Shadow of the Colossus

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2739 Ratings

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  1. natepig
    Jul 18, 2020
    1
    Beautiful game, horrible mechanics and design-yes I know it's a remake. Prepare to redo the same thing dozens of times, over and over until you rage quit.
  2. Alphadasia
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    My favorite game! The plot is simple but the gameplay is amazing. The monsters and the puzzles are really well thought out
  3. GenilsonJr
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Jogo espetacular, assim como a versão do Ps2! Recomendo! Com certeza está na lista de TopFive de melhores jogos que já joguei na vida!
  4. keshudioo
    Apr 12, 2023
    3
    The game is boring with an awful camera work and clumsy physics. Landscape is nice, though.
  5. Elite_Soldier
    May 3, 2023
    9
    Shadow of the colossus had an amazing soundtrack that accompanied when fighting bosses. The gameplay itself was fun and made you feel insignificant to the titans, what made this great is the ending that hits you out of nowhere.
  6. FRIST_008
    May 8, 2023
    7
    Довольно годный логический босс файт, который оставляет у тебя ощущение, что ты маленький, а и не так просто тебе то, убить что-то большое на самом деле.
  7. Uncl3s4mbr
    Jun 19, 2023
    7
    Boring game for my taste. The graphics are great, the environment beautiful, but the controls over the horse sucks, the camera control sucks and the Colossus are easy to kill. The hardest part is to find the Colossus. This game are for the people that like the explorer and contemplate the environment.
  8. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    No es para nada mi tipo de juego, me llegó a aburrir y todo. Todo el mundo ha de jugarlo, y seguramente la mayoría salgan maravillados, pero no es para mí, definitivamente. Una vez y no más.
  9. CFMCritic
    May 16, 2021
    9
    I remember having a ton of great time with this game on PS2 and this remake certainly improved the original, the modern controller scheme is really good and the graphics are gorgeous they kept the true spirit of the original game but the camera and gameplay could have used a bit more work other than that this is a brilliant remake.
  10. thiagosrdg
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Jogo muito bom, gráficos lindos. Porém não dou nota máxima por que a forma que se controla o cavalo é ruim, poderia ter sido melhor adaptado nesse remake. E poderiam ter acrescentado mais coisas ao game também e aproveitado melhor a plataforma.
  11. SpiiRiT_zRuby
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Difrute como un enano con este juego tanto con su combate y la idea q da de q tu entiendas la historia diferente a como otros la entiende
  12. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    That was a freaking great game back in the PS2, I couldn't even believe what I was sawing when I played it for the first time. Fumito Ueda really did something, and inspired a lot o people with his work.
    This PS4 version delivers a visual uplift to the game, but nothing more really - and that is the problem. As much as it looks like a modern game, it doesn't feel like one, and maybe that    That was a freaking great game back in the PS2, I couldn't even believe what I was sawing when I played it for the first time. Fumito Ueda really did something, and inspired a lot o people with his work.
    This PS4 version delivers a visual uplift to the game, but nothing more really - and that is the problem. As much as it looks like a modern game, it doesn't feel like one, and maybe that could have been improved too.    … Expand
  13. ULTRABOSS009
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Loved the game. Atmosphere and sound track were amazing. Every colossus has it's own way of fighting it. And there are a lot of other things to do in that good looking open world.
  14. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    El remastered no me pareció demasiado bueno, aún así, la historia es una obra maestra.
  15. Slckaer
    Dec 16, 2021
    6
    The controls ruined this game for me, especially the camera.

    The game is ok. In PS2 era brilliant but nowadays it's nothing special.
  16. Flounder
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Dieses Spiel ist einfach groß und episch, eine offene Welt, die diese Riesen im Land jagt und dann massive Versatzstücke hat. Einige der Kolosse waren irgendwie lahm wie der kleine Bulle, aber die meisten von ihnen sind einfach nur episch.
  17. YannySp101
    May 1, 2022
    7
    Shadow of the Colossus was a fascinating experience for me because I didn't play the original version on the PS2 back then, however, it was more complicated than I expected.
    After hearing how unique and special this game is for years now, I finally decided to play it.
    The story in Shadow of the Colossus is slightly ambiguous, but the vast, empty environments and the melancholic atmosphere    Shadow of the Colossus was a fascinating experience for me because I didn't play the original version on the PS2 back then, however, it was more complicated than I expected.
    After hearing how unique and special this game is for years now, I finally decided to play it.
    The story in Shadow of the Colossus is slightly ambiguous, but the vast, empty environments and the melancholic atmosphere make up for the story's ambiguity. Overall, it's a surprisingly decent story even if it's absent for the most part.
    Unlike the story though, the gameplay is very basic, even though it's oddly enjoyable and satisfying.
    The Colossi are absolutely spectacular; they're undoubtedly the highlight of the game, alongside the immense scale of the game and its gorgeous environments.
    Also, the music is really good and the audio design is fantastic.
    However, even though the gameplay is interesting, the repetitious nature of the gameplay loop gets slightly boring after a while, and the controls, camera and handling are so clumsy and bad in some instances, they make the game almost unplayable at times, ruining the entire experience, and that's very unfortunate.

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

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

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

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

    Do I recommend it?:
    If you're looking for a fun videogame experience, I probably wouldn't recommend it, but if you're looking for a unique videogame experience, I'd say yes.    … Expand
  18. RafaCa66
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    A fresh remastered from the PS2 classic, with the better graphics for the PS4, the gameplay is still fluid and the bosses look more realistic and better looking.
  19. ariangoodarzi
    May 5, 2021
    8
    i havent even played this game yet but i belive this whole week i was watching lore,thoery and cut content of the game. the story is really really simple but in a good way. it has a great story behind it. so the story is a 10/10
    however the gameplay looks pretty meh
    theres nothing,basicly nothing in the world execpt the big guys ( i cant spell their name right) and birds. the game is 4    i havent even played this game yet but i belive this whole week i was watching lore,thoery and cut content of the game. the story is really really simple but in a good way. it has a great story behind it. so the story is a 10/10
    however the gameplay looks pretty meh
    theres nothing,basicly nothing in the world execpt the big guys ( i cant spell their name right) and birds.
    the game is 4 hours. the game has a lot of cut content that the remake doesnt give us. the gameplay gets a 6/10
    the music in this game however,is godly. 10/10 on music
    overall 8.5    … Expand
  20. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Uma obra de arte de Fumeto Ueda no mundo dos games, um jogo absolutamente original e único.
  21. avishay50
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Shadow of the Colossus game is a huge success from the PlayStation 2, the game got an HD version of the PlayStation 3 console, which did not make a significant change to the graphics but let new players be out of the game. And in 2018 we got a remake of a game created by Bluepoint games (the company that developed the collection of Uncharted games) so let's start with a review of the game Shadow of the colossus:

    Plot - The plot in the game is simply excellent. Without making you spoilers I will just say that the plot of the game will arouse in you many emotions from designer to anger.
    Final score - 10/10 - Just a crazy plot.

    Gameplay - The gameplay in a simple game is very excellent and creative, the game consists only of bosses but the bosses are like a puzzle that after you kill them you will feel a sense of satisfaction. The bosses in the game are not puzzles, they will also challenge your archery links and your tolerance.
    Final score 10/10 - Simple gameplay is excellent.

    Graphics - The graphics in the game are simply breathtaking even today in 2021. Bluepoint did a great job here with the graphics that make this game look like a game released today and not like a game released for the PlayStation 2.
    Final score - 10/10 - Simply amazing graphics

    To sum up the remake of Shadow of the colossus is a simply amazing remake, it's one of the best remakes I know, it's also one of the best games I've played in my life.
    Final score - 10/10 - A simply amazing game, anyone who has a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 must get a copy of this game.    … Expand
  22. Churros123
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente maravilhoso, um ótimo Remake pra quem gostou da experiência no PS2 e PS3.
    E que com certeza pode trazer novos fãs
  23. HaleFireX
    Jun 20, 2021
    6
    I just finished this for the first time and right now I feel that the game was ok. Nothing outstanding or revolutionary. graphics look fine, gameplay is simple, the world is big but empty.
  24. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    7
    A classic though a little bit dated. There's some very interesting puzzle aspects but not sure how well it translates to 2020.
  25. Bodhi_Hoatzin
    Aug 8, 2021
    6
    I understand the game's notable history and appeal as a cult classic, but I simply can't excuse the fact that the entire experience played more like an overpriced, unfinished, tech demo. While the game's high points were exceptionally high and grandiose, the majority of time was spent fighting the horrendous controls, camera, and physics rather than the actual colossi themselves. For aI understand the game's notable history and appeal as a cult classic, but I simply can't excuse the fact that the entire experience played more like an overpriced, unfinished, tech demo. While the game's high points were exceptionally high and grandiose, the majority of time was spent fighting the horrendous controls, camera, and physics rather than the actual colossi themselves. For a while I was able to push past many of these issues and actually find a way to love SotC; but after playing through on hard, attempting the hard time trials, and going for the platinum, I struggle to justify the frustrating experiences this game presents.… Expand
  26. jonjohn048
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Shadow of the Colossus is one of those games I've never even heard about it back then but after so much nonstop discourse around it, I picked it up after I got a PS4 Pro but then never bothered to play it again with how busy I got. I can definitely say for sure that was a mistake since it ended up being the strangest masterpiece I ended up playing and I for sure regret not diving into itShadow of the Colossus is one of those games I've never even heard about it back then but after so much nonstop discourse around it, I picked it up after I got a PS4 Pro but then never bothered to play it again with how busy I got. I can definitely say for sure that was a mistake since it ended up being the strangest masterpiece I ended up playing and I for sure regret not diving into it sooner. The few but key things that made this game work for me and what I believe are the sole reason why it's so beloved come down to the world, visuals, soundtrack, story, and bosses. Starting off, one look at SOTC's map might look like a very barebones map with absolutely no reason to explore it with how there's no side quests, NPC's, side enemies, interesting collectibles, or even any in game events. But that's the entire point since because of how you can only hear is the occasional bird chirping in the air and your horse galloping through the land as you travel and hear nothing else, it gives off a sense of loneliness that you don't normally feel in open world games making you feel like something is constantly off about what you're doing. Plus, it's therapeutic in a way thanks to it's emptiness meaning as you move around the world, instead of talking to NPC's, constantly looking at the map to figure out where to go, finding any collectibles, stare at any UI, or doing anything that could interrupt the experience, the game instead allows you to fully take in the world leaving you both immersed and relaxed as you're riding around. Finally, due to the emptiness of the world, it gives off a sense of mystery that you want to explore to see what you could discover which is exactly what led it becoming a cult classic. Looking at gameplay footage on the PS2 version, I could tell the game pushed that console to it's very limits with it looks surprisingly good nowadays, but the PS4 version is something short of beautiful with how it's so detailed while also keeping the original atmosphere. I came into this game expecting nothing from the soundtrack and on the surface, I wasn't really blown away by it initially as I was taking on one of the colossi, but then as I took it down, instead of heroic and congratulating music, the music gave off a sense of sadness and horrible feelings instead making me feel like I did something wrong hinting of the bigger picture in the future that something was wrong. Speaking of which, the story starts off so simplistic but leads to something bigger at the end and leaves you wondering so much and the fact that not much is said benefits the story since it leaves asking so much stuff even by the time you reach the end credits. Finally, the bosses are easily the biggest highlight of the game since you have 2 weapons and don't improve much aside from health and stamina hence making you feel so weak compared to the colossi meaning you can't just rush in and just go wild with them since that's nothing short of suicide, the colossi are instead an inverted dungeon in a way since you have to use your environment to figure out how to kill them and it's always satisfying to figure out how to kill them, the designs are PHENOMENAL, and when they kill you, the game over screen showing each individual colossi feels like a person's nightmare enhancing the creepiness of the game. Now as much as I loved this game, there were a few but big problems that did mess up my time with the game. Firstly, the camera is a bit clunky and can be a problem if the colossi's limbs get in the way. It wasn't necessarily that hard meaning the speedrun trophy was way too easy. Finally, what ruins it for me is that some of the colossi are pretty unbalanced especially the 11th colossi soft-locking me and left me infuriated instead of frustrated. Overall, this game was absolutely amazing and I can't thank Sony for keeping the game alive with this remake and can't wait to see how this IP will move forward (or honestly, if it's not going to, its fine enough)… Expand
  27. Moeinsj
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Game has a great feeling, music is amazing. This could be such a great hit but the camera work ruins otherwise perfect experience.
  28. valente_nebula
    Sep 30, 2021
    5
    By now everyone knows why this game is praised so much and achieved a cult-like admiration: it's creative (at least at its release), it's beautiful (now more than ever), it really shook things back then. But then again, this is not by any means a 90+ game, mainly because of one single fact that's like an elephant in the room that nobody talks about...

    And it's not the soulless main    By now everyone knows why this game is praised so much and achieved a cult-like admiration: it's creative (at least at its release), it's beautiful (now more than ever), it really shook things back then. But then again, this is not by any means a 90+ game, mainly because of one single fact that's like an elephant in the room that nobody talks about...

    And it's not the soulless main character that looks like the singer from a k-pop band, neither is the excellent musical score, nor the gorgeous -although empty- lands you traverse, nor is the short length of the game (clocking at about 8 hours in my first ever playthrough)... no. It's the goddamned controls.

    I can't recall in my 30+ years as a gamer such awful, infuriating and bland controls - both when just fighting or platforming but also while on the horse. It's just a nightmare. It basically breaks & ruins the experience. I think 30% of my runtime was unwillingly falling off cliffs, bumping into walls & rocks, etc. It's infuriating, awful & frustrating - and totally disruptive of an otherwise sweet experience.

    I totally wanted to finally play this game after so many years, so I did. It has its enjoyable moments, and certainly has something to offer... but beware: you'll be screaming & cursing at your screen like you're watching the World Cup final.    … Expand
  29. GotoKelevra
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    Nostalgia pura, esse é um dos melhores jogos dá era do PS2, mas por se tratar de um "remake" acabaram trazendo muitos erros de mecânicas vindo do PS2, que hoje em dia se tornam muito datado ou simples. Basicamente é um jogo do PS2 rodando com gráficos de PS4.
  30. new_casual
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Unbelievable amazing example of old-school game. Simple plot, simple goal, simple approach. But story and especially music so touch, you will never forget
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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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