These Colossi come in all different shapes and sizes, and are brilliantly and lovingly recreated from the original version. Now for the fun part, hunting down and tracking the sixteen massive Colossi. There’s almost no area you won’t want to cross over, and that becomes a very good thing in a game with only boss battles to endure. Even when I wasn’t tracking down a Colossi, I found myself wondering the great landscape, seeing what new vistas I could discover, or what was around the next bend. With valleys, forests, canyons, lakes, and more, there’s never a dull moment in the land that feels like it goes on forever. Shadow of the Colossus, no matter how vast it may feel, still has a sense of linearity to it. Getting lost in the land isn’t really possible. We have received a game that has taken detail down to the smallest pixel and made the most of what it could be. There are drastic improvements in character models, lighting effects and foliage density. The backdrops are clear and precise, not muddy and blurred like you’d witness in the original. What were once bland visuals are now smoothed and refined. I can only imagine how this looks on the PS4 Pro in 4K mode. I played this game on the base PS4 and I must say that this is one of the best remakes of all time. For its time, Shadow of the Colossus was a sight to behold. There are no enemies within the game to defeat besides the towering beasts, and no side quests or mini games.įor those returning to this strange land for the first time since the PS3 or even PS2 versions, you will find Shadow of the Colossus’ graphics to be quite literally redefining visual awe. Much of the land is easy to traverse, while others can be ever so slightly rough. Getting to each Colossi takes time and sometimes effort. This is the setting that defines the entire experience within Shadow of the Colossus. The Forbidden Land is as breathtaking as it is monumental. " For those returning to this strange land for the first time since the PS3 or even PS2 versions, you will find Shadow of the Colossus’ graphics to be quite literally redefining visual awe." Agro helps Wander span the great land in much shorter time and the horse can also be used to help boost Wander up to higher locations if the need be. Wander can also climb and shimmy certain walls and ledges, along with the ability to swim. Wander’s other weapon is his bow and unlimited supply of arrows, which comes in handy only a few times throughout. Hiding behind hills, or being stuck in a canyon will cause the ancient sword to not direct you properly. However, the ancient sword will only register this lighted path when standing in direct sunlight. This sword has the ability to track down each Colossi’s location by reflecting beams of sunlight in the corresponding direction with pinpoint accuracy. Wander’s main weapon throughout the experience will be his ancient sword. There are very few items the game gives Wander, and even fewer abilities. Dormin informs Wander that bringing Mono back to life may be possible, but he will have to prove himself by killing sixteen Colossi with the ancient sword. Crossing the bridge deep into the vast Forbidden Land, Wander finds a towering building where he meets Dormin. Crossing perilous canyons and treacherous lands, Wander braves his way into the Forbidden Land where legends speak of powers that can bring the dead back to life. It focuses on Wander and his ancient sword, his brave horse Agro, and the dead body of a young girl named Mono. Shadow of the Colossus is a game shrouded in mystery right up until the end. If you have’t played Shadow of the Colossus then you’ll know right from the start with its epic introduction that this game has big ideas in store. It may not add much in new content, but the fully-engaging atmosphere, and tear-jerking story will drag you back to this far off land to uncover its secrets, save the girl, and become the Colossi slayer. This full, ground-up remake from Bluepoint Games and SIE Japan Studio, captures the entire Shadow of the Colossus legacy in new, jaw-dropping graphics the game has always deserved. One of PlayStation 2’s most endearing, spellbinding, and audacious games has finally gotten the remake treatment in Shadow of the Colossus for PS4.
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