Shadow of the Colossus Reviews
The Shadow of the Colossus remake shows what the game would have looked like with the power of modern consoles, but it sticks with the stylistic emptiness of the original. There is something special here, even if you might not explore it with the same reverence as those with nostalgia about it.
f you have never played Shadow of the Colossus when it originally launched way back in 2005 on PS2 or when it’s PS3 HD remaster arrived in 2011, then you still have another chance to play it, this time on the PS4 from 6 February. With the power of the PS4, it makes the best use of HDR, it’s simply stunning and beautiful cinematic scenes makes this a must-have game of 2018.
Shadow Of The Colossus is a rare solo cinematic experience that, when originally released, many praised and loved. Years later, it still holds up favorably against the test of time in a remake that gives it a fresh coat of paint. And what a sparkling, pristine coat it is, while not changing anything that made the game so highly touted back in the day. New features like photo mode and next-generation technology allowing for smoother frame rate only improve upon the formula that made the game an instant classic. Now, an entirely new generation is able to enjoy this masterpiece in what is a new benchmark for future remakes to achieve.
If this is your first time embarking on this adventure, then prepare to experience a masterpiece that will live long in the memory.
In 2005, Shadow of the Colossus was a revelation that brought the players a unique experience and truly impressive enemies. Thirteen years later, the situation remains the same. This new version only confirms that Fumito Ueda and his team then created a masterpiece that deserves its legendary status.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
This is a must play for all PlayStation 4 owners.
Bluepoint’s terrific reimagining of Shadow of the Colossus is one for the history books. Not only is it the best video game remake ever made, it has also set the bar incredibly high for future remakes.
Shadow of the Colossus will leave one of the most lasting impressions on any player that braves the journey to the Forbidden Lands.
BluePoint have done an incredible job of bringing Shadow Of The Colossus to the PS4, making it accessible to a whole generation of people that didn’t get to experience the original. It runs better, performance wise here than it ever has and it’s attention to fine detail makes it one of the best looking PS4 titles to date.
It's great to be able to play a PS2 classic again like Shadow of the Colossus. The graphic remasterización can be more or less questionable but without a doubt it manages to give a new flavor to a title that deserves all the awards that did not obtain in his day.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Not only one of the best looking remasters, but best looking games period.
Shadow of the Colossus for PlayStation 4 isn't just any remake, it is the glorious return of a beloved classic that left its mark on video game history for decades - and its light still shines bright today, as Bluepoint Games revived the PS2 masterpiece with excellent new graphics and technology, while core and content remain unchanged. Traditionally, it's only the controls and camera which drag it down just a little bit.
Review in German | Read full review
Shadow of the Colossus is the gold standard of video game remakes for this generation, period. Bluepoint Games deserves all the credit for offering a remake worthy of the praise placed upon the original, and as such have given an entirely new audience license to experience one of video games most exceptional titles. Forget the cynical rhetoric around "cash grabs" and easy franchise milking with texture update "HD remasters." Instead, I hope this game becomes enshrined as a new sort of video game remake renaissance in which new and old audiences alike can experience classic titles as if they were brand new again. However you need to do it, make sure to get your hands on a copy of Shadow of the Colossus on PS4.
Shadow of the Colossus remains faithful to the 2005 release, down to its problems. It masterfully utilizes the new hardware to amplify its immersion, yet remembers to maintain the importance of the original ideas and message. Even with its flaws, it's a game that everyone should experience.
The remake of Shadow of the Colossus proves that it has always been a masterpiece, even 13 years ago. Blueprint Games studio has made one of the best remakes in recent years which can be a privileged benchmark for hundreds of good old games. It doesn’t matter whether its player is an old fan or a modern gamer which has not experienced it before; Shadow of the Colossus Remake can be a great opportunity for experiencing this splendid title. Moreover, graphics and visuals has impressively improved so that some of its technical issues can easily be ignored. Shadow of the Colossus Remake is one of a kind and absolutely worth playing.
Review in Persian | Read full review