Shadow of the Colossus Reviews
We're lucky to live in a world with Shadow of the Colossus. I hope that more people get the chance to play it now and it goes on to inspire a generation of indie developers. But, more than anything, I'm just happy to play it again.
With production value equal to any first party AAA game, Shadow of the Colossus is a technical masterpiece. This is the new benchmark for what a remaster should look like, standing as the best remaster ever released on any platform. Put simply -- this is how it's done.
This 2005 game, remade for the high-definition era, still stands out as a work of extraordinary beauty and quiet profundity
In 2005 Shadow of the Colossus was a masterpiece and that remains so in 2018. This is one of the greatest games ever made and is an accolade that shows no sign of being detached from its monumental presence.
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
[Crafting a worthy remaster] is a tall- or rather a colossal order (sorry, not sorry), and even from the first moment after booting up the game, I realized that [Bluepoint Games has] more than stepped up to the challenge
Shadow of the Colossus is an excellent remake of one of the most critically acclaimed video games in history. This should be in the library of any PS4 owner.
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.
Review in Swedish | Read full review
Shadow of the Colossus is one of the finest remakes ever made, despite some returning issues from the original game
The remake of Shadow of the Colossus is, hands down, a love letter to the timeless masterpiece of Fumito Ueda. It's not just some polish on our memories, it's a genuine and passionate tribute, made with serious commitment, dedication and respect, and the result is even better than the original.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The new and improved Shadow of the Colossus brings the game into the modern era successfully. It carries over a few flaws and annoyances, sure, but it's been refined where it matters most, and the net result is a return to the forbidden lands that's just as achingly beautiful and magical as it ever was.
One of the greatest games ever made resurrected in one of the greatest remakes of all time. Shadow of the Colossus remains faithful to the 2006 original, but its presentation is on par with the very best that the PS4 has to offer. A masterpiece.
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Shadow of the Colossus is one for the books. Twelve years later, it's still a powerful, immutable, singular experience. A masterwork of the genre.
Shadow of the Colossus is a true industry achievement, which not only demonstrates the technical capabilities of video games, but also promotes them as a new kind of art - on a par with movies, music and painting. Even after many years Shadow of the Colossus remains a relevant game with a touching story, unusual gameplay, beautiful graphics and amazing music. This project is a must buy for any PS4 owner. Moreover, this time we have a real remake instead of a simple and very lazy port.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Shadow of the Colossus is a must-have for fans of the original game – it's stunningly gorgeous, both in terms of the open world environment and the 16 Colossi that you come across during gameplay. But as good as it looks, I don't think that there's enough on offer to entice those that didn't play the original, as it may seem a little bit basic compared to more recent games of a similar nature.
Like all fragile and rare creatures, Shadow of the Colossus is also an endangered species. The only thing we have to do, as players, is work to save it from extinction.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Shadow of the Colossus remains one of the most imaginative games of all time, and this remake only forwards what the original did. Without a doubt, this is the best way you can experience Fumito Ueda’s best game.
Veterans and newcomers alike will fall for 'Shadow of the Colossus' the moment they see it in motion.
Shadow of the Colossus is available on three generations of PlayStation hardware, but this latest version is the best. The splendid facelift here can't disguise some of its creakier gameplay, but if you've never played it, there's never been a better time to tackle Team Ico's signature game.