Shadow of the Colossus

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7.8

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  1. 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 I found the gameplay mechanics not all that intuitive and the overall aesthetic of the game seemed a little bit outdated, despite it having some great next-gen looking elements to it.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 I found the gameplay mechanics not all that intuitive and the overall aesthetic of the game seemed a little bit outdated, despite it having some great next-gen looking elements to it.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
  2. phoeniix23
    Feb 18, 2019
    0
    Overrated, artsy game.

    My main problem with this game are the controls and camera. The camera auto-corrects it's position each time you try to navigate. Absolutely horrendous. Horse movement controls are very frustrating. I played 1-2 hours thinking I will get used to the movement but it was just extremely frustrating. They really could have updated this game to have modern intuitive    Overrated, artsy game.

    My main problem with this game are the controls and camera. The camera auto-corrects it's position each time you try to navigate. Absolutely horrendous. Horse movement controls are very frustrating. I played 1-2 hours thinking I will get used to the movement but it was just extremely frustrating. They really could have updated this game to have modern intuitive controls.

    This made the already barebones, arthouse story even more unappealing to me. So many gamers and reviewers laud this game as a must play but I was hugely disappointed by it.

    If you're a modern gamer who never played this during the PS2 era, or who appreciates more developed narratives with compelling characters like God of War, Witcher3, RDR2, Detroit, Final Fantasy, Nier Automata, LA Noire, Uncharted, etc..AVOID THIS PRETENTIOUS, ARCHAIC CRAP.

    The beautiful visuals are not worth the pain. If you want visuals, story and great gameplay, just play any of the above-mentioned games.

    Most disappointing PS4 exclusive so far.    … Expand
  3. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 10
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Story/Atmosphere: 10
    OVERALL: 10/10 Shadow of the Colossus is a masterpiece. One of the greats.
  4. 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
  5. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Great bosses fights, beautiful graphics and atmosphere but where is gameplay ? There is nothing to do except horse riding from A to B and kill colossus.
  6. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Gameplay : 10 (No enemy except bosses, and bosses are coolest things in whole universe :))
    Story : 10 ( Team ICO )
    Art : 10 ( Team ICO )

    Best game of all times tied with the witcher 3.
  7. 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.
  8. DrZomboid
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    Master piece with clumsy controls/camera/horse. They must make sequel, easy task.
  9. 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.
  10. network_scroll
    Jan 14, 2019
    8
    Время игры: 5 часов
    Примечание: пройдена полностью на нормальном уровне.
  11. nieXas
    Jan 9, 2019
    0
    Huge empty map with difficult moving controls and no clue where to go. Really disappointing.
  12. Lycanthropunk
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    When this came out originally on the PS2 it blew me away. I considered it to be The Greatest Game Of All Time. Its elegant simplicity, incredible visuals and soundtrack and huge emotional impact left an indelible mark on me. I was so excited upon hearing it was being remastered for the PS4, and what a job they did. It's not for everyone- I daresay many would find it cumbersome and boring,When this came out originally on the PS2 it blew me away. I considered it to be The Greatest Game Of All Time. Its elegant simplicity, incredible visuals and soundtrack and huge emotional impact left an indelible mark on me. I was so excited upon hearing it was being remastered for the PS4, and what a job they did. It's not for everyone- I daresay many would find it cumbersome and boring, but for the rest of us, this is what a masterpiece looks like. Easiest 10/10 ever.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  16. 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
  17. Captainwinky182
    Dec 29, 2018
    4
    This was my first play through having never playing the original. after all the hype i thought i would give it a blast. the experience as a whole was very disappointing. The controls were infuriating at times, most of the Colossi were boring apart from a couple of encounters. The horse rides terrible. the whole experience felt like a grind tbh. Only pro i will give is the scale of theThis was my first play through having never playing the original. after all the hype i thought i would give it a blast. the experience as a whole was very disappointing. The controls were infuriating at times, most of the Colossi were boring apart from a couple of encounters. The horse rides terrible. the whole experience felt like a grind tbh. Only pro i will give is the scale of the setting looks beautiful at times but that about it.… Expand
  18. TimmyH
    Dec 23, 2018
    9
    The original Shadow of the Colossus is the greatest game of all time for me and it will very likely stay that way. While this HD remake is conspicuously a labour of love, it lacks the transpiring astonishment that was so appealing in the original. I believe Bluepoint did a great job in bringing things back to life again and vastly upgrading the graphical quality, but they haven't quiteThe original Shadow of the Colossus is the greatest game of all time for me and it will very likely stay that way. While this HD remake is conspicuously a labour of love, it lacks the transpiring astonishment that was so appealing in the original. I believe Bluepoint did a great job in bringing things back to life again and vastly upgrading the graphical quality, but they haven't quite nailed the art style of overexposure and the overall colour palette is either a hit or a miss. For instance, the rendition of the first colossus battle and the second one is a bit off the rail, for I don't get that kind of epicness in the original anymore. But the fights against Avion (the bird) and the last colossus feel right on the spot. I really wish they could have taken a closer look at the source material or perhaps a full supervision from Mr. Ueda would have made it work.… Expand
  19. maturene
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Soy incapaz de expresar con palabras lo que pudo y sigue significando esta obra para la historia del videojuego, ante nosotros tenemos con todas sus palabras una obra maestra audiovisual. Fumito Ueda lleva el minimalismo hasta sus puntos más altos para contarnos la historia de una vasta tierra maldita habitada por colosos, en la que único guerrero debe derrotarlos a todos para resucitar a su querida amada, Mono.
    Es curioso como su estructura narrativa está construida sobre ''el viaje del héroe'', la más extrimida de las aventuras, sin embargo Ueda es capaz de darle su matiz innovador incluyendo acontecimientos que dan una vuelta de tuerca a la situación, tales como: Los colossos, ese vásto mundo con un silencio sepulcral y colosales praderas, el conflicto entre el amor o el egoísmo de Wander. Sin duda, Kow Otani ha clavado la ambientación y la situación con su banda sonora, ya que mezcla ese heroismo del protagonista con su tono de remordimiento, en el que se pregunta así mismo, ¿Qué he hecho?, ¿Estoy siendo el héroe que rescata a la chica o el destructor de una tierra sagrada?.
    Shadow of the Colossus es un juego que rompe el canon del viaje del héroe, y termina destruyendolo por culpa de su egoísmo e insensatez a pesar de al fin haber salvado a Mono, porque como ya le había dicho Dormin ( la deidad, o deidades que habitan esa tierra maldita): ''El precio a pagar puede ser muy alto''.
    Es cierto que su mecánica de jefes puede llegar a ser ''repetitiva'', ya que se construye en base al esquema de ''derroto a un jefe y voy a por el siguiente'', sin embargo, cada colosso tiene su propio escenario, sus propias mecánicas y supone un desafío mayor que el anterior. Puede que desde la perspectiva del jugador, tu siempre tengas las mismas habilidades pero los colossos siempre las están cambiando y eso hace que sea mucho más dinámico, porque no es solo el hecho de que cada colosso tenga su propia forma de defenderse, sino que son muchos los aspectos que influyen en esa contrarepetición, ya sea la propia banda sonora, las interacciones con el entorno que debes hacer tú como jugador, si necesitas la ayuda de Agro o no, etc. Al fin y al cabo, el propio recorrido que haces hasta cada jefe ya es de por sí una aventura, porque Ueda te está enseñando en mundo que el ha creado y quiere que contemples su belleza y su serenidad, ya que conforme vas avanzando sabes que llegarás a un punto en el que tendrás que derrotar a otro coloso pero será un enfrentamiento completamente distinto y mucho más intenso que el anterior. Es así como se logra una ruptura del sistema canónico de jefes.
    Mis mayores respetos tanto a Fumito Ueda como a su compositor, Kow Otani. Juego de culto que debería ser alabado durante generaciones.
    Gracias, por creer en la innovación y en el juego de autor.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Robobob
    Dec 16, 2018
    5
    Wow, I'm really shocked about how disappointed I am with Shadow of the Colossus. I have always heard so many rave reviews about this game and its remasters over the years. I bought a PS4 just to play this game, Spider-man, God of War and the other slew of highly acclaimed exclusives for this console. Out of all of these games I will say SotC has not lived out to the legendary status.Wow, I'm really shocked about how disappointed I am with Shadow of the Colossus. I have always heard so many rave reviews about this game and its remasters over the years. I bought a PS4 just to play this game, Spider-man, God of War and the other slew of highly acclaimed exclusives for this console. Out of all of these games I will say SotC has not lived out to the legendary status.
    One thing that ruins 90% of game are the controls and camera. They are absolutely the worst I have ever seen in any 3rd person game. Where ever you would like to look, apparently the game kwos better than you. Racing on your horse at full gallop and the camera drops to the ground where you can't see any obstacles in front of you. Weird. I enjoy standing completely still and moving the camera a tad and watch the game quickly switch the view to some neutral position that doesn't make sense. Watch any video on any YouTube gameplay and watch the the fans gushing about the game still struggle will it. In fact many often comment on the several downsides of this game and yet still call it one their favorites, if not THE favorite of all time. I don't get how such a major drawback still can be overlooked even after 2 remasters. It's practically criminal.
    It's not just the camera controls, the hero and horse controls are terrible too. Watch players on a YouTube video fight the controls while trying to cross the narrow land bridges. It's a good thing your horse won't run off the edge because that would be game breaking. It's because your horse kind of has a mind of its own and will run his own path if you let him and don't fight it. But if you like to think you have control, that's where you'll mess up. What makes matters worse is that there are Colossi that need the horse for combat. Even just controlling your elfish hero that prances across the prairies like a ballerina is not that intuitive. People would put up with bad controls like this a couple decades ago but now this can't be forgiven.
    I didn't really know much about this game and what I was getting into but after defeating the first 4 bosses I realized that that is all this game is. Defeating large tedious bosses. There is nothing else to fight or do that really matters. I've learned from watching walkthroughs that there are items and shrines to find out in the world. I don't know where they are because the world is pretty huge but barren. The gamer I watched even said that he wouldn't bother getting them until AFTER he defeated the Colossi. What is the point then?
    The game is really MAYBE a couple hours of actual interesting gameplay surrounded by things out of your control that just slow you down or make you start over. Long travels times to boss locations that will be redone if you die. Fall in water? Expect a very slow swim back to land. Prepare to wait for each Colossus to perform the action needed so you can begin your ascent to his sweet spot. If you miss it, prepare to wait again. Need your hero to rest on a safe spot during your climb? Get ready for him to flop all over the place like a rag doll from the slightest movement. I also wonder what percentage of SotC players have used videos and wikis to defeat a Colossus because many times things are unclear. I rarely ever go online for hints but I did more on this game than in most other games played in my lifetime put together. The hints the game gives you are vague and sometimes misleading. In one, the voice tells you to knock off the beasts armor to defeat him but in actuality he knocks his own armor off by striking a metal plate instead of soft ground. Something the game expected me to figure out at random, I guess.
    And the one thing that shocked me the most is the Colossus battles get tedious very quickly. There is no tension because even a direct strike by a colossus might do less than 25% damage which quickly automatically rejuvenates. You can fall from some of the tallest places and still not even take 50% damage. I guess that's good because you would just be restarting from the main temple or last shrine each time but it also means there are little to no stakes involved.
    This game isn't a test of skill really but a test of frustration. If you are the type that doesn't get easily frustrated by challenges then this is the game for you. I'm not that type of person.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Larsoos
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing and with the upgraded graphics this looks amazing! Definitely worth a purchase, especially if you haven't played the original. And if you have, its still worth the money for the amazing visual upgrade from the PS2 title.
  25. frzpop
    Dec 7, 2018
    0
    Overly pretentious story, shoddy controls and poorly designed tutorials make for an overall bad time.
  26. GabMega
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    Termine Shadow of Colossus, y ya se por que muchos la valoran una obra de arte, a pesar de los controles, el frame rate y problemas con algunos jefes. El final de su historia pega y duro.

    Mis colosos favoritos, son los que tienen forma de perro, los más pequeños que hay (muy creativos en mi opinión), el ave y los 3 que tienen forma de gusano.
  27. Lucas_Freire
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    It's hard to describe how amazing this game really is, the atmosphere, the soundtrack, the epic battles, and the simple but intriguing story is what made Shadow Of The Colossus one of the best when it first came out on the PS2.

    They made a great job porting it to the PS4, the graphics are gorgeous, and the filters and photo mode add to the fun for those who have already played the game    It's hard to describe how amazing this game really is, the atmosphere, the soundtrack, the epic battles, and the simple but intriguing story is what made Shadow Of The Colossus one of the best when it first came out on the PS2.

    They made a great job porting it to the PS4, the graphics are gorgeous, and the filters and photo mode add to the fun for those who have already played the game on the PS2, I still have some problems with the camera, It moves by itself many times, and it's almost impossible to control it, I know you can focus on the colossus by pressing a button, but still, I would have loved to have full control of the camera as we do in most games.

    Some people don't like to walk around the vast world of Shadow Of The Colossus because it's "lifeless", and it really is, but that's part of the game's experience, they don't play a soundtrack when you're exploring the world, which creates a silence that gives the player a feeling of solitude, I mean, you're going on an impossible quest, in a cursed land where life pretty much doesn't exist, with only your horse as your ally. Shadow Of The Colossus was set up in a way that this lifeless atmosphere works on its favor.

    You should definitely pick it up if you haven't played it yet, as you should know, it's a classic and everyone who's a gamer should experience it at some point, granted some people won't like it, while others will, but I mean, you'll only know it if you play it, so go for it!    … Expand
  28. FatalBrush
    Nov 7, 2018
    1
    This game's story is so poorly introduced and executed, I wouldn't even know why I should care about the main character. Besides that, the player spends most of the time on a horse, trying to find a colossus. The controls and camera movements are awful from a gameplay perspective. Finally arriving at a colossus whereabouts, the "fight" is over way too fast and that's literally all theThis game's story is so poorly introduced and executed, I wouldn't even know why I should care about the main character. Besides that, the player spends most of the time on a horse, trying to find a colossus. The controls and camera movements are awful from a gameplay perspective. Finally arriving at a colossus whereabouts, the "fight" is over way too fast and that's literally all the "fun" there's to this game. The player is then warped back to the initial point and the whole procedure is repeated. Repeat that procedure for 16 times and you have this game. I think this game put such an emphasis on the cinematic means (e.g. light, camera movement) that anything else was done weak, hence the bad gaming experience. Considering that this is an older game and it's a relatively cheap remake I still can't make up how players are supposed to enjoy this because of anything else than nostalgia.… Expand
  29. HarrySatschel
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    A solid game with no filler. Just exciting boss fight action without much in between.
  30. LevMaleev
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    кокаето гавно гавниной пахнет мелкий малолетний дебил лезет ну куда ты лезеш
  31. Gobbi7777
    Oct 22, 2018
    10
    Jogo excelente, totalmente refeito e sem perder a originalidade.
    Jogabilidade perfeita e um dos melhores graficos da atual gen
  32. HybridDestroyer
    Oct 14, 2018
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics-7/10
    The graphics werent bad, but I've seen better. Compared to others like The Last of Us or Halo SotC falls short for a 2018 remaster. Details in the surroundings and accessories are lacking. With the amount of time that Wander uses his unique sword, Id have expected more details and intricacies. Look at Ellie's special switchblade, while basic in design and quite frankly generic, it has a great amount of detail giving it a unique presence. Although this might be an unfair comparison I would say that Skyrim, modded, bests SotC in graphics even being released 5 years prior.

    Art-6.5/10
    Many people said the art of SotC was astounding and I wanted to believe them. First run through, I would agree that the scenery is nice, but it quickly grew old. Running across the same field and fighting the Colossi, sometimes in all too similar arenas, takes away from the individuality of the bosses. Colors are also dull and muted. The Colossi themselves have an interesting design and do themselves justice in that aspect. The architectural formations seen on the beasts is fantastic and begs questions, but for all of the commotion about the art, I would say SotC also fell short in that aspect. IMO, If you are looking for a game with extraordinary scenery, Horizon Zero Dawn does a much better job of displaying nature and wildlife.

    Story-2/10
    SotC has virtually no storyline. The two points are awarded simply b/c they told the character what he was doing and why. But they give no real reason or backstory as to why the player should really care. There are too many questions and not enough answers. IMO, the Dark Souls series does a much better job of creating questions and letting the audience dig for answers which can be found by talking to other NPCs or reading descriptions of items obtained throughout the journey.

    Character Development-0/10
    Development of the one character that SotC focuses on is also nonexistent. With hardly any dialogue, the main character, known as Wander (not revealed in game), feels distant from the player. There was no connection between Wander and myself while playing, and his quest to resurrect the girl Mono (also not revealed) definitely did not feel as important as Wander makes it out to be.

    Ending - 3/10
    IMO, the ending was a huge letdown. Wander dies, but honestly who cares? The game made no effort to forge a bond with him. The moment when Agro (his horse and the only name revealed in-game aside from Lord Emon) dies, all I thought was, "damn, guess its on foot from here." Even Wander is hardly phased by the "death" of his companion. The last fight was also a major downer because it gives the illusion that you can control the outcome, in reality, all Emon does is chuck a sword in a pond and you're done for.

    Difficulty-4/10
    As the game is a puzzle type, I expected a more thought-provoking challenge. The bosses themselves arent difficult to defeat, and in fact, the most difficult part is just having enough stamina to hang on while they try a sad attempt to shake you off. Reaching a boss takes all of five minutes, and while I admit that there were a few that stumped me, they are ultimately copies from one boss to another. All that differs is the placement of vitals. I got more satisfaction from playing other puzzle games like Portal, and Trine and for much less money.

    Soundtrack-5/10
    The soundtrack was good, but to me, there was not enough variation in the boss tracks. This detracts from their uniqueness and it was also poorly implemented as the music was barely audible when fighting, taking away from the intensity.

    Background Noise-1/10
    From what I remember the air was stagnant. Barley any wind, ambient water noise, or animals, no rustling tree leaves, and two voice lines for saying HYA and calling Agro. Hitting your sword on different objects made no difference, Agro must have been of steel or something b/c thats what it sounded like.

    Price-7/10
    I bought the game for $28, preowed. Not bad a price for a PS4 game, but after finishing it for the first time I realized I wouldnt have payed this much had I known what I was in for. At most I would probably have paid $10. To calculate if a game is worth its price I compare dollar value to hours played. I generally believe a game to be worth it when the hours played equals the dollar value, unless it has exceptional gameplay, story, characters, etc. For SotC however, I put in about 7 hours before completing the story. The other factors IMO are not enough to make up for the difference.

    Overall Game-play - 3/10
    The overall is low. With little satisfaction and replay value SotC is not a game I would recommend. I could spend twice as much on a different game and get an experience 10x greater. The story is not very interesting and is very confusing due to a lack of in game explanation. None of this is to say that you shouldnt buy the game, but this is just my strong opinion    … Expand
  33. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    El regreso de Wander.

    Este remake de Shadow of the Colossus mantiene todos los elementos, la esencia y la sensación de soledad del original pero con un lavado de cara bestial. Si te gustó el primero, este también.

    Imprescindible.
  34. onlytowritethis
    Oct 7, 2018
    0
    STORY: BORING! Before I bought this game the reviews said its about killing giants to bring a girl to life. Cool, sounds like a basic story with some twists maybe, but NOPE. There are no twists, no secret/side story behind any of the giants, just find them, kill them, and it's over. BORING! SAD!

    Also, IDK if the characters are speaking Japanese, but the whole game is in subtitles.    STORY: BORING! Before I bought this game the reviews said its about killing giants to bring a girl to life. Cool, sounds like a basic story with some twists maybe, but NOPE. There are no twists, no secret/side story behind any of the giants, just find them, kill them, and it's over. BORING! SAD!

    Also, IDK if the characters are speaking Japanese, but the whole game is in subtitles.

    CONTROLS: WTF? Are these controls intuitive to the games developers? Because they make NO SENSE to me! The characters center of balance seems to depend on the camera angle. You can control the camera with the joystick, but once you let go of the joystick THE CAMERA AUTOMATICALLY MOVES TO A NEW POSITION. Thus you're center of gravity is ALWAYS CHANGING. Which is VERY important because this game is basically just trying to hold onto stuff.

    I didn't play this game when it first came out, but if it got rave reviews then because of its quality of graphics or whatever that's great. But this games story and its game controls are horrid. Unforgivably horrid.

    These game designers should RETIRE! SAD! DO NOT BUY UNTIL IT IS $5 AT GAMESTOP!    … Expand
  35. yeesibal
    Oct 6, 2018
    0
    It is the first game that abandoned. It was a work that made me realize that a masterpiece of the past can only be a masterpiece in the past. It is comparable to the old series of Zelda. It is the first time I have seen a remake, but the low-level motion, the feeling of operation, the inconvenient point, and the tedious way of increasing the playtime.
    It was the worst game that I could    It is the first game that abandoned. It was a work that made me realize that a masterpiece of the past can only be a masterpiece in the past. It is comparable to the old series of Zelda. It is the first time I have seen a remake, but the low-level motion, the feeling of operation, the inconvenient point, and the tedious way of increasing the playtime.
    It was the worst game that I could not understand if I was well used to 'those days'    … Expand
  36. snkr_thief
    Oct 1, 2018
    4
    I can see why some people consider this to be a great game. The setting, the music, and the colossi are all well crafted. The battles can be pretty engaging and there is a sense of reward that comes with taking down each colossus. In that regard, there is some enjoyment to be had with this game. However, despite the praise this game gets, I wouldn't recommend it. In fact, I was having aI can see why some people consider this to be a great game. The setting, the music, and the colossi are all well crafted. The battles can be pretty engaging and there is a sense of reward that comes with taking down each colossus. In that regard, there is some enjoyment to be had with this game. However, despite the praise this game gets, I wouldn't recommend it. In fact, I was having a hard time enjoying myself for the majority of the campaign. The controls are horrible, you have little to no control over the camera and I found myself frustrated with these two mechanics more than anything throughout my playthrough. Navigation is also poor. You may be going in the right direction yet still get lost without knowing where you made a wrong turn. It also doesn't help that your horse handles like crap. In regards to the colossi, once you've figured out how to defeat one, the act of actually taking it out is pretty simple and not very fun. This basically sums up the entire experience for me, lacking in fun. If you're looking for something different than your typical open-world action/adventure, this might be something you'll enjoy. But I would warn those who are considering picking this up due to the high praise this game has gotten over the years: this game is a very acquired taste. I'd argue that the gameplay is the game's weakest feature, and if a game is no fun to play, what's the point?… Expand
  37. Pirante
    Sep 29, 2018
    5
    I'd never played Shadow of the Colossus on the PS2 and, after reading numerous positive reviews about the game, decided to give the remaster a try. The story is certainly unique as is the environment and premise of the game (no enemies except for massive large stone obelisks which roam the land). I love the idea of the story and the unique approach to game design it takes.

    What I    I'd never played Shadow of the Colossus on the PS2 and, after reading numerous positive reviews about the game, decided to give the remaster a try. The story is certainly unique as is the environment and premise of the game (no enemies except for massive large stone obelisks which roam the land). I love the idea of the story and the unique approach to game design it takes.

    What I cannot accept are the absolutely horrific controls and camera placement issues this game has. From first moment to last the controls are so unwieldy, so unresponsive, and oh so annoying that all of the potential this game had to be good lay in ruins. Had I known the control system was so flawed I would have never dreamed of buying the game. I had heard that the original controls for the PS2 were also finicky but had expected (yes, I am gullible) the remaster to perhaps correct these problems. Instead it simply upgraded the graphics and kept all the problems the original game suffered from. I'm not sure how anyone can score this game beyond a 7 with such dire control mechanisms and clunky movement - especially when the entire game is based upon roaming the land using said woeful controls. Unless you are a die hard fan I'd recommend you avoid it - certainly if you've never played the game before give it a wide berth. I managed about 3 hours before becoming so frustrated that I turned it off.    … Expand
  38. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 93/100 Mein User Score = 9/10… Expand
  39. dr0nzer
    Sep 23, 2018
    6
    severely overrated game, bought it to see what the fuss was about and quickly found frustration, controls are dated, horse controls are terrible, camera movement is weird.. i mean why bias your character far screen left/right whilst roaming the world so you can stare at the floor?! game world feels really empty, character animations are dated, it's rinse and repeat game-play that doesn'tseverely overrated game, bought it to see what the fuss was about and quickly found frustration, controls are dated, horse controls are terrible, camera movement is weird.. i mean why bias your character far screen left/right whilst roaming the world so you can stare at the floor?! game world feels really empty, character animations are dated, it's rinse and repeat game-play that doesn't really change, honestly it's nothing really exciting... visuals however are pretty good for the remaster.
    Not sure why everyone is making a big deal out of this game....    … Expand
  40. antenneone
    Sep 19, 2018
    9
    Un excelente remake de uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Ya en ps2 era espectacular pero ahora se ve todo mas fino y elegante
  41. Tafules
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    En el Top 5 de los mejores juegos de la historia en mi opinión. Un juego único y distinto que con poca cosa te consigue transmitir muchísimo. Con este remake se disfruta aún más.
  42. yatesy
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    9.5/10

    I couldn't play the original on PS2 as the camera was infuriatingly impossible to control but glad I revisited this game the developer Bluepoint has refined and polished it to a fine tee. Closest you're likely to get to Zelda-esque title on PS4, so satisfying to take down this huge scale Colossi and the musical score to accompany it is just breathtaking at times.

    A true masterpiece.
  43. Cro1225
    Sep 10, 2018
    6
    Pros:
    + Graphics and attention to detail
    + Colossus fights
    + Beautiful soundtrack

    Cons:
    - Horrendous controls and camera angles
    - Exploring the world is boring and tedious
    - Poor attempt at a story

    Verdict: 6/10

    Very overrated game.
  44. TatsMcGee
    Sep 9, 2018
    5
    Why did you want play this game?

    I have heard nothing but amazing things about this game, was told how beautiful and amazing the game was. It seemed like something that I had to try. What did you not like about it? I don't really understand what all the fuss is about, its nothing special. All the game is, is a series of boss battles scattered through an open world. The climbing    Why did you want play this game?

    I have heard nothing but amazing things about this game, was told how beautiful and amazing the game was. It seemed like something that I had to try.

    What did you not like about it?

    I don't really understand what all the fuss is about, its nothing special. All the game is, is a series of boss battles scattered through an open world. The climbing itself in the game feels unitutitive, the boss battles feel underwhelming and the world itself is completely empty. Its a pretty flat experience.

    How much time did you put into it?

    I played the game for a few hours, took out a few of the monsters or bosses or whatever you want to call them. I stopped playing because the game didn't feel like it was worth continuing.

    Do you think you'll try it again at some point?

    No, this game is gone and I don't plan on picking it up again. If you love it, great but man its not for me.    … Expand
  45. esdrasfera
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    Um grande jogo preso a uma jogabilidade pequena.O jeito como a história é tratada e a proposta de desafio do jogo são muito bem pensadas, mas muito mal executadas no gameplay desagradável e, por vezes, extremamente irritante. Em certas ocasiões, o jogador tem o desafio de ter que derrotar o colosso e superar as irritações causadas pelo gameplay. Mesmo com esse problema "colossal", o jogoUm grande jogo preso a uma jogabilidade pequena.O jeito como a história é tratada e a proposta de desafio do jogo são muito bem pensadas, mas muito mal executadas no gameplay desagradável e, por vezes, extremamente irritante. Em certas ocasiões, o jogador tem o desafio de ter que derrotar o colosso e superar as irritações causadas pelo gameplay. Mesmo com esse problema "colossal", o jogo ainda é bastante atrativo. Gráficos muito bons, trilha sonora muito bem feita e desafios à altura.… Expand
  46. Berrlett
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    This is how a remake should be. this game is great, really addictive from the moment you kill the first colossus you know you'd want to kill more. The Japanese sad tone to the story adds an extra layer of quality. i took a point because on the back of Argo I felt sometimes the controls were a bit clunky but its just me and its really minimal, Brilliant Remake of a great tale.
  47. 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
  48. chesaro
    Aug 18, 2018
    5
    This is the perfect example on why the remasters need to stop, the original game was great because it was plain great to play on your ps2, the ps3 remaster kept that by just upgrading the graphics but keeping it simple nevertheless. This one, tried to make it look like complete redo, but it is not, it should have done the same, keep the price low for new people to try it and go home, butThis is the perfect example on why the remasters need to stop, the original game was great because it was plain great to play on your ps2, the ps3 remaster kept that by just upgrading the graphics but keeping it simple nevertheless. This one, tried to make it look like complete redo, but it is not, it should have done the same, keep the price low for new people to try it and go home, but when you put people who didn't work on the original to "redo" a classic, it is obvious they will not change the important things (yes, the graphics don't matter at the end).… Expand
  49. setuis
    Aug 7, 2018
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shadow of colossus was not a good game..... Sure the main character is evil for killing the monsters to revive a dead girl but what else is there. Your trying to revive a girl by slaying oversized monsters and must kill them all to bring back the girl and finish the game but to do it you have to travel on horse where there is no obstacles at all accept for oversized bosses a few ground enemies or additional content would have in my opinion helped the game , this is why i hated shadow of colossus in 2005 and why i still hate it now. I guess i could give it another go and this is really a review for the 2005 version not this version so meh. It had nice graphics for ps2 game but the lack of anything to do and no direction on where to find the big monsters sucked. Nothing to write about really accept that it has a bad ending which is the only good thing about it , that and it had one of the first open world concept for gaming.… Expand
  50. mpordes
    Aug 4, 2018
    2
    This poor review of Shadow of the Colossus (SOC) is not based on bad controls. The main character certainly is difficult to control, but this issue has been thoroughly addressed by previous reviewers.

    Instead, I write this review to try to counter idealized "professional" reviews by the major gaming sites. Of the three reviews I read, each acknowledges that SOC has technical issues but    This poor review of Shadow of the Colossus (SOC) is not based on bad controls. The main character certainly is difficult to control, but this issue has been thoroughly addressed by previous reviewers.

    Instead, I write this review to try to counter idealized "professional" reviews by the major gaming sites. Of the three reviews I read, each acknowledges that SOC has technical issues but excuses these as part of the charm of the original game. This is hypocritical to me because most other games suffer significantly in the review because of technical issues.

    The premise of SOC is pretentious. 16 villains in all to fight in the large world of the game. The point of this setup is to make the player dread and anticipate their next battle as they wander through the empty wasteland. However, you get quite bored as you wait for the next fight.

    For years I have been suspicious of online gaming reviews. The review often seems to reflect the personal bias of the critic. Here, each of the evaluators openly acknowledges their nostalgia for the original game. But a video game review is not the place for individual nostalgia.

    While I was reluctant to rent this game I decided to because of the rave reviews I read. Instead of enjoying myself, I only finished the game because I was too far in to turn back. Professional reviewers need to take their job more seriously because it is their responsibility to save us time and money as consumers. The reviews I refer to here did not achieve this.    … Expand
  51. atticusgf
    Jul 30, 2018
    2
    This is the single most disappointing game I think I've ever played. I went into this thinking it would be a 4/5 minimum, perhaps a 5/5. It's a 1, which is the lowest score I give to anything that isn't outright broken. This game only took me around 7 hours, and yet it was still the most tedious game I've ever forced myself to finish

    This game is the prime example of why a game cannot    This is the single most disappointing game I think I've ever played. I went into this thinking it would be a 4/5 minimum, perhaps a 5/5. It's a 1, which is the lowest score I give to anything that isn't outright broken. This game only took me around 7 hours, and yet it was still the most tedious game I've ever forced myself to finish

    This game is the prime example of why a game cannot be purely art and atmosphere. The story is virtually nonexistent. You get an opening cutscene, a very minor development 75% through, and then the end. That's it. There is no attempt to provide anything else. Ignore those that write this off as a subtle story - there's a difference between subtle and lazy. Also ignore those that say the ending is "worth it". It's a mix of obvious and nonsensical developments, and anyone who says that they find meaning in the nonsensical is lying to themselves. It's a bad anime plot.

    The gameplay provides nothing positive aside from occasional moments of awe, mostly in the beginning. There are a few moments of wonder when you climb the first few colossi, or when they slightly change the formula, but it is quickly replaced with frustration and tedium.

    Frustration and tedium. That's the whole design philosophy behind the game. Let's walk through the pattern that you will be repeating sixteen times in a row.

    1) You watch a cutscene of a statue exploding, some shadow dudes looking at you, and a voice telling you where to go. No story development is given aside from the start and the end except in *one* of these, and it's minor.

    2) You get on your dumbass horse and try to find the location. Ignore people who say the horse is difficult to control because it's uber-realistic. Pretty sure real horses don't run stupidly into rocks and trees and jump off goddamn cliffs.

    Have fun trying to find this thing! Your map sucks, and the only tool you have is a glowing beam pointing to it. Wait, pointing right to it? That makes it easy, right? Nope! The physical design of the world is one of the worst I've ever seen in a video game. There's mazes of ravines, unintuitive physical bottlenecks, and forests you can get lost in. By the way, sometimes your sword won't work - usually (and I say usually because it sometimes does) because the sun isn't visible. So in those areas that are extra confusing, like the ravines and forest, you are ON YOUR OWN. Don't expect to find anything to do. The world is empty except some fruit and an occasional hawk and lizard. I hope the graphics distract you long enough.

    3) So you found the thing? Congratulations! Now you have to solve a little puzzle on how to climb up on it. Most of these are obvious or tedious. One requires you to climb like 8 pillars until you trigger an event. This is only a challenge because the controls suck. (And if you say the controls *don't* suck, please tell me why doing the EXACT SAME TASK EIGHT TIMES IN A ROW is good game design). One requires you to pick up a torch, using the "pick up button" that the game has never told you about. If you get hit, your character will lay on the ground for an inexplicably long time. During this time you won't be attacked again, like you would expect from a game people describe as realistic (or is that only when defending the dumbass horse). Once your character gets up again, you might be attacked immediately, and have to repeat the unavoidable process until you die.

    4) You made it on! Congratulations! See the blue glowy spot? Go there. You can only move when you're not flailing. Have fun holding the same button down again and again. If you decide to press the jump button, please be aware that it only works at random times. When you make it to the glowy spot, you have to hold down the same button until you stop flailing, and try to get a stab in. That's it. The fast majority of the gameplay is you holding down a single button until your character stops ragdolling like an idiot. Hopefully you don't fall.

    Oh, you did fall? Don't worry, your character can fall 60 feet with minimal damage - because this is a realistic game, that's why the horse has bad controls. But you probably have to redo the puzzle again. I hope you like redoing puzzles, because once you know the answer it just becomes a tedious slog with the controls.

    5) You killed it! Hooray! You have to do this 16 times.

    This game is an awful. It's a gorgeous awful game, but it's still an awful game.

    1/5    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. Ristycakes
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    Price Rating $30/$40

    Pros + Visually impressive. Such a beautiful game. If you have a PS4 Pro, its even better. + A few quality of life improvements for people that played the original. + Enjoyable story, even though its quite depressing. + Colossus fights are like big puzzles that feel satisfying to solve. I'd recommend not using a guide for the fights, BUT... Cons - Finding    Price Rating $30/$40

    Pros
    + Visually impressive. Such a beautiful game. If you have a PS4 Pro, its even better.
    + A few quality of life improvements for people that played the original.
    + Enjoyable story, even though its quite depressing.
    + Colossus fights are like big puzzles that feel satisfying to solve. I'd recommend not using a guide for the fights, BUT...

    Cons
    - Finding your way to each colossus is a chore for first time players. I wouldn't blame anyone using a guide to find some of them. The majority of your playtime will be spent running around on your horse.
    - Not much to do in the world outside of the boss fights.
    - Locked at 30FPS if you have a standard or slim PS4.    … Expand
  54. XxSokrateSxX
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    İts a amazing bosses and Very good Story its a game of the year i Love shadow of the cololsus
  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. Syl3nc3
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    A vast, empty land. A heavy, morbid tone of loneliness and isolation. Flooded with mystery, Shadow of the Colossus creates a world that gives the player a palpable sense of reality. The world is an aspect, commonly glossed over, of which the game deserves more credit for; while scarce and quiet, it begins to seem vast and majestic, allowing the player to lose all sense of location andA vast, empty land. A heavy, morbid tone of loneliness and isolation. Flooded with mystery, Shadow of the Colossus creates a world that gives the player a palpable sense of reality. The world is an aspect, commonly glossed over, of which the game deserves more credit for; while scarce and quiet, it begins to seem vast and majestic, allowing the player to lose all sense of location and engage with a vivid fantasy.

    Scattered through the lengthy paths of the setting are towering bosses, which prompt critical thinking in order to be overcome. While each is different, they all share a common feature of weak points, and repetition becomes evident. If any boss were used as a final challenge for another fantasy adventure, contrasting to common boss designs, it would be magnificently used for dramatic contrast, but when being constantly lined up, these monumental quests appear more as menial monotony.

    For every moment a player can experience, Shadow of the Colossus offers a soundtrack that matches it perfectly; from calm isolation, to dreading fear, to a sense of magnificent accomplishment, the musical score matches it without flaw. Every piece is fantastic, and helps not only craft an untouchable atmosphere, but tell a story that images never could. This phenomenal composition is remarkable, and I struggle to find something that surpasses it.

    Shadow of the Colossus takes a lot of praise for being unique. It blew away the people who had few expectations, and that newly kindled flame of shock never dwindled amongst them. However, remove the rose tinted glasses, take a look deeper, and you'll see a game quite overrated by its audience of 2005's enthusiastic youths. I enjoy Shadow of the Colossus, for its many merits, but it will never be the flawless masterpiece many regard it as.    … Expand
  57. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    The original version of the game was a bit wonky, and the motion blur killed my eyes. But this remake completely fixed all of that, and now Shadow of The Colossus has become one of my favorite games of all time. Every boss is memorable and extremely sad to take down. The story was engaging and heartbreaking, and the game sounds and looks incredible. Plus the atmosphere felt so alone andThe original version of the game was a bit wonky, and the motion blur killed my eyes. But this remake completely fixed all of that, and now Shadow of The Colossus has become one of my favorite games of all time. Every boss is memorable and extremely sad to take down. The story was engaging and heartbreaking, and the game sounds and looks incredible. Plus the atmosphere felt so alone and sad, and the music is some of the best I have heard in a video game.… Expand
  58. thaesino
    Jun 13, 2018
    8
    TL;DR - Buy it for the beautiful visuals and music. Don't pay full price unless you're a true fan of Team Ico or Bluepoint Studios (the team that remastered it - yes, they are pretty amazing).

    Was "SotC (PS2)" this short? No. Then why was this one so short? Because they fixed many of the m-m-m-movement issues that h-h-h-hampered it. Yes... that is, unfortunately, the first thing    TL;DR - Buy it for the beautiful visuals and music. Don't pay full price unless you're a true fan of Team Ico or Bluepoint Studios (the team that remastered it - yes, they are pretty amazing).

    Was "SotC (PS2)" this short? No. Then why was this one so short? Because they fixed many of the m-m-m-movement issues that h-h-h-hampered it.

    Yes... that is, unfortunately, the first thing anyone looking to buy this game needs to know. You will beat it, and you will beat it fast. Fast on Normal. Fast on Difficult. (Don't bother playing it on Easy unless you've never held a controller before. It's really not worth it then, especially at $39.99.)

    I am giving this game an "8.2/10" because I got it at half-price, but that's still not it's regular price, and the price of remasters should always be a part of their judgment.

    Of course, it really is a BEAUTIFUL remaster with visuals rebuilt from the ground up. I can actually watch Wander on his trusty steed Agro, and say to myself, "THIS is what Never Released Zelda WiiU title would've looked like if Nintendo had gone forward with that Tech Demo from 2011." When I sat down and saw Wander carry Mono into the Forbidden Land, I thought I'd purchased the wrong game, despite my memory knowing this was the same game. That's how beautiful it looked.

    But back to the main point. This game is SHORT. Because many things were fixed - especially that frustrating grip mechanic. The game is not nearly as frustrating as it once was (even on PS3), and can therefore be beaten in less than 10 hours. These days, that's a very, very short game. Like "No Man's Sky, what the hell is this?" kinda short.

    Also, the many photo filters are wonderful, but I didn't really understand what the point was of hiding some of the bonus content behind beating this or that Colossus with different filters. It really was a strange decision, I feel. However, if you're the kind for it, and if you really want to challenge yourself, apply the Night filter (bring the slider down till it's really dark), put the game on hardest difficulty, and enjoy. No headphones though! You wanna make sure you only see their eyes!

    Music is as beautiful as ever, but on a better audio system this time, and I'll never understand why Kow Otani didn't also do the music for Last Guardian (which I personally thought was lacking in emotional substance most of the time due to clunky-ness AND music).

    Conclusion: See TL;DR above, and possibly add to that: This was the last Team Ico game that was ever released (rereleased?), since they never finished Last Guardian, someone else did. SO... buy it for the feels?? Who knows!    … Expand
  59. shiftyman
    Jun 13, 2018
    0
    Just more remastered trash from the PS2 that’s been overrated by fan boys from a past era, 10 hours of the most meaningless non-story driven dribble with the most clunky controls. Another classic example of how easily people will continue to pay for this remastered trash.
  60. 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
  61. ThisGameIsBad
    Jun 10, 2018
    6
    I get why people like this game, be it the atmosphere, the shear scale of the colossi, the stunning graphics, the whole shebang; having just played the game, it is bad, but as for the aforementioned points, i wholeheartedly agree. Most of the reviews are based mainly in nostalgia, one of them even recounting solely their past experiences with the game, reviews such as this have more thanI get why people like this game, be it the atmosphere, the shear scale of the colossi, the stunning graphics, the whole shebang; having just played the game, it is bad, but as for the aforementioned points, i wholeheartedly agree. Most of the reviews are based mainly in nostalgia, one of them even recounting solely their past experiences with the game, reviews such as this have more than likely artificially boosted this game to it's current position on this site. Looking at the game alone; it controls horribly, the player character is really floaty and awkward, even more so for that of the horse, she will get stuck on every little object, which in tandem with her wide turning is horrible for maneuverability, especially in forested areas. The climbing of the colossi in this game is also very iffy, to say the least, climbing these things during the boss fights is a pain, with the last boss being the worst of them all. Not the difficulty of managing the stamina meter, that is simply one of the game's mechanics; just when the try to shake you off, when the colossi shake the player characters grip tends to shift, during the 15th boss i was holding onto the boss' shoulder armor when it started to shake, I got flung to it's back, and then to the floor, during which my stamina meter was more than half way full. My Final criticism for this game is the strenuous animation, particularly when getting up after being knocked down, to site another instance in the game, during the 11th boss, i was rammed and my character was knocked onto the ground where he remained while he was hit twice more and died. This game is beautiful and back in the day i see how it would've been deserving of this high a standing when compared to other games of the time, but this game has been released twice since then, bringing in more money for the same developers for the same game, adding nothing but aesthetics, and garnering the same praise, so, is this game worth buying? I'd say that this game is worth buying to an extent, those who are nostalgic for the original will be the main audience for this game, but if you're someone who happens to have (as of writing this) $30 burning a hole in your wallet, or you just want to experience a style of game not so prevalent today, then the Shadow Of The Colossus is the game for you.… Expand
  62. Mariya
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    The original Shadow of Colossus is one of my most favorite game of all time. The remake is probably the best gaming news in 2017. I love everything. it took the best game on PS1 and make it even better. Fantastic story, Breath-taking visual, epic boss battle. 10/10 Flawless
  63. 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
  64. U_WANT_REVIEW
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    So, you want review? Want a game with zero grinding or annoying side quests? Want a game with almost zero dialogue? Zen out with the almost kid friendly boss-climbing masterpiece.

    When other fantasy games get you lost in some kind of narrative- SOC leaves a lot to your imagination which I found to be similar to Dark Souls. Yes there is a damsel in distress but it's no big deal. The    So, you want review? Want a game with zero grinding or annoying side quests? Want a game with almost zero dialogue? Zen out with the almost kid friendly boss-climbing masterpiece.

    When other fantasy games get you lost in some kind of narrative- SOC leaves a lot to your imagination which I found to be similar to Dark Souls. Yes there is a damsel in distress but it's no big deal. The difficulty level on this game was not high.

    The graphics here are super. REALLY SUPER. Ride along cliff sides and peer down to the water falls below. Relax, you will never be attacked. You can fall off cliffs and die however.

    SOC provided a very memorable game experience that I will not soon forget.    … Expand
  65. DanBenevenuto
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS is on the top five PS4 games of 2018. This remastered version is awesome, it brings beatiful graphics, the gameplay is light and all the colossus are AWESOME ! THEY ARE INSANE ON THE REMASTERED VERSION !. The game has a sweet soundtrack and the history has a kind of sadness that make you play the whole game anxious for the grand finale.
  66. 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.
  67. DenX
    May 17, 2018
    9
    A masterpiece beautifully remade !
    I would like to give it a 10 but the camera still needs work and Wander's face lacks the personality of the PS2 version in my opinion.
    Out of that, Bluepoint's work on the environments and the creatures is outstanding and faithful to the original.
  68. Pennywise11
    May 16, 2018
    10
    I really loved the PS2 original and subsequent PS3 HD remaster. I consider SOTC to be a gaming classic. At the time I really loved the art, emotionally evoking story and feel to the world. I had mixed feelings about a remake on first hearing of its release. I didn't want it to be a sacrilegious, messed around with, poorly done caricature of my beloved game.

    This game is certainly not    I really loved the PS2 original and subsequent PS3 HD remaster. I consider SOTC to be a gaming classic. At the time I really loved the art, emotionally evoking story and feel to the world. I had mixed feelings about a remake on first hearing of its release. I didn't want it to be a sacrilegious, messed around with, poorly done caricature of my beloved game.

    This game is certainly not that. It delivers a truly beautiful version, especially in 4k HDR. The game is just spectacular to look at and the game-play of the original is completely intact and unadulterated. The controls are perfectly fine as far as I'm concerned, but will probably need some getting used to for newcomers. I've tried all the new control options and they all seem to work fine to me, both old style and modern. If you've never played this game, absolutely do not let the criticism aimed at the control system put you off! Yes, they're slightly fiddly, but not at all a problem once familiarised. The incredible original soundtrack is as per the original, which certainly needs no improving.The new photo mode option is a great distraction and a welcome addition.

    I don't think there is anything lacking at all in this version whatsoever, in fact it's been great playing it again and has deepened my appreciation considerably. The game plays at a relaxing pace most of the time and I find the best way to play it is to just explore and take your time enjoying the atmosphere and amazing scenery and vistas. I find it very relaxing to play and it helps me unwind. Playing it again has made me realise how unique the game is, particularly in the modern gaming climate of fast paced action/ FPS type games, driving sims etc. It's definitely not going to appeal to everyone, but if you allow yourself to be immersed in it's atmosphere and get into the pace of the game, you'll find it an experience unlike anything else. The seemingly low key story, reveals itself to be quite an epic in its later stages.

    If any game could be described as having artistic merit (Personally, I think video games definitely have merit as being an art form), it would be this.

    *Slight changes I have noticed, to that of the originals: Dormin when speaking, has a female voice layered over the male voice. The lighting of the game is slightly different to the originals. The bloom light effects are not as pronounced. The game does not have quite the same pastoral colour pallette. None of this bothers me, the above were probably due to technical restrictions of the original hardware. I love the new look of the game entirely!    … Expand
  69. Hoegaardener70
    May 15, 2018
    2
    I never had a PS before the PS4, and therefore also never heard of this game. It should have stayed that way. I rarely leave games unfinished but this one ... I will gladly forget. The story did not captivate me the slightest. I fought 2 giants and the battles are boring, requiring what I hate most with games ... mashing certain buttons at certain moments while climbing a giant a certainI never had a PS before the PS4, and therefore also never heard of this game. It should have stayed that way. I rarely leave games unfinished but this one ... I will gladly forget. The story did not captivate me the slightest. I fought 2 giants and the battles are boring, requiring what I hate most with games ... mashing certain buttons at certain moments while climbing a giant a certain way. Besides that, the world is totally devoid of any interest. I bought this because of the great reviews, but I am at a loss what people love about this so much.… Expand
  70. nykfist
    May 10, 2018
    9
    As a remaster/remake, this is an absolute beast of a game, the level of detail they put into every aspect of it is breathtaking.
    But... there isn't anything new that wasn't in the PS3 HD or PS2 versions - apart from graphics - so if you didn't dig the game the first time then don't expect to like it now.
    It's still a polarising game, and it's not for all tastes.
  71. BananoXtreme
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Es mas bello aun que el eoriginal, graficos claramente superiores y me atreveria a decir que de los mejores en consola actualmente. Jugue al original cuando salio en su dia en PS2, el primer contacto fue maravilloso, y en ICO tambien se aprecia semejante calidad. Con un mundo entero que explorar, lleno de detalles y belleza, derrotar a los 16 colosos del mapa supone un reto. Ademas deEs mas bello aun que el eoriginal, graficos claramente superiores y me atreveria a decir que de los mejores en consola actualmente. Jugue al original cuando salio en su dia en PS2, el primer contacto fue maravilloso, y en ICO tambien se aprecia semejante calidad. Con un mundo entero que explorar, lleno de detalles y belleza, derrotar a los 16 colosos del mapa supone un reto. Ademas de algun que otro coleccionable, las monedas añadidas en esta versión, y un modo cámara en que hacer fotos,el juego poco ofrece respecto a su versión original. A pesar de ellos sigue siendo perfecto. Conserva los modos extra y equipamientos desbloqueables que habia en la version original, cosa que se agradece. El control sigue siendo el mismo, del cual no tengo quejas. He visto personas que se quejan porque Agro no obedece. Agro está diseñado asi a propósito, como si de un caballo real se tratara, y, en ese aspecto, su inteligencia artificial es increíble y muy realista. El movimiento del protagonista tambien sigue siendo el mismo, con unas animaciones increíbles y control fluido. Tanto si lo has jugado o no antes, merece la pena esta remasterizacion, y mucho, la historia atrapa, la jugabilidad es alucinante y los gráficos hermosos.… Expand
  72. 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
  73. D4rkNinj4
    May 6, 2018
    8
    To be blunt and quick with this review, this is a polished and visual re-imagining of the PS2 classic, this is a way games from the past should be preserved.
  74. iHeisenburger
    May 6, 2018
    0
    i have no idea why is this game popular, the combat is less than basic, the camera control is horrible, the bosses are way easy, the horse is stupid, plus if you fall in battle it takes ages to get up
  75. MaximumD
    May 2, 2018
    8
    Picked this up recently simply because of the nostalgia factor. No doubt this remake looks fantastic and the world is beautiful to behold. However, legacy issues dealing with controls and camera remain and there is nothing new to see here. It's a straight up remaster of the original with a few tweaks to the control scheme. Still, it's a masterpiece of game art and still a pretty boldPicked this up recently simply because of the nostalgia factor. No doubt this remake looks fantastic and the world is beautiful to behold. However, legacy issues dealing with controls and camera remain and there is nothing new to see here. It's a straight up remaster of the original with a few tweaks to the control scheme. Still, it's a masterpiece of game art and still a pretty bold release by today's standards. All you do is ride hard and slay colossi again and again. Once you figure out the key to each one they are cake. There is not much extra to explore within the world either, but the world itself is like a character with a story to tell and is simply beautiful to behold.

    It's definitely one my favorite games of all time and I"m glad to enjoy it in all it's new graphical glory, but some elements have not stood the test of time. This was a masterpiece in the PS2 days however and some things like camera and controls sometimes took a back seat back then. However, it's a missed opportunity not to address these issues now. They should have completely revamped the movement, controls, and camera for the new age. Still, I'm glad to have revisited the game once again as the graphical overhaul is well worth it to really enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of this game.    … Expand
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. Mennowolters
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    Game: Shadow of the colossus 2018
    My Rating (from 0 to 100): 90
    Story (0 to 20): 10 (This includes pacing/ narrative and lore) A good story is essential to keep a lot of players interested in your game. Characters (0 to 20): 10 (This includes voice acting / animations and how they complement the story) Even if your story is great, if the characters are un-interesting or just    Game: Shadow of the colossus 2018
    My Rating (from 0 to 100): 90

    Story (0 to 20): 10
    (This includes pacing/ narrative and lore)
    A good story is essential to keep a lot of players interested in your game.

    Characters (0 to 20): 10
    (This includes voice acting / animations and how they complement the story)
    Even if your story is great, if the characters are un-interesting or just stupid in the context of the game, it will ruin the game. A good story-teller is at least as important as a good story.

    Gameplay (0 to 20): 20
    (This includes combat/ movement and the way you interact in the world)
    if you just want a good story with good characters alone, go watch a movie! Gameplay is one if not the most important part of a successful game.

    Design (0 to 15): 15 + Bonus 10
    (This includes world design / character design / creative spin on common practices)
    Everybody has seen a simple medieval castle / an ordinary zombie and an M16 AR. Keep things fresh and interesting, give game devs the freedom to give their personal spin on things.

    Bonus Ratings
    These are more personal.

    Soundtrack (0 to 15): 15
    A great soundtrack is in my opinion a must for a 10/10.

    Replay/Endgame (0 to 5): 5
    I like to play more even after the story has finished like side quests. I would also include side activities in games to this like; the last of us multiplayer or Doom’s map editor.

    Polish (0 to 5): 5
    (Is it buggy or not? Do parts of the game feel rushed? But remember, bugs can be fixed)
    Well do I have to explain? No one likes a buggy/leggy game. It breaks immersion and f%cks your play trough. I still have nightmares from the assassin’s creed “no face” bug…

    Extra:
    They should have added a 17th colossus XD.    … Expand
  79. TruthGame
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen juego para tener en tu colección, la historia es buena, tiene buena mecánica de jefes. El mapa te ayuda mucho para guiarte, hay varias armas y cada sirve para algo. Llevo unas 200 horas jugadas aproximadamente por que me gusta mucho analizar el juego hasta donde puedes llegar con el personaje.

    POSITIVO:
    -Hay varias armas
    -Que puede mejorar la vida y energía
    -Buenos graficos

    NEGATIVO:
    -Los coleccionables son muy pesados de encontrar
    -Tiene varios bugs
    -Cuando caes al suelo tardas mucho en levantarte    … Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. umbershap
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    It was a great game on PlayStation 2 and it was one of my favorite games all times. This is an excellent remake and other game companies should learn how to make remakes like this.
    In my opinion if you have Ps4 you should definelity need to try this game, this game will surprise you how capable is Ps4.
  83. 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
  84. llDust
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    I love that even with the technology that we have now making one of the best game of the PS2 era look so great on the PS4 feels just the same when i play it the first time back when it came out on the PS2.
  85. ClubPS
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Team Ico creo un gran titulo de culto que no es apto para cualquier jugador, ahora en manos de BluePoint nos llega este remake en exclusiva para PS4, en cual a pesar de dejar casi intacto el juego original (cosa que no esta del nada mal) y hace un pulido gráfico, llevando este titulo a la nueva generación y el cual luce espectacular, el gameplay esta intacto salvo que ahora esta la opciónTeam Ico creo un gran titulo de culto que no es apto para cualquier jugador, ahora en manos de BluePoint nos llega este remake en exclusiva para PS4, en cual a pesar de dejar casi intacto el juego original (cosa que no esta del nada mal) y hace un pulido gráfico, llevando este titulo a la nueva generación y el cual luce espectacular, el gameplay esta intacto salvo que ahora esta la opción de cambiar la configuracion de botones, de ahi en fuera la cámara torpe y el movimiento de nuestros personajes es la misma, sin embargo el titulo co su lavado de cara parece un juego fresco de este 2018, cabe destacar que como bien mencione es un titulo de culto y que no es para todo publico, ya que el juego no esta lleno de acción y hay muchos momentos vacíos específicos para la búsqueda de los colosos.
    Pero esto no quita que el juego sea maravilloso en su propio sentido y que esta renovación es un gran acierto por parte de Sony PlayStation ya que al fin y al cabo pone un nuevo titulo mas al amplio catalogo de la PS4.    … Expand
  86. combobreaker96
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    A pesar de los años, este juego sigue siendo una obra maestra. Siempre critiqué la jugabilidad de la versión original por ser algo tosca, especialmente Agro, pero era mi única queja, y esta versión la solventa con creces. Peleas épicas, banda sonora que le da mil vueltas a las de muchas películas, y una historia que hay que vivirla, no te la pueden contar. Recomendado 100%.
  87. Yuzzy
    Apr 18, 2018
    9
    As you ride into this quest, you immediately see a video game from 2018. On a PlayStation 4 Pro, you can play with a silky frame rate that complements the wind rushing through valleys covered in tall grass and the viney hair of the humongous beasts. Or you can opt for a lower frame rate, with a resolution suitable for a new 4K HDR TV
  88. 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
  89. Aginagala
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    Awe-inspiring. Shadow of the colossus offers a gripping and captivating experience with it's mountain-like scale colossi and fantastic level/creature design you will almost certainly be gripped in every battle in this game. I'd personally not played the original on the PS2 or the HD version for the PS3 however finally getting to play this game I realise what all the fuss was about. TheAwe-inspiring. Shadow of the colossus offers a gripping and captivating experience with it's mountain-like scale colossi and fantastic level/creature design you will almost certainly be gripped in every battle in this game. I'd personally not played the original on the PS2 or the HD version for the PS3 however finally getting to play this game I realise what all the fuss was about. The level of intricate programming that must have gone into this cannot be overstated, a lot of passion was put into making this game and it surely shows. The sound in the game was fantastic every detail from simply galloping along on your horse to the roars of the colossus was perfectly implemented and had a very real feel to it, allowing the full immersion of you and the game.

    The graphics. I've never been so satisfied with water, which is a big thing to me, and considering this is a remaster too astonishes me. The colossus have very real features with no flare or un-textured spots on them, such as hair that moves along with the direction you are moving in, and intricate engravings on the parts that you cant even climb on. Love was put into this game and cannot stress enough, if you love great graphics in a game, this is another reason you should check this one out.

    Moreover the gameplay, is mostly amazing, it almost always works and climbing your first colossus is an experience I'll never forget. However, with some of the colossi after even just the first one I started experiencing some difficulties with the camera, and the actual movement on the colossus. Such as when I was climbing the second one I would get stuck on strange places, lose stamina and fall off for no reason, which was frustrating. Furthermore the camera quite a few times was very frustrating as it moved on its own. Even when just riding your horse it would sometimes feel very ridged and robotic and you tried to manoeuvre your way through tight spaces, but couldn't see anything just because of the camera. Although sometimes frustrating I found these things didn't happen too often, and it is a remaster from the ground up. This is the only reason I didn't give it a 9 or a 10.

    The story I found was more of something there to keep you going, it wasn't too necessary to a game like this but more added reason behind what you are doing. It had a very big plot twist I didn't expect but loved and I felt it was satisfactory to what it set out to do. It's not a huge story but it's still there and very prominent in moments.

    Overall shadow of the colossus was an extremely rare experience in gaming and one you will surely remember, with excellent sound work, stunning visuals and excellent gameplay shadow of the colossus will go down as one of my all time favourites, a must have for all types of gamers.    … Expand
  90. Valcristus
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    El trabajo de Blupoint no es más que un detalle para los amantes de este mítico juego. Su lore y su originalidad mantienen su esencia; un juego de 10 en PS2 y clásico atemporal sin duda alguna que nuevamente deja a todos rendidos ante su majestuosidad. Hermoso.
  91. thecountsaruman
    Apr 12, 2018
    5
    este juego no era necesario realmente , estando con anterioridad en el sistema de la pasada generación playstation 3
  92. Gizmo-Guy
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    This very appreciated game is the world all-time classic i can enjoy with my kids when i get old
  93. omid_voke
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    old games are more different and more special than new ones after all these progress in gaming industry.hope to see such these games in future.
  94. 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
  95. il_fenomeno
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    Great&Beautiful game. missed it on PS2, decided to buy it now and didnt regret it, 9 just because cameras and controls are sometimes "buggy". (And I hated the last Colossus :)
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. Voodoo123
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    +Hauntingly beautiful
    +Fantastic soundtrack
    +Purest sense of adventure +SOC's use of scope and scale is wonderous +Bluepoint have set the new standard for a videogame remake -Controls are clunky at times -No hand holding so objective not always clear! I had just brought my 4ktv and this was the first game I tried and in resolution mode the visuals were most impressive. HDR    +Hauntingly beautiful
    +Fantastic soundtrack
    +Purest sense of adventure
    +SOC's use of scope and scale is wonderous
    +Bluepoint have set the new standard for a videogame remake
    -Controls are clunky at times
    -No hand holding so objective not always clear!

    I had just brought my 4ktv and this was the first game I tried and in resolution mode the visuals were most impressive. HDR highlights the wonderous haunted land accentuating the beauty in the art design. Having only played the original once round a friends on his ps2 years ago I kind of knew what to expect going in, but the experience simply blew me away on my ps4 pro.

    According to that same friend this is an accurate remake and nothing new has been added only a visual upgrade so in that regard the game has aged well in my opinion. If you are a fan of adventure games zelda etc and own ps4 then this game is essential for your collection. I kept thinking of films like Legend, Princess Mononoke and Labyrinth as I played through.    … Expand
  99. panosveto
    Mar 26, 2018
    2
    Very bad camera and but character control . They had to fix the camera the game is unplayble
  100. kch3691
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    An actual masterpiece. When I heard they were remaking this I was worried but it is basically the same game with some modern options. Even Argo is still derpy.
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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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