Shadow of the Colossus

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2739 Ratings

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  1. PeMax
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    muito bom! ewreuiorywruewurewurwurywuiruwriwryuwirwrywuirywriwyriwyriwryuuwi
  2. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    No había tenido oportunidad de jugarlo antes y el poder jugarlo en ps4 me parece una gozada, un juego hermoso con una historia simple pero buena, los colossos parece que tienen vida propia, y la banda sonara que puedo decir... ESPECTACULAR.

    I had not had a chance to play it before and to play it in PS4 I find a joy, a beautiful game with a simple but good story, the Colossus seem to    No había tenido oportunidad de jugarlo antes y el poder jugarlo en ps4 me parece una gozada, un juego hermoso con una historia simple pero buena, los colossos parece que tienen vida propia, y la banda sonara que puedo decir... ESPECTACULAR.

    I had not had a chance to play it before and to play it in PS4 I find a joy, a beautiful game with a simple but good story, the Colossus seem to have life of its own, and the band sounds that I can say... SPECTACULAR    … Expand
  3. doodlerman
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    I'm not sure how many people really asked for this. I bet we all would've been fine with another HD port, but now that it's all said and done, Shadow of the Colossus Remastered is pretty damn stellar. It adds just enough to feel fresh but doesn't overstep any nostalgic boundaries. It's basically what all video game remasters should strive to be.

    The updated control scheme is probably    I'm not sure how many people really asked for this. I bet we all would've been fine with another HD port, but now that it's all said and done, Shadow of the Colossus Remastered is pretty damn stellar. It adds just enough to feel fresh but doesn't overstep any nostalgic boundaries. It's basically what all video game remasters should strive to be.

    The updated control scheme is probably the only thing that kind of irked me, but I don't honestly see it as a bad thing. They're definitely more modernized (X is jump instead of Triangle, for example). Regardless, I prefer the original control scheme - and they tossed in the option to change either back to the original set-up OR go with a pseudo-updated set-up that's mostly the same except the roll command is mapped to Circle (whereas before it was R1+Circle). Genius.    … Expand
  4. TARKUSironBLACK
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    eu joguei no ps2 e me lembro ate hoje do sentimento de grandiosidade que o game passava eu achava incrivel o quao belo era o game na epoca mais esse remake/remaster deixou o game ainda melhor ,trilha sonora incrivel ambientaçao imersiva ,movimentaçao convicente ,porem pouco fator replay e quase nada de adiçao ao jogo custava fazer 1 colosso novo para nos fazer jogar o game 2 vezes ou poreu joguei no ps2 e me lembro ate hoje do sentimento de grandiosidade que o game passava eu achava incrivel o quao belo era o game na epoca mais esse remake/remaster deixou o game ainda melhor ,trilha sonora incrivel ambientaçao imersiva ,movimentaçao convicente ,porem pouco fator replay e quase nada de adiçao ao jogo custava fazer 1 colosso novo para nos fazer jogar o game 2 vezes ou por alguma cut-cene secreta sei la acho que melhorar o que ja e bom e sempre possivel.… Expand
  5. Agraa
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    Tudo que já era épico está presente novamente neste Remake em uma escala ainda maior e mais imersiva. Os controles foram melhorados, os gráficos estão de tirar o fôlego e a trilha sonora se mantém igualmente memorável.
  6. Uzemoz69
    Mar 21, 2018
    6
    buen juego solo que la camara es muy mala y la mecanica del control se siente como en ps2 ademas de ser un remake lo siento sobrevalorado
  7. Fenixiliario
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    Es un videojuego Exelente!
    Es un videojuego Exelente!
    Es un videojuego Exelente!
  8. LiveWireGamer
    Mar 20, 2018
    5
    This game looks new but feels super old and out dated. If this game was $15 then it would be an 8 but since its $40 its a 5. Its ok but just too expensive for what they are offering. I would have given a penalty on the lack of any multiplayer automatically dropping it by 2 points if this title was $60. This is 2018 if games are $60 without MP there is a serious problem. Just saying -2 if no MP.
  9. traskular
    Mar 20, 2018
    0
    Not happy that the game makes you kill innocent animals. When you realize this, the game simply trains you to have little compassion and learn to lose empathy for life for selfish reasons.
  10. SkullCandyy
    Mar 20, 2018
    10
    As a first time player who has wanted to play this game for a long time, but just didn't know about it in the peak of the PS2 era, I just have to say. Wow. The game was short but not too short and did not overstay its welcome, I think it's the perfect length for the story it was trying to tell and the gameplay elements that they had. The visuals are amazing, as they were in the day, theyAs a first time player who has wanted to play this game for a long time, but just didn't know about it in the peak of the PS2 era, I just have to say. Wow. The game was short but not too short and did not overstay its welcome, I think it's the perfect length for the story it was trying to tell and the gameplay elements that they had. The visuals are amazing, as they were in the day, they have been given a full remake in order to do it justice in 2018 and it works. I loved the weird more cinematic camera angles that show off the landscape of this beautiful came, and there is an extreme amount of personality in the characters, despite little dialogue and showing of a lot of them. Actions speak leagues more than words.

    I don't want to spoil anything about the story, but just know it's good - its very very good, the more you think about it afterwards, the better it gets. Definitely get this game if you haven't played it yet. Also I really want an Ico remaster now.    … Expand
  11. Emeralds
    Mar 18, 2018
    5
    Emperor's New Clothes. Wooden characters. Terrible controls for the the horse; your means of navigating a lifeless world, a barren expanse to flesh out the time between each boss fight. The camera is awful and can be nauseating on a large screen, especially when navigating large open spaces. Actually the whole thing is a bit depressing, maybe that's what makes this a Masterpiece for some?
  12. CAKEwad
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    I remember fellow gamers trying to convince me to play this game when it originally released on PS2 but at the time I was too focused on other games. Just over a decade later I've found they were absolutely right, this is a masterpiece.a fairytale-like story, with an amazing ending that is heartbreaking and beautiful. Plus now it's one of the best looking games on the PlayStation 4. A MUST HAVE.
  13. artificeprime
    Mar 14, 2018
    8
    This is a solid remaster that does a great job of modernizing the visuals while retaining the qualities that made the game a classic of its time but as a remake I do feel that it is a missed opportunity. The game is faithful to the original and adds a few improvements but it still has problems that are hard to ignore in a modern game. While I respect the fact that they kept the feel of theThis is a solid remaster that does a great job of modernizing the visuals while retaining the qualities that made the game a classic of its time but as a remake I do feel that it is a missed opportunity. The game is faithful to the original and adds a few improvements but it still has problems that are hard to ignore in a modern game. While I respect the fact that they kept the feel of the original. I really wish they had fixed camera issues and somewhat rough controls. The remake also misses the opportunity to make the game as grand as it was originally intended to be by adding more colossi. The original game was limited by development restrictions but a remake doesn't have those same excuses. They really could have made this a must buy if they added some of the Colossi that were cut from the original game. All around it is just as good as the original and visually a solid step up but it has been 13 years since the original and the standards have risen.

    The original gameplay of Shadow of the Colossus was revolutionary and surprisingly there is still no other game quite like it. Other games have borrowed elements from it in many areas but in terms of making bosses large moving puzzles it still stands alone. The climbing mechanics and physics are no longer as impressive though and seem a little unpolished compared to more recent games. The camera is still a chore to deal with and really makes some parts very frustrating. I found myself fighting the camera constantly throughout the game. The horse controls are also very frustrating at times. The bow controls were decent but inferior to modern games and probably could have been tightened up. On the plus side there are options for adjusting the control sensitivity and some options for remapping buttons. Overall the controls are a bit better than the original but not much.

    While the story is a simple one, the tone, pacing, believe-ability and intrigue that it creates is masterful. It is like a modern myth. There is still no other game story that I can think of quite like this one. I just wish there was more to it. What is there is close to perfect but it is a very short and ambiguous story. Some people will love it but some people will definitely find it frustrating. I personally like the story a lot and still think about it often but I really feel like there should have been more and this being a remake definitely missed the opportunity to build on the Lore in a meaningful way.

    In terms of visuals, it looks like a modern game while keeping most of the style that made the original so iconic. It obviously doesn't look as detailed as something like Horizon: Zero Dawn but it holds its own. The original style of the game made it stand out from everything else on the PS2 and the remake did a fairly good job of recapturing that while still looking like a new game.

    The soundtrack is one of my favorites of all time and it still is. There really wasn't anything to fix and the remake retains that. Every song perfectly captures the emotions of the moment while never really getting annoying. The quiet sounds of the barren landscape offer just enough ambiance to be immersive. The sound effects are all appropriate and never distracts from the experience. The remake also gives you a lot of control over the sound volumes so it is easy to balance out the sounds to your preference.

    Overall I think this was a solid remake of a classic but don't expect more than that. It looks pretty and new but at the end of the day this is a 13 year old game with a new coat of paint. If you want to replay the original with modern visuals, you will likely love it but aside from a few new additions like a long treasure hunt that adds nothing to the story, this is the same game. It is still a great work of art and worth experiencing though. It is a one of a kind that I still love but it won't be for everybody and it has objective flaws.    … Expand
  14. braczkow
    Mar 14, 2018
    7
    It's the first game ever that I have preordered. I've played ICO back in PS2 times and like it very much. I missed SotC, so I wanted to catch up. I've read few reviews, metacritic score is amazing, so my expectations were quite high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If you are looking for "something completely different" but "with deep story" and possibly "for mature people" I highly recommend "Everybody's gone to the Rapture".    … Expand
  15. akinunver
    Mar 10, 2018
    8
    Hadn't played the original, so first time experience on PS4. Finished the game now. The game is somewhat similar to the Journey, in that the artistry and story depth is quite transcendental. Music and feel-wise top-notch, although not sure it deserves the top ratings as of 2018.
  16. GrumpyReviewer
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    I can proudly say that I picked this up back in the PS2 days without any idea what this game was. Sat down with my girlfriend at that time and we were kind of clueless and lost - "what the hell are we supposed to do? We just wander around?". But the game was haunting, beautiful; the loneliness and the mystery made us want to remain there, in that old, forgotten, almost abandoned realm.I can proudly say that I picked this up back in the PS2 days without any idea what this game was. Sat down with my girlfriend at that time and we were kind of clueless and lost - "what the hell are we supposed to do? We just wander around?". But the game was haunting, beautiful; the loneliness and the mystery made us want to remain there, in that old, forgotten, almost abandoned realm.

    And then we found the first "giant". Or boss. Or colossus. "What the hell? Do we attack its feet?", we asked each other, while nothing seemed to happen. "Try hitting it with arrows", she said. Nothing. "What the hell are we supposed to do... climb it or something?".

    And then that was it. We were in love with that game, forever. "No way! No way!!!". We realized: the BOSS WAS THE PUZZLE. And that was it. Finding it, learning about it, outsmarting it, climbing it, finding its weak spots, killing it.

    I remember how mesmerized and shocked and amazed we were. Games were NEVER like that. We knew we had something different, so different, in our hands. And that was "Shadow of the Colossus", a timeless, unforgettable tale.

    Once it was released in the PS3 I played it again - loved and enjoyed every second of it - even though I pretty much knew everything I had to do. The game was incredible, still was. Modern, bold, fresh, perfect.

    And then... came this remake. My eyes could not believe the first trailers, once it was announced at E3. It was hard to believe, it was unreal. They were remaking this game... and what a beauty this is. The PS4 version is probably closer to Fumito Ueda's ideal version of it, since the systems back then were so limited. And I was thrilled to see that it was exactly the same game, just bigger, better, sharper, more beautiful, more haunting. But that loneliness, that solitude, that mysterious sense of visiting an abandoned realm was still there, just as I remembered. And what a joy it was to be back.

    This is one of those games that I wanted to get 2 copies. One to open and play exhaustively. Another to frame and hang in the wall. This is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  17. drowblade
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    Шикарное перерождение шикарной игры! Механики оригинала даже спустя столько лет смотрятся отлично и дарят потрясающий экспириенс! Внимательные и настойчивые игроки, знакомые с оригиналом, найдут для себя кое-что новое.Шикарное перерождение шикарной игры! Механики оригинала даже спустя столько лет смотрятся отлично и дарят потрясающий экспириенс! Внимательные и настойчивые игроки, знакомые с оригиналом, найдут для себя кое-что новое.
  18. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Mar 5, 2018
    8
    A beautiful remaster! I remember playing SoC on PS2 when it first game out and was blown away at the time, now the remaster comes out and ups the ante. Still its the amazing game that I remember, by far one of the best looking games on PS4. Graphically this game is a masterpiece, the environments and Colossi looks so amazing in HD. They did a great job with the remaster, but why oh whyA beautiful remaster! I remember playing SoC on PS2 when it first game out and was blown away at the time, now the remaster comes out and ups the ante. Still its the amazing game that I remember, by far one of the best looking games on PS4. Graphically this game is a masterpiece, the environments and Colossi looks so amazing in HD. They did a great job with the remaster, but why oh why did they not update the controls and cameras? The controls still feel as clunky as the original and the **** camera angles you get while dangling off a Colossi are ridiculous. definitely a game that is worth the $40 price tag, just wish it was longer!… Expand
  19. joaopontesvaz
    Mar 5, 2018
    9
    Graphics: 9.1 Sound: 9.2 Gameplay: 8.2 Fun/Story: 9.0

    Another great game from Japan Studio & Famito Ueda. Amazing level design with a beautiful story. Despite its release some years ago, yhis should be the direction of actual videogames.
  20. Icrolex
    Mar 3, 2018
    9
    Bluepoint producer with the supervision of Fumito Ueda, remade the forbidden lands that all the fans imagined for the 8th generation.
  21. MasterRiley
    Feb 28, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is phenomenal; the graphics and environments are stunning, the music is beautiful, and the colossi/boss fights are massive in scale and epic. It is a simplistic open world game, with little to no dialogue and very basic core mechanics. But it is an intriguing world and atmosphere that separates this game from the rest.
  22. andy_indierock
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    those dont like this game must be the ones like to fight minions a lot before the big boss. this game better than all zelda games combined.
  23. VmsCritic
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    Since the past generations I've been wanting to play this game, finally it came in the right time for me to play, in the best generations in years, and performing fantastically in the PS4Pro, the experience was amazing. Despite few bugs in the game, I enjoyed it alot, and the end of the game touched my heart. I now understand why the game is a masterpiece, I really look forward to playSince the past generations I've been wanting to play this game, finally it came in the right time for me to play, in the best generations in years, and performing fantastically in the PS4Pro, the experience was amazing. Despite few bugs in the game, I enjoyed it alot, and the end of the game touched my heart. I now understand why the game is a masterpiece, I really look forward to play more games like this. Strongly recommended to anyone who wants to join a special mythological adventure with giant colossus and a different atmosphere.… Expand
  24. Danthereddevil
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    Never got to play the original but I can see why fans adored it and why a remaster was done, an amazing game to play and when you see and overcome the colossi it’s such an achievement, and with a fantastic story to run along side. Epic and beautiful
  25. GrahamBr96
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    An excellent remake done with an attention-to-detail that could only come from a true love for the source material. The stunning graphics and superbly remastered soundtrack are second only to the ever great, largely untouched gameplay of the original. My only complaint is that the camera is often times overly eager to snap you back to the angle that it feels is best, rather than giving youAn excellent remake done with an attention-to-detail that could only come from a true love for the source material. The stunning graphics and superbly remastered soundtrack are second only to the ever great, largely untouched gameplay of the original. My only complaint is that the camera is often times overly eager to snap you back to the angle that it feels is best, rather than giving you that control.… Expand
  26. Dukay66
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus was a game that I missed on both PS2 and PS3, but one that had not slipped my radar. Luckily it has been remade from the ground up for a new generation of gamers and boy am I glad I picked it up. It's a very minimalistic game with not a lot to it. The world is simple, yet very intricate and detailed. The actual gameplay consist of riding a horse, climbing colossi,Shadow of the Colossus was a game that I missed on both PS2 and PS3, but one that had not slipped my radar. Luckily it has been remade from the ground up for a new generation of gamers and boy am I glad I picked it up. It's a very minimalistic game with not a lot to it. The world is simple, yet very intricate and detailed. The actual gameplay consist of riding a horse, climbing colossi, and stabbing/shooting colossi. The story is extremely vague up until the very end. But even those things aren't what really make Shadow great, it's experiencing each one of these colossi without any clue how to bring them down. They are truly some of the greatest things to ever be put in a game. My only gripe would be the controls. I understand the excuse as to why they would be difficult to use, but it's still a pain in the neck.… Expand
  27. brockcheese
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    Great game. seriously. If you haven't played the original this is the definitive version with updated graphics that look amazing and a new control scheme.
  28. Valus
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    Esse jogo, para mim, e para muitos, é o melhor jogo de todos os tempos, marcou infâncias, marcou gerações, com uma gameplay praticamente que única, merece todos os créditos, como o melhor jogo, ainda mais feito por um dos caras que manja no assunto de games, realmente, esse jogo é simplesmente magnifico!!!
  29. rafaaguilera
    Feb 20, 2018
    6
    Playing an old game with current visuals is great, but i don't think a new coat of paint is enough to wow an audience apart from the nostalgic people. For those who don't know what this is all about, basically you need to find 16 big creatures hidden in a big world, find a way to climb them and locate their weak points to take them down. It's still fun to fight those colossus, especiallyPlaying an old game with current visuals is great, but i don't think a new coat of paint is enough to wow an audience apart from the nostalgic people. For those who don't know what this is all about, basically you need to find 16 big creatures hidden in a big world, find a way to climb them and locate their weak points to take them down. It's still fun to fight those colossus, especially because i haven't play this since back in the day , but the segments between those battles are a bit tedious, there's not much to do or to interact with and the constant struggle with the camera and controls can get irritating.… Expand
  30. Mandulum
    Feb 18, 2018
    7
    Five Word Review: Climb and destroy giant colossi.
    Favorite Thing: The colossi look fantastic. The bigger the better!
    Least Favorite Thing: Controlling that tank-turning, slow starting and stopping horse can be frustrating.

    Date Completed: 2018-02-18
    Playtime: 5h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: Yes. Just don't expect much of a story.
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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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Metascore
91

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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