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good deal

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

product has good graphics, a storyline that is new, and amazingly simple controls so that you dont die avery five seconds, but game is still hard.

Amazing, though a little hard

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

As you can probably tell, this game is amazing. it might not be for everyone but i enjoyed the game all the way to the end. the game is a little on the difficult side on some bosses and i admit i had to read a faq on one or two of the enemies, but overall the game is just so awesome and the shear scale of the game is breathtaking

Good but slightly disappointing

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

When I purchased this game I had high expectations. Most critics and gamers love its unique art style and interesting story. After playing through the game, I was slightly disappointed. The game is good, but some notable flaws ultimately leave it short of greatness.

Primarily, I found controlling the camera frustrating, especially during colossus battles. The L1 button allows you to lock-on to the colossus, which is useful. However, this can create problems in tight places or allow you to run off a cliff. When backed up against a wall or in a corner, the camera would often "flip out".

Secondly, Agro the horse irritated me more often than not. His response seems delayed, whether turning, speeding up, slowing down, or calling him.

Certain colossus battles are overly difficult. With the two smaller colossi, if you get knocked down once you're screwed. Other colossi are nearly impossible to "solve" without the help of a guide.

Finally, I was disappointed with the ending. I had heard great things about the game's "incredible" ending and was really looking forward to experiencing it myself. After the ending, I said to myself "So, is that it?".

Although I list only my criticisms of the game, that doesn't mean it's terrible. The game's concept is very cool: 16 epic boss battles. It manages to be moving at times even with characters who rarely speak. However, the game's technical flaws, such as the camera issue mentioned, made the game frustrating for me and not that enjoyable. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. 8.0/10

Find boss, Kill boss, rinse & repeat

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

To call Shadows of the Colossus an epic game would be an understatement. After all, the goal of the game is to find and slay sixteen Colossi, which are (as the name implies) giant lumbering behemoths. The Colossi and the world they inhabit are built to a breathtakingly large scale. The sheer vastness of the scenery pushes the limits of the PS2 from a graphical perspective. Unfortunately the beautiful surroundings feel dramatically empty since they are devoid of any life besides the Colossi themselves.

While I give the game points for a very creative premise and unique gameplay, it feels like something is missing. The Colossi battles are intense but to reach them you must spend way too much time wandering the world completely alone. And as remarkable and unique as each the game's antagonists may be from an artistic design perspective, the battles themselves did not benefit from the same treatment. Apart from a few minor variations, each fight consists of gaining the creature's attention with your bow & stabbing the weak spot(s) with your sword, rinse and repeat. By about the fifth or sixth Colossus the process becomes somewhat tedious. A few other weaknesses such as a slightly wonky camera, a few minor control issues, and an almost nonexistent story also detract from the experience.

While my criticism may seem harsh, I did enjoy the game. Shadow of the Colossus aims for the moon. While its few flaws made it miss, it still landed among the stars. The rush you get as your tiny character clings tenaciously to a flailing giant is an experience you won't find in any other game. In spite of any shortcomings, I recommend checking this game out- even if only as a rental.

Awesome, long, DIFFICULT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I love this game - I waited for it to reach the PS2 Greatest Hits wall before I bought it because I was worried about the deviation from standard games, but I was more impressed by this game than anything else with equal or higher industry expectations.

The graphics push the PS2 to its limit with the combination of the colossi and the environment. The button configuration is unique and the story behind the game is (even without words) a totally new experience.

I wouldn't change ANYTHING about this game, but it was quite difficult. I will admit, I had to cheat and look up a few internet tips for a few of the colossi!

5/5 - best $20 game I have ever purchased, and definitely replayable.

"Some Mountains are scaled... others are slain"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Shadow of the Colossus will without a doubt go down in history. It takes bold, imaginative ideas that really stands out in a generation of generic games. Its a shining beacon of excellent design, innovative ideas, and bold new gameplay. The main draw of the game is: There are no "Grunt Soldiers". The entire game consists of you taking down GIGANTIC beasts. How big you may ask? Some Colossus get so huge that all you can't even see it's torso if you were standing right next to it. All developers should take note, this is how to create a video game.
But, it's not a Perfect Game. The camera gets dodgy, the controls can get stiff (It seems to happen at bad times, LIKE WHEN YOUR GALLOPING AT LIGHT-SPEED AWAY FROM A 250 TON BEAST WITH HIS ONLY PEROGATIVE IS TO KILL YOU)
Also, the game's Colossus can get VERY Aggrivating. For example: Colossus 4 (Its basically a gigantic Spider with stone-plated armor) you can either: 1. Lure it onto a mound, jump into an under-ground passage, and jump on the reigns. or 2. you can jump straight onto its back-Right leg.
Unfortunately, this is ALOT easier said then done. You may spend up to 20 minutes getting this to work.
Also, you need to be exactly next to, and on the side of your horse to be able to board him. Well this doesen't sound like an issue in theory, but when a huge Colossus is about 3 seconds away from crushing you like a bug... it tends to get very hard to board the said horse.
But, now im just Nit-picking. SOTC is an experience for every PS2 owner, and a gamer in general. The environment is huge, each Colossus has their own strategy, and it always feels like an epic fight.
Shadow of the Colossus should earn a place in everyone's heart.

Epic gameplay+Strong plot+PWNSOME boss battles= :)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Everyone with a PS2/PS3 and a decent taste in games should buy this game. Do the math expressed in this title, and you will know how great this game is. You play as the nameless "Wanderer", hellbent on bringing this girl (love interest?) back to life. So much that he travels to the forbidden land where dwells the creepy entity Dormin. Dormin agrees to save the girl IF, the wanderer destroys these sixteen idols. The catch? The idols are indestructible. So, what do you do? Kill their embodiement, the colossi. Thus you find yourself on a suicidal mission to kill 16 goliaths. With your trusty steed Agro, and your magical sword you have to seach and destroy all colosi. Good luck! Any way, the game's plot is so deep that you will really want to save this girl and kill these big guys. I recommend this game heavily.

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