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Shadow of the Colossus - PlayStation 2

Platform : PlayStation2
Rated: Teen
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 716 ratings

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PlayStation 2
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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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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.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
716 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the graphics, sound and value of the game. They mention that it's stunning, breathtaking, beautifully designed and has one of the best soundtracks. They are also happy with the value. Opinions are mixed on the plot, difficulty level, condition, craftsmanship, and frame rate.

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144 customers mention137 positive7 negative

Customers find the graphics in the game stunning, breathtaking, and beautifully designed. They also say the landscape is wonderful, the horse is beautifully animated, and the monsters are created with great attention to detail. Overall, customers describe the game as unique and incredible.

"...Each colossi was so unique and beautifully designed that I always had to take a few seconds when the fight starts to just take the time to look at it..." Read more

"...However, Shadow of the Colossus' impressive visual design helps create a sense of wonder in the exploration despite the lack of available activities...." Read more

"...There is a wonderful landscape and beautiful terrain to cross, which does take some time, so make sure you look around as you ride...." Read more

"...Anyway, the game has some of the best and most beautiful original design and mechanics I have ever seen in a game...." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the sound of the video. They say the music is amazing, the sound effects are incredible, and it has one of the best soundtracks they've ever heard in a video. However, some customers feel the music gets repetitive during the fights.

"...The sound effects also contribute powerfully to the epic feeling of the game, with booming sounds of the colossi stomping, roaring, or otherwise..." Read more

"...The music is also superb, which one can't help but notice; it is well composed and finely expresses the proper mood relative to what is happening in..." Read more

"...What makes it art is it's attention to detail, it's syncronization of light and sound and texture, it's ability to use a specific medium..." Read more

"...Once your near the location, ominous and eerie music begins playing...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the game. They say it has great replay value, is worth buying at the used price, and is a collectible.

"...the first time you play through it, but it definitely has some great replay value." Read more

"Everything was exactly as described. Quick shipping and great price also. Would definitely recommend this seller." Read more

"...Then I saw it on amazon and just HAD to get it. Game came with a great price, and it was in PERFECT condition...." Read more

"...Personally, I will keep it around because it is definitely a collectible and has decent replay value...." Read more

78 customers mention50 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find the story captivating, unique, and epic. They also say the experience comes through very strongly in every battle. However, others say the story isn't the greatest and can become frustrating and jarring during battle. They mention that the ending is a little weird and there's no middle action.

"...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..." Read more

"...The game is very nontraditional in the sense that there are really no other characters in it. It is just essentially you and your loyal horse, Agro...." Read more

"...So, if I had to score this game:Story: 8It wasn't the greatest story, and it didn't really make itself apparent till much later in..." Read more

"...There is a lot of story and exploration involved and you just have to immerse yourself in it...." Read more

43 customers mention20 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the difficulty level. Some find the game adequately challenging, while others say it's epic and frustrating. The gameplay manages to be simple and complex at the same time, and it takes skill to beat the game. However, some customers say the battles can be frustrating due to the controls and the game can get repetitive.

"...+ Every battle is incredibly epic and well designed+ Adequately challenging overall+ Fantastic soundtrack and sound effects..." Read more

"...Some find it very tough to "get into" this game. There are no real interactions, except between you and your horse, for the most part...." Read more

"...moving for my taste, but you let yourself get into it and it is a very challenging and even addicting game...." Read more

"...The horse is slow to begin with, often painfully so; navigating obstacles (especially trees) is a major irritant, the horse frequently "spazzes out"..." Read more

20 customers mention11 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the condition of the game. Some mention it's in great condition, as good as new, and holds up well. However, others say that it'd be better off buying another game.

"...Game came with a great price, and it was in PERFECT condition. If you haven't played this game GET IT!..." Read more

"...is: a beautiful, visionary concept with (at times profoundly)lackluster execution and a myriad of unfortunate design issues...." Read more

"...I didn't have any problems with the disc and the box was in great condition!" Read more

"...Actually, it's not really that a good platformer. In fact, to be honest, it's a downright awful one...." Read more

17 customers mention7 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the craftsmanship of the game. Some mention that it's well done, well composed, and well designed. Others say that it is convoluted, vague, and difficult enough.

"...It was pretty simple, but it was solid and delivered pretty well... (minus a slightly confusing moment at the end) I'll also add that there were..." Read more

"...My main gimmick about this game is that it's almost like a one-trick pony...." Read more

"...+ Every battle is incredibly epic and well designed+ Adequately challenging overall+ Fantastic soundtrack and sound effects..." Read more

"...SotC does have a unique control system that is not easy to get used to until probably the third fight in for some people, and its story is based on..." Read more

15 customers mention8 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the frame rate. Some find it fast, while others say it's incredibly slow paced and boring. They also mention that the game is rendered in real time, so you can change the camera angle in the videos. However, some customers report severe frame rate lag during these encounters and the thumbstick movement sensitivity is sluggishly slow.

"...The fact that there are no lesser enemies in between was a welcome change of pace...." Read more

"...The game is slow-moving for my taste, but you let yourself get into it and it is a very challenging and even addicting game...." Read more

"...The story develops very slowly and does a good job of keeping you in the dark for a good portion of the game...." Read more

"...The horse is slow to begin with, often painfully so; navigating obstacles (especially trees) is a major irritant, the horse frequently "spazzes out"..." Read more

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Everything was exactly as described. Quick shipping and great price also. Would definitely recommend this seller.
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