Product Description

Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands. With your trusty horse at your side, you'll explore spacious lands and unearth anicent monsters called Colossus. Armed with your wits, a sword and a bow, use cunning and strategy to topple each of these behemoths.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #277 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Model: 74722
• Released on: 2005-10-18
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Dimensions: 5.40" h x .50" w x 7.50" l, .50 pounds

Features

• 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

From the Manufacturer
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.

Customer Reviews

good deal
product has good graphics, a storyline that is new, and amazingly simple controls so that you dont die avery five seconds, but game is still hard.

Amazing, though a little hard
As you can probably tell, this game is amazing. it might not be for everyone but i enjoyed the game all the way to the end. the game is a little on the difficult side on some bosses and i admit i had to read a faq on one or two of the enemies, but overall the game is just so awesome and the shear scale of the game is breathtaking

Good but slightly disappointing
When I purchased this game I had high expectations. Most critics and gamers love its unique art style and interesting story. After playing through the game, I was slightly disappointed. The game is good, but some notable flaws ultimately leave it short of greatness.

Primarily, I found controlling the camera frustrating, especially during colossus battles. The L1 button allows you to lock-on to the colossus, which is useful. However, this can create problems in tight places or allow you to run off a cliff. When backed up against a wall or in a corner, the camera would often "flip out".

Secondly, Agro the horse irritated me more often than not. His response seems delayed, whether turning, speeding up, slowing down, or calling him.

Certain colossus battles are overly difficult. With the two smaller colossi, if you get knocked down once you're screwed. Other colossi are nearly impossible to "solve" without the help of a guide.

Finally, I was disappointed with the ending. I had heard great things about the game's "incredible" ending and was really looking forward to experiencing it myself. After the ending, I said to myself "So, is that it?".

Although I list only my criticisms of the game, that doesn't mean it's terrible. The game's concept is very cool: 16 epic boss battles. It manages to be moving at times even with characters who rarely speak. However, the game's technical flaws, such as the camera issue mentioned, made the game frustrating for me and not that enjoyable. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. 8.0/10