Shadow of the Colossus

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2739 Ratings

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  1. Praxsack
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. SImple. Everything is amazing about it, the story, the colossi, the characters, the gameplay. Though the camera is bad and the controls are questionable. And the physics aspect of the game makes climbing the colossi very wonky and frankly more unrealistic. But i will still give this piece of art a 10/10. Would give it 100/10 if i could.
  2. Qprjames
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    I got this game with my ps subscription and thought it was great. Awesome graphics if you have a nice big 4K tv
  3. Retrospective
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    RETROspective

    A game is, in most cases, a way of entertainment. Specifically, fun. Yet Shadow of the Colossus, in many ways, isn’t fun. The collosi can be frustrating puzzles, the story is anything but funny, and the controls are absolutely garbage. Yet Shadow of the Collosus may very well be the greatest game ever made. The game is proof that games can be artwork, and a testament to    RETROspective

    A game is, in most cases, a way of entertainment. Specifically, fun. Yet Shadow of the Colossus, in many ways, isn’t fun. The collosi can be frustrating puzzles, the story is anything but funny, and the controls are absolutely garbage. Yet Shadow of the Collosus may very well be the greatest game ever made. The game is proof that games can be artwork, and a testament to the times when developers put more care into there games in trying to make something special rather than another hit free to play game. The game creates a perfect cycle of working with the story, and then using the time between Collosi to reflect on the tiny details the game gives you about its story, then relieving the boredom with a new collosus. Not only this, but the game has, in my opinion, the best ending in all of video game history. I would say more, but this game should be played with very, very, VERY little beforehand knowledge. It is Worth every cent.

    10/10
    Masterpiece
    “For all its small age-related flaws, Shadow of the Colossus is still one of the greatest games ever created.”

    RETROspective.    … Expand
  4. assassinader200
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    "Shadow Of The Colossus" es un videojuego original de 2005 creado por el Japonés Fumito Ueda, todo un artista, creador de "ICO" (2001) y de "The Last Guardian" (2016). En 2018 este juego se adaptó a la PS4 con cambios brutales respecto a la versión de PS2 y PS3. Mejoras gráficas enormes, texturas en 4k, animaciones nuevas... casi un juego nuevo salvo por la trama principal.
    La narrativa    "Shadow Of The Colossus" es un videojuego original de 2005 creado por el Japonés Fumito Ueda, todo un artista, creador de "ICO" (2001) y de "The Last Guardian" (2016). En 2018 este juego se adaptó a la PS4 con cambios brutales respecto a la versión de PS2 y PS3. Mejoras gráficas enormes, texturas en 4k, animaciones nuevas... casi un juego nuevo salvo por la trama principal.
    La narrativa es clásica, sencilla y al mismo tiempo profunda. Wander es nuestro protagonista, una especie de príncipe de un mundo desconocido, el cual viaja a salvar a su amada, que al parecer ha fallecido víctima de un encantamiento o algo similar. Así es como la trama sucede en un mundo fantástico, de ficción, cuya característica principal en mi opinión es la soledad, pues los "únicos" seres de ese mundo son Wander y su yegua, la cual le acompañará en "toda" su aventura. El objetivo de Wander es derrotar a 16 colosos de piedra, todos diferentes unos de otros y tendremos que recurrir al ingenio o a YouTube (xd) para conseguir derrotarlos y así devolver la vida a la amada del protagonista, eso sí, a cambio de un precio muy alto.
    El juego en sí en mi opinión es una obra de arte en pantalla, los paisajes, los detalles intrincados de los colosos, el cambio entre la paz y tranquilidad y el enfrentamiento; sencillamente fabuloso.
    La banda sonora es también espectacular, perfecta para escucharla en un momento de relax.
    Es un juego aparentemente sencillo con una profundidad inimaginable, divertido e ingenioso, bonito de ver y jugar.    … Expand
  5. Ferrier
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Pros: beautiful art, brilliant boss design
    Cons: took too much time to find a boss, many area looks the same.
  6. petriAND
    Jan 27, 2023
    6
    Gameplay - 5/10 , controls are sh**, repetitive tasks you get bored after the 4th colossus, i mean they
    are a bit different, each of them but god damn it gets boring fast even at 6 hours
    long gameplay it felt long. Story - 5/10 , very generic, your lady is dead, and in order to revive her you need to beat this colossi, that's it. I resumed it with 10 words. Visuals - 7/10, the    Gameplay - 5/10 , controls are sh**, repetitive tasks you get bored after the 4th colossus, i mean they
    are a bit different, each of them but god damn it gets boring fast even at 6 hours
    long gameplay it felt long.

    Story - 5/10 , very generic, your lady is dead, and in order to revive her you need to beat this colossi,
    that's it. I resumed it with 10 words.

    Visuals - 7/10, the art of the game is good, and the animations are very well made but even for 2018
    game the textures are not that great

    Sound/music - 8/10

    Fun - 5/10, because of bad controls and repetitiveness the game overall feels longer than it is and
    you'll get frustrated at some point because of those things

    Still better than The Last Guardian, which was almost unplayable.    … Expand
  7. Maurer
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    The game is simple looking and the main story is not that hard. i really liked exploring SOTC world, it is so quiet and relaxing, you can kill and collect lizards and pray to some kind of monuments. Mechanics of killing the giants is excelent work. Finding a diffrent way to kill every other one of them is some kind of masterpiece. You can really feel like you play a game yourself, not theThe game is simple looking and the main story is not that hard. i really liked exploring SOTC world, it is so quiet and relaxing, you can kill and collect lizards and pray to some kind of monuments. Mechanics of killing the giants is excelent work. Finding a diffrent way to kill every other one of them is some kind of masterpiece. You can really feel like you play a game yourself, not the game plays it self when telling you what to do. Graphics and physics are really really nice.… Expand
  8. Guados
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My top PS4/PS5 list
    1. Ghost of Tsushima 9,7/10
    2. God of War 9,5/10
    3. Other for TOP3 Meme    … Expand
  9. nishantk
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    This game obsolute masterpiece. This game graphics are great the fighting is very funny and it's competitive to a bearable degree. However,some bosses in the game are so difficult to defeat that it makes dark souls look like a game of snake and leaders. This game background music is amazing,example Azuma the feldsher,please please please please make this boss easier! I have fought him soThis game obsolute masterpiece. This game graphics are great the fighting is very funny and it's competitive to a bearable degree. However,some bosses in the game are so difficult to defeat that it makes dark souls look like a game of snake and leaders. This game background music is amazing,example Azuma the feldsher,please please please please make this boss easier! I have fought him so many times and I haven't come close to winning in any of them. Also , a bit too many game but this game truly brilliant game .I love this game it has cool graphics and great fighting styles.But is difficult to play you spend all time to defeats a villain and all you get is 100 coins and weapons.


    Game name--Shadow Fight 3    … Expand
  10. randyrusli
    May 4, 2021
    3
    Honestly don't know why the critics' consensus is 91/100. This game has the worst control of any game I've ever played and it's just a series of boss fight after boss fight.
  11. MickyEpic
    Sep 2, 2021
    3
    These horse controls are so bad its unbelievable. I dont know why yall love this game so much.
  12. MoniWhite
    Feb 7, 2022
    4
    Fun for a while but too hard, only worth playing if free, graphics look ok, not much story though
  13. thehoang123
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    This maybe the best PS game of all time i ever played. Better than these QTE, cutscenes Trash (TloU, GoW).
  14. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    Classic game comes back with a great remastered. Great bosses and presentation with awesome soundtrack. Definitely a unique experience.
  15. AtomosFabian
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Una obra Maestra de los videojuegos, Fumito Ueda demuestra que los videojuegos son Arte. Creando un mundo y unos personajes increíbles, la historia y las sentimientos que transmites es fascinante.
  16. Bugjam8
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus es una obra maestra atemporal que ha cautivado a jugadores de todo el mundo desde su lanzamiento original en PlayStation 2. Con su remasterización para PlayStation 4, este juego sigue siendo una experiencia única y conmovedora que puede animar a cualquier persona a adquirir el juego y disfrutarlo en una consola PlayStation. Aquí están algunos de los aspectosShadow of the Colossus es una obra maestra atemporal que ha cautivado a jugadores de todo el mundo desde su lanzamiento original en PlayStation 2. Con su remasterización para PlayStation 4, este juego sigue siendo una experiencia única y conmovedora que puede animar a cualquier persona a adquirir el juego y disfrutarlo en una consola PlayStation. Aquí están algunos de los aspectos positivos del juego:

    1. Ambiente mágico y visualmente impresionante: Shadow of the Colossus te transporta a un vasto y misterioso mundo lleno de belleza y melancolía. Los paisajes expansivos, las ruinas antiguas y los efectos visuales impresionantes crean una atmósfera cautivadora y te sumergen en la historia épica.

    2. Historia conmovedora y minimalista: La narrativa de Shadow of the Colossus es sencilla pero poderosa. Interpretas el papel de Wander, un joven en una búsqueda desesperada para salvar a una doncella sacrificando a los colosos que deambulan por el mundo. La historia está llena de simbolismo y teje una narrativa emotiva y evocadora que deja espacio para la interpretación y la reflexión.

    3. Diseño de los colosos: Los colosos son el núcleo del juego, y cada uno de ellos es una asombrosa hazaña de diseño. Desde su tamaño imponente hasta su variedad de formas y comportamientos, enfrentarte a estos gigantes es una experiencia emocionante y épica. Cada batalla es única y requiere estrategia y destreza para descubrir y explotar sus puntos débiles.

    4. Jugabilidad única y desafiante: El juego se centra en la caza y la derrota de los colosos, lo que te lleva a explorar el vasto mundo y descubrir sus secretos. Las batallas contra los colosos requieren paciencia, habilidad y una comprensión táctica de sus movimientos. Esta mezcla de exploración, plataformas y combate crea una jugabilidad única y desafiante que te mantendrá enganchado.

    5. Banda sonora emotiva: La música de Shadow of the Colossus es emotiva y evocadora, aportando una capa adicional de inmersión y emoción a la experiencia. La partitura melancólica y épica acompaña perfectamente los momentos de calma y las batallas épicas contra los colosos, creando una experiencia auditiva inolvidable.

    Shadow of the Colossus es un juego que trasciende las barreras del tiempo y sigue siendo una experiencia única y conmovedora en la actualidad. Con su ambiente mágico, historia conmovedora, diseño impresionante de los colosos, jugabilidad desafiante y una banda sonora cautivadora, este juego es una razón convincente para adquirir una consola PlayStation y embarcarte en una aventura épica que te dejará una profunda impresión.    … Expand
  17. oldboy
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    It's breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. Kirbz
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Folklore in video game form. Blueprint studio has done an amazing job by bringing this masterpiece back to life. The story a basic tale told in a quiet and somber tone. The gameplay is top notch and innovative in its time, and held up very well to today’s standard. Every colossal was a puzzle to attack which kept me intriguingly playing. Music was touching which complimented the gameFolklore in video game form. Blueprint studio has done an amazing job by bringing this masterpiece back to life. The story a basic tale told in a quiet and somber tone. The gameplay is top notch and innovative in its time, and held up very well to today’s standard. Every colossal was a puzzle to attack which kept me intriguingly playing. Music was touching which complimented the game extremely well. Only negatives I had with the game were the camera and the lack of story in between every colossal defeat. I question wether the camera was made with the intent for the player to have to fight it as an extra challenge or it was an artistic choice. Either way, I felt it was an unnecessary headache to deal with that would of been better if we had a choice with a different camera, one less combative. Overall, this game is a must play, I highly recommend it!… Expand
  19. memus
    Nov 6, 2022
    8
    The original was my favorite game from PS2 era. This remake mostly holds up to my nostalgia-biased expectations.

    Pros: + Colossi are still mesmerizing to look at. Their design is timeless. + Climbing colossi feels dangerous and Wander clings to his life with bare hands until his stamina runs out. + Exploring open world feels very much like a real-life hiking trip. The game has no    The original was my favorite game from PS2 era. This remake mostly holds up to my nostalgia-biased expectations.

    Pros:
    + Colossi are still mesmerizing to look at. Their design is timeless.
    + Climbing colossi feels dangerous and Wander clings to his life with bare hands until his stamina runs out.
    + Exploring open world feels very much like a real-life hiking trip. The game has no filler activities of the modern open-world games. It could look empty to some, but I actually enjoyed it. Quite refreshing after Assassin's Creed series.
    + The music is still epic. The soundtrack didn't age a bit.

    Cons:
    - With the new game engine, the game looks much more generic than the original. I feel that the game lost some of its abstract geometric poetry with this new rendering. Also, the grass popup distracts more than it should.
    - At its core, this is a puzzle game. So at certain points I was annoyed. Especially, when the new hd rendering made finding interactive spots harder. In my teenage years I was much more forgiving for this kind of stuff.    … Expand
  20. chr1so
    Oct 12, 2019
    9
    Judging on today's standards I'd give it an 8. It's a nice game and all with decent bosses, but clunky af.
    Given it was probably a 10 back in its day though, I'll split the difference
  21. LooTheLou
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    A fantastic remake of a timeless classic. However the controls and handling were a lot to deal with, messing up some of my boss fights from time to time. A definite must-play but also be warned that the mechanics are VERY outdated and hard to get used to after playing streamlined newer games.
  22. geo333
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    great visual graphics and at times this game reminds me of monster hunter, however I guess it was inspire because of this game. moreover, the only thing that I did not like was the controls and angles as at times it was difficult to beat the game because of that.
  23. Wimpher
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Wasn’t going to write a review for this but never in my entire life have I seen an audience get something all so very very wrong. What am I reading and seeing here? Never have I been more disappointed in humanity than I am right now seeing all those red reviews.

    This is the greatest damn video game ever crafted with haunting themes of loss and despair. I think many people just do not have    Wasn’t going to write a review for this but never in my entire life have I seen an audience get something all so very very wrong. What am I reading and seeing here? Never have I been more disappointed in humanity than I am right now seeing all those red reviews.

    This is the greatest damn video game ever crafted with haunting themes of loss and despair. I think many people just do not have the deep sensitivity required in order to truly appreciate the power and haunting beauty of this game. I almost do not even want to call it a game. It’s beyond that when something is able to make you feel so deeply. I cried in the end…most of these people will never be able to possess the ability to feel what the character in this game is feeling. The desire, the determination that no matter what the cost….he’d do anything necessary to bring the love of his life back from the dead.

    I will say this…the critics here are the correct ones. And thank the heavens for that. If I listened to all the idiots here I’d miss out on the greatest cinematic masterpiece I have ever experienced. And I’ve platinumed this game. I’ve spent 120 hours on it according to my ps5. It’s my most beloved and cherished video game of all time. I bought two physical special editions of the game. One for myself and my brother. This is how much this video game means to me.

    The critics didn’t review this game for the average moron that’s out there. Of course they knew most people wouldn’t understand this masterpiece. This game is made for people such as myself who admire the finer things life has to offer. Someone that smells the roses while going for walks. Admires beautiful sunsets. Listens to the birds as they fly over cascading waterfalls…..the critics reviewed this game based on what Fumito Ueda envisioned this game to be. The loneliness, the despair, the way the horse handles….every little damn detail in this game is exactly how it was intended to be. It’s not supposed to be easy to climb those colossal beasts…it’s supposed to be an agonizing task in which when you succeed you feel as if you have conquered the world.

    I’m glad the critics see this game for what it truly is. Shame on all those bad reviews but I’ve always knew this to be true. Most people on this planet are not exactly spiritual and introspective people.
    It’d be like trying to show someone with a bery corrupt mentality and view of nature why the waterfall is so beautiful and they’ll just say…but it’s just a waterfall. You either see it or you don’t. You either believe it or you don’t. I for one, am happy to say that I see what the critics see. People are going to talk to me about awful controls? Seriously? The horse controls as if I’m actually riding an actual horse. It feels like he is a separate entity to the main character and feels like it has a mind of its own. You really have to command him to stop. The horse honestly controls itself and moves freely through the corridors without much need for player control. People are just clueless or upset that this game was praised so much and rightfully so. I had no problems navigating through the game but then again this game is my cup of tea…I hate shooters and nonsensical stupid games. I like contemplative experiences like this where you just navigate through the environment without anyone holding your hand.

    This is perhaps the most misunderstood product of all time. People are just not used to this kind of game and are gonna bash something they don’t like because it’s not their conventional Zelda like game.

    This game is REAL. The creator wanted you to feel every breath of wind and every blade of grass. He wanted you to be in the footsteps of wander and boy, the final 10 minutes are some of the most emotional moments I have ever witness in a gamer.    … Expand
  24. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
    This game is one that everyone should experience, even if it is held back by a terrible camera system and clunky controls.
  25. Gallbond
    Apr 6, 2022
    1
    Скучное говно... Графон - говно, геймплей - говно, сюжет - а он есть?
  26. tanonero
    May 19, 2021
    8
    The game is nothing less than a cornerstone of gaming exploration and atmospheric storytelling, but for some unfathomable reason, Bluepoint (which is usually... on point) missed the chance to consolidate it as an absolute masterpiece on current-gen by not modernising enough camera and controls. What a shame.
  27. frederik1478
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Best thing about this version of the game is there in run at 60 frames per second on PS4 Pro And the climbing mechanics have been improved, If you have not played the original then play this and after that buy a PS3 and Try out ICO
  28. Leo_Manzano
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Shadow of the colossus is a remaster of the Ps2 classic, it is without a doubt an incredible experience but in its own time the game comes with a graphical update that makes it very pleasant especially the big scenes with detailed constructions.

    However, when it comes to the gameplay it remains simple and it serves well the idea of ​​playing with a weak character in the face of its    Shadow of the colossus is a remaster of the Ps2 classic, it is without a doubt an incredible experience but in its own time the game comes with a graphical update that makes it very pleasant especially the big scenes with detailed constructions.

    However, when it comes to the gameplay it remains simple and it serves well the idea of ​​playing with a weak character in the face of its challenges, as the controversial camera continues to have a lot of difficulty in showing the combat against colossal beings without being impossible to understand what is happening sometimes.

    Going straight to the point, there weren't any major mechanical advances in this new version of the game however if you're a fan of the original it won't matter, as what makes Shadow of the colossus unique is its incredible narrative that guides you through its contemplative scenarios and memorable songs in unique combats where the combination of these elements makes each event unique.

    If you are an old fan of the franchise this game is mandatory, however if this is your first experience, I recommend caution do not expect a big open world with thousands of side quests or something like that, but a remarkable narrative experience where not everything will be played in your face in cutscene.    … Expand
  29. CamyVero
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    Esto es un juegazo. A ver, y eso que a mi este remake me sorprendió 'menos' debido a que ya me había terminado un par de veces el juego en PS2. Básicamente es el mismo juego pero con un impresionante lavado de cara gráfico y algún añadido extra en cuanto a modos, coleccionables y demás. También han añadido una explicación más clara de la historia, la cual es magnífica.

    Hay dos formas de    Esto es un juegazo. A ver, y eso que a mi este remake me sorprendió 'menos' debido a que ya me había terminado un par de veces el juego en PS2. Básicamente es el mismo juego pero con un impresionante lavado de cara gráfico y algún añadido extra en cuanto a modos, coleccionables y demás. También han añadido una explicación más clara de la historia, la cual es magnífica.

    Hay dos formas de ver este juego y por las dos merece la pena jugarlo. Si no lo has jugado nunca, hazlo, es un juegazo. Si ya lo has jugado, merece la pena ver el trabajo que han hecho en este remake sobre todo por la belleza del diseño de producción del título. Con los medios técnicos mejorados, este juego luce de escándalo y se lo merece.

    Si ya lo has jugado ya lo sabrás, si no lo has jugado solo decir que Shadow of the colossus es un bosh rush. No hay más enemigos a los que enfrentarse que los 16 enormes colosos que son tu misión y leit motiv de la historia del juego. Te encontrarás en un mapa relativamente grande (lo era en tiempos de PS2) donde puedes explorar por donde quieras. De hecho se han añadido pequeñas recompensas a la exploración, cosa que en el título antiguo no había más allá de mejorar la resistencia y la barra de vida. Donde debes encontrar y matar a cada uno de los colosos para poder devolver la vida a tu amada. Cada coloso es un puzzle distinto, hay que descubrir sus puntos débiles y averiguar cómo explotarlos para acabar con su vida y liberar su esencia. Los combates son cada uno diferente y dependerás únicamente de tu sesera, un arco y una espada encantada que siempre, con ayuda de la luz del sol, te enseñará donde se encuentran tus objetivos.

    Poco más de decir. Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación de PS2 recuperado y rescatado para la generación pasada y actual. Una delicia por su historia, por su diseño y por lo atrevido del concepto. Es un must play de manual.    … Expand
  30. Golondrino
    Jan 21, 2022
    8
    Merece mucho la pena. Altamente recomendable. Por señalar algo negativo es que puede ser un poco repetitivo, pero hay que tener en cuenta que es un remaster de un remaster.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#16 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    Perfectly polished and improved cult game – even with better controls! Killing giant monsters has never been so much (melancholic) fun. [Issue#283]
  2. Games.cz
    Apr 24, 2018
    90
    A tribute to the Fumito Ueda will delight the veterans of the original game same as introduce this classic to the newcomers, who are not tuned on a nostalgic note. An ideal opportunity to improve your video game education and a wonderful experience in the same time. Some clumsy controls and occasionally stubborn camera can’t ruin the great experience.
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  3. CD-Action
    Apr 3, 2018
    70
    It’s a good remaster, but frankly I find it unnecessary. Those who have already played the game on PS2 or PS3 will find nothing new here, and those who didn’t have the chance to get acquainted with it probably will not understand what we saw in Shadow of the Colossus 12 years ago, when gaming reality was completely different. [03/2018, p.66]
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