#Shadow of the colossus ps2 reviews Ps4

That’s the definition of epic, my friends.įinally, this is something everyone is already used to, but given this was my first time playing Shadow of the Colossus, it really impressed me: this is a very simple and straightforward game. It made the appearance of a new tune even more anticipated, as well as the fantastic theme every time you figure out and reach the enemy’s weak spot. The world is huge, the world is vast, the world is empty having a world like this and limiting the epic soundtrack to the boss battles was something I actually enjoyed.

While a good chunk of the game featured no music at all, I actually felt that was a great design choice. Same praise needs to be given towards the soundtrack. With the exception of the smaller, elephant-sized colossi, the mere act of looking at them was already enough to wow me for a few moments before remembering I had to actually kill the things and not contemplate at them. The models, the size, the animations, the fact that every single piece of hair is gorgeously animated, those majestic beasts are truly a work of art. The terrain is gigantic and beautiful to look at, the lighting effects are some of the best I’ve seen in a game, and special praise needs to be given to the colossi: they are IMMENSE. With the exception of some character models such as the horse (more on that pest later), lizards and some humans, everything looks outstanding. I’d do anything for love (but I won’t do that)įirst of all, let me state the obvious: the improvements in this remake.

Fast forward to 2018, and I have finally managed to grab a copy of Shadow of the Colossus for a console I now own (I mean, I do have a PS2 now, but what’s the point?), and I can finally say, without a single hint of nostalgia blurring my vision: yes, this game is as good as everybody else says. I didn’t grow up with a PS2, nor a PS3, therefore I had no idea if the game was actually good or if the praise was exaggerated.

#Shadow of the colossus ps2 reviews Ps4

I had never played it prior to the PS4 version. One of the most acclaimed, if not the most acclaimed title released for the PS2. Shadow of the Colossus is one of those games everybody knows.