The WhatsNext verdict
Shadow of the Colossus is essential for players drawn to monumental boss encounters, melancholy worlds, and unforgettable scale. Its rough handling and austere structure are part of the experience, but they will test anyone seeking conventional action-adventure polish.
What it does best
Boss battles become giant-scale puzzles
A haunting world of solitude and melancholy
Music that turns victories into elegies
Awe at impossible living monuments
What might put you off
Clumsy controls and camera
Sparse, repetitive structure
The setup
What you are walking into
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. A remake of the critically-claimed game of the same title. Also from the minds that brought you The Last Guardian & ICO
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