Shadow of the Colossus Reviews
Fans new and old will find plenty to get excited about in this remaster. There is a lot to like here, from its jaw-dropping visuals and audio, to its minimalist unique and engaging story, to even its various modes and New Game+ option. I have always said Shadow of the Colossus is a must-play game, and I can now continue to say that without having to convince someone to buy a PlayStation 2 to play it.
This 2005 game, remade for the high-definition era, still stands out as a work of extraordinary beauty and quiet profundity
Overall, I found the new Shadow of the Colossus a pleasant journey peppered with some frustrating moments, especially when battling the colossi. If you can get passed that, Shadow of the Colossus can offer some epic moments and a beautiful world to explore.
This is the Shadow of the Colossus that you thought you played over a decade ago, unfolding before your eyes. Every second as sad, as spectacular, and as exceptionally unique as it ever was. And worthy, indeed, of creating more memories with.
To say that the original Shadow of the Colossus is one of the most important and fascinating games of all time is to speak what many already know. But what few have yet discovered is how Bluepoint managed, like few studios, to visually rework a classic yet retain the same essence of what made it so important in its time. Even with some flaws from the original game, the experience remains true to the purists and modernized enough to be accessible to new players, with the studio reworking elements of the original in the right measure. The remake brings a work of art to a new audience on PS4, showing the melancholy and epic quest of Wander in a land of colossus to save his beloved. An unforgettable and unparalleled journey for new and old players.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Shadow of the Colossus is a veritable masterpiece from top to bottom and will surely be remembered as one of the greatest games ever made. The PS4 version is that, but with 4K HDR and a glorious photo mode. What else is there to say?
Shadow of the Colossus has been my most favorite revisiting of a game in a long time. In a sea of quickly packaged remasters that only slightly improve, this one is a shining beacon of how to refresh the game right as every aspect that could be improved - was. All the while, the game didn't lose what made it special in the first place and became an even more essential part of the PlayStation library.
One of the best games ever got a remake that gave her a new life and allowed her to fall in love with Wander's adventures once again. Sorry to write - but such games are rare today.
Review in Polish | 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 PS4 still holds up today thanks to outstanding game design years ahead of its time. The soundtrack, story, and gameplay can easier be mistaken for a brand new modern release, and those who never played the game should add this to their PlayStation 4 library.
Overall, following the somewhat disappointing The Last Guardian, this is an astonishingly good remake of a classic PS2 game and one that everyone who owns a PS4 should play.
Twelve years after its initial release, Shadow of the Colossus now has the realization it deserves. The title is sublimated here. Bluepoint has done a goldsmith's job to arrive at such a graphic redesign without touching an iota of the original story.
Review in French | Read full review
Shadow of the Colossus is still a high-quality game at its core after years. Bluepoint Games, however, have managed to give a new life to an age-weakened title.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
I suspect one of the reasons many have hailed "Shadow of the Colossus" as a work of art is because it left them feeling pensive.
I'm not here to rag on what it meant as a game back in 2005, but I am here suggesting that a visual overhaul of this nature -- in that it is glorious -- could have also come packaged with camera and gameplay fixes, at the very least. You'll need patience and determination above all else, but if you're an eye-candy sort of person, Shadow has it in spades. I just wish it also had a little something more as well.
12 years after its release, Shadow of the Colossus remains a masterpiece to be experienced. This remake manages to do its artistic vision the justice it deserves, while still retaining its original feel. Whether you're revisiting or a first time visitor, if you own a PlayStation 4 then you need this game.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
As a newcomer to Shadow of the Colossus, I probably take these improved graphics for granted. But a story is something that doesn't rely on pixel count - and Shadow of the Colossus has one of the best I've experienced in a game.
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
Both a great remaster and an enjoyable ‘new' game in its own right that takes you on a journey in a way few things can.
Shadow of the Colossus was a unique game back in 2006, and it still is. Bluepoint has done a remarkable job with the graphics, and added some really nice extra features on top of that. Easily the best remake in years.
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