Shadow of the Colossus

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7.8

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  1. YeetimusMaximus
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shadow of the Colossus is a pretty good game. Beautiful graphics, boss and world design is epic. The camera is finicky and weird which does end up screwing me over. And basically everything in the entire game I hate is with Celosia the 11th colossus. That annoying “colossus.” ITS TINY AND FAST AND ATTACKS FASTER THAN YOU CAN RECOVER. IT DOESN’T FEEL LIKE A COLOSSUS SAME GOES FOR CENOBIA. Other than that I recommend this game. Don’t get it for anything over $15.… Expand
  2. Jony_traaa
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Increíble poder jugar a Shadow de Colosus en tu PS4 con mejores gráficos, la verdad es buen juego, tiene muy buena historia, además también tiene una banda sonora que funciona perfectamente para cada momento.

    El juego puede llegar a ser algo repetitivo, te puedes cansar un poco, porque es hacer todo el rato lo mismo de maneras diferentes, no voy a decir mas para no hacer spoiler. La    Increíble poder jugar a Shadow de Colosus en tu PS4 con mejores gráficos, la verdad es buen juego, tiene muy buena historia, además también tiene una banda sonora que funciona perfectamente para cada momento.

    El juego puede llegar a ser algo repetitivo, te puedes cansar un poco, porque es hacer todo el rato lo mismo de maneras diferentes, no voy a decir mas para no hacer spoiler.

    La dificultad/duración depende de varios factores, de los cuales dependes tu como usuario, no te dan facilidades que en otros juegos si que te las dan, en este juego tendrás que pensar un poco, pero tampoco lo considero extremadamente difícil (no lo he jugado en modo difícil)

    Es curiosa la manera en la que este juego cuenta la historia, ya la descubrirás si decides jugar a este juego, cosa que te recomiendo, es un juego cortito, es diferente a otros juegos, creo que es algo que deberías al menos probar.    … Expand
  3. Electrohead
    May 10, 2020
    8
    Shadow of the Colossus is still one of the most original games ever made, even over a decade after its original release. The PS4 remake has an amazing graphical presentation and fixes the bad frame rate of the original game. The controls can still be clunky at times, especially during the final boss. The game itself is a bit on the bare-bones side and lacks a real challenge, but is stillShadow of the Colossus is still one of the most original games ever made, even over a decade after its original release. The PS4 remake has an amazing graphical presentation and fixes the bad frame rate of the original game. The controls can still be clunky at times, especially during the final boss. The game itself is a bit on the bare-bones side and lacks a real challenge, but is still worth playing today.… Expand
  4. andrejS_de
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Ever since i heard shadow of The colossus was getting a remake i was overjoyed. I couldn't be happier that this remake happened.The graphics, sound, everything has been remade running on a brand new game engine entirely. But the camera and controls was the worst thing have i see in a video game.
  5. RobertoLins
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    Shadow of the colossus has great graphics, narrative and history, I fell in love with the game’s history.
  6. Dr_Unk
    Oct 6, 2020
    8
    This game is good. Just a couple gripes with this one. I got really bored when I would try to find each Colossus. but once you get to there the game becomes fun. All of the bosses where a good challenge. only a couple frustrated me. (The Turtle (9) and the Warrior (3)). The ending was also really weird. other than that, I recomend that you try it
  7. tommydlbass
    Nov 10, 2020
    8
    A masterpiece. The controls have issues but it's also worth it. The puzzles were great and the story was interesting. A must play for me.
  8. kmmhr
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    to be honest, I am a little confused about what should I say about this game, but I will try to be as realistic as objective as possible. First of all, the gameplay is good no more than that. I suffered while playing because of the controls. Every time I climb a colossus or an object, the character (I do not know its name) jump in the wrong direction. I do not care about the graphics thatto be honest, I am a little confused about what should I say about this game, but I will try to be as realistic as objective as possible. First of all, the gameplay is good no more than that. I suffered while playing because of the controls. Every time I climb a colossus or an object, the character (I do not know its name) jump in the wrong direction. I do not care about the graphics that much, so I think it is good and just that. The soundtrack is amazing and really appealing, it really puts you in the game atmosphere.… Expand
  9. Junjisiah
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    ps2 시절 정말 재밌게 했던 게임이에요.
    ps4 로 다시 나온다고 했을때 너무 기뻤어요.
    막상 구매했을때는 실망을 좀 했어요.
    왜냐하면 조작감이....
    개선이 필요하다 생각됐지만 패치는 없었네요.
    그래서 8점을 주어요.
    순전히 조작감때문이에요.
  10. Ganderlow
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    An old game that definitely feels aged. SOTC is still an incredible journey and this remake does a wonderful job at bringing the original vision back to life.
  11. Momoki_02
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Good game, but the controls were very bad it felt like a old ps2 game, which it is.
  12. KubaRoman
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    The controls take a moment to get used to. Initially, i didn't think i'd get over the frustration of navigating your horse around tight corners or spaces, but once you get over that initial hurdle, this is a breathtaking experience. I haven't played the PS2 version, but to my understanding the controls have been improved upon for this re-release, which is a relief because it still has itsThe controls take a moment to get used to. Initially, i didn't think i'd get over the frustration of navigating your horse around tight corners or spaces, but once you get over that initial hurdle, this is a breathtaking experience. I haven't played the PS2 version, but to my understanding the controls have been improved upon for this re-release, which is a relief because it still has its issues.
    There is an atmosphere of sadness and beauty in this game that leaves you thinking about it long after you've put the controller down. Could it be longer? Yes. Could there be more variety to the gameplay? Sure. But this game is unapologetic on what it is, and that's sort of the reason why it's so special.
    It's the first time I really caught myself having to re-evaluate the fact that i can't judge something based on what i wish it was, and instead accept it for what it is. And if you do that, you're in for a very special ride.    … Expand
  13. Juanjo19
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    Para ser un remake es muy bueno, la acción y la dificultad siempre esta presente, viajar en el caballo por las praderas no tiene descripción y la sensación de luchar y derrotar algo más grande es.increible, aunque sean puzzles, sin embargo, tiene defectos en las cámaras, dificultad para manejar el caballo en espacios reducidos y hay datos como la forma de aumentar la barra de vida o dePara ser un remake es muy bueno, la acción y la dificultad siempre esta presente, viajar en el caballo por las praderas no tiene descripción y la sensación de luchar y derrotar algo más grande es.increible, aunque sean puzzles, sin embargo, tiene defectos en las cámaras, dificultad para manejar el caballo en espacios reducidos y hay datos como la forma de aumentar la barra de vida o de energía que no dan, pudiera ser que a algunos les gustaría saberlo, valorando lo bueno y lo malo, es un buen juego… Expand
  14. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    No es para nada mi tipo de juego, me llegó a aburrir y todo. Todo el mundo ha de jugarlo, y seguramente la mayoría salgan maravillados, pero no es para mí, definitivamente. Una vez y no más.
  15. Ferrier
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Pros: beautiful art, brilliant boss design
    Cons: took too much time to find a boss, many area looks the same.
  16. thiagosrdg
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Jogo muito bom, gráficos lindos. Porém não dou nota máxima por que a forma que se controla o cavalo é ruim, poderia ter sido melhor adaptado nesse remake. E poderiam ter acrescentado mais coisas ao game também e aproveitado melhor a plataforma.
  17. SpiiRiT_zRuby
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Difrute como un enano con este juego tanto con su combate y la idea q da de q tu entiendas la historia diferente a como otros la entiende
  18. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    That was a freaking great game back in the PS2, 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.
    This PS4 version delivers a visual uplift to the game, but nothing more really - and that is the problem. As much as it looks like a modern game, it doesn't feel like one, and maybe that    That was a freaking great game back in the PS2, 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.
    This PS4 version delivers a visual uplift to the game, but nothing more really - and that is the problem. As much as it looks like a modern game, it doesn't feel like one, and maybe that could have been improved too.    … Expand
  19. TremendousMan
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    My complaint with this remaster is its controls, as if they just left the clunky controls from the original game. The game's certainly not for everyone but it can be enjoyed as a work of art. And as a example of perfection of soundtrack and art direction in video games.
  20. Guados
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My top PS4/PS5 list
    1. Ghost of Tsushima 9,7/10
    2. God of War 9,5/10
    3. Other for TOP3 Meme    … Expand
  21. ariangoodarzi
    May 5, 2021
    8
    i havent even played this game yet but i belive this whole week i was watching lore,thoery and cut content of the game. the story is really really simple but in a good way. it has a great story behind it. so the story is a 10/10
    however the gameplay looks pretty meh
    theres nothing,basicly nothing in the world execpt the big guys ( i cant spell their name right) and birds. the game is 4    i havent even played this game yet but i belive this whole week i was watching lore,thoery and cut content of the game. the story is really really simple but in a good way. it has a great story behind it. so the story is a 10/10
    however the gameplay looks pretty meh
    theres nothing,basicly nothing in the world execpt the big guys ( i cant spell their name right) and birds.
    the game is 4 hours. the game has a lot of cut content that the remake doesnt give us. the gameplay gets a 6/10
    the music in this game however,is godly. 10/10 on music
    overall 8.5    … Expand
  22. nishantk
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    This game obsolute masterpiece. This game graphics are great the fighting is very funny and it's competitive to a bearable degree. However,some bosses in the game are so difficult to defeat that it makes dark souls look like a game of snake and leaders. This game background music is amazing,example Azuma the feldsher,please please please please make this boss easier! I have fought him soThis game obsolute masterpiece. This game graphics are great the fighting is very funny and it's competitive to a bearable degree. However,some bosses in the game are so difficult to defeat that it makes dark souls look like a game of snake and leaders. This game background music is amazing,example Azuma the feldsher,please please please please make this boss easier! I have fought him so many times and I haven't come close to winning in any of them. Also , a bit too many game but this game truly brilliant game .I love this game it has cool graphics and great fighting styles.But is difficult to play you spend all time to defeats a villain and all you get is 100 coins and weapons.


    Game name--Shadow Fight 3    … Expand
  23. Moeinsj
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Game has a great feeling, music is amazing. This could be such a great hit but the camera work ruins otherwise perfect experience.
  24. urys_Bamyr
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    A sort of a poetic experience.
    With a really cool atmosphere.
    But, after the ending, there's not much more to do
  25. Jattaman
    Sep 18, 2022
    8
    Gioco d'avventura molto particolare, in cui non ci sono veri e propri livelli.
    L'obiettivo è trovare all'interno della mappa, per poi sconfiggere, i colossi, creature enormi, sulle quali dovremo arrampicarci per scovarne i punti deboli da colpire con la nostra spada.
    La grafica è nella media a livello tecnico, ma molto ispirata in quanto a stile, e il gameplay è molto interessante. Ciò    Gioco d'avventura molto particolare, in cui non ci sono veri e propri livelli.
    L'obiettivo è trovare all'interno della mappa, per poi sconfiggere, i colossi, creature enormi, sulle quali dovremo arrampicarci per scovarne i punti deboli da colpire con la nostra spada.
    La grafica è nella media a livello tecnico, ma molto ispirata in quanto a stile, e il gameplay è molto interessante.
    Ciò che rende questo gioco speciale è l'atmosfera che emana: il fiabesco che avvolge l'esperienza è memorabile.
    Assolutamente consigliato.    … Expand
  26. Zeneko90
    Jun 6, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  27. SebbyMakesMusic
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    Ahh yes... The game of climbing and stabbing. And baiting. And exploring.

    To cut straight to the chase, this game does have a very cinematic feel while having very little dialogue or character interaction. And honestly, that's a big part of the game's charm. That, and these large, beautiful environments it would be a dream to be able to visit. The dynamic of exploring a peaceful    Ahh yes... The game of climbing and stabbing. And baiting. And exploring.

    To cut straight to the chase, this game does have a very cinematic feel while having very little dialogue or character interaction. And honestly, that's a big part of the game's charm. That, and these large, beautiful environments it would be a dream to be able to visit. The dynamic of exploring a peaceful landscape and then trying to slay a mountainous creature does feel quite epic; Sort of a calm before the storm on repeat. Personally, I don't have a problem with the controls most of the time, and I do think this is a very engaging experience that's worth playing all the way through once (which can take 5-10 hours if you aren't trying to speed-run it). Personally, I recommend doing hard mode right away as it just simply adds more weak points and lowers your attack power, so you may need to apply more strategies that you wouldn't in normal mode.

    Overall, each of these colossi is a very distinct, and mostly well-done boss fight. While they all require stabbing weak points repeatedly while holding on, trying to anticipate the next major movement that may attempt to shake you off like a flee on a dog, actually reaching these points requires unique strategies to be able to reach. To top off the praise for this game, the orchestral music is very fitting, and the ending gave me some feels in a very unique and memorable way.

    Now the downsides... There are definitely some major downsides that make this game occasionally very frustrating, particularly if you're trying to play it in Time Attack on Hard mode, which reveals the singular overarching issue here: This game is better at being an interactive experience rather than a traditional game. The difficulty curve is generally okay, but there're a handful of bosses that are just frustrating to try to manipulate properly, VERY SPECIFICALLY: #9 (where you need to make a hot spring hit its belly), #4 (where you need to bait a giant horse to lower it's head), and #12, because I just watched this guy go all the way to the opposite end of the map while I was firing arrows at him, like wtf... Also #10 requires shooting arrows while riding away from it, which isn't very intuitive since I can easily run into a pillar without realizing it's there (I do still think it's fun despite this). Aside from those handful of errors, I generally enjoy finagling my way through these, it just gets VERY frustrating when it doesn't want to work with you in Time Attack.

    To top off the negative aspects of this game, they really should just call the main character Stumble instead of Wander, considering how the slightest movements can make him fall over (which cuts into grip regen time). Momentum manipulation can lead to some interesting speed-run tactics, but there're a good few times where I really don't think my character should've gone the way they did. Plus, there aren't really enough grip points in the normal map. And lastly, I actually think being able to press a button to focus the camera on either the colossus or your horse Agro is exactly the way the camera should function, BUT sometimes it just gets caught in inconvenient locations, like: In #12, while I'm trying to get on top of it's head, half the time the camera gets stuck on its shoulder and I can't actually tell if I'm at the right angle to pull myself up. Still, it's nowhere near as bad as Super Mario 64, and people love that game.

    Most of these issues may seem big, but they're ultimately minor in that they don't actually break the game or totally ruin the gameplay experience. This is still strongly recommended for anyone still interested after reading this. I would not recommend this to someone who's only interested in action-heavy, grindy games, though.    … Expand
  28. alsotang
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    The camera control in this game is so disgusting. The plot is very little but quite interesting.
  29. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    Classic game comes back with a great remastered. Great bosses and presentation with awesome soundtrack. Definitely a unique experience.
  30. PatoG0zante
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Sinto que algumas coisas poderiam ser melhores, a câmera e a IA dos colossus bugam constantemente, fora isso, é um ótimo jogo.
  31. Chaj
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Always wanted to play this, finally got ported to a system I have, and it was as good as I expected! I recommend it!
  32. Yellsirskii
    May 14, 2023
    8
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  33. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Graphics: 8/10; Storyline: 7/10; Gameplay: 8/10; Atmosphere: 9/10; Music: 9/10; Summary rating: 8/10
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. p1menta
    Jun 12, 2018
    7
    the game was just plain perfect in 2005 for ps2, when it was first released, but then it comes back 13 years later to ps4 (even more stunnig, visually), but nothing else is new. (not to mention it was already re-released to PS3 some years back, also with just the graphics better) I mean, ok, i can't complain, really, but come on, put anything new, or at least fix this damn terrible camerathe game was just plain perfect in 2005 for ps2, when it was first released, but then it comes back 13 years later to ps4 (even more stunnig, visually), but nothing else is new. (not to mention it was already re-released to PS3 some years back, also with just the graphics better) I mean, ok, i can't complain, really, but come on, put anything new, or at least fix this damn terrible camera that only shows whatever it wants, and (kinda) ruins the very best thing in this "new"-more beautiful- version.
    incoherence or not, even talking **** about it, it's still worth it, what a game, what a story.
    such nostalgia    … Expand
  38. Ukropgreen
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Говоря о Shadow of the Colossus, надо сказать сразу – она на любителя. Её геймплей достаточно однообразен, механики просты, а сюжет скуп на подробности. Казалось бы, при таком наборе характеристик ни одна другая игра не способна стать классикой, выходившей сразу на трёх поколениях PlayStation, но только не в случае с Shadow of the Colossus. Будучи довольно нишевым проектом, игра снискалаГоворя о Shadow of the Colossus, надо сказать сразу – она на любителя. Её геймплей достаточно однообразен, механики просты, а сюжет скуп на подробности. Казалось бы, при таком наборе характеристик ни одна другая игра не способна стать классикой, выходившей сразу на трёх поколениях PlayStation, но только не в случае с Shadow of the Colossus. Будучи довольно нишевым проектом, игра снискала славу среди миллионов поклонников по всему миру. Что неудивительно, ибо это по истине трогательное, меланхоличное произведение ручной работы, способное очаровать с первых же минут игры. Её атмосфера завораживает, она медитативная и полна умиротворения. Во многом этот эффект достигается благодаря отличному арт-дирекшну и хорошей работе с геймдизайном. И хотя здешние локации довольно аскетичны, их интересно исследовать не только в поисках шестнадцати колоссов, каждый из которых уникален по своему, но и в попытке ответить себе на вопрос, что же случилось со всем этим фэнтезийным миров. Это игра-путешествие с вечными темами добра и зла, любви и самопожертвования. Настоящий памятник видеоигр от Фумито Уэда о котором многие сегодня забыли на фоне бесконечно пустых ААА-исполинов.

    Отдельная благодарность студии Bluepoint Games, проделавшей огромную работу по перезапуску игры. Ремейк получился на славу!    … Expand
  39. NorwayGamer
    Dec 12, 2018
    7
    the only thing remarkable about this game are the boss-fights. I agree with one of the critic reviews that wasn't blinded by nostalgia and gave it a 7 stating:

    "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." definitely a good game in several    the only thing remarkable about this game are the boss-fights. I agree with one of the critic reviews that wasn't blinded by nostalgia and gave it a 7 stating:

    "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."

    definitely a good game in several ways, but severely lacking in content and depth.    … Expand
  40. rosnk30
    Mar 31, 2020
    7
    Well, I wasnt player it before (my first was ICO and I didnt liked) .....some people says that SOTC was amazing....
    In fact, this game is different and deserve be reviewed considering his era! This one's is graphical better than original and the game in fact do his objective without too much storytelling.
    You will do the basics, kill sixteen colossi and finish. The gameplay and camera    Well, I wasnt player it before (my first was ICO and I didnt liked) .....some people says that SOTC was amazing....
    In fact, this game is different and deserve be reviewed considering his era! This one's is graphical better than original and the game in fact do his objective without too much storytelling.
    You will do the basics, kill sixteen colossi and finish.

    The gameplay and camera issues is worst part of SOTC experience    … Expand
  41. alii
    Mar 19, 2019
    7
    Amazing game. Astounding story. Really can't say more about it what already has been said. But the controls ... Man the controls sucks balls! it's 7/10 precisely because of the controls. It got so frustrating at times to hold the camera angle during a fight or while mounted on Agro and using the GPS sword. Other than that, 10/10 story. Completes a circle. Leaves you staring at the screenAmazing game. Astounding story. Really can't say more about it what already has been said. But the controls ... Man the controls sucks balls! it's 7/10 precisely because of the controls. It got so frustrating at times to hold the camera angle during a fight or while mounted on Agro and using the GPS sword. Other than that, 10/10 story. Completes a circle. Leaves you staring at the screen once the game is over with controller in hand and whispering to yourself 'Wow'. Which is what this game is. Wow.… Expand
  42. JuanLuisGG14
    Aug 19, 2018
    7
    Overrated as hell...
    Colossus are obviously the star in this game, majestic and well thought (aside from a couple).
    The problem is that apart from that, the game is extremely barebones. Visually the game is a lot better (colossi look amazing) , although the 30fps feel awkward and the default motion blur was horrendous (at least the game gives you a lot of visual customize options. The    Overrated as hell...
    Colossus are obviously the star in this game, majestic and well thought (aside from a couple).
    The problem is that apart from that, the game is extremely barebones.
    Visually the game is a lot better (colossi look amazing) , although the 30fps feel awkward and the default motion blur was horrendous (at least the game gives you a lot of visual customize options.
    The other problem in this game is about the erratic camera, clunky controls and ocassional bugs.
    Those three make the experience worse and can frustrate sometimes.    … Expand
  43. 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
  44. Rstiles7
    Jun 7, 2018
    7
    This is a game I did not experience for the first time until the remastered version was released, and I will admit I was very excited to try it out, as I had heard nothing but good things about the game. What could've been one of my most memorable gaming experiences turned out to be one of the most disappointing. Don't get me wrong, I still thought Shadow of the Colossus was a good game,This is a game I did not experience for the first time until the remastered version was released, and I will admit I was very excited to try it out, as I had heard nothing but good things about the game. What could've been one of my most memorable gaming experiences turned out to be one of the most disappointing. Don't get me wrong, I still thought Shadow of the Colossus was a good game, but I did not understand where the game's status as a "masterpiece" came from.

    As far as the positives with this game go, the game looks absolutely stunning, and is one of the most visually appealing games ever released. Also, the attention to detail within the world's landscapes is amazing, and it really makes the whole world feel alive. Finally, I really liked how the game took a non-traditional method to storytelling, and rather than relying on constant dialogue and cut scenes, the game tells its story through the actions of the player.

    Even though there are a lot of positives about this game, there are quite a few negatives that I simply cannot ever look past. First of all, the gameplay and controls both feel very clunky and unresponsive. This may have felt just fine in 2005, but in 2018, when we have games with advanced physics engines and tighter controls, this game's controls stick out like a sore thumb. Also, I found very few of the colossi to be genuinely fun and entertaining to take down, those being Avion, Phalanx, and Dirge, while the rest either felt decent at best or insanely frustrating at worst (Celosia). But quite possibly the worst of all, this game has very little replay value. What I mean by that is, once you've beaten the game once, there is no reason to back and play the game a second time, as it will be the exact same thing. So unless you really enjoyed playing through the game, I can't recommend you play through the game more than once, and I don't ever see myself playing through this game again.

    In conclusion, Shadow of the Colossus is certainly a good game and one I recommend everyone tries out once throughout their life. But even so, the game is incredibly flawed and far from a masterpiece, at least in my opinion.    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. LoganMic
    Jan 22, 2019
    7
    The game has Amazing bosses and excellent graphics but has awful controls and an uninteresting story that keeps this game from being great.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. eded9999
    Mar 11, 2020
    7
    As a game SotC is awfully short a simple boss rush, with rough controls and camera.
    But it's also a beautiful and original experience, with some moments of pure fantasy.
    The OST and story are good.
  53. SmileSong
    May 7, 2018
    7
    I’m still playing Shadow of the Colossus, but I’m going to say that my experience is so-so. You play as a man tasked with reviving a girl somehow special to you, and are ordered to traverse a vast land and slaughter sixteen gigantic beasts called Colossi. By your side you have your noble horse, named Agro, and you’re equipped with a sword and bow and arrow to aid you in your fight. TheI’m still playing Shadow of the Colossus, but I’m going to say that my experience is so-so. You play as a man tasked with reviving a girl somehow special to you, and are ordered to traverse a vast land and slaughter sixteen gigantic beasts called Colossi. By your side you have your noble horse, named Agro, and you’re equipped with a sword and bow and arrow to aid you in your fight. The graphics on the PS4 are a nice improvement, but unfortunately, the controls don’t match up. Agro steers terribly and will absolutely not cooperate with you in forests. Also, while in a battle with a Colossi, she will refuse to come to you when you call her, forcing you to chase her down and mount her yourself. However, she is a nice companion and good at getting places faster. She will be useful in battles with Colossi, where she can evade attacks such as fireballs with a speed quicker than the human player owns. I have to give the game credit for creating unique designs for each of sixteen Colossi. The game also gives you the option to switch your controls around (for example: “classic” controls can be switched to the remake’s controls, or can be kept as classic for those who are familiar with the 2005 controls). With each Colossi, a unique challenge is presented, and although the end goal is always the same, getting to the magic sigils on the Colossi is different every time. It’s getting to the sigils and effectively taking them out that is the most exciting during the battles. After a long, hard fight with a raging Colossi, the final stab and freezeframe is a great reward for your troubles.… Expand
  54. Birdperson000
    Jun 1, 2018
    7
    Was kinda hoping for a sequel or a switch version because remaking it for the third time is only a thing nintendo can do properly. But is was still fun.
  55. Alsethe2nd
    Jun 30, 2018
    7
    This Review will remove all nostalgic comments or positives that may effect the score:
    This game has a wonderful world and beautiful landscapes for you to explore. It has an amazing sense of scale that will leave you in awe for at least the 3 colossi, the controls are easy to learn and the game holds your attention from start to finish. However the game is rather linear because you can    This Review will remove all nostalgic comments or positives that may effect the score:
    This game has a wonderful world and beautiful landscapes for you to explore. It has an amazing sense of scale that will leave you in awe for at least the 3 colossi, the controls are easy to learn and the game holds your attention from start to finish. However the game is rather linear because you can only fight one colossi at a time which leaves you not really exploring the world around you. Moreover the climbing function can get very jarring on some colossi, namingly Malus, which is disappointing considering it is the last colossus in the game. But the excitement the game fills you with when approaching a colossi for the first time and the puzzles that need solving are actually intriguing and fills you with a sense of accomplishment once you figure them out. In my opinion this game is worth it.    … Expand
  56. 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.
  57. nnevill
    Apr 2, 2020
    7
    It's must have been a great game for PS2 but for PS4 it is a bit boring. But at the same time it has some mystery which doesn't allow to leave the game without beating it.
    It worth to be played just because of colossuses which are great!
  58. SocialRainCloud
    Dec 20, 2018
    7
    This could have been a 8/10 or higher if the (camera) controls weren't so bad. It is so bad it makes the game almost unplayable and i notice i enjoy they game far less than i should because of this. Unfortunate, as this game could have been top notch.
  59. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    This game looks very beautiful. Gameplay tho, Half fun half frustrating, Colossus is like smal puzzle battles, some of them is boring waiting games.
  60. rezo_21
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 70 IIIIIIIIII====================NP
  61. lqstuart
    Nov 8, 2020
    7
    Shadow of the Colossus is basically what would happen if someone took a really groundbreaking, amazing RPG, and then asked "what would happen if we took out all the characters, the story, progression, dialog, skill trees, most of the core gameplay, and just left the boss battles and the idiot horse?"

    A pretty great game to me, honestly, but maybe not everyone's cup of tea. If it were a    Shadow of the Colossus is basically what would happen if someone took a really groundbreaking, amazing RPG, and then asked "what would happen if we took out all the characters, the story, progression, dialog, skill trees, most of the core gameplay, and just left the boss battles and the idiot horse?"

    A pretty great game to me, honestly, but maybe not everyone's cup of tea. If it were a $10 indie game you'd be proud of yourself for having stumbled upon such a breathtaking diamond in the rough, if it were an overhyped $60 AAA title with eight months of previews leading up to it you'd be pretty sorely disappointed. I dunno which one this was originally, I just thought the trailer looked cool    … Expand
  62. oraycool
    Mar 2, 2019
    7
    Everyone told me that this game would be incredible, but when I bought it it kinda dissapointed me. I never played the original on PS2 so this game holds no nostalgia for me. I do like the exploration (sometimes I got really lost and had to look for a guide but that besides) and the game also looks amazing, but the gameplay gets a bit repetitive and I think that the enviromental story is aEveryone told me that this game would be incredible, but when I bought it it kinda dissapointed me. I never played the original on PS2 so this game holds no nostalgia for me. I do like the exploration (sometimes I got really lost and had to look for a guide but that besides) and the game also looks amazing, but the gameplay gets a bit repetitive and I think that the enviromental story is a bit to vague. Its still worth picking up, but just not what I expected.… Expand
  63. TwoBe
    Oct 3, 2020
    7
    I don’t understand why people say this is a masterpiece. It was frustrating to play, frustrating to find the colossus, frustrating to use the freaking sword to find the colossus, frustrating to ride the horse to get to the colossus and frustrating to figure out how to battle the colossus; the help that they give you is bear minimum so there is a lot of stuff that you have to figure outI don’t understand why people say this is a masterpiece. It was frustrating to play, frustrating to find the colossus, frustrating to use the freaking sword to find the colossus, frustrating to ride the horse to get to the colossus and frustrating to figure out how to battle the colossus; the help that they give you is bear minimum so there is a lot of stuff that you have to figure out yourself, thus if you’re into puzzle games this game is for you.

    Nevertheless, once you start doing battle it’s really easy to win and turns quite fun trying to defeat the colossus.

    The landscapes were amazing, you can clearly see that they put a lot of effort in trying to picture a beautiful world, you can see the strong influences from the Scotland landscapes, and the Aztec and Cambodian cultures put together in order to create a world that it was just beautiful to watch.

    The ending wasn’t what I was expecting but it was good, it was different. In summary, this game wasn’t for me since I didn’t get much fun from it, but maybe it’s for you.    … Expand
  64. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Oyunun mekanikleri çok yorucu. Oyunun zorluğundan çok mekaniklerle baş etmek durumunda kalıyoruz.
  65. svonton
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    everyone around me told me that this game is masterpiece of game development, so after long time of thinking I made a decision to beat this game, and what i got ? i got really good remake/remaster (i don't care =D) of old game. when i first turn it on it was a breathtaking i saw perfect game - pretty nice graphic, minimal interface (only i and game, only i and colossus). But it was firsteveryone around me told me that this game is masterpiece of game development, so after long time of thinking I made a decision to beat this game, and what i got ? i got really good remake/remaster (i don't care =D) of old game. when i first turn it on it was a breathtaking i saw perfect game - pretty nice graphic, minimal interface (only i and game, only i and colossus). But it was first impression after beating few of them i understood that i got repetitive gameplay (hit colossus, break their armour if it have and hit the weak spot by your sword). yeah sony tryed to diversify battle by adding a different kind of enemy i mean swimming, flying, giant or fast bosses, but this weird camera and kinda clumsy control (or it just my "noobish" hands) dosen't help at all. plot of this game as i think just for check and in few words: young man trying to revive his loved girlfriend by beating colossus. after all it not a bad game at all, i mean some one who love beat the giant bosses will enjoy that as much as he can (if he will put up with this worst camera and control =D).… Expand
  66. 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.
  67. Armin4
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    This is a beautiful game
    But have nothing special to offer
    Expect the story.. story is awesome
  68. willcrazy
    Aug 11, 2021
    7
    Gráficos bonitos, bela trilha sonora, adição de mínimos conteúdo em formato de easter eggs, mas bem que poderia ser um novo título do que um remake, a versão original de ps2 envelheceu bem, foi vendida como remaster no ps3 e esse como remake no ps4, provavelmente agente veja um director's cut na versão do ps5 em 4k ou algo do gênero para sugar ainda mais dinheiro galera, porque agora oGráficos bonitos, bela trilha sonora, adição de mínimos conteúdo em formato de easter eggs, mas bem que poderia ser um novo título do que um remake, a versão original de ps2 envelheceu bem, foi vendida como remaster no ps3 e esse como remake no ps4, provavelmente agente veja um director's cut na versão do ps5 em 4k ou algo do gênero para sugar ainda mais dinheiro galera, porque agora o director's cut é a nova manobra da sony para vender mais remasters… Expand
  69. 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
  70. 1ntt
    Mar 11, 2020
    7
    This is undeniably a wonderful game, however it is held back a bit by one of the worst cameras in recent memory. The control when fighting works well enough though the button layout is a little strange.
  71. Hashirama
    Apr 9, 2020
    7
    I was hyped thinking this was an action adventure game. But instead this is a puzzle game to figure out the colossi weakness before finishing it off. As a result I used walkthroughs more often, as I was stuck frequently trying to slay each boss. Controls are also whack, when trying to climb or ride the horse. The only time I was interested in the game was during the ending.
  72. ClaireAnlage
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    Great art, good game. Much has been said about this game. It was groundbreaking back in the day. Nowadays it is more of a novelty, a throwback to a time where video games where more about the action than the experience. When you peel back the outer layer, it is a passion project of highly talented developer. However in essence this game is a glorified boss rush with mostly mediocre bossesGreat art, good game. Much has been said about this game. It was groundbreaking back in the day. Nowadays it is more of a novelty, a throwback to a time where video games where more about the action than the experience. When you peel back the outer layer, it is a passion project of highly talented developer. However in essence this game is a glorified boss rush with mostly mediocre bosses and beyond terrible controls.

    If you get it for cheap get it to brush up your video game history knowledge. Just don't expect a groundbreaking experience like some make you believe.    … Expand
  73. MeatGrindeR
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    Казалось бы, 16 колоссов, каждый из которых не похож на предыдущего. Каждый имеет свою "ахиллесову пяту". Красивые локации, прекрасная проработка коня и тех же колоссов Но, есть некоторые нюансы, которые похоронили эту игру, а именно неповоротливая камера, наикривейшее управление и логика. Как же так вышло то, что ни Dark Souls, ни Bloodborne, ни одна другая игра, кроме этой, не вызвали уКазалось бы, 16 колоссов, каждый из которых не похож на предыдущего. Каждый имеет свою "ахиллесову пяту". Красивые локации, прекрасная проработка коня и тех же колоссов Но, есть некоторые нюансы, которые похоронили эту игру, а именно неповоротливая камера, наикривейшее управление и логика. Как же так вышло то, что ни Dark Souls, ни Bloodborne, ни одна другая игра, кроме этой, не вызвали у меня такой приступ бомбежа, что я чуть геймпад свой не сломал... Если хотите испытать мои чувства, то сыграйте, я же на вашем месте посмотрел бы на ютубе прохождение этой игры и вообще сомневаюсь, что кто-либо смог я пройти не бомбанув....… Expand
  74. medan
    Apr 6, 2020
    7
    could have been one of the greatest games but the controls, mannn, the controls are so annoying. the horse, the climbing and jumping, was this done by the same company that made the entire game??
  75. XLazer
    May 12, 2020
    7
    Overall - 6.75

    Graphics - 8.5/10
    Music - 8/10
    Story - 6/10
    Gameplay - 6/10 ( Repetitive and annoying camera )
    Combat - 5/10 ( Boring )

    Enjoyment - 6.5/10
  76. Ibal
    May 8, 2021
    7
    I tried and wanted to love this game but I just could not. I found the horse controls to be awkward and the open world so empty and not in a good way; it made the backtracking just tedious. It's still a good game, interesting story and great visuals, but the backtracking, odd controls and weird pacing made me felt it was just ok and not the masterpiece it is quite often called.
  77. AllanWake
    Nov 26, 2020
    7
    Os comandos são inconsistentes e muitas vezes atrapalham a gameplay, porém o mundo construído e a experiência como um todo são impressionantes e únicos
  78. Andrei20
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    Stunning visuals, great story, I can see why someone would love this game in the ps2 era but the gameplay hasn't aged all that well, the controls are abysmal and the gameplay at its core requires a lot of patience. Still im overall positive about this game although it is very likely that won't be coming back to it.
  79. Basilis5
    Aug 11, 2020
    7
    I decided to quit the game after the 8th colossus. It's a beautiful game with indifferent (for my taste) story, very limited gameplay that made me feel bored, and and interestingly challengin puzzles that didn't keep me commited perhaps due to bad gameplay.

    It's not a game for everybody. Gamers like myself who enjoy rise of the tomb raider, last of us or even ff7 might feel sleepy after a    I decided to quit the game after the 8th colossus. It's a beautiful game with indifferent (for my taste) story, very limited gameplay that made me feel bored, and and interestingly challengin puzzles that didn't keep me commited perhaps due to bad gameplay.

    It's not a game for everybody. Gamers like myself who enjoy rise of the tomb raider, last of us or even ff7 might feel sleepy after a few hours. But i can see why some people consider it a gem. It has some epic elements but need gamers who live puzzles and slow pace.    … Expand
  80. FRIST_008
    May 8, 2023
    7
    Довольно годный логический босс файт, который оставляет у тебя ощущение, что ты маленький, а и не так просто тебе то, убить что-то большое на самом деле.
  81. Uncl3s4mbr
    Jun 19, 2023
    7
    Boring game for my taste. The graphics are great, the environment beautiful, but the controls over the horse sucks, the camera control sucks and the Colossus are easy to kill. The hardest part is to find the Colossus. This game are for the people that like the explorer and contemplate the environment.
  82. LeoCoelho
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    REMAKE SEGURO, ATÉ DEMAIS
    O Remake desse clássico de PS2 vem com visuais esplendidos, com gráficos de se admirar e com certeza traz a alma do jogo para esse Título, batalhar os Colossus é uma sensação de aventura de estar em um filme do Studio Ghibli.
    Bem, meus elogios acompanham algumas críticas, acho que o Remake jogou seguro demais, e algumas coisas ainda continuam a mesma desde o    REMAKE SEGURO, ATÉ DEMAIS
    O Remake desse clássico de PS2 vem com visuais esplendidos, com gráficos de se admirar e com certeza traz a alma do jogo para esse Título, batalhar os Colossus é uma sensação de aventura de estar em um filme do Studio Ghibli.
    Bem, meus elogios acompanham algumas críticas, acho que o Remake jogou seguro demais, e algumas coisas ainda continuam a mesma desde o PS2, os controles são muito datados para essa geração, junto a isso podemos ver que um remake não é proibido adicionar elementos, contando que se respeite a alma do jogo, acho que o jogo tem a essência do original, isso é incontestável, mas não tivemos quase nada de inédito além dos bons gráficos, algumas skins e modos de jogo? acho que o Remake podeira ter apostado mais alto para se recompensado de forma maior, na minha concepção uma boa adição seria os colossus terem outras formas de ataque, bem como Wander ter outros jeitos de subir nos Colossus, tenho certeza que existia alguma forma desse jogo adicionar mais do que visais, então eu vou dar uma nota boa, porque não me senti penalizado por esse tipo de coisa, mas elas com certeza fizeram eu sentir que mais poderia ser oferecido.    … Expand
  83. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    El remastered no me pareció demasiado bueno, aún así, la historia es una obra maestra.
  84. Jackstar
    Jan 30, 2021
    7
    Unfortunately the controls and physics, specifically when controlling your mount, are beyond ridiculous. Tweaking this alone I think would have made this game so much more enjoyable on a whole. The fights with each collosi are unique in terms of location and their design, however the combat itself becomes repetitive very quickly with the player expected to hit certain weak points on theUnfortunately the controls and physics, specifically when controlling your mount, are beyond ridiculous. Tweaking this alone I think would have made this game so much more enjoyable on a whole. The fights with each collosi are unique in terms of location and their design, however the combat itself becomes repetitive very quickly with the player expected to hit certain weak points on the collosi which simply change location depending on which collosi you are taking on. I think the soundtrack, visuals and collosi are definitely worth trying this game, although you have been warned about the physics of the horse, or lack of.… Expand
  85. Juanoldead
    Mar 6, 2021
    7
    El juego es conciso, concreto, bueno, pero no tiene mucho mas. Eso si, tiene cada batalla con cada coloso vale la pena ya que debemos encarar la situacion de diferentes maneras para derrotarlos a cada uno. Pero como dije antes, no tiene mucho mas. Parece un simulador de matar titanes, porque la historia es un cuento que lo narras con tres palabras.
  86. YannySp101
    May 1, 2022
    7
    Shadow of the Colossus was a fascinating experience for me because I didn't play the original version on the PS2 back then, however, it was more complicated than I expected.
    After hearing how unique and special this game is for years now, I finally decided to play it.
    The story in Shadow of the Colossus is slightly ambiguous, but the vast, empty environments and the melancholic atmosphere    Shadow of the Colossus was a fascinating experience for me because I didn't play the original version on the PS2 back then, however, it was more complicated than I expected.
    After hearing how unique and special this game is for years now, I finally decided to play it.
    The story in Shadow of the Colossus is slightly ambiguous, but the vast, empty environments and the melancholic atmosphere make up for the story's ambiguity. Overall, it's a surprisingly decent story even if it's absent for the most part.
    Unlike the story though, the gameplay is very basic, even though it's oddly enjoyable and satisfying.
    The Colossi are absolutely spectacular; they're undoubtedly the highlight of the game, alongside the immense scale of the game and its gorgeous environments.
    Also, the music is really good and the audio design is fantastic.
    However, even though the gameplay is interesting, the repetitious nature of the gameplay loop gets slightly boring after a while, and the controls, camera and handling are so clumsy and bad in some instances, they make the game almost unplayable at times, ruining the entire experience, and that's very unfortunate.

    Pros:
    + Serviceable narrative
    + Exciting albeit basic gameplay
    + Immense scale
    + Stunning visuals
    + Great music

    Cons:
    - Tiring gameplay loop
    - Very awkward controls, camera & handling

    Narrative: 6/10
    Gameplay: 4/10
    Music: 8/10
    Graphics/Audio: 9/10

    Final Rating: 6.5/10
    - Pretty Good -
    Shadow of the Colossus looks like a PS4 game, however, it still plays like a PS2 game, unfortunately.
    Regardless, it's a very unique and special experience even to this day... I just expected something more from a high quality modern Remake.

    Do I recommend it?:
    If you're looking for a fun videogame experience, I probably wouldn't recommend it, but if you're looking for a unique videogame experience, I'd say yes.    … Expand
  87. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    7
    Ah yes, THIS game. A classic undeniably. This remake went above & beyond to push the PS4 to its limit that’s for sure. Very few games out now look better than this one! The story is extremely memorable & has stuck with me for years now, as well as many other gamers. But as I’ve said before, I’m horrible at games where you’re left to your own devices to figure out what to do next &Ah yes, THIS game. A classic undeniably. This remake went above & beyond to push the PS4 to its limit that’s for sure. Very few games out now look better than this one! The story is extremely memorable & has stuck with me for years now, as well as many other gamers. But as I’ve said before, I’m horrible at games where you’re left to your own devices to figure out what to do next & especially puzzles & that’s basically the meat of this game lol. It’s a big boss rush essentially, with each boss being their own puzzle. Getting to some of them can be a pain, as well as figuring out how to take the colossi down. The horse you ride on being realistic is well.. annoying. Idk about you but I play games to not be IN REALITY. So any mechanics like that are always unwelcome to me. Those are a few gripes I had, but overall the frustration doesn’t outweigh the enjoyment I had trekking across this mysterious land to get to the next colossi. What could possibly go wrong in the end?… Expand
  88. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    7
    A classic though a little bit dated. There's some very interesting puzzle aspects but not sure how well it translates to 2020.
  89. GotoKelevra
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    Nostalgia pura, esse é um dos melhores jogos dá era do PS2, mas por se tratar de um "remake" acabaram trazendo muitos erros de mecânicas vindo do PS2, que hoje em dia se tornam muito datado ou simples. Basicamente é um jogo do PS2 rodando com gráficos de PS4.
  90. S1NGLEVB
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  91. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    This game is simply a spectacle. You go around killing giant creatures to sate a god who can save your friend. The movement is super janky though.
  92. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    7
    The world and story are excellent. An amazing experience. Bosses are all unique which makes it fun to figure out the puzzles they present. However, the controls are incredibly outdated and clunky which decreases the overall quality of the game significantly.
  93. pimy0
    Sep 3, 2022
    7
    + Прекрасно проработаны локации и боссы
    + Интересный лор
    + Головоломки
    - Ужасное управление, портит большую часть геймплея

    В общем в игре больше хорошего, чем плохого. Твердая 7
  94. Jimmymcjim
    Mar 23, 2023
    7
    i like the feel of the game. the story was confusing in a good way tho and i liked killing big things
  95. wesker2012
    Jan 2, 2019
    6
    Beautiful visuals and gorgeous graphics. The controls and gameplay were too frustrating for me to deal with. Wasn't my type of game.
  96. CriticoDubioso
    Dec 31, 2018
    6
    Overall it's a nice game. I personally like remakes of game of the old days. But I personally think this game is in a way a bit hyped. I did not feel too much excitement while playing it. The atmosphere and game-play were a bit boring for me. So this is one of the few games I stopped playing before finishing.
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#16 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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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