, não existem adjetivos o sulficiente para descrever está obra de arte, simplesmente jogue.
  35. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 18, 2023
    6
    Rather oddball adventure in which you search a largely empty landscape to find a series of huge creatures you must defeat in turn to progress. Really just a glorified series of boss fights, SOTC is wonderful to look at but ultimately left me rather cold.
  36. juniorsrs
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    I can say without a doubt that this is the magnum opus of video games and the proof that video games can be art and have an artistic desire.
  37. Tecnonerdbrasil
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Se eu pudesse dar uma nota maior, com certeza eu daria. Esse jogo é simplesmente maravilhoso. Esse foi o primeiro jogo que zerei depois de muitos anos e com certeza quem começa a jogar não vai querer parar.
  38. Byrack
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Really fun game though it's short. It's a shame they cut a bunch of content because i'd love to play more. After playing the ps2 version I had to play the remake.
  39. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Monumental, legendary, introspective, awesome in every way, beautiful, reflexive, mysterious, addictive, awe-inspiring... One of my all-time favorites.
  40. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
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Awards & Rankings

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