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Shadow of the Colossus - PlayStation 2

Platform : PlayStation2 |

Rated: Teen

661 ratings

Brand	PlayStation
Item Dimensions LxWxH	7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
Item Weight	0.09 Pounds
Cartoon Character	Colossus

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Innovative gameplay combines the puzzle and action/adventure genres
Journey across picturesque landscapes and unearth the ferocious beauty of the 16 Colossi
Combat each Colossi with skill and resourcefulness, using your magical weapons
Overcome a variety of terrain challenges placing great emphasis on pure exploration
Travel on horseback across miles of ancient land

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Tales speak of an ancient land where creatures the size of mountains roam the majestic landscape. Bound to the land, these creatures hold a key to a mystical power of revival--a power you must obtain to waken a loved one.

Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. With your trusty horse at your side, explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossi. Armed with your wits, a sword, and a bow, use cunning and strategy to topple each behemoth.

From the original developers of the critically acclaimed ICO, comes a masterpiece of an adventure.

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ASIN

B0009I6S0O

Release date

October 18, 2005

Customer Reviews

661 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#23,987 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#273 in PlayStation 2 Games

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Product Dimensions

7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 1.44 Ounces

Binding

Video Game

Rated

Teen

Item model number

74722

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Item Weight

1.44 ounces

Manufacturer

Sony Computer Entertainment

Date First Available

August 22, 2005

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Robert J. Hayden

I am 41 old gamer who really enjoyed playing through this game.

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016

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This is a very awesome game. I can see why it got such high ratings. Years ago I thought about getting this game but I looked at the pictures on the case and put it back because I thought it was something I really wouldn't enjoy. Now after looking for a new game for my PS2 collection which I still strongly support, I decided after reading the reviews that it was time to see what this game was all about. I got it, and I played this game everyday till I beat it. It was a very addictive fun game, and I really enjoyed it. Looking back I realized that I sure never judge a game by it's cover either. The only thing I would have to say that got to me in a bad way was it seemed way too short after I beat it. Because all you do in the game is find and defeat all 16 colossi. Although it does have some replayability value to it though because of fun it is to take one of those giant colossi down. And after you beat the game you have a hard mode that has a time trial mode in it as well. What's really crazy, and you would think is a bad thing is this game doesn't have anything else to keep you working hard for certain goals like getting extra power ups after defeating certain Colossi etc.. etc.. You don't even get a new sword that would do more damage which would have been nice but probably would have made the game less fun. There is no extra bonus goals during the game whatsoever, and yet I had a very fun time finding and figuring out how to take those Colossi down. The graphics for this game are pretty good not the best I have seen on the PS2 but not bad. I love the sound it makes when you plunge your sword into the colossi it gives you the sense of how much that has got to hurt, and the sound they make when they take damage. Anyway I think this is a must have game for any PS2 gamers, and collectors. If you still support your PS2 like I do, and haven't got this game yet get it. This is a game you should play through at least once. I think you will be pleasantly surprised like I was how fun this game really is.

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JoeAZ92

Shadow of the Colossus is a cinematic and epic experience unlike any other video game.

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2010

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A lone hero approaches an ancient shrine and places his dead lover inside. A light speaks to him, telling him that he can gain the power to save her life if he can slay the 16 colossi scattered throughout the cursed land that surrounds the shrine. Upon their destruction, there must certainly be a happy ending for all involved: Wander will save his love and the land will be rid of the cursed giants. Shadow of the Colossus puts the player in control of Wander who, along with his horse Agro, must traverse a beautiful land and defeat the 16 monsters that inhabit it. Every battle is incredibly epic and creative, giving the player a sense of wonder unlike that in any other video game I have played, but Shadow of the Colossus' emphasis on experience is somewhat costly to it as a game.

As described above, Colossus' story involves a young man named Wander who sets out on a quest to save his lover by destroying the 16 colossi scattered throughout the land. Unfortunately there is no story development after the start, which places the story on the sidelines through almost the entire game. However, this allows the rest of the epic experience to sink in to a greater effect, so it can be viewed as a smart move as well. It also allows for a surprising and lengthy cutscene at the game's finale, which features several surprising twists and sheds light on other strange elements from throughout the game. Colossus' storytelling may be sparse, but in the end it allows for surprising twists and doesn't detract from the game's other fantastic elements.

The entirety of Shadow of the Colossus involves two basic actions: finding the colossi and fighting the colossi. The mysterious light at the shrine gives Wander a hint as to where the next colossus is, and Wander's sword also points to the colossus when it is held up to the light correctly. The sword's direction is mainly what is helpful in finding the colossi, but sometimes the world's massive size makes it hard to know where exactly the sword is pointing, which makes it easy to get sidetracked and can take up a lot of time. If the player doesn't get lost at all, though, finding each colossus can take about 5-10 minutes of exploring the vast, open, and beautiful world. Unfortunately there is no draw to exploring the world other than finding the colossi: there are no other enemies, no side quests, nothing.

However, Shadow of the Colossus' impressive visual design helps create a sense of wonder in the exploration despite the lack of available activities. The world is said to be cursed, but it sure doesn't look that way, as it is beautifully and vividly animated at every turn, sometimes looking very real. Its emptiness, sheer beauty, and massive size give the game a fantastic atmosphere. The rest of the game's graphics look very good, although occasionally characters and environments become blurry when viewed up close. The visual design of the colossi shows much detail, and it is always thrilling to watch them thrash about as Wander climbs all over them. Overall, Shadow of the Colossus is an impressive game in the graphics department, and is a remarkable achievement for the PS2.

Shadow of the Colossus is all about an epic experience, and that comes in waves as players battle each of the game's sixteen colossi. Simply looking at these monsters is a sight to behold, as their sheer size can easily make anyone watching gape in wonder and surprise. The size and fearsomeness of these beasts is powerfully translated on screen; but after a moment of initial alarm, it must be recalled that the colossus must be defeated. Actually fighting these colossi always involves locating and stabbing their weak points repeatedly until their health meter runs out, and while this simple task doesn't vary at all, the approach to climbing on top of the colossus is fresh and exciting in every battle.

The epic experience comes through very strongly in every single battle, as the concept of fighting these giant colossi in and of itself is naturally epic. Actually climbing up these monsters offers countless cinematic moments that often make the game feel more like a movie than a game, and the fact that the gameplay isn't incredibly deep also develops that feeling. But sometimes the cinematic appeal of Colossus doesn't come without making sacrifices to the actual video game, seeing as a helpful camera angle is often hard to find and the controls offer a steep learning curve. The game strives for realism so hard that the controls take a hit, and while it makes the game much harder to jump into they do eventually become second-nature, ultimately allowing players to enjoy Shadow of the Colossus for the epic, cinematic experience it is.

The moment of delivering the finishing blow on the sixteenth colossus can take roughly 7-9 hours to reach. The game isn't particularly lengthy but also not all too short, providing a decent length although the inclusion of other elements aside from finding and fighting bosses would have improved the game. The system may be repetitious in theory, but in action it just doesn't get dull. Fighting the colossi is fun all the way to the end, and I know that Shadow of the Colossus will be a game for me to replay many times in the future.

Shadow of the Colossus also features impressive sound design. Each music track is fantastic and strengthens the epic feeling in every battle; in fact Colossus' soundtrack may be one of my favorites from any video game I've played. The sound effects also contribute powerfully to the epic feeling of the game, with booming sounds of the colossi stomping, roaring, or otherwise trying to fling Wander off their back or obliterate him by other means.

In the end, Shadow of the Colossus provides an epic experience the likes of which I have never seen in any other video game. Its fantastic sense of atmosphere and visual appeal create a memorable environment, while the 16 boss battles provide unique, challenging, and epic gameplay. Even with a stubborn camera, rough controls, and no extra tasks, the epic experience shines brilliantly in this PS2 masterpiece. Despite its very tangible flaws, Shadow of the Colossus is a brilliant and epic experience of a game that should not be missed.

Positive:
+ Story's finale features several brilliant twists
+ Visual appeal creates a vivid sense of wonder
+ Every battle is incredibly epic and well designed
+ Adequately challenging overall
+ Fantastic soundtrack and sound effects

Negative:
- Exploration is forced and lacks much of a draw
- Camera and controls create unnecessary difficulties to overcome

9.0/10

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Nicholas

Fantastic game and my order arrived on time as as ...

Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2018

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Fantastic game and my order arrived on time as as described. 4/5 however because the camera in game if the worst camera I've ever had to control while playing a video game and also because a remake of this game with amazingly better graphics was recently released on the PS4. I purchased this version however because I'm a bit of a classics collector. Still very worth the purchase.

Alexander

A True Classic

Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2014

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A true classic. This game creates the feels like no other (maybe Last of Us) while still maintaining fun gameplay. Taking down a Colossus is a thrilling experience and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

If you want to play this game but don't have a PS2 (or just want a more updated version), then there is a collection with Ico and this game on PS3. I really think everyone should check it out at least once!

Jamie Marchant

Good game

Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2013

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Graphics: High end graphics for the PS2 that 16:9 and Progressive Scan(even know it's not marked with this on the box)
Sound: Amazing music and sound
Story: I have not completed the game at the time of this review but the story so far is intersted but not amazing. [
Gameplay: Exploration and boss battles, you take each colossus down byfigure out how to get on it and moveing around it's back, you NEVER use quick time events! Only problem is sometimes, it's a bit hard figuring out what to do next :(.

Mr. Eff

Essential Playing

Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2014

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Mandatory for any PS2 owner, and perhaps anyone who thinks of themselves as a "gamer". A beautiful yet lonely open world, sparsely populated with gargantuan creatures. The game is incredibly simple where it needs to be; no leveling up, no upgrades (except for unlockables), no dungeons, and barely any other characters. It's you, and the colossi - and that's all there needs to be.

Isaac Jackson

game fails to load

Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2019

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i nearly certain that this is a problem with the copy of the game i was sold, if the game would run i would easily give this game a 5 star review