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Shadow of the Colossus PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 18, 2005
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Metascore
91 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 302 Ratings

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Wanda and the Colossus" or "Wanda to Kyozou" in Japan) In Shadow of the Colossus, players take the role of a young man seeking the truth of an ancient tale of power hidden in a mystical land. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. With a trusty horse at your side, players explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossi. The uneasy task of defeating a Colossus relies on intelligent puzzle solving and action oriented gameplay. Armed with strong wits, a mystical sword and a sturdy bow, players use cunning and strategy to topple each behemoth. [Sony]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. Eurogamer
    100
    It's a masterfully understated, beautifully simple, engrossing ride that's as palpitatingly thrilling as it is serenely calming. It's also one of the most consistently compelling and memorable games we've ever played (or witnessed, for that matter).
  2. Thunderbolt
    100
    Long stretches of riding across deserted, yet gorgeous, environments, punctuated by moments of sheer, adrenaline-pumping terror. The shockingly realistic animations (especially for your horse and the colossi), vast, streaming landscape, stirring soundtrack, and wistful story all combine with the game's minimalist gameplay to create a videogame experience unlike any other.
  3. Times Online
    60
    Shadow of the Colossus has more style than real substance and it is slightly baffling why Fumito Ueda, the game's creator, didn't develop this into something a little more Zelda-esque in order to make best use of the world he has created. He might have had a classic on his hands.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 132 out of 158
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 158
  3. Negative: 16 out of 158
  1. Steve
    10
    Shadow of the Colossus is a masterpiece. The art direction, story, and characters are amazing. This game is the best to be released on any previous generation console.… Expand
    • 7 of 7 users said yes
  2. OXIDE
    6
    What's this?Is this a Video Game or Art?Cause if it's Art then i'll pass it.If i want art i'll go to a museum to see paintings or i'll go watch a movie or i don't know, when it comes to gaming i want pure gaming not pseudo-gaming like SotC which embodies pure art or GTA crap which embodies realism.Please! ... The camera angles are killing this game big time, i find myself fighting with the camera rather than fighting with the colossi.& it's boring, you just ride a horse 1000 kms & then you find one of those big muta**** & that's about it-sick 'em boy!If yo can...of course.Moreover, an attempt to rip-off Zelda.Pathetic, just pathetic...yeah, the graphics are breahtaking & so is the scaling, so what-big deal.… Expand
    • 0 of 7 users said yes
  3. MikeC
    4
    the emperors new clothes of the gaming world. you don't appreciate the 'experience' of finding and climbing ah.. then my good sir YOU are an idiot. If I want an artistic game I'll go back to ICO which was a GAME not this drivel. either that or for once in your life actually visit a real art gallery… Expand
    • 1 of 7 users said yes

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