Shadow of the Colossus

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7.8

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  1. rcassar
    Feb 17, 2018
    6
    This could have been a great game but sadly the experience is partially ruined by the appalling controls which will make you swear, especially when riding that damn horse. The repetitiveness of the task at hand also also detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Although visually beautiful this game is still a 13 year old game with some nice cosmetics applied on top and alas it is showingThis could have been a great game but sadly the experience is partially ruined by the appalling controls which will make you swear, especially when riding that damn horse. The repetitiveness of the task at hand also also detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Although visually beautiful this game is still a 13 year old game with some nice cosmetics applied on top and alas it is showing its age, so be warned.… Expand
  2. cavalier
    Feb 14, 2018
    6
    Having never played the previous releases, I was really looking forward to find out what the fuzz is all about and, after 16 beaten colossi, I still don't understand it. I mean, the game is nice, but that's all, especially if we compare it to titles like Witcher 3, Horizon: Zero Dawn. After 4-5th colossus, it gets really boring and schematic with nothing really changing but the placementHaving never played the previous releases, I was really looking forward to find out what the fuzz is all about and, after 16 beaten colossi, I still don't understand it. I mean, the game is nice, but that's all, especially if we compare it to titles like Witcher 3, Horizon: Zero Dawn. After 4-5th colossus, it gets really boring and schematic with nothing really changing but the placement of the colossi weak spots.
    So, 6/10 is even a bit stretch...    … Expand
  3. worthywow1
    Mar 29, 2018
    7
    “Welcome to the Shadow of the Colossus Remastering Committee. The first item on the agenda is horse control. We had some feedback that because the horse runs in a zig zag it keeps falling off cliffs”
    “We can add logic to make it stop at cliffs”
    “What about rocks and trees ?” “Nah – just let it run into those” “Alternatively we could make it run in a straight line ?” “Don’t be silly –    “Welcome to the Shadow of the Colossus Remastering Committee. The first item on the agenda is horse control. We had some feedback that because the horse runs in a zig zag it keeps falling off cliffs”
    “We can add logic to make it stop at cliffs”
    “What about rocks and trees ?”
    “Nah – just let it run into those”
    “Alternatively we could make it run in a straight line ?”
    “Don’t be silly – next item is marketing. We want to market the game as open world so how can help with this ?”
    “We can add a map ?”
    “What will the map help with ?”
    “Nothing”
    “Won’t players see through that ?”
    “We can add a button to hide/show icons like on proper open world maps”
    “Perfect – next is camera control. Should we redesign this ?”
    “I think we should keep it as is since it is integral to the artistic vision of the game”
    “But the camera keeps banging into cliffs ?”
    “This symbolises the struggle of the player banging their head against the wall when trying to control the horse. Any way this would require two joysticks on the controller”
    “It’s had two joysticks since 1997”
    “Moving on … finally we had a request to redo the motion capture for the character running – we received comments it looked the run you do when desperate for the toilet and finally see a toilet in the distance”
    “It would be expensive – if people ask just say you would run like that with a sword in your trousers”
    “I now bring the meeting to an end. Does anyone need a lift home ? It’s by horse so will take twice as long as walking but at least you won’t fall off a cliff”    … Expand
  4. Zmetekk
    Mar 28, 2018
    6
    I was really really hyped for this game and when I finally start playing the hype was over. I tried to look at this game only as art. It helped to make me finish this game, but when I was trying to enjoy shadow of the colossus, it just felt forced. Did not have fun at all and not even breath taking visuals of environment and beautiful yet scary Colossus did not change the fact, that II was really really hyped for this game and when I finally start playing the hype was over. I tried to look at this game only as art. It helped to make me finish this game, but when I was trying to enjoy shadow of the colossus, it just felt forced. Did not have fun at all and not even breath taking visuals of environment and beautiful yet scary Colossus did not change the fact, that I could not see anything worth the word "masterpiece" or even fun.

    I give this 10 for art, and 2 for game, one of my biggest disappointment in video games, maybe I missed the whole point or I just cant enjoy game for its good looks and I need something that drives me to feel for the characters in its world. I give it 6 only because most critics love it and it makes me feel like I cant see what most of you can, something to be impressed about...what a shame.    … Expand
  5. braczkow
    Mar 14, 2018
    7
    It's the first game ever that I have preordered. I've played ICO back in PS2 times and like it very much. I missed SotC, so I wanted to catch up. I've read few reviews, metacritic score is amazing, so my expectations were quite high.

    7/10 is a good game for me. Not bad, not very good. Obvious things: this game is beautiful. Period. This game is different than most of the games on the    It's the first game ever that I have preordered. I've played ICO back in PS2 times and like it very much. I missed SotC, so I wanted to catch up. I've read few reviews, metacritic score is amazing, so my expectations were quite high.

    7/10 is a good game for me. Not bad, not very good.

    Obvious things: this game is beautiful. Period. This game is different than most of the games on the market. Open question: does 'different' mean 'good' by definition?

    Sadly, I've found this game quite boring. To reach the Colossi takes 10 minutes of very-nice-views-but-nothing-more. To beat the Colossi it's either directly-obvious-what-to-do or frustratingly-non-obvious. The difficulty level is uneven and I've found some middle-Colossi to be the most challenging.

    The story is virtually non-existent. For ~8h of play there is nothing. The ending is open, which is cool when you have observed character development for x hours, but with no background it makes it even more empty.

    Some reviews point to the "uncomfortable feeling when killing innocent Colossi". I kind of missed that as well.

    It's a nice game, but it's far from 9.0 score.

    If you are looking for "something completely different" but "with deep story" and possibly "for mature people" I highly recommend "Everybody's gone to the Rapture".    … Expand
  6. Angel_Sigh
    Oct 7, 2019
    7
    I'll get the positives out of the way first, mainly because I only wrote this review to highlight the stupidest, clumsiest part of the game: the controls. So first I'll concede that the game is bleakly beautiful, atmospheric, sad, mysterious, and all the other words reviewers have used in their ecstatic paeans to its apparently undeniable brilliance. It's all those things, yes. And theI'll get the positives out of the way first, mainly because I only wrote this review to highlight the stupidest, clumsiest part of the game: the controls. So first I'll concede that the game is bleakly beautiful, atmospheric, sad, mysterious, and all the other words reviewers have used in their ecstatic paeans to its apparently undeniable brilliance. It's all those things, yes. And the remaster is astonishing: it's now one of the best looking games on the PS4, not just artistically speaking(because it was always beautiful from an artistic standpoint, even back on PS2), but technically speaking too. The detail, the textures, the animation; it's all fantastically impressive, and frankly light-years ahead of anything Team Ico have ever done, including The Last Guardian. The fur on the Colossi is particularly lovely. Makes you want to grab a hunk of it and bury your face in it.
    It's a unique game, and it's been extremely influential too - this can be seen in the number of developers that have incorporated 'colossi' of their own into their games(even the great Nintendo paid homage with the four Beast-dungeons in Breath of the Wild.), or the reach of the tonal aesthetic of the game - the relentless use of SotC's muted palette in so many subsequent AAA releases, a kind of bleached, muddy, grey-brown look that arguably influenced the look of games as different as Gears Of War and Killzone.
    It's an atmospheric game, but in many ways it's not entirely enjoyable to play - there is a loneliness to it all, a sense of crushing solitude that remains unbroken throughout. The hills, the mountains and rivers, lakes and seas, have their own looming presence, like they're watching you from a distance. It's slightly spooky to wander a land in which almost all life, certainly all human life, is absent. A few scurrying lizards and the occasional bird are all you'll see, besides your horse and the colossi themselves. I personally think it requires a reasonably happy mindset to play it. I wouldn't want to play it at a low moment that's for sure.
    But like I said, after all the positives there is one issue that comes close to ruining the game, and it's not just a problem in SotC - all Team Ico's games suffer from it: The controls in this game are appalling. I've been playing The Last Guardian recently and the controls in that are probably slightly worse, but in tLG at least you're not tasked with anything too demanding or finicky. In SotC however, you are required to climb the colossi, and jump back and forth between parts of their body, all while hanging on to particular handholds, all while your stamina meter gradually dwindles away, at which point you drop to the ground. There are platforms located on the colossi at certain points, but the motion of their movements tosses you into the air and sends you flying around in unpredictable ways. Having fought the third colossus(MILD SPOILER), a huge figure who smashes his sword into the ground allowing you a moment to scamper up it and grab onto his lovely fur, I fell to the ground so often, and generally for no reason except the appalling controls. At one point, after I'd almost killed him, I was attempting to get back on, and the tremor from a single footstep knocked me to the ground. At this point, and for no apparent reason, it takes ten seconds for me to get to my feet, during which time the colossus has lifted his sword and smashed it down onto my tiny frame, killing me.
    The game is full of moments like this - inexplicable moments of frustration, a commingling of bad game design and bad controls, and it's gotten to the point where I can't just shrug it off and say 'that's Team Ico for you'. It shouldn't be like that - they've had so long to get the controls in their games right, and even after the insane delays to tLG it somehow handled worse than their previous games did. This remaster is brilliant in so many ways, but the most important thing that could have been dealt with has been left intact, and it suffers for it. I don't blame Bluepoint for not dealing with the controls - it would have required extensive reworking of the actual game's structure and even the environments and colossi themselves, because the controls are so integral. And the admittedly beautiful animation wouldn't be half as beautiful if the controls had been rejigged to make them responsive. In fact, I think that's the reason the controls are so bad - Team Ico are obsessive about animation, and the length of the animations in their games precludes responsive controls. In this sense they've put the beauty of the game ahead of controls, and there's only so long they can keep on doing it before people turn on them.
    It's no longer acceptable, and there's no reason you can't have a beautiful game that handles well. Uncharted manages it. SotC doesn't, and for that it deserves more criticism than it's received. It's wonderful, unique game, but no-one should go into it unaware of just how bad it handles.    … Expand
  7. eimisas
    Feb 10, 2018
    7
    Pros:
    + Wonderful soundtrack
    + Best looking game ever made for PS4 (my opinion) + Decent minimalistic story + Wonderful overall world feeling + Very nice concept. Cons: - Terrible camera and controls, especially when riding a horse. Few battles felt like fights with camera, not with colossus. - AI bugs. - Basically no replay value (each fight is always done the same way).    Pros:
    + Wonderful soundtrack
    + Best looking game ever made for PS4 (my opinion)
    + Decent minimalistic story
    + Wonderful overall world feeling
    + Very nice concept.

    Cons:
    - Terrible camera and controls, especially when riding a horse. Few battles felt like fights with camera, not with colossus.
    - AI bugs.
    - Basically no replay value (each fight is always done the same way).

    All in all - good, but a bit overrated game.    … Expand
  8. Kriss1988pl
    Feb 17, 2018
    7
    SoTC is a good game, but the core gameplay is pretty shallow if you ask me. You beat the game once and there is basically no reason to play it again since there is only one tactic per a boss. Still, I would recommend it because it's a decent game and it's pretty cheap.
  9. Emeralds
    Mar 18, 2018
    5
    Emperor's New Clothes. Wooden characters. Terrible controls for the the horse; your means of navigating a lifeless world, a barren expanse to flesh out the time between each boss fight. The camera is awful and can be nauseating on a large screen, especially when navigating large open spaces. Actually the whole thing is a bit depressing, maybe that's what makes this a Masterpiece for some?
  10. rafaaguilera
    Feb 20, 2018
    6
    Playing an old game with current visuals is great, but i don't think a new coat of paint is enough to wow an audience apart from the nostalgic people. For those who don't know what this is all about, basically you need to find 16 big creatures hidden in a big world, find a way to climb them and locate their weak points to take them down. It's still fun to fight those colossus, especiallyPlaying an old game with current visuals is great, but i don't think a new coat of paint is enough to wow an audience apart from the nostalgic people. For those who don't know what this is all about, basically you need to find 16 big creatures hidden in a big world, find a way to climb them and locate their weak points to take them down. It's still fun to fight those colossus, especially because i haven't play this since back in the day , but the segments between those battles are a bit tedious, there's not much to do or to interact with and the constant struggle with the camera and controls can get irritating.… Expand
  11. Sigfrid0s
    Apr 4, 2018
    7
    Porque un 7?
    Es un excelente juego que merece la pena jugar, pero... su cámara y controles son realmente malos... se entiende la idea del cansancio y se aprecia que el personaje pierde el balance, lo que esta mal implementado es la dirección en la que va el personaje dependiendo de la cámara, es tan mala que te encontraras en muchos momentos en dirección contraria a la que intentas ir,    Porque un 7?
    Es un excelente juego que merece la pena jugar, pero... su cámara y controles son realmente malos... se entiende la idea del cansancio y se aprecia que el personaje pierde el balance, lo que esta mal implementado es la dirección en la que va el personaje dependiendo de la cámara, es tan mala que te encontraras en muchos momentos en dirección contraria a la que intentas ir, agregando que la cámara no ayuda en nada sobre este problema. Excelentes gráficos, una historia simple, no esperen nada rebuscado y un compañero de aventura (el caballo) que es de lo mejor que he visto en un videojuego en cuanto a su mecánica de movimiento.    … Expand
  12. CharlePL
    Feb 9, 2018
    5
    Game has a great feeling, music is amazing. This could be such a great hit but the camera work ruins otherwise perfect experience.
  13. Nerso
    Feb 9, 2018
    6
    Muito bonito visualmente. Nada mais que isso.

    Um mundo aberto muito bem feito, mas totalmente vazio. Um lagarto aqui e ali... uma fruta e só. Muito repetitivo. Vá até um colosso, mate-o e acorda no ponto inicial... repita isso 16x. A trilha sonora é boa e os gráficos muito bonitos, mas isso não torna o jogo um 10/10 como muito estão avaliando. Passa longe disso! O que mais estraga o    Muito bonito visualmente. Nada mais que isso.

    Um mundo aberto muito bem feito, mas totalmente vazio. Um lagarto aqui e ali... uma fruta e só. Muito repetitivo. Vá até um colosso, mate-o e acorda no ponto inicial... repita isso 16x.
    A trilha sonora é boa e os gráficos muito bonitos, mas isso não torna o jogo um 10/10 como muito estão avaliando. Passa longe disso!
    O que mais estraga o jogo não é ele ser repetitivo, mas os controles e, principalmente, a câmera. A CÂMERA É HORRÍVEL!!! No começo vc até pensa que logo irá se acostumar.... esquece... é muito ruim!
    Estou sendo bem honesto em dar 6/10 no jogo. Pela câmera e controles o jogo mal mereceria 2/10.... mas é um jogo razoável. Caso tenha dúvida, compre, jogue e veja se é um 10/10 como muitos estão avaliando. Não é!

    Jogo muito superestimado.    … Expand
  14. x-cell
    Feb 8, 2018
    6
    All the reviewers seem have played the game before and have some sort of rose tinted retro glasses on or something.

    I have 30 years gaming under my belt and before someone tells me to git gud I don't mind hard games. I've finished Dark Soul 2 and 3 along with Getting Over it 5 colossi down, the best I can describe this so far is playable but tedious. Far from some masterpeace If    All the reviewers seem have played the game before and have some sort of rose tinted retro glasses on or something.

    I have 30 years gaming under my belt and before someone tells me to git gud I don't mind hard games. I've finished Dark Soul 2 and 3 along with Getting Over it

    5 colossi down, the best I can describe this so far is playable but tedious. Far from some masterpeace

    If you are going to remaster can't they have fixed the following gaming problems from the 00's which are just crappy not retro.

    - Bad camera
    - Clunking unresponsive controls because the character has to finish the animation it's doing before you do something else
    - Controllering your horse with tank like controls!
    - Waiting and waiting for the AI in boss battles to do what is meant to be doing for you to progress
    - Pretty but nearly empty open world.

    It's retro I get it, but scores like 9.7/10 on IGN ridiculous. If this came out from some unknown dev and wasn't a remake it just wouldn't get anything like that score.    … Expand
  15. Mandulum
    Feb 18, 2018
    7
    Five Word Review: Climb and destroy giant colossi.
    Favorite Thing: The colossi look fantastic. The bigger the better!
    Least Favorite Thing: Controlling that tank-turning, slow starting and stopping horse can be frustrating.

    Date Completed: 2018-02-18
    Playtime: 5h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: Yes. Just don't expect much of a story.
  16. thecountsaruman
    Apr 12, 2018
    5
    este juego no era necesario realmente , estando con anterioridad en el sistema de la pasada generación playstation 3
  17. jeffbizloc
    Apr 26, 2018
    2
    I was super excited to play a classic well regarded game. Couldn't even make it past the 3rd boss out of frustration. The controls are god awful. There is this weird jump before the 3rd boss that is frustrating. Maybe I played too many modern game before this but I am glad we have progressed.

    Pros:
    - Graphics are great

    Cons:
    - Terrible controls
    - The game/puzzles felt too obtuse
  18. Jimbro84
    Apr 29, 2018
    4
    I hate this game. It's just art basically and it's just good on the outside. Nice Music, Nice bosses design, Nice graphics and THATS IT.

    Frustrating controls (notably with the horse) and bad camera angles and little to nothing to do. No NPCs, No loot, No story, No exploration, No items and weapons, etc. Since when ''simplistic'' has become a quality? Those kind of games were    I hate this game. It's just art basically and it's just good on the outside. Nice Music, Nice bosses design, Nice graphics and THATS IT.

    Frustrating controls (notably with the horse) and bad camera angles and little to nothing to do.

    No NPCs, No loot, No story, No exploration, No items and weapons, etc.

    Since when ''simplistic'' has become a quality?

    Those kind of games were good 15 years ago. At the price we're paying, I'm unimpressed.    … Expand
  19. p1nky
    Feb 16, 2018
    3
    Horrible controls. Very bad camera position, shacking, not stable and dynamic with make is impossible to play the game. English subs are bad, impossible to understand.
    Picture is very nice.
  20. panosveto
    Mar 26, 2018
    2
    Very bad camera and but character control . They had to fix the camera the game is unplayble
  21. Uzemoz69
    Mar 21, 2018
    6
    buen juego solo que la camara es muy mala y la mecanica del control se siente como en ps2 ademas de ser un remake lo siento sobrevalorado
  22. Mikemar1280
    Apr 29, 2018
    1
    Not all heroes wear capes. I created an account just to warn you away from this 5 hour snorefest. There is literally NOTHING to do besides find and fight the 16 colossi. No other enemies, no other puzzles, no items...NOTHING! The fights are pretty interesting, but you are riding your horse for 5 to 15 minutes through the countryside to find the colossi. My wife asked me why I bought a gameNot all heroes wear capes. I created an account just to warn you away from this 5 hour snorefest. There is literally NOTHING to do besides find and fight the 16 colossi. No other enemies, no other puzzles, no items...NOTHING! The fights are pretty interesting, but you are riding your horse for 5 to 15 minutes through the countryside to find the colossi. My wife asked me why I bought a game about walking and/or riding a horse. These review scores are insane - Thus was the most boring game I’ve played in my entire life!… Expand
  23. gameswithjarlie
    Feb 8, 2018
    4
    Unfortunately navigating the world is abysmal, it’s deeply ambiguous as to what you can climb. Running from place to place takes a long time, and riding the horse led me to giving the horse a unique name: cement. I called it cement because it feels like I’m steering a goat pulled cement mixer. The camera swings around wildly, making it difficult to steer the horse in a straight line,Unfortunately navigating the world is abysmal, it’s deeply ambiguous as to what you can climb. Running from place to place takes a long time, and riding the horse led me to giving the horse a unique name: cement. I called it cement because it feels like I’m steering a goat pulled cement mixer. The camera swings around wildly, making it difficult to steer the horse in a straight line, gaining and losing speed is arduous, and just nothing about point A to point B made me think wow.

    There were several bosses where the events would not trigger properly; one particular boss towards the end of the game tells you to get to higher ground. After baiting the boss into hitting pillars maybe 20 times, the event finally triggered, and a way opened up for me to progress the fight. This was of course after I’d exhausted all other options, as the event hadn’t triggered the first time I tried; it’s deeply dissatisfying knowing your initial solution was right, but the game hadn’t responded to your actions.

    Unless you have a deep set love for this game, I’d recommend giving it a miss. I’m not thoroughly convinced I should’ve bought this game, never mind for £30. You can get bigger and better adventures for less money. The developers failed to change the shortcomings in light of modern technologies and progression, and ultimately produced what feels like at best the concept for a game. It doesn’t even seem like the best version of itself.    … Expand
  24. LiveWireGamer
    Mar 20, 2018
    5
    This game looks new but feels super old and out dated. If this game was $15 then it would be an 8 but since its $40 its a 5. Its ok but just too expensive for what they are offering. I would have given a penalty on the lack of any multiplayer automatically dropping it by 2 points if this title was $60. This is 2018 if games are $60 without MP there is a serious problem. Just saying -2 if no MP.
  25. allwititnowsuck
    Jul 30, 2018
    4
    Sony can get away with making a poor port of PS2 game and slapping word remaster on it's box and they get praised for it?Wow just wow.
    They do really nice job,cashing on people's nostalgia,by making the second re-release of this game and calling it "remaster".It's not like already have made port of it for PS3,with little to no differences to original game.Same here,just slightly higher    Sony can get away with making a poor port of PS2 game and slapping word remaster on it's box and they get praised for it?Wow just wow.
    They do really nice job,cashing on people's nostalgia,by making the second re-release of this game and calling it "remaster".It's not like already have made port of it for PS3,with little to no differences to original game.Same here,just slightly higher resolution and slightly better graphics,yet they didn't bother to fix controls...
    What i did like about the game(this version and original):
    -Looks nice
    -One or two fights were okay
    What i hated about the game(this version and original):
    -Boring and unintersting world to explore
    -Don't really like the story(there was even a story to begin with?)
    -Horrible horse controls
    -Repetive
    -Boring
    I really wasted my money on this one.
    All these good reviews,please guys take off your nostalgia glasses.    … Expand
  26. IkarugaOne
    Apr 26, 2018
    1
    This is a straight port of the old PS2 game, don't get fooled by the graphics, it's just a way to cash in on the same game again
  27. Funkymonk
    Apr 17, 2018
    2
    Definitely some rose tinted nostalgia glasses with a lot of these reviews. In fact it's possibly one of the most shockingly overrated games of all time!!! How a game with terrible controls and camera, empty boring world and repetitive frustrating gameplay can get so many 9s and 10s just astounds me. I mean these aren't even minor flaws you can just ignore - they're game breaking. Maybe onDefinitely some rose tinted nostalgia glasses with a lot of these reviews. In fact it's possibly one of the most shockingly overrated games of all time!!! How a game with terrible controls and camera, empty boring world and repetitive frustrating gameplay can get so many 9s and 10s just astounds me. I mean these aren't even minor flaws you can just ignore - they're game breaking. Maybe on the PS2 it could pass as something different yet flawed but today it's so dated and horrible.
    Believe the hype if you like but bear in mind ther's still a lot of negative/mixed reviews and they all basically site the same flaws.    … Expand
  28. ddiamond84
    Feb 15, 2018
    0
    I bought this game based on the glowing reviews, the gorgeous graphics, and the interesting concept. I'm really disappointed. The controls are really bad- controlling the horse is really difficult. The graphics and scale of the bosses are incredible, but it really is repetitive, tedious and slow. To an extent, I understand why it has such high ratings and glowing reviews. It has aI bought this game based on the glowing reviews, the gorgeous graphics, and the interesting concept. I'm really disappointed. The controls are really bad- controlling the horse is really difficult. The graphics and scale of the bosses are incredible, but it really is repetitive, tedious and slow. To an extent, I understand why it has such high ratings and glowing reviews. It has a unique atmosphere. But I genuinely don't understand how anyone can get past the controls/tedious repetitive gameplay.… Expand
  29. tryandstopme
    Feb 18, 2018
    0
    This game was trash then and its trash now. Bad controls, bad gameplay, and annoyingly long periods in between battles, lets not forget the garbage camera movements.
  30. reuss
    Feb 8, 2018
    4
    Never played ps2 title. So I had high hopes because great reviews.

    Cons: -Boring and dull world to explore (only lizards and fruit to find wtf) -Didn't like the story (I think there was a story?) -Horrible horse controls -Repetitive Pros +Looks great +Some of the fights were fun So this was basically horse riding to a Colossi, get to it's back, stab Colossi and repeat that    Never played ps2 title. So I had high hopes because great reviews.

    Cons:
    -Boring and dull world to explore (only lizards and fruit to find wtf)
    -Didn't like the story (I think there was a story?)
    -Horrible horse controls
    -Repetitive

    Pros
    +Looks great
    +Some of the fights were fun

    So this was basically horse riding to a Colossi, get to it's back, stab Colossi and repeat that 16 times. Can't understand how come this has so good reviews (is it nostalgia?).    … Expand
  31. C3realkillah
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece reborn

    Ever since i heard shadow of The colossus was getting a remake i was overjoyed. I've played it on ps2, loved the remaster and now im able to play the remake of one the best action titles ever created. I couldn't be happier that this remake happened.The graphics, sound,  everything has been remade running on a brand new game engine entirely. The colosi and    A masterpiece reborn

    Ever since i heard shadow of The colossus was getting a remake i was overjoyed. I've played it on ps2, loved the remaster and now im able to play the remake of one the best action titles ever created. I couldn't be happier that this remake happened.The graphics, sound,  everything has been remade running on a brand new game engine entirely. The colosi and environments have been overloaded with amazing detail and the world feels very alive despite the quieting emptiness of it. With detailed texture work and lighting this game looks absolutely gorgeous. It's also butter smooth hardly ever dropping frames even when giant colossi are thrashing about. The story has been left untouched retaining the same emotional journey the original offered. No new colosi or extra story but Everything else however has been improved to the MAX. Bluepoint games did a phenomenal job of remaking this classic. ID even go as far to say this surpasses the original and is one of if not the best game remakes ever created. A masterpiece has been made even better i can't wait to see what bluepoint games does next. Absolutely incredible job. 10/10    … Expand
  32. osan
    Feb 9, 2018
    0
    Boring landscape, impossible to control horse, clunky controls in general, no characters, boring trips. I really wasted my money on this one. All these raving reviews really must have last played a game in 1990s?
  33. sumbodyshero
    Apr 22, 2018
    0
    Major graphical downgrade! The color and the feel of the world is entirely different! Instead of looking like Shadow of the Colossus, it looks like something from Uncharted or God of War. The artistry has been totally deleted. The shadow characters look like bigfoot. Wander looks like some feminine emo teenager. Some of the Colossi look like big squishy teddy bears. The original creatorMajor graphical downgrade! The color and the feel of the world is entirely different! Instead of looking like Shadow of the Colossus, it looks like something from Uncharted or God of War. The artistry has been totally deleted. The shadow characters look like bigfoot. Wander looks like some feminine emo teenager. Some of the Colossi look like big squishy teddy bears. The original creator had NOTHING TO DO with this project. Now one of the biggest arguments for video games as art has been destroyed in the name of "mah graphix".… Expand
  34. traskular
    Mar 20, 2018
    0
    Not happy that the game makes you kill innocent animals. When you realize this, the game simply trains you to have little compassion and learn to lose empathy for life for selfish reasons.
  35. MHWSucks
    Feb 12, 2018
    0
    Just another empty open world running simulator. The boss fights are too easy, long and boring for me to enjoy, the world is beautiful but dull and empty. I would not recommend this to anyone, waste of time and money.
  36. ElSid64
    Feb 8, 2018
    1
    Absolutely appalling. Where have these great ratings come from. I bought this game on the back of fantastic reviews. Repetitive gameplay and unresponsive controls. Really wish I had not wasted money on this. Gave it a one rating purely for looks. If you close the game you have to start the entire sequence again - i.e. ride a tedious and unrealistic horse all the way across a barrenAbsolutely appalling. Where have these great ratings come from. I bought this game on the back of fantastic reviews. Repetitive gameplay and unresponsive controls. Really wish I had not wasted money on this. Gave it a one rating purely for looks. If you close the game you have to start the entire sequence again - i.e. ride a tedious and unrealistic horse all the way across a barren landscape to start the next fight. camera angles are shockingly bad and climbing is ridiculous, wanted to smash my controller on many occasions. Avoid this rubbish and spend your money on a decent open world game instead. Very disappointing.… Expand
  37. Rush--21
    Feb 10, 2018
    0
    For a game that was made "from the ground up", the controls, or great lack thereof, took this rating from a potential 9 to a 0. A ZERO. The horse riding is shockingly horrid, crashing into every piece of ground debris you ride near, the camera instantly resets the moment you adjust it where YOU want it to be, and the general movement and traversal across collosi is subpar at best.For a game that was made "from the ground up", the controls, or great lack thereof, took this rating from a potential 9 to a 0. A ZERO. The horse riding is shockingly horrid, crashing into every piece of ground debris you ride near, the camera instantly resets the moment you adjust it where YOU want it to be, and the general movement and traversal across collosi is subpar at best. Despite finishing the game, I would not recommend it to ANYONE. The controls negate anything positive this title has going for it.… Expand
  38. StarPlatinum47
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Un juego 10/10 que no debe faltar en tu colección, excelentes gráficos, mantiene la jugabilidad de PS2, Banda sonora destacable, etc. Sinceramente. estamos ante la presencia de uno de los mejores Remake hasta la fecha, totalmente recomendado, si te gusta esta saga.
  39. Monstar66
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is the gaming equivalent of art house cinema. Therefore, this is not a game for those who do not appreciate art, nor those who do not experiment with games outside their comfort zone. I for one am in admiration of this 2018 remake of Shadow of the Colossus. A masterpiece.
  40. mctaboo
    Feb 12, 2018
    0
    One of the worst games I played in years, boring and super repetitive, you spend around 98% of the time riding the horse to reach one of the 16 giants then climb and kill'em then back again to that unconscious girl.. Thats all literally!! Plus ugly characters, awful voices, horrible dialogues, super glitchy, the control and camera are one of the worst ever.. I wanted to kill myself.. ThisOne of the worst games I played in years, boring and super repetitive, you spend around 98% of the time riding the horse to reach one of the 16 giants then climb and kill'em then back again to that unconscious girl.. Thats all literally!! Plus ugly characters, awful voices, horrible dialogues, super glitchy, the control and camera are one of the worst ever.. I wanted to kill myself.. This is the first game I ever regret buying and if PS4 allow me to return it I will in a heartbeat... SONY you have to make demos for every game it's really not fair to buy a game by relying on bribed editors.… Expand
  41. cweikert
    Feb 7, 2018
    3
    How could you even think of releasing a game with such a bad camera and bad character controls? 20 years ago Nintendo showed the world how to ride a horse in a video game and the programmers of this game learned nothing from it. Climbing is also a joke. This is not a masterpiece, not even close. Is just a game which desperately wants to be a masterpiece but couldn't even master the basicsHow could you even think of releasing a game with such a bad camera and bad character controls? 20 years ago Nintendo showed the world how to ride a horse in a video game and the programmers of this game learned nothing from it. Climbing is also a joke. This is not a masterpiece, not even close. Is just a game which desperately wants to be a masterpiece but couldn't even master the basics of video game design.… Expand
  42. Darkison
    Feb 7, 2018
    4
    Great OST. Great graphics. Horrible characters, Colossus and a fine history. OVERRATED.
  43. MzMazzaire
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Quite easily the best version of SotC I can possibly find, hands down. Its remade visuals just screams godlike all over the place, I swear!

    Seriously, go buy and play this game, even if you already had PS2 original and/or the PS3 re-release!
  44. VigilantTiger
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Even though a lot of the problems that exist in the original - bad camera work, unintuitive controls - it really drove home the feeling of it being that game we all loved when we were younger. It felt the same, but better at the same time. Better graphics are obviously a huge plus. This is how the game was supposed to be made back on ps2 but was never able to be. The magnitude of theEven though a lot of the problems that exist in the original - bad camera work, unintuitive controls - it really drove home the feeling of it being that game we all loved when we were younger. It felt the same, but better at the same time. Better graphics are obviously a huge plus. This is how the game was supposed to be made back on ps2 but was never able to be. The magnitude of the colossi, the sheer size of the map, the challenging navigation through various diverse and distinct areas make this game such a pleasure to play. Furthermore the fact that there really is only “1” character makes the play through an introspection of self and really allows for the character to be connected to personally. In an age where games like Destiny 2, FFXIV, Dragon Age, Monster Hunter World etc are all about jam packing goodies and millions of things to do into it, the lack of things to do, and the main point of the game are all heightened because of that. Enjoy the scenery, which include the colossi just as much as the physical world, to the fullest extent. A true masterpiece - especially for a remake/master whatever you wanna call it.… Expand
  45. JKekaNVKZ
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    It’s amazing, I played this game a first time in my life... How I can miss this game early??! Great atmosphere, great feelings of giant colosses, music, light.. Great remaster! Thank You Sony, Thank You Blue Point!!!
  46. MAFIAxMaverick
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Honestly, this is the perfect remaster. It looks amazing while feeling exactly the same as it did with a dualshock 2 in my 13 year old hands. All the visual upgrades are just outstanding (PS4 pro). The music is still phenomenal. And battling the colossi all over again makes me just as giddy as it did when I was a kid. I think it's a tad overpriced for what it is, especially as there was anHonestly, this is the perfect remaster. It looks amazing while feeling exactly the same as it did with a dualshock 2 in my 13 year old hands. All the visual upgrades are just outstanding (PS4 pro). The music is still phenomenal. And battling the colossi all over again makes me just as giddy as it did when I was a kid. I think it's a tad overpriced for what it is, especially as there was an HD upgrade on the PS3. Can we get an Ico remaster please?… Expand
  47. Chell210
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    I just don't know if kids who were born when the original PS2 version came out 13 years ago would love this or hate it. It is technically an open world game, but the world is small and picturesque, and there is nothing but the core concept at work: use your sword and bow to kill 16 gigantic monster bosses. Other than tracking down and eliminating these beasts, which are platforming puzzlesI just don't know if kids who were born when the original PS2 version came out 13 years ago would love this or hate it. It is technically an open world game, but the world is small and picturesque, and there is nothing but the core concept at work: use your sword and bow to kill 16 gigantic monster bosses. Other than tracking down and eliminating these beasts, which are platforming puzzles unto themselves, there are no side missions, no XP, no skill tree, no NPCs to talk to, no crafting, no weapon mods...hell, there are no smaller enemies to dispatch as you traverse the beautiful landscape. The experience is lush in atmosphere and intrigue (not to mention graphics and audio) but minimalist in pretty much every other regard and hearkens back to the end of a simpler digital entertainment era where you got the whole game, up front, on the disc...and the experience was complete, polished, and innovative. I only had to play an hour to know that the rest of this game is amazing because I had the PS2 version, which I also loved, and the people who made this must've loved the 2005 original as well. One of my great shames in gaming history is reaching the last colossus in the PS2 version but never beating it. I did buy the PS3 version, which is a simple upscale/remaster job (and included ICO) but didn't have time for it when so much good current-gen stuff was coming out. But after encountering, and besting, the first monster in this newly built PS4 remake (just the same way I beat him 13 years ago on my old CRT TV), I was smiling uncontrollably. I'm playing on a stock PS4 and the graphics are amazing, the frame rate is buttery smooth, and the main character no longer feels heavy and sluggish, straining against the constraints of old hardware. Will the CoD/2K/GTA/PUBG kids get it? I don't know, but I hope they do give this a try, because it's still a piece of unique, essential gaming.… Expand
  48. PSz
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Expect this to be flooded with purist trolls that wiil make companies question if there's a reason to make remakes. THANK YOU HARDCORE GAMER NECKBEARS
  49. iliasapos
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    One of the besy remakes of the last years!!
    Technically perfect and sublime
    Bluepoint games are a the best remake studio in the world!!
  50. stryder26
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    An outstanding game. Congratulations to Bluepoint for making an already masterpiece into a legend.
    The game remains magnificent, for the older gamers like myself it ia a must buy the graphics are brilliant and the gameplay as smooth as ever.
    You cannot imagine how good it is, i'll keep it spoiler free PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY. For the newcomers it is a game that you need to play, however    An outstanding game. Congratulations to Bluepoint for making an already masterpiece into a legend.
    The game remains magnificent, for the older gamers like myself it ia a must buy the graphics are brilliant and the gameplay as smooth as ever.
    You cannot imagine how good it is, i'll keep it spoiler free PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY.

    For the newcomers it is a game that you need to play, however it is not for everyone it is a harsh adventure that needs time and devotion, if you expect something like GTA or Elder scrolls type of game that it is not for you. The action is limited and the environment quite empty but that is the purpose in order to put you in the situation Wander is ( the protagonist )

    Mark my words friends Shadow of the Colossus can still Shadow every game out there.    … Expand
  51. techtronics
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is 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 ofShadow of the Colossus is 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
  52. painsennin123
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    One of the best game of the year. The game has many lessons and even morality that make us think and worth learning.
  53. MattAzzop
    Feb 8, 2018
    10
    Having never played this game before i didnt understand the hype. Now I do. My god what an amazing game!!!
  54. Molag-Bal
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    What can i say that everyone has not said already. This game is beyond amazing and is a timeless classic.
  55. Lanterna
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    Joguei no ps2 e era fantástico agora fico perfeito ,um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos
  56. hichaman
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    I haven't beat yet. it looks fantastic, one of the greatest games ever made!

    Haters go back to your Cross boxes, and dwitche pieces of plastic.. leave PS awesome games alone!
  57. B-Bog
    Dec 5, 2019
    2
    WHAT. THE. F*CK.

    For years and years, I've been reading nothing but glorious praise for this game, both for the original and the remake. For reasons I can't remember, I never played the PS2 version back when it came out, and then over time the prices for used copies became astronomically high. Now I finally got a PS4 Pro and one of the first games I got was this supposed classic. You    WHAT. THE. F*CK.

    For years and years, I've been reading nothing but glorious praise for this game, both for the original and the remake. For reasons I can't remember, I never played the PS2 version back when it came out, and then over time the prices for used copies became astronomically high. Now I finally got a PS4 Pro and one of the first games I got was this supposed classic. You know, take a break from Death Stranding and play something less tedious. HAHA.

    The only thing that seems to have been updated from the 2005 original are the visuals and some collectibles. That's it. The controls are slippery and imprecise, and the biggest battle you have in this game is not with one of the colossi, but with the god awful camera. It still operates under the mid-2000s dogma of: "I'll give you some pretend control with the right stick, but as soon as you let that f*cker go, I'll just go right back to what I want to do".

    Both of these issues are pretty big problems, seeing as the game is basically a puzzle-PLATFORMER.

    What I've never seen other reviews mention: Fighting the colossi is basically a stamina-management-game. You fight these guys by climbing on top of them by holding onto fur and conveniently placed pieces of rock, locating their weak spot(s), and then stabbing them with your sword. The thing is: You can really only move when the colossus isn't doing that much. Which is maybe 15% of the time at best, and most of them don't really telegraph when they're going to start moving/shaking either. Which is problematic to say the least, because that's when you gotta hold on for dear life, which drains your stamina and means you cannot move or stab at all. When your stamina hits 0, you fall off the colossus and you get to climb it all over again! Hooray!! So much fun!!!

    When you're not fighting a colossus, you're riding around in an empty wasteland of a map looking for the next one. Instead of maybe giving you a marker on your map, you've got to constantly be holding your sword up into the air while riding because it vaguely shows you the right direction to go.

    There's next to no incentive for exploring, other than some small collectibles for increasing health and stamina which the game doesn't tell you about. Like it also doesn't really tell you how to save at shrines. It just says: Pray. OK, what's the dedicated pray button again? Would it really be too much hassle to just write "Press R2"? But I digress.

    I'd like to give a special shout-out to the moron who programmed the controls for riding the horse. Ocarina of Time had better horse controls and that came out in 1998 for the N64 for crying out loud. Like, should the horse maybe move forward when you push forward on the left stick? Naaah, way too intuitive, let's have the player press Triangle a bunch of times just to get the thing moving at an acceptable speed. Oh what, you wanted to KEEP riding fast? Oh, then you have to keep holding down Triangle like an idiot! The aiming controls with the bow are absolute dogsh*t, too. In a twist of pure genius, you basically have to use your horse in a couple of battles, also combined with shooting your bow from the back of your horse. Best of luck with that, you're going to need it.

    On the plus side: The visuals are really nice. Not absolutely amazing in 2019 and especially not after playing Death Stranding, but nice. The music though is pretty generic and repetitive.

    All in all, this is one of the biggest disappointments I've ever had in my gaming career. I'm glad I got this on sale and only payed 16€. I'm only on the 7th colossus and I will probably finish the game, but I doubt that I'm going to enjoy it very much. No matter what else the game throws at me, the controls and camera are going to stay sh*tty. At least I'm not the only one who thinks this way, looking at this user review section. I'm just hoping the "The Last Guardian" isn't also such a POS, because I bought that on sale, too.

    UPDATE: Played a little further, until the 9th colossus, rage-quit, and deleted the game. The 9th fight involves having the colossus stand in very specific spots in order to even GET A CHANCE to harm him. So you're completely dependent on the boss AI, which doesn't cooperate with you at all. Then, if you do get him to fall over, he falls over with his fur (climbing spot) facing AWAY from you, because why not just make things a little more tedious if we get the chance. Then you get barely enough time to climb on top with the sh*tty controls governing your "hero" that climbs slower than any snaill. And if you don't quite make it because your stamina runs out, you fall off and get to repeat the WHOLE PROCESS all over again. Fun times! Excuse me, but I'm not into torturing myself with badly designed BS. Downgrade from a 3 to a 2. Sorry, but this is an over-hyped piece of garbage and even the 16€ I spent on this were a _colossal_ (haha...) waste of money.    … Expand
  58. Mattyc96
    Dec 29, 2019
    4
    By far one of the most pointlessly frustrating games I have ever played. The controls and camera break the game for me. I spent most my time flailing around holding r2 on the colossus. Besides being visually stunning the platforming here is terrible and feels obnoxiously daft waiting for your meter to run down well the protagonist fails to execute an simple jump. The boss battles areBy far one of the most pointlessly frustrating games I have ever played. The controls and camera break the game for me. I spent most my time flailing around holding r2 on the colossus. Besides being visually stunning the platforming here is terrible and feels obnoxiously daft waiting for your meter to run down well the protagonist fails to execute an simple jump. The boss battles are laughably easy. Navigation is annoying. The story feels meaningless. If it wasnt for the visuals this game would have no redeemable values… Expand
  59. Phoenix-Prince
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    On the PS2 this was an incredible game, basically it was a PS3 game on a PS2.
    That's probably why it was still good on the PS3, unfortunately that's no longer the case. Controls are absolutely terrible, camera is terrible, they've done nothing but improve its graphics, they left all of its broken mechanics. Those mechanics were forgivable back in the day but just doesn't hold up today, I    On the PS2 this was an incredible game, basically it was a PS3 game on a PS2.
    That's probably why it was still good on the PS3, unfortunately that's no longer the case. Controls are absolutely terrible, camera is terrible, they've done nothing but improve its graphics, they left all of its broken mechanics. Those mechanics were forgivable back in the day but just doesn't hold up today, I couldn't even finish this time, I quit after The 13th Colossus, because I just couldn't stomach the controls any longer. If you have played this before save your memories and don't bother, you will question how you once enjoyed this, and if you never played it just stay away, it's pretty graphics will mean nothing once you see how terrible the controls and camera Will be.
    I give Shadow of the Colossus a 2 out of 10. What a disappointment.    … Expand
  60. robomartion
    May 19, 2020
    4
    Although nice to look at at first, the photogrammetry used in place of the original hand made assets really take away some of the atmosphere present in the PS2 and PS3 version. The environments become samey very quickly and don't have that sense of world to them. The frame rate on the standard PS4 leaves a lot to be desired and its as if you're playing with an incredible amount of inputAlthough nice to look at at first, the photogrammetry used in place of the original hand made assets really take away some of the atmosphere present in the PS2 and PS3 version. The environments become samey very quickly and don't have that sense of world to them. The frame rate on the standard PS4 leaves a lot to be desired and its as if you're playing with an incredible amount of input lag. I do remember it being somewhat hard to control originally and having a low framerate on the PS2 but perhaps these problems were worse than I remembered. That said controlling the game is NOT an enjoyable experience in any way shape or form and in my honest opinion these are problems that should have been fixed or revised for a brand new release. I think the controls are not acceptable and that's that. Some have said that they are intentional and that is were the challenge lies but I think these are controls that could have been improved by leaps and bounds. Seeing the Last Guardian has exactly the same problems I'm more inclined to think it doesn't matter that much to the developers or they are simply incompetent in that aspect. But saying it is an gameplay design decision to have clunky controls doesn't hold up to me. I honestly think the controls of the original PS2 games were not this bad but I could be wrong. Having enjoyed the original game and actually being enthralled with it and played many many hours of it, coming back to it in this remaster doesn't evoke the same feeling I originally had.… Expand
  61. agent13
    Dec 12, 2019
    4
    Beautiful world but empty, it doesn't have much gameplay or story and it gets boring af after a couple of hours playing. One of the most overrated games ever
  62. BSchwarz95
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    I went into this game with high hopes but little expectations as I did not know what sort of game I was picking up. Undeniably, this is a beautiful game in narrative and art design, but the controls really hold this game back from being truly great for me. It really is a great experience but since there are more than a dozen Colossi and a large open world to venture across each time, theI went into this game with high hopes but little expectations as I did not know what sort of game I was picking up. Undeniably, this is a beautiful game in narrative and art design, but the controls really hold this game back from being truly great for me. It really is a great experience but since there are more than a dozen Colossi and a large open world to venture across each time, the controls are extremely noticeable and although I haven't played the original, I can't imagine it can possibly be too worse than how this handles. I'd like to go back and play this again, but the controls are going to take some overcoming again.… Expand
  63. virtualvince
    Dec 16, 2019
    6
    This game was a platinum trophy pursuit for me, so it's safe to say I played this one to death. I came to expect a lot having never played it on the older consoles, and heard a lot of good words...

    I'm going to be a bit 'edgy' or whatever, and go against the general consensus here, but although I applaud the game for what it does extremely well, which I'll get into, I was left really    This game was a platinum trophy pursuit for me, so it's safe to say I played this one to death. I came to expect a lot having never played it on the older consoles, and heard a lot of good words...

    I'm going to be a bit 'edgy' or whatever, and go against the general consensus here, but although I applaud the game for what it does extremely well, which I'll get into, I was left really underwhelmed by something not enough people have commented on but some of the most important things: controls, camera and game mechanics.

    I felt controls were really clunky, often unresponsive, often annoying to the extreme. The horse will sometimes not budge. The horse won't vault over obvious things you'd expect to the point you have to kind of 'reverse' yourself out of a stupid angle.

    The aiming is terrible and jittery and I'm not just talking about me being rubbish, the aiming is terrible and onerous. To the point of affecting my overall enjoyment of the game which obviously becomes a problem, especially if you're going for those trophies.

    The camera is also a problem. I don't consider it the biggest of issues with the game, however I will say it's 'dated' in that, for instance, it won't let you look wherever you want at the right time in all the right places. These camera 'issues' are actually intentional, and I'm sure lifted from the older versions of the game, but seeing as I'm used to more freedom in certain modern open world titles, this camera is basically dated.

    So with the part most people will down vote this for out of the way... the good stuff. The game looks incredible. The sound and music, gorgeous. The boss fights are monumental. I loved solving the puzzles and seeing where the story would go in the end. To this end I was glad to having never spoiled anything going into it, as let's say there's a good twist. The game is definitely creative, and deserving some of its praise for this alone. It was clearly ahead of the curve in many ways back in the days of PS2, but I'm not going to let that cloud the fact it has glaring problems. Also if you do all the challenges, and do the bosses on all the difficulties you get some cool extras like concept art to enjoy.

    In closing, it's a shame the janky controls and some of the mechanics, such as aiming and horse control want to bring my score on this down. I was looking to give this a strong 8 or 9, but instead I think a 6 is about right for this.    … Expand
  64. GamergodsFail
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    This remake to one of the best games ever is exceptional. Bluepoint Games did a very fine job recreating the world with their own engine and assets. With the updated graphics and new controls, this is the definitive way to experience the game for those who missed out on it the first time.
  65. DrZomboid
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    Master piece with clumsy controls/camera/horse. They must make sequel, easy task.
  66. abekdd
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    Este remake de la obra original de Fumito Ueda nos recuerda los motivos por los que Shadow of the Colossus puso sobre la mesa en 2005 un debate que aún sigue vigente: ¿Son los videojuegos un arte? Desde luego, y más ante exponentes como este, la respuesta es un rotundo sí. En la piel de Wander, nos adentraremos a lomos de Agro en una vasta tierra prohibida donde tendremos que cumplir unaEste remake de la obra original de Fumito Ueda nos recuerda los motivos por los que Shadow of the Colossus puso sobre la mesa en 2005 un debate que aún sigue vigente: ¿Son los videojuegos un arte? Desde luego, y más ante exponentes como este, la respuesta es un rotundo sí. En la piel de Wander, nos adentraremos a lomos de Agro en una vasta tierra prohibida donde tendremos que cumplir una complicadísima misión. Para ello nos serviremos únicamente de nuestra espada, quien nos servirá de guía para acabar con los gigantescos seres a los que tendremos que dar fin. Su jugabilidad única sumada a una historia que atrapa desde el primer momento y una banda sonora inolvidable hacen de Shadow of the Colossus una obra atemporal que roza la excelencia en todos sus apartados.… Expand
  67. Archound
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    Boss fights are not equally fun and engaging. It's great that the game focuses only on one aspect, but it is not top-notch quality. Still, a must play.
  68. network_scroll
    Jan 14, 2019
    8
    Время игры: 5 часов
    Примечание: пройдена полностью на нормальном уровне.
  69. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  70. mainstreamkid
    Feb 19, 2019
    8
    At first, I wasn't enjoying Shadow of Colossus all that much. I found the gameplay mechanics not all that intuitive and the overall aesthetic of the game seemed a little bit outdated, despite it having some great next-gen looking elements to it.

    But its epic battles, its outstanding soundtrack and its bold ending completely won me over. Shadow Of The Colossus was a great game back    At first, I wasn't enjoying Shadow of Colossus all that much. I found the gameplay mechanics not all that intuitive and the overall aesthetic of the game seemed a little bit outdated, despite it having some great next-gen looking elements to it.

    But its epic battles, its outstanding soundtrack and its bold ending completely won me over.

    Shadow Of The Colossus was a great game back when it was released 12 years ago, and I'm glad it was able to be as great of a game now.    … Expand
  71. SamComedian
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    Mi puntuación sobre Shadow of the Colossus es de 8, me explico;
    La duración es algo escasa, en mi caso rozó las 10 horas ( 10h y 6min ). La trama cuenta la historia de un chico que ha hecho un pacto con un espíritu llamado Dormin, el cual le ha prometido que de vencer a 16 colosos le devolverá la vida a su amada. El gameplay trata sobre eso, ir buscando a los colosos y vencerlos uno a    Mi puntuación sobre Shadow of the Colossus es de 8, me explico;
    La duración es algo escasa, en mi caso rozó las 10 horas ( 10h y 6min ). La trama cuenta la historia de un chico que ha hecho un pacto con un espíritu llamado Dormin, el cual le ha prometido que de vencer a 16 colosos le devolverá la vida a su amada. El gameplay trata sobre eso, ir buscando a los colosos y vencerlos uno a uno, puede llegar a ser un poco repetitivo. Cuenta con un mundo abierto, pequeño a mi parecer. El título consta de muy buenos gráficos, hay que decirlo y la banda sonora es bastante buena. Le pongo un 8 sobre 10 ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS4 ). Mi vigesimocuarta crítica u/o review de la sección de Games.    … Expand
  72. themanthatcan
    Feb 21, 2019
    8
    This game can get boring at times, however, the story, music, visuals, and fighting the Colossi make this game what it is. Each colossus is completely unique and if I had to compare it to something I would say their like the Divine beasts is The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. I love this game and I would most definitely play it again.
  73. jgmj921
    Jul 31, 2019
    7
    Decent game in terms of graphics and atmosphere. I didn't have high expectation on the graphics but the game really surprised me on that front. I did, however, have trouble on the controls. It is simply frustrating to drop from the colossi once and again just to climb back up again and do the simply stabbing trick. The combats themselves lack versatility and the plot should have more depth.
  74. ImNotConz
    Feb 12, 2020
    7
    Overrated is a good word to describe shadow of the colossus. Overrated doesn't mean bad and shadow of the colossus is definitely not bad, but its far from perfect and far from 1 of the greatest games ever made. The game already has a lack of story, you get an opening cut scene and that's pretty much it. There are a total of 2 main characters and you don't know either of there names, I hadOverrated is a good word to describe shadow of the colossus. Overrated doesn't mean bad and shadow of the colossus is definitely not bad, but its far from perfect and far from 1 of the greatest games ever made. The game already has a lack of story, you get an opening cut scene and that's pretty much it. There are a total of 2 main characters and you don't know either of there names, I had more of a connection to my horse then I did with the female who spends the whole game doing nothing. Game play is clunky and its worst when you combo it with riding your horse while doing combat. The open world is empty with nothing to do.

    Shadow of the colossus to me is the most overrated game in existence right now. Its not bad at all but the greatest games for me are the ones not hurt by the times. There's never a bad time for some super Mario world or Skyrim. Shadow of the colossus simply doesn't hold up to the times. If you never tried it. buy it when its on sale but if its full price,don't. Its not worth it.    … Expand
  75. hkatbamna1
    Jul 13, 2020
    4
    I've heard great things about this game and decided to give it a shot when it was offered for free with Playstation Plus. I will say the premise of the story is intriguing. However, any redeeming qualities of this game are offset by the most atrocious and poor control scheme I have ever had the displeasure of experiencing in a game. Quite simply, this game is not fun whatsoever. The horseI've heard great things about this game and decided to give it a shot when it was offered for free with Playstation Plus. I will say the premise of the story is intriguing. However, any redeeming qualities of this game are offset by the most atrocious and poor control scheme I have ever had the displeasure of experiencing in a game. Quite simply, this game is not fun whatsoever. The horse navigation makes no reasonable sense. Accelerating and decelerating the horse takes several seconds, and turning is either too slow or too fast. The bulk of colossus battles are climbing up onto them to find their weak points. But this becomes an absolute chore because of the absolute poor control scheme and it's similarly atrocious camera. Often times I would fall off if I let go of R2 for even a split second and would then have to climb my way up again. What should be a fun battle against a giant majestic beast quickly devolves into an uninspiring repetitive task. I tried to like this game, I really did. But it's just not fun. 4/10.… Expand
  76. AgentAnderson
    Mar 3, 2020
    3
    I'll give it 3 because it looks nice. This is like a poor man's Tomb Raider with no enemies and a few big bosses. I was roaming around and found the first 2 Colossi and nothing else. Well, I did find clunky controls. Not much to do other than snore.
  77. Markos-
    Oct 14, 2020
    7
    Its undeniable beauty and spiritual touch grabbed my attention from the beggining, but I didn't play the game through the end even though that was my intention. I quit after 10 hours approx. I felt a bit bored after a few repetitive fight attempts against certain colossus. It requires quite a bit of trial and error and when you defeat them is very rewarding.

    Still, I just didn't feel    Its undeniable beauty and spiritual touch grabbed my attention from the beggining, but I didn't play the game through the end even though that was my intention. I quit after 10 hours approx. I felt a bit bored after a few repetitive fight attempts against certain colossus. It requires quite a bit of trial and error and when you defeat them is very rewarding.

    Still, I just didn't feel compelled enough to keep trying, and the way the game is designed, there's not much to do aside facing those single enemies.

    The scenaries are gorgeous, and the battles fairly epic and rewarding if you have the patience and desire to overcome them, but to some of us it might get boring or uninteresting as the only real thing you do is defeat colossus.    … Expand
  78. ZaPaAl
    Oct 8, 2020
    5
    It has it's moments, some nice visuals and a unique atmosphere, but it has very little of content and gameplay. Controls and camera are extremly annoying. More then 50% of the game, right from the start, I kept asking myself over and over, why play this any further, it has hardly anything to offer.
    This game feels like they salvaged what they could out of a fatally drained budget and sold    It has it's moments, some nice visuals and a unique atmosphere, but it has very little of content and gameplay. Controls and camera are extremly annoying. More then 50% of the game, right from the start, I kept asking myself over and over, why play this any further, it has hardly anything to offer.
    This game feels like they salvaged what they could out of a fatally drained budget and sold it like having so little content was the plan all along.

    With the last bosses it did get more interesting, picked up a bit of suspense and finally the ending did make up for a lot of narrative that was missing most of the game. It is an experience, but as a game, it's over after 6-8 hours, and that only because you have to repeatedly travel over long and empty distances and if you go hunting a few useless lizards and fruits in a partially good looking, but mostly very bland looking environment.

    You can get probably get a bit more challengeing things to do and some new equipment in New Game+, but why would you really want to...?

    There is a very minor connection to The Last Guardian (basically in the setting, the climbing, and the general feel), but that is a very different "story" in quite a few aspects.    … Expand
  79. mijan
    Mar 2, 2020
    7
    I guess I'm one of the rare ones that didn't click with this game many call masterpiece. I like some parts of the game, it's interesting and quite different idea, but gameplay feels so dated for me that I couldn't play it more than one hour before I gave up. Remake is quite nice graphically but gameplay wise this game still feels 15 years old. I didn't play this game on PS2 or PS3, if II guess I'm one of the rare ones that didn't click with this game many call masterpiece. I like some parts of the game, it's interesting and quite different idea, but gameplay feels so dated for me that I couldn't play it more than one hour before I gave up. Remake is quite nice graphically but gameplay wise this game still feels 15 years old. I didn't play this game on PS2 or PS3, if I did maybe I'd appreciate it more, but trying it for first time now it simply didn't click with me.… Expand
  80. Klotz
    Nov 18, 2020
    6
    I really wanted to like this game but I just can't overlook all of it's flaws:
    You're constantly battling the camera (sometimes more than the Colossi). Waiting for the Coloss to do a certain attack or move to a specific area can be very annoying once you know what to do. A lot of the fights are more frustrating than fun. The solutions for the fights (or interaction with the world) are not    I really wanted to like this game but I just can't overlook all of it's flaws:
    You're constantly battling the camera (sometimes more than the Colossi). Waiting for the Coloss to do a certain attack or move to a specific area can be very annoying once you know what to do. A lot of the fights are more frustrating than fun. The solutions for the fights (or interaction with the world) are not consistent - sometimes environment is destructible sometimes not, so it's often more trial and error than anything else. After finding out what to do I finding myself more face palming than feeling smart.

    You have basically 16 gimmick fights, that's it. I could live with that if the fights where really good but too many are not. Pretty short too, took me about 9 hours to complete.    … Expand
  81. lionezzz
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Maybe in 2005 this game were pretty good, but now - it's awful. Mostly because of awful controls. Simply can't play normally
  82. luisflopez
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I was able to experience this game for the first time ever thanks to Playstation Plus. The original game has been in my "to play" list for a long time, but I'm glad I waited and experienced the PS4 version instead. I feel jealous for Shadow of the Colossus fans, because this version is basically a dream come true as far as remakes go. The game looks absolutely stunning, even rivaling theI was able to experience this game for the first time ever thanks to Playstation Plus. The original game has been in my "to play" list for a long time, but I'm glad I waited and experienced the PS4 version instead. I feel jealous for Shadow of the Colossus fans, because this version is basically a dream come true as far as remakes go. The game looks absolutely stunning, even rivaling the PS4's own titles. Some people could argue that they should have implemtented more quality of life improvements, or even additional content, but honestly, this is exactly how a remake should be in my opinion: faithful as possible to the original work, but making it look better than ever.

    Shadow of the Colossus is a game with a very simple but compelling premise: hunt down sixteen gigantic monsters that act as bosses spread all over the world. Boss fights are one of my favorite aspects in any video game, so naturally I was inmediately captivated by this premise. At first I had some trouble getting used to the controls and phyisics, but eventually got better at it. The controlls are clunky, but this is part of what makes the game challenging. Of course, that also means that you'll be set for some frustrating moments, especially during the first few hours. This is a game that often demands patience from the player, so I can see it being difficult to enjoy for some people. It is clearly not a game for the mainstream public.

    But no matter how many frustrating moments you'll experience with the controlls, the game will keep you coming back for the epic and spectacular moments that take place fighting each of the colossi. Being a game designed entirely around boss fights, you can expect the fights to be more elaborate and time-consuming than your average video game bosses. Each colossi is like a puzzle, where you have to find the way to their weak points, and then execute your attacks while managing your stamina. Overall, the bosses are creative, varied, and for the most part entertaining from a gameplay standpoint. From an artistic standpoint, some of the battles are simply breathtaking. In this sense, Shadow of the Colossus is unrivaled in the gaming landscape. Of course, not all of the colossi are on the same level of quality. But overall the fights are very memorable and satisfying.

    There isn't much to this game apart from the boss fights. The rest of the experience consists of traveling the vast, (intentionally) empty open world in search for the colossi. There are some collectibles and a much appreciated time-attack mode that let's you replay any fight, but I didn't really bother with any of those. And finally, the game has a story, which is very minimalistic and in reality, it only exists in the beginning and the end. The finale is extremely memorable.

    The art direction for this game is very solid and well done. The landscapes are beautiful, and the colossi look spectacular, especially in this 1080p remake. The music is sensational, consisting mostly of orchestral pieces, with a few exceptions. Though I often find orchestral music in games like this to be very samey and forgettable, this is not the case for Shadow of the Colossus. All of the songs are very memorable, and the composer was clearly a very talented person.

    In the end, this is a game that anyone who likes epic boss fights should play at least once. Again, it is not your typical adventure game and I would not recommend it to the general public. But I have to commend the developers for commiting to such a novel and bold idea, because the result is a game that despite its shortcomings, will always be rememberd by everyone.

    Score: 8.5
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  83. thiagoFerreiraL
    Aug 16, 2019
    2
    This game has the clunkiest controls of all the games I've played, specially the camera, that looks like it has a mind of it's own. The camera tries so f*** hard to auto-correct that infuriated me to the point of giving up on the 6th colossus and I couldn't do that for another 10 colossus. It's like the camera is the real boss of this game.

    I gave 2 points for visuals only. The game    This game has the clunkiest controls of all the games I've played, specially the camera, that looks like it has a mind of it's own. The camera tries so f*** hard to auto-correct that infuriated me to the point of giving up on the 6th colossus and I couldn't do that for another 10 colossus. It's like the camera is the real boss of this game.

    I gave 2 points for visuals only. The game certainly is very pretty.    … Expand
  84. Anelist
    Apr 27, 2020
    1
    Tried this game & could not get past how bad the camera & that damn horse is !! Leave that , then got to the climbing part .. my word its bad. The game has a sort of compass map when you raise that sword but I just could not figure out where to go ... follow the light ? What .. maybe follow where there is a sun opening ? I dunno . Then the actual 1st & 2nd boss fights ( which were a bitTried this game & could not get past how bad the camera & that damn horse is !! Leave that , then got to the climbing part .. my word its bad. The game has a sort of compass map when you raise that sword but I just could not figure out where to go ... follow the light ? What .. maybe follow where there is a sun opening ? I dunno . Then the actual 1st & 2nd boss fights ( which were a bit cool i must admit - hence the 1 rating) - on the second boss after about 30 minutes trying to figure out the direction , I could not bear the controls climbing that boss . I quit the game right there. Luckily for me i got this as a freebie on psn ( although we all know nothing is for free) . But hugely dissapointed & cannot see how the ratings lead this to being a “ must play” , more like “ must avoid”… Expand
  85. Sky-Line___
    May 2, 2020
    6
    The main force of this game is its artistic direction. The world is very unique. The design of the colossi is impressively good as well. Expectably, the colossi are the best part of this game. I have felt a bit of repetition among the last five of them, but otherwise the gameplay is very nice when it comes to colossus fighting (despite staying simple). Still about artistic direction, theThe main force of this game is its artistic direction. The world is very unique. The design of the colossi is impressively good as well. Expectably, the colossi are the best part of this game. I have felt a bit of repetition among the last five of them, but otherwise the gameplay is very nice when it comes to colossus fighting (despite staying simple). Still about artistic direction, the music is nice and perfectly matches the world.

    Storywise, it’s simple and light. Don’t expect to find an extremely developed scriptwriting, but some mysteries are good enough to make the player wanting a few answers.

    That’s all for what I liked about SOTC. There are also many things I didn’t like. First, let me start with the absolute worst thing in this game: the horse handling. It is HORRIBLY TERRIBLE. I don’t care that it’s originally a PS2 game. If you remaster/remake it (2 times), you correct the obvious bad stuff. It’s not acceptable to « remake » a game and to offer your players such a disastrous experience when it comes to the handling of the horse. Moreover, the frame rate is bad. It’s too slow and I cannot believe that they cannot make such an old game a 60fps on PS4. That’s another very negative point. On top of that, there are lots of camera problems and I’ve found myself stuck several times because of bugs or gameplay imperfections. Disappointing for such a light-content game.

    More subjectively, I found the game slow to begin. I also don’t like this fictional language thing. Globally, I got tired after a while so I forced myself to finish the last third. Nevertheless, it’s worth playing for its uniqueness and because I have rarely seen such advanced boss fighting (if you can call them like that).    … Expand
  86. MatadorVoraz
    May 12, 2020
    6
    O gráfico é muito impressionante, a trilha sonora é sençacional, quanto aos colossos, os puzzles podiam ser melhores, mas a jogabilidade é frustrante.
  87. Sucheit
    Mar 13, 2020
    4
    boss 11 just stuns you to death if you get hit by charge attack and you cant even change difficulty in game, had to drop it
  88. maddiplomat
    Jul 14, 2020
    0
    This has been in my backlog for a while. Oh my god, what a boring game and the controls are so bad. And for some reason this is marked as "must play" - what were you smoking???
  89. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Solid 9.5

    This is a unique game, it has a lot of soul in it, maybe the new generation won't understand it.
  90. Lewis-Angelo
    May 20, 2020
    6
    jugado en PS2, PS3 y PS4

    no es el mejor remake que he jugado
    supongo que en la PS4 Pro irá mejor, pero en la normal la lían entre la cámara, el desenfoque y el framerate

    es una lástima que no hayan mejorado más allá de los gráficos, se hubiese agradecido mucho que puliesen los controles
  91. donsiphono
    Jan 10, 2021
    5
    The game itself has great esthetics, art, graphics and story but it fails miserably at the most important aspect of a video game, the gameplay. Shooting your bow on horseback is a chore and the aiming mechanics is from another decade. They should have use the remaster version to revisit / adjust their gameplay because after just 3 hours of gameplay, I got sick of battling not only theThe game itself has great esthetics, art, graphics and story but it fails miserably at the most important aspect of a video game, the gameplay. Shooting your bow on horseback is a chore and the aiming mechanics is from another decade. They should have use the remaster version to revisit / adjust their gameplay because after just 3 hours of gameplay, I got sick of battling not only the enemies but the controls itself.

    All the points I awarded are based on the positive points mentionned above. But I cannot give a passing note to a game with such horrendous gameplay. I know it isn't a well received opinion to blast a "iconic" (for some) video game like Shadow of the Colossus, but I want to be objective here.    … Expand
  92. PeterLangford
    Apr 3, 2020
    4
    Maybe good as a meditation exercise. But world is large and lifeless. The game is 16 not overly hard boss fights with a lot of time struggling with your horse and camera to travel long repetitive distances in between.
  93. CzarSquid
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Spread the message of communism by slaying the monopolistic ancients that have cursed the land
  94. wangweixun
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    Never played the previous versions. It's not bad but at the same time not great. The only selling point is the 10 boss fights. There is literally no story.
  95. brendo214
    May 23, 2019
    8
    Shadow of the Colossus was fun while playing it, but the game is really short and that is mildly disappointing.
  96. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    This game is beautiful but it really shows its age with the icredibly clunky controls that can be frustrating at times. But its was still a very interesting experience.
  97. D3NGZ
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Shadow of The Colossus.

    pros

    - evoke a sense of wonder.
    - boss fights are fun at time.
    - very atmoshpheric.

    cons

    - The Camera is a huge issue for me, and im not one to ever complain about cameras in video games unless its really messed up. like in shadow of the colossus. it prevented me from having fun for a majority of my play through
  98. jhollis977
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    You could critique this game by saying there’s no equipment, magic, leveling, or crafting systems. But that’s where SOTC shines. it’s refreshing to sit down and enjoy a game that isn't so mentally stimulating. You have one thing to do, 16 times, and each battle is unique and amazing.
  99. alexslork
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    I was really really hyped for this game and when I finally start playing the hype was over. I tried to look at this game only as art. It helped to make me finish this game, but when I was trying to enjoy shadow of the colossus, it just felt forced.
  100. quanta
    Aug 1, 2020
    0
    SOTC's atmosphere is great and its art-style is inspiring. However, the gameplay is mediocre and the controls are plain bad. It has a lot of potential, a 10/10 on some elements and 4/10 on some others. It's a bit overrated because some people are willing to forgive its abysmal controls.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    Perfectly polished and improved cult game – even with better controls! Killing giant monsters has never been so much (melancholic) fun. [Issue#283]
  2. Games.cz
    Apr 24, 2018
    90
    A tribute to the Fumito Ueda will delight the veterans of the original game same as introduce this classic to the newcomers, who are not tuned on a nostalgic note. An ideal opportunity to improve your video game education and a wonderful experience in the same time. Some clumsy controls and occasionally stubborn camera can’t ruin the great experience.
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  3. CD-Action
    Apr 3, 2018
    70
    It’s a good remaster, but frankly I find it unnecessary. Those who have already played the game on PS2 or PS3 will find nothing new here, and those who didn’t have the chance to get acquainted with it probably will not understand what we saw in Shadow of the Colossus 12 years ago, when gaming reality was completely different. [03/2018, p.66]
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