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January 2018
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The editors liked
Gorgeous contemporary recreation of a true classic that makes welcome tweaks while leaving the core of the experience untouched. Robust photo mode
Stunning visual reconstruction that enhances the original experience
A beautiful world that is a treat to traverse
Fighting colossi is riveting to perform and spectacular to witness
Sensational cohesiveness of audiovisual design
Narrative
And mechani
Excellent and faithful remake of original game
Epic Boss Fights
Great Photo Mode
The editors didn't like
Not much
Although I still don't know what these collectibles do
Developer
Third-person camera is still erratic within enclosed spaces
Unforgiving grip system can sometimes be temperamental
Full remake is hyper-detailed and gorgeous, Photo mode takes advantage of great visuals, New collectibles give an incentive to wander the world again, Classic gameplay and story remain powerful 13 years later
Camera feels like a PlayStation 2 holdover, Extra modes help, but there's still not a ton to do
Short answer? Yes. Shadow of the Colossus is still an excellent game. If you haven't played, you should.The question becomes slightly more complicated for returning players. This is a beautiful, painstaking remake of the original, but other than its visua...
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Having only played the original PlayStation 2 version of Shadow of the Colossus briefly back in the day, we were looking forward to giving the PS4 edition a whirl - partly to find out what the fuss was about.We haven't been disappointed so far. In fact, w...
Having only played the original PlayStation 2 version of Shadow of the Colossus briefly back in the day, we were looking forward to giving the PS4 edition a whirl - partly to find out what the fuss was about.We haven't been disappointed so far. In fact, w...
I'm gobsmacked at how good Shadow of the Colossus looks and how great it feels to play. It certainly retains the core old-school challenge that made it such a classic, but it feels modern and won't alienate a new audience looking for a challenge.Finally...
Published: 2016-05-16, Author: James , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: When Keith Stuart finished the Uncharted series, he found the game and its characters had got under his skin. After spending years with Nathan Drake and his partner Elena, he found the game had had a huge effect on him.Now they're over. I've finished. And...
Every bit the genre-defining, captivating adventure that it was 13 years ago, Shadow of the Colossus reminds you yet again just how masterful design and keenly focused art direction never age. But it's Bluepoint's respect of these elements and the smart d...
The true definition of a classic, the gameplay and story of Shadow of the Colossus are every bit as great and emotional today as they were in 2005. This outstanding remaster skillfully enhances those qualities with improved controls, performance, and shee...
Abstract: But the PlayStation remake of Shadow of the Colossus features 16 colossi, and we're still pumped for more giant-slaying action.Given Gelo's embarassing display of his climbing skills in his previous attempt, however, we decided to call for reinforcements...
