Shadow of the Colossus

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2739 Ratings

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  1. mrkp
    Jan 14, 2020
    5
    первые четыре колоссуса проходятся на ура, а потом начинается тоска и уныние. Про сюжет явно забыли разработчики
  2. DmitryV
    Jun 8, 2020
    0
    Ужасная японская хоенотень, удалил через час . Скучно пзцд управление дубовое. Эти великанов хер завалишь драчилово.
  3. nnevill
    Apr 2, 2020
    7
    It's must have been a great game for PS2 but for PS4 it is a bit boring. But at the same time it has some mystery which doesn't allow to leave the game without beating it.
    It worth to be played just because of colossuses which are great!
  4. GabiTheRabbit
    Mar 17, 2020
    6
    This game is overrated because people are sentimental and this game is 'oh so classic gem'.
    It has pretty graphics of colossus and environment (not so much of characters) and in general interesting artistic direction. I must also admit that gameplay concept of climing on the colossus, finding their weak spots and stabbing till you kill them is also original and quite satisfying. But    This game is overrated because people are sentimental and this game is 'oh so classic gem'.
    It has pretty graphics of colossus and environment (not so much of characters) and in general interesting artistic direction. I must also admit that gameplay concept of climing on the colossus, finding their weak spots and stabbing till you kill them is also original and quite satisfying. But there is not enough to do, not enough depth. Game gets very repetitive after beating few bosses. To often I felt that game deisgn is not intuitive, and I'm doing not what my mind suggests me, but what developers intend me to do (like jumping to that high platform where colossus with sword is. Didn't know what I should do and fell to water plenty times). The gameplay doesn't really require skill even on Hard, the whole difficulty is to find a dude and find a way to kill him. And what's wrong with the camera? Why do I have to fight it all the time? It's like it has some rubber strings that pull it hard to the center all the time.    … Expand
  5. Kypo
    May 12, 2020
    0
    Отвратительное управление, ужасная камера, самая глупая лошадь в истории игр. Это издевательство над игроком. Единственное, что прекрасно в игре это колосы, но управлением вы убиваете даже это...
  6. LordOsyrys
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    This is a decent game. I never really got sucked into it, and there is basically no story to speak of. Riding around the landscape is completely unnecessary since nothing is really there except some lizards, birds, and old shrines. And the mechanics are truly awful! There is a lot of swimming that takes place in the game, and yet the character is a horrible swimmer. Riding the horse isThis is a decent game. I never really got sucked into it, and there is basically no story to speak of. Riding around the landscape is completely unnecessary since nothing is really there except some lizards, birds, and old shrines. And the mechanics are truly awful! There is a lot of swimming that takes place in the game, and yet the character is a horrible swimmer. Riding the horse is difficult, and the camera is truly awful.

    What saves the game are the colossi themselves. They are incredible creatures who each have different ways of attacking you and being defeated, and they are fun to fight. It's too bad that getting there is a chore.    … Expand
  7. vc21223
    Sep 6, 2020
    2
    The camera and controls are absolutely awful. It makes it hard to focus on the actual game. I can't enjoy the beauty of the graphics and atmosphere because when I try to look around, the damn camera just keeps forcing to me to look forward.
  8. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    This game looks very beautiful. Gameplay tho, Half fun half frustrating, Colossus is like smal puzzle battles, some of them is boring waiting games.
  9. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    Perhaps this was something astonishing back when it came out, but playing it now feels like a chore. The premise and world are interesting enough and there is some pretty cool vertical combat but.... the controls and the horse. The controls are horrific, truly abismal, an absolute joke - proof that a bad control scheme can make or break a game. I'm not sure that a dev who sets out to makePerhaps this was something astonishing back when it came out, but playing it now feels like a chore. The premise and world are interesting enough and there is some pretty cool vertical combat but.... the controls and the horse. The controls are horrific, truly abismal, an absolute joke - proof that a bad control scheme can make or break a game. I'm not sure that a dev who sets out to make the worst control scheme ever would be able to beat this s**t. And the horse is brain dead, just straight up retarded.… Expand
  10. TwoBe
    Oct 3, 2020
    7
    I don’t understand why people say this is a masterpiece. It was frustrating to play, frustrating to find the colossus, frustrating to use the freaking sword to find the colossus, frustrating to ride the horse to get to the colossus and frustrating to figure out how to battle the colossus; the help that they give you is bear minimum so there is a lot of stuff that you have to figure outI don’t understand why people say this is a masterpiece. It was frustrating to play, frustrating to find the colossus, frustrating to use the freaking sword to find the colossus, frustrating to ride the horse to get to the colossus and frustrating to figure out how to battle the colossus; the help that they give you is bear minimum so there is a lot of stuff that you have to figure out yourself, thus if you’re into puzzle games this game is for you.

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

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

    The ending wasn’t what I was expecting but it was good, it was different. In summary, this game wasn’t for me since I didn’t get much fun from it, but maybe it’s for you.    … Expand
  11. svonton
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    everyone around me told me that this game is masterpiece of game development, so after long time of thinking I made a decision to beat this game, and what i got ? i got really good remake/remaster (i don't care =D) of old game. when i first turn it on it was a breathtaking i saw perfect game - pretty nice graphic, minimal interface (only i and game, only i and colossus). But it was firsteveryone around me told me that this game is masterpiece of game development, so after long time of thinking I made a decision to beat this game, and what i got ? i got really good remake/remaster (i don't care =D) of old game. when i first turn it on it was a breathtaking i saw perfect game - pretty nice graphic, minimal interface (only i and game, only i and colossus). But it was first impression after beating few of them i understood that i got repetitive gameplay (hit colossus, break their armour if it have and hit the weak spot by your sword). yeah sony tryed to diversify battle by adding a different kind of enemy i mean swimming, flying, giant or fast bosses, but this weird camera and kinda clumsy control (or it just my "noobish" hands) dosen't help at all. plot of this game as i think just for check and in few words: young man trying to revive his loved girlfriend by beating colossus. after all it not a bad game at all, i mean some one who love beat the giant bosses will enjoy that as much as he can (if he will put up with this worst camera and control =D).… Expand
  12. Kay1992
    Apr 1, 2020
    0
    Very bad camera and but character control . They had to fix the camera the game is unplayble..
  13. Zodlier
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    Didnt aged well.
    Riding the horse is a pain in the ass most of the time.
    Very repetitive.
    Physics doesnt look real.
    Absolutely overrated
    But the game is kinda beautiful and poetic
  14. Armin4
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    This is a beautiful game
    But have nothing special to offer
    Expect the story.. story is awesome
  15. Kevin1234
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    I do not like the game so well that I tried it in the plus because I would have regretted buying it. But that is my opinion.
  16. enriverd
    Oct 14, 2019
    6
    I can understand how this game became a piece of cult when released for PS2. Its story, setup and challenges are something different to any other game to date, with no other characters in the game than the colossus. However, the PS4 version does not live to the expectation. The camera control is really bad (I guess it is as good as it was in the PS2 era) but nowadays it feels like theI can understand how this game became a piece of cult when released for PS2. Its story, setup and challenges are something different to any other game to date, with no other characters in the game than the colossus. However, the PS4 version does not live to the expectation. The camera control is really bad (I guess it is as good as it was in the PS2 era) but nowadays it feels like the player lacks control over where it should be looking. The world is always covered with a thin fog, which together with graphics and textures that reveal its age, does not hide that this game belongs two console generations back. Given the limited number of characters and the big but relatively empty world, I would have expected that the team working on the remaster would have improved the game graphics, but it seems to me that they have just ported it to PS4. In summary, this games does not live to the review made by the critics, which give it a 91. A 91! Clearly, the critics have not been able to leave behind its nostalgia when writing the review.… Expand
  17. Dunne
    Mar 30, 2020
    6
    This is an impressive game, in the visual aspects, the music, and the huge escale of the beasts you'll have to fight, rather exciting and even the atmosphere is amazing.
    It is a quiet game but the encounters with the colossus are amazing.
    The downside of it are the clanky controls and I mean really clanky and the camera that often times drove me near insanity. Not to mention that to    This is an impressive game, in the visual aspects, the music, and the huge escale of the beasts you'll have to fight, rather exciting and even the atmosphere is amazing.
    It is a quiet game but the encounters with the colossus are amazing.
    The downside of it are the clanky controls and I mean really clanky and the camera that often times drove me near insanity. Not to mention that to control the horse is painful, I was the happiest when I didnt have to ride it. This game made me feel frustrated very very often. I got my platinum but I wont be going back to play it any time soon, if ever.    … Expand
  18. GekyumeX
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    The most overrated game I've ever played. Short, empty world, no-story, boring, the worst controls of the entire generation and a camera that you're going to hate. You'll only go from point A (the temple) to point B killing colossus. That's all. Maybe the original game was a masterpiece in 2005, but this is overrated as **** And, believe me, you're gonna hate the bloody useless horse.
  19. nw2010
    Dec 23, 2020
    2
    Really good looking, and the colossi look amazing. However the fiddly controls and associated lag wreck the game completely for me. It's also quite samey after you've seen a few of the beasts as well. Very disappointing.
  20. SlavqawOw
    Mar 20, 2020
    3
    Убийство гигантов которые тебе почти не отвечают, ну такое... Абсолютно отвратное управление лошадью да и самим героем. Из плюсов фоновая музыка и пейзажи.
  21. Azn47
    Mar 16, 2020
    6
    Having played the game back in the day, I was looking forward to this release. Sadly the game has not translated well into modern times. Perhaps it is due to the fact that I have been spoiled by more modern control schemes and gameplay loops, the the game simply does not hold up.

    Obviously the one main positive is the graphics. They are absolutely stunning and Bluepoint should    Having played the game back in the day, I was looking forward to this release. Sadly the game has not translated well into modern times. Perhaps it is due to the fact that I have been spoiled by more modern control schemes and gameplay loops, the the game simply does not hold up.

    Obviously the one main positive is the graphics. They are absolutely stunning and Bluepoint should definitely get a ton of credit in that department. On top of that, adding in a performance mode on the PS4 Pro is something way more devs should be doing. Its nearly flawless. Kudos.

    Graphics and performance aside, everything else about the game is just seriously unpleasant. Once you've killed one colossi, you've killed them all. The controls are SO horrendously floaty and bad, Idk how the game didnt get stopped in QA. I understand they wanted to keep the controls like the original but omg, the controls are so so so bad that it killed almost everything for me. you never know if youre going to grab onto a ledge or the fur, the jumping is so imprecise and you fight with the camera every single second of gameplay. Its infuriating.

    Dont get me started on the Agro (The horse). Its. Awful. I hate it. Its worse than Roach in TW3 and thats saying something. Never goes where you want him to, often just juts into a random direction whenever it wants. So unpleasant to control especially considering how much time you spend riding him and its made even worse since you need him for a few of the fights,

    The story is also completely forgettable. There is almost no voice acting to speak of, and there's no clear reason as to how you got to where you are. I really wish they would have redone this part with flashier cutscenes and cinemetography.

    Put the awful controls and lack of ability of the story to grip me, and you've got a boring game that has flashes of brilliance and a TON of potential. If the controls were made tighter and the camera control improved, i would easily raise the review score to an 8.
    The game is by no means broken, in fact its flawlessly polished. its just ruined by poor controls.    … Expand
  22. moodna
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    I understand this was a masterpiece for PS2, and still is a pretty fun game. But I think it's kind of simple and empty in today's standards. It's just 16 boss battles (which are pretty good) but that's it! there is nothing to do in between. And BTW the controls are horrible! possibly the worst controls I've ever seen in a game!
  23. watchm824
    Nov 17, 2020
    5
    I was terribly disappointed with this game. I read a lot of laudatory reviews. But unfortunately - nowhere was it said that the game was only for fans of the original. Horse control and camera in the game are just awful. Yes, the game has good music and atmosphere. But the gameplay is 20 years out of date.
    If you are not a fan of the original, then you shouldn't waste your time and nerves    I was terribly disappointed with this game. I read a lot of laudatory reviews. But unfortunately - nowhere was it said that the game was only for fans of the original. Horse control and camera in the game are just awful. Yes, the game has good music and atmosphere. But the gameplay is 20 years out of date.
    If you are not a fan of the original, then you shouldn't waste your time and nerves on this game.    … Expand
  24. Pastriof
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
    Just a piece of junk in modern gamedev, gameplay is so awful and story is very predictible. I just can't understand how it can have such good reviews, I'd rather play journey 6th time
  25. Oz_Momotaro
    Apr 16, 2020
    6
    Possibly one of the most over-rated games I've ever played - a hot mess of a game that doesn't work, and is actually painful to play.

    The premise of SotC may be interesting - but at the end, becomes a hollow, pointless technical demonstrator. As with Team Ico's "The Last Guardian"... SotC presents a potentially interesting take on the 3d puzzle/platform game, but ultimately in the same    Possibly one of the most over-rated games I've ever played - a hot mess of a game that doesn't work, and is actually painful to play.

    The premise of SotC may be interesting - but at the end, becomes a hollow, pointless technical demonstrator. As with Team Ico's "The Last Guardian"... SotC presents a potentially interesting take on the 3d puzzle/platform game, but ultimately in the same way it just becomes annoying with frustratingly bad controls, especially the temperamentally aloof Agro (I felt very agro when interacting with this horse, who seems about as intelligent as a bag of bricks); the cringey character mechanics that often end up seeing Wander lurching around as if drunk; the woeful camera that seems to have been programmed by someone suffering autism (avoiding focusing on the important things), the vacuous story (more on that); and the at once impressive open-world landscape that seems to have been for a completely different game, and at the end just becomes a vast riding simulator arena; the map and locator mechanic that often has you inadvertantly going off down a dead-end; pointless side-missions that add nothing relevant to the game; and finally the Colossi themselves - poor AI, meaningless combat dynamics where you rarely need to die if you can be bothered to just leave the arena and wait the 2-3 minutes to rejuvenate health... not to mention the completely contrived design that turns them in to basically just moving platforms. Even if the mechanics had been sorted in the PS4 re-master, the game itself is empty... a lot of people praise the minimalist story line - but essentially there is no story until you complete the game, and when you get there, it really isn't worth the wait.

    Also many people are impressed with the meta-meaning of 'who is the monster'?... and we're meant to feel sorry for the Colossi... but in the end, I felt nothing for them except a hairy (angry) platform environment - they express no more sentience than an angry fart. As for the protagonist - he is essentially a moving emotionless mannequin - with no real emotion, no motivation, no real impact from all the killing he does. And if he can't be bothered caring, then neither can I.

    The problem is that this is lauded as a PS classic - and perhaps on the PS2 it was truly impressive, but to modern sensibilities and expectations, this is only a so-so game at best, but elevated to a shocker given the unjustifiable love for the game (especially by critics). If you're wondering whether to buy it - and thinking it sounds pretty simple with only 16 Colossi to dispatch when some of them can be killed in 5 mins, or 1 hour (due to the poor programming and crap controls that force you to repeat so many things) - it is all over too quickly.

    The only thing that gives it any length is the ridiculous riding of the horse to your next opponent... and it's not like you'll be doing anything on the journey except wondering why this was a feature of the game at all. That and the very contrived and repetitive gameplay when you get there. Got this as a PS+ freebie, and was actually going to buy it. Glad I didn't.

    Incredibly disappointing game that just comes across to me as one of those technical demonstrators that was turned into a ill-conceived and poorly executed (almost) game.    … Expand
  26. Jenneraptor
    Oct 4, 2020
    4
    The character is SO HARD TO CONTROL it takes all the fun out of this game. You waste so much time not because of your skill but because of how they made the character move and climb and hold on surfaces. It's such a shame because the rest is nice but if you can't control the character you're playing, it's not worth it
  27. 1ntt
    Mar 11, 2020
    7
    This is undeniably a wonderful game, however it is held back a bit by one of the worst cameras in recent memory. The control when fighting works well enough though the button layout is a little strange.
  28. chiqui_cab
    Mar 7, 2020
    6
    Shadow of the Colossus it's a nice game, looks awsome and the soundtrack is good.
    An experience to play once, just that.
    I felt very amazed when I fought with the first's colossus, each one of the 16 giants are different and they have their ways to defeat them, but the pattern it's the same: You just have to search for the giants, climb them, stab them in their weak points and kill them.    Shadow of the Colossus it's a nice game, looks awsome and the soundtrack is good.
    An experience to play once, just that.
    I felt very amazed when I fought with the first's colossus, each one of the 16 giants are different and they have their ways to defeat them, but the pattern it's the same: You just have to search for the giants, climb them, stab them in their weak points and kill them. Very repetitive, isn't it? The controls to ride the horse and the camera movement are just horrible and very slow.
    Anyway, I enjoyed SotC at the begin, but at the middle of game I wanted to finish it once for all. Nice remake for a good game of 2005/2006 but it could has be better.
    I sincerelly recommend to play this game once in your life.    … Expand
  29. yaminotenshi
    Mar 4, 2020
    2
    this is most lame boring tedious repetitive game ever played in my life.
    the story is **** the mechanic is blend and the game is literally deadly boring.
  30. epen
    Mar 7, 2020
    1
    This game is just like a flat paper
    There is nothing to see
    An empty open-world
    You just can do 3 things
    1:find the colussus
    2:learn how will you kill the colossus
    3:kill the colossus
    But I am not gonna lie the graphics are awesome
  31. Hrjdbd
    Mar 14, 2020
    2
    The game as an idea is good but im nit satisfied with the gaming conditions..first of all the horse riding is so **** up and you cannot control it.Secondly there are many glitches that need to be fixed and last but not least..the manual save does not freacing workkk.im stuck in the last colossi and every time i die or quit the game i respawn back to the castle with the **** dead **** soThe game as an idea is good but im nit satisfied with the gaming conditions..first of all the horse riding is so **** up and you cannot control it.Secondly there are many glitches that need to be fixed and last but not least..the manual save does not freacing workkk.im stuck in the last colossi and every time i die or quit the game i respawn back to the castle with the **** dead **** so pissed of right now… Expand
  32. 42wsersef
    Mar 15, 2020
    1
    game's controllers are so fckin awful and there is no reason to play. The horse is just a funny joke which wants to ruin all your experience. It's hard to climb that giant stone degenerates. if it goes somewhere you cant continue climbing and on hard mode it sucks so well and on 3rd boss I was done, he needed thousand times to hit me with his long attack to let me climb on, but sometimesgame's controllers are so fckin awful and there is no reason to play. The horse is just a funny joke which wants to ruin all your experience. It's hard to climb that giant stone degenerates. if it goes somewhere you cant continue climbing and on hard mode it sucks so well and on 3rd boss I was done, he needed thousand times to hit me with his long attack to let me climb on, but sometimes he doesnt want to do it and goes right straight to you. like WHAT THE **** ? what I suppose to do now? wait until this mountain piece of **** decides to do what I want? Nice game mechanics, bravo. Also angle are so bad, they always want to move in different directions and you cant stick it where you decided. **** this game and everyone how made scrips for it… Expand
  33. Nacho-
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    So the game is incredibly boring!!!! You must ride a very hard to control horse through very bland nothingness to defeat the colossi - spoiler alert- you defeat them all the same way ... I really cant put into words how utterly terrible this game is, which is too bad because they had alot of potential but no follow through
  34. barisaxgod17
    Apr 2, 2020
    0
    I am genuinely saying this with the bottom of my heart, this is hands down the WORST game I have ever played in my entire life. I’m grateful that I didn’t spend money on this pile of trash and that it was free to download with PlayStation plus, because it is not worth anyone’s money or time. First of all, the controls are AWFUL. Adjusting the camera angle is pointless because it alwaysI am genuinely saying this with the bottom of my heart, this is hands down the WORST game I have ever played in my entire life. I’m grateful that I didn’t spend money on this pile of trash and that it was free to download with PlayStation plus, because it is not worth anyone’s money or time. First of all, the controls are AWFUL. Adjusting the camera angle is pointless because it always snaps back to its original position. Which makes trying to do anything incredibly annoying. The mechanics and physics of the game don’t make sense. And the horse is nearly impossible to ride. All of this makes it way harder than it needs to be to kill the colossi. Each monster was so incredibly frustrating not because it wasn’t hard to beat them, but because of the infuriating controls. Each colossi was the same thing. You hop on, hold on, stab the weak spot. That’s it. The map was huge and had nothing of importance in it. Finding the colossi was so hard as the directions were way too vague. Also, I didn’t even find out the function of the sword until the third or fourth colossi (you hold it up to the sky and it points you in the direction of the next foe). There were no instructions or directions that were helpful. The only reason I finished the game was because I wanted to get the girl at the end. But after spending hours upon hours defeating SIXTEEN colossi, you don’t even get the girl !!!!! The ending is so long and so confusing, I don’t even know what was happening. The main character gets possessed and some random people show up and basically kill the main character. And then the girl wakes up. And you wanna know who gets the girl ? THE HORSE. The horse that couldn’t even walk in a straight line or do anything right gets the girl and I didn’t. This was such an infuriating ending to such an infuriating game. DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME. IT IS NOT WORTH YOUR TIME OR MONEY.… Expand
  35. Ma_Sou
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    Everyone says this game is a masterpiece, but actually this game is real ****

    How a game can be a masterpiece with such a bad control mechanism and **** camera and awful gameplay? This game is so hard. I don't have any problems with hard games, but the hardness of this game is for its ****ty mechanisms. The inputlag in the game is SO BAD. The camera is awfull, it turns everywhere by    Everyone says this game is a masterpiece, but actually this game is real ****

    How a game can be a masterpiece with such a bad control mechanism and **** camera and awful gameplay?

    This game is so hard. I don't have any problems with hard games, but the hardness of this game is for its ****ty mechanisms.

    The inputlag in the game is SO BAD. The camera is awfull, it turns everywhere by itself. The horse is the most stupid horse in game industry, it goes into rocks and walls and sticks there and its hard to control.

    The most important thing in a game is CONTROL, and a game with ****ty control is a **** game, not a masterpiece.

    The game has no tutorials. You must learn in by yourself. Yeah! Ridicolous!

    The story is so simple and ordinary and nothing special about it.

    The music in the game at first is good but repetitive and boring after an hour. Same as the art, all locations look the same and all the bosses are like each others.

    I wanna say one thing to developers of this game:
    You are not gamemakers, you are ****makers! Find another job guys. This industy is for professionals, not you.    … Expand
  36. Fais
    Apr 12, 2020
    0
    If there was a **** games list, this would be the ****tiest! Terrible control, terrible camera angle, and boring long long long aimless wandering
  37. Berezajen
    Apr 19, 2020
    0
    Ужасное вонючее говно в которое даже бесплатно играть не хочется! Не покупайте и не тратьте время зря! Говно с большой буквы Г!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  38. pierpar
    May 3, 2020
    1
    A new graphic is not enough to turn an old game into a new one.
    I never played a game tedious as this one.
    The graphic is good but everything else is awful.
  39. necrowizart89
    Jun 7, 2020
    4
    Nothing special. The plot is not interesting, the setting and world is empty theres nothing to do besides this collosi killing. The control sucks hard, the horse is stupid and not responding so as the protagonist. I had a little fun playing this game some of the collosi was interesting and spectacular, but most of them was easy and boring. Graphics are good and but I don’t recommend thisNothing special. The plot is not interesting, the setting and world is empty theres nothing to do besides this collosi killing. The control sucks hard, the horse is stupid and not responding so as the protagonist. I had a little fun playing this game some of the collosi was interesting and spectacular, but most of them was easy and boring. Graphics are good and but I don’t recommend this game. I played it just because was free on ps+.… Expand
  40. Martma
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This game is unplayable at times here are the problem with the game:
    -bad camera angle which makes it a nuisance to play -the bow feel awful to use
    -the world is empty they could have you just kill a bunch of bosses without the need to travel there in the first place - annoying to use the compass (sword) to find the next boss -the story isn’t that compelling imo -the character takes a nap    This game is unplayable at times here are the problem with the game:
    -bad camera angle which makes it a nuisance to play -the bow feel awful to use
    -the world is empty they could have you just kill a bunch of bosses without the need to travel there in the first place
    - annoying to use the compass (sword) to find the next boss
    -the story isn’t that compelling imo
    -the character takes a nap every-time he gets hit therefore when he get up again he will immediately go down again
    -most boss were good to look at but tedious to fight (wasn’t fun) -jump mechanics feels sloppy -the horse is unresponsive Now I know this is a remaster/ remake but I can’t over look these issues, this makes it hard to enjoy the story overall making this I think the most overrated game out there with the praise it got.    … Expand
  41. Poodlefaker
    Dec 29, 2020
    5
    Potentially a decent game hindered by a dodgy camera. I felt nothing during my playthrough. Padded rise and repeat. From a visual angle it has an original(ish) look. Some of the boss fights were fun. Most were frankly dull. No challenge here either. Amazed so many critics appear to think this is a PS4 classic. Nothing to see here, not for me anyway.
  42. AllanWake
    Nov 26, 2020
    7
    Os comandos são inconsistentes e muitas vezes atrapalham a gameplay, porém o mundo construído e a experiência como um todo são impressionantes e únicos
  43. RLRoro
    Oct 26, 2020
    2
    I had high expectations on this game and I got very frustrated. Pros: good graphics, nice soundtrack.

    Cons: a lot of glitches and bugs, there is no tutorial, camera can be a real pain in the ass sometimes, controls are a bit awkward, game can be really stressful, there are no checkpoints. A test of patience.
  44. RedDragon1240
    Sep 19, 2020
    3
    This is by far the worst game I've played in PS4. Very nice graphics but terrible camera, controls & gameplay. I don't understand how this game is considered a PS masterpiece if it's built on frustratio rather than fun. There is no story at all until the end. This is a game I will never forget, for it's one of the worst games I have played in my life.
  45. CrazyRanger
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever! Don't waste your time!!! It was never worthed a remake! Damn! What a bad story!!!
  46. fedehorn
    Aug 16, 2020
    6
    Nothing to say from an artistic, graphic and poetic point of view but this game has serious problem with the controls and the camera. It's impossible that when you aim with the arch the character is stuck on the ground, both with left and right analogic you can only move the aim. The character often moves in jerks, and using the horse is something frustrating. Sometimes the game designNothing to say from an artistic, graphic and poetic point of view but this game has serious problem with the controls and the camera. It's impossible that when you aim with the arch the character is stuck on the ground, both with left and right analogic you can only move the aim. The character often moves in jerks, and using the horse is something frustrating. Sometimes the game design seems doesn't allow you to do thing like climbing on objects where you seems allowd to. If they could have improved the level design and the controls the game would have gotten a better result.… Expand
  47. bergcamp101
    Sep 14, 2020
    6
    I'm sorry, and I really am, but I played it only in 2019, and it's mediocre now... Nice mechanics, but dark plot...
  48. Basilis5
    Aug 11, 2020
    7
    I decided to quit the game after the 8th colossus. It's a beautiful game with indifferent (for my taste) story, very limited gameplay that made me feel bored, and and interestingly challengin puzzles that didn't keep me commited perhaps due to bad gameplay.

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

    It's not a game for everybody. Gamers like myself who enjoy rise of the tomb raider, last of us or even ff7 might feel sleepy after a few hours. But i can see why some people consider it a gem. It has some epic elements but need gamers who live puzzles and slow pace.    … Expand
  49. Oronaro
    Aug 16, 2020
    0
    Выдержав пять часов ада, я всё-таки решил написать отзыв.

    1) Невероятно скучный геймплей. Первые два колосса кажутся, чем-то новеньким, чем-то что может зацепить тебя на пару часов. Так и есть, этого геймплея хватает ровно на пару часов, дальше идёт рутинный геноцид колоссов с отвратительной игровой физикой. => 2) Анимация и физика игры. С самого начала игры, тебе кидают в глаза убогую    Выдержав пять часов ада, я всё-таки решил написать отзыв.

    1) Невероятно скучный геймплей. Первые два колосса кажутся, чем-то новеньким, чем-то что может зацепить тебя на пару часов. Так и есть, этого геймплея хватает ровно на пару часов, дальше идёт рутинный геноцид колоссов с отвратительной игровой физикой. =>
    2) Анимация и физика игры. С самого начала игры, тебе кидают в глаза убогую анимацию в игре, которая сопровождает тебя всю игру. После на это все накидывают такую же убогую физику, как персонажа, так и его коня, которая время от времени будет подрывать твою пятую точку во время игры.
    Сюда же хочу отнести механику игры, которая, не изменилась со времён PS2.
    3) Сюжет. Я понимаю, что во всех подобных играх от Японской студии, всегда замысловатый сюжет, у которого нет определенного финала. И этот же феномен, присутствует в данной игре. Двигателем сюжета служит какая-то умершая девушка, которую надо обязательно возродить любой ценой, девушка, о которой во время линейного прохождения игры не было сказано ничего. И этот факт, не влечет тебя к игре, ты не сопоставляешь себя персонажу, не можешь проникнуться его эгоистичным стремлением. Ведь с самого начала игры, очевидно, что некие колоссы существуют не просто так и убивать их не стоит. Все это накладывается на тебя и твое восприятие игры, что в конечном итоге приводит к тому... что ты управляешь обычным болванчиком, который может пачками уничтожать колоссов, благодаря АоЕ мечу.
    Признаюсь, что конец сюжета смог меня немного удивить и задуматься, однако тянуть путь к это концовке (5-6) часов, однообразного геймплея, того не стоит.

    Это основные претензии к игре, но есть и много других, более мелких. Которые так же портят впечатление от игры.

    На последок хочу сказать, что игра была "переиздана" для тех, кто играл в нее на PS2. Для новых игроков, таких как я, думаю она не подойдёт. Взял ее по PS+, после прохождения зашёл посмотреть ее цену и невероятно удивился, 33$ на момент 2020 года. Игра которая не поменялась со времён PS 2, кроме шакально натянутых текстур, того не стоит.    … Expand
  50. Jamcait11
    Aug 21, 2020
    1
    The controls and camera action make this game unplayable. This is a basic and fundamental criteria of any game. I couldn't play for more than an hour or two because it was so annoying. It's a darn shame because the world looks lovely and is so atmospheric.
  51. Stratos2000
    Sep 14, 2020
    5
    Played this first time on PS4.

    Does it look great? Yes!
    Are the gameplay controls good? No.
    Is it fun to play? No.
    Would I recommend the game? No.
  52. danteps4
    Sep 27, 2020
    6
    The camera is very curved, the horse gets stuck in the stones all the time, glitches pile, control curve, not responsive. The task is good but the implementation is lame.
  53. ecank
    Nov 7, 2020
    4
    terrible gameplay, auto-rotating camera drives you crazy. graphics are not even worth to talk about.
  54. LeoCoelho
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    REMAKE SEGURO, ATÉ DEMAIS
    O Remake desse clássico de PS2 vem com visuais esplendidos, com gráficos de se admirar e com certeza traz a alma do jogo para esse Título, batalhar os Colossus é uma sensação de aventura de estar em um filme do Studio Ghibli.
    Bem, meus elogios acompanham algumas críticas, acho que o Remake jogou seguro demais, e algumas coisas ainda continuam a mesma desde o    REMAKE SEGURO, ATÉ DEMAIS
    O Remake desse clássico de PS2 vem com visuais esplendidos, com gráficos de se admirar e com certeza traz a alma do jogo para esse Título, batalhar os Colossus é uma sensação de aventura de estar em um filme do Studio Ghibli.
    Bem, meus elogios acompanham algumas críticas, acho que o Remake jogou seguro demais, e algumas coisas ainda continuam a mesma desde o PS2, os controles são muito datados para essa geração, junto a isso podemos ver que um remake não é proibido adicionar elementos, contando que se respeite a alma do jogo, acho que o jogo tem a essência do original, isso é incontestável, mas não tivemos quase nada de inédito além dos bons gráficos, algumas skins e modos de jogo? acho que o Remake podeira ter apostado mais alto para se recompensado de forma maior, na minha concepção uma boa adição seria os colossus terem outras formas de ataque, bem como Wander ter outros jeitos de subir nos Colossus, tenho certeza que existia alguma forma desse jogo adicionar mais do que visais, então eu vou dar uma nota boa, porque não me senti penalizado por esse tipo de coisa, mas elas com certeza fizeram eu sentir que mais poderia ser oferecido.    … Expand
  55. fYeaNiiiiiiiice
    Nov 7, 2020
    6
    Должен сказать что я получил игру по подписке, поиграл из интереса и остался доволен. Вроде бы понимаю что игру делали для фанатов, вижу что делали с любовью к деталям. Могу с уверенностью сказать, что игра радует глаз, звучит тоже приятно, в принципе не сложная, представляет из себя пространственную головоломку с минимальной стратегией и проверкой на реакцию, однако, она показалась мнеДолжен сказать что я получил игру по подписке, поиграл из интереса и остался доволен. Вроде бы понимаю что игру делали для фанатов, вижу что делали с любовью к деталям. Могу с уверенностью сказать, что игра радует глаз, звучит тоже приятно, в принципе не сложная, представляет из себя пространственную головоломку с минимальной стратегией и проверкой на реакцию, однако, она показалась мне невыносимо скучной. Поездки показались мне долгими и унылыми, даже в RDR и в death stranding я так от перемещения по миру не уставал, противники после игр с действительно интересными боссами в соулслайк играх кажутся медленными и скучными их не интересно изучать, челендж минимальный. Пейзажи почти не меняются поэтому визуально игра тоже приедается. Я понимаю что это старая игра в новом соусе, уверен фанаты будут в восторге, но спешу предостеречь зумеров, не ведитесь на оценки и рекомендации, если в вашем сердце нет чувства ностальгии от этого произведения, то скорее всего вы уснете.… Expand
  56. Mr_larry
    Nov 8, 2020
    1
    Кривая хуйня, но задумка хорошая, поэтому не 0, а 1
  57. clanky9
    Nov 9, 2020
    5
    This game is not really great you are doing the same stuff whole game and after 3 hours of playing its really boring.
  58. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 21, 2020
    6
    Visually beautiful, but terribly frustrating controls. I love the idea of the game. It made me feel like I was taking part in a journey and was a great experience, however, it's far away from masterpiece. Unusual and, once again, beautiful but unfortunately repetitive.
  59. LunaresArienal
    Dec 12, 2020
    5
    I really get why so many people gave low such low grades to the game. I mean, it really felt like a scam when I passed the first four colossi.
    The game does not have much more to offer than great landscapes and half-epic, half-puzzly boss fights.
    The gameplay and controls are kind of messy. The game repeats itself a lot. And it is very shameful that I can't enjoy more of that cute    I really get why so many people gave low such low grades to the game. I mean, it really felt like a scam when I passed the first four colossi.
    The game does not have much more to offer than great landscapes and half-epic, half-puzzly boss fights.

    The gameplay and controls are kind of messy. The game repeats itself a lot. And it is very shameful that I can't enjoy more of that cute world with calm moments. I just have to rush to that next puzzle battle. For what ? I'm not even sure as the story really sits on a postage stamp.

    I think I've been kind of deceived by the great reviews the game got everywhere. So I'm giving it an average grade to try and warn potential unaware buyers !    … Expand
  60. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    6
    I never played the original and i understand why it was such a thing when i was released in PS2, but i've been forced to drop it because of some technical issues such as the camera, the control or the **** horse... The game is very beautiful and the bosses are spectacular, but they're very repetitive and, in my opinion, the game should have half of the bosses to improve the experience. InI never played the original and i understand why it was such a thing when i was released in PS2, but i've been forced to drop it because of some technical issues such as the camera, the control or the **** horse... The game is very beautiful and the bosses are spectacular, but they're very repetitive and, in my opinion, the game should have half of the bosses to improve the experience. In the end is a very spectacular game but we didn't conect. And i'm sad because of that. :(… Expand
  61. TremendousMan
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    My complaint with this remaster is its controls, as if they just left the clunky controls from the original game. The game's certainly not for everyone but it can be enjoyed as a work of art. And as a example of perfection of soundtrack and art direction in video games.
  62. Jackstar
    Jan 30, 2021
    7
    Unfortunately the controls and physics, specifically when controlling your mount, are beyond ridiculous. Tweaking this alone I think would have made this game so much more enjoyable on a whole. The fights with each collosi are unique in terms of location and their design, however the combat itself becomes repetitive very quickly with the player expected to hit certain weak points on theUnfortunately the controls and physics, specifically when controlling your mount, are beyond ridiculous. Tweaking this alone I think would have made this game so much more enjoyable on a whole. The fights with each collosi are unique in terms of location and their design, however the combat itself becomes repetitive very quickly with the player expected to hit certain weak points on the collosi which simply change location depending on which collosi you are taking on. I think the soundtrack, visuals and collosi are definitely worth trying this game, although you have been warned about the physics of the horse, or lack of.… Expand
  63. Juanoldead
    Mar 6, 2021
    7
    El juego es conciso, concreto, bueno, pero no tiene mucho mas. Eso si, tiene cada batalla con cada coloso vale la pena ya que debemos encarar la situacion de diferentes maneras para derrotarlos a cada uno. Pero como dije antes, no tiene mucho mas. Parece un simulador de matar titanes, porque la historia es un cuento que lo narras con tres palabras.
  64. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    7
    Ah yes, THIS game. A classic undeniably. This remake went above & beyond to push the PS4 to its limit that’s for sure. Very few games out now look better than this one! The story is extremely memorable & has stuck with me for years now, as well as many other gamers. But as I’ve said before, I’m horrible at games where you’re left to your own devices to figure out what to do next &Ah yes, THIS game. A classic undeniably. This remake went above & beyond to push the PS4 to its limit that’s for sure. Very few games out now look better than this one! The story is extremely memorable & has stuck with me for years now, as well as many other gamers. But as I’ve said before, I’m horrible at games where you’re left to your own devices to figure out what to do next & especially puzzles & that’s basically the meat of this game lol. It’s a big boss rush essentially, with each boss being their own puzzle. Getting to some of them can be a pain, as well as figuring out how to take the colossi down. The horse you ride on being realistic is well.. annoying. Idk about you but I play games to not be IN REALITY. So any mechanics like that are always unwelcome to me. Those are a few gripes I had, but overall the frustration doesn’t outweigh the enjoyment I had trekking across this mysterious land to get to the next colossi. What could possibly go wrong in the end?… Expand
  65. urys_Bamyr
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    A sort of a poetic experience.
    With a really cool atmosphere.
    But, after the ending, there's not much more to do
  66. BASIL4D
    Apr 4, 2022
    3
    The game has a certain charm to it because of the art style and the somewhat intriguing breadcrumbs of lore the game sparingly gives you.
    Gameplay on the other hand is ATROCIOUS, Clunky, frustrating and all around HORRIBLE!
    I do not recommend it under any circumstances unless you can handle the tedious unresponsive gameplay.
  67. getrwuegyweh
    Mar 4, 2020
    0
    People seriously enjoy this garbage?
    Awful controls, Awful camera angle which rotates on its own and is way too far away from the character, awful gameplay in general.
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. badreview7854
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    "built from the ground up" my ass. The worst camera EVER. Plus tons of addition jank. The jankiest game ever made.
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. Ukropgreen
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Говоря о Shadow of the Colossus, надо сказать сразу – она на любителя. Её геймплей достаточно однообразен, механики просты, а сюжет скуп на подробности. Казалось бы, при таком наборе характеристик ни одна другая игра не способна стать классикой, выходившей сразу на трёх поколениях PlayStation, но только не в случае с Shadow of the Colossus. Будучи довольно нишевым проектом, игра снискалаГоворя о Shadow of the Colossus, надо сказать сразу – она на любителя. Её геймплей достаточно однообразен, механики просты, а сюжет скуп на подробности. Казалось бы, при таком наборе характеристик ни одна другая игра не способна стать классикой, выходившей сразу на трёх поколениях PlayStation, но только не в случае с Shadow of the Colossus. Будучи довольно нишевым проектом, игра снискала славу среди миллионов поклонников по всему миру. Что неудивительно, ибо это по истине трогательное, меланхоличное произведение ручной работы, способное очаровать с первых же минут игры. Её атмосфера завораживает, она медитативная и полна умиротворения. Во многом этот эффект достигается благодаря отличному арт-дирекшну и хорошей работе с геймдизайном. И хотя здешние локации довольно аскетичны, их интересно исследовать не только в поисках шестнадцати колоссов, каждый из которых уникален по своему, но и в попытке ответить себе на вопрос, что же случилось со всем этим фэнтезийным миров. Это игра-путешествие с вечными темами добра и зла, любви и самопожертвования. Настоящий памятник видеоигр от Фумито Уэда о котором многие сегодня забыли на фоне бесконечно пустых ААА-исполинов.

    Отдельная благодарность студии Bluepoint Games, проделавшей огромную работу по перезапуску игры. Ремейк получился на славу!    … Expand
  75. AlphaLegit
    May 31, 2019
    10
    A true classic that definitely shines from the new remake graphics. It tells a great emotional story as you fight colossi to save your loved one. The boss fights are epic and always different. I played it for the first time on the ps4 and I really enjoyed it and it has that zelda kinda of vibe in it.
  76. Jotersen
    Apr 16, 2020
    5
    Una jugabilidad muy mala opaca todo el apartado artístico. El juego se ve muy lindo, el soundtrack es fenomenal, una historia simple bien desarrollada arruinada completamente por unos controles toscos y un control de camara muy malo. El final deja que desear tamby
  77. XLazer
    May 12, 2020
    7
    Overall - 6.75

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

    Enjoyment - 6.5/10
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. droetker
    Apr 3, 2019
    0
    I played this game 20 years ago and now it's much less appealing. sure the graphics are better than on my PS2 but the gameplay is exactly the same, not really a remake, more like a remaster, low effort work!
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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