Shadow Of The Colossus

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

I f**king LOVE this game. Let's not even mention how different and unique it is, or how absolutely beautiful the landscape is, or how fun it is to ride your mighty steed, Agro, across this breathtakingly beautiful landscape that goes on forever [i]without [/i]the need to load a new area. No, all of that pails compared to actually facing a colossus.

Each one of the monstrous creatures is like a level all unto itself. First off, you have to figure out how to mount the beast. This can be anything from shooting out its legs so that it will fall to its knees to a perfectly timed leap of faith. Once you are on, you are now climbing across an ever changing landscape of hair and muscles. One minute you are standing on level surface, the next minute the creature has bent over or is trying to shake you off and you are hanging on for dear life as the entire world lurches. Loose your grip and you go plummeting hundreds of feet into solid earth. Each colossus is vastly different and offers its own unique challenges. My favorite so far is the gigantean bird that starts doing barrel rolls mid flight as you desperately hang to feathers, trying to climb your way to its head while fighting both gravity and wind resistance.

The only drawback is a camera that can be awkward at times, and my roommate had difficulties steering the horse (I have had no problem with that and have come to the conclusion that I am simply better than him at all things.)

Sonys devilish plot to get me to play the PS2 has worked with flawless success. I highly suggest this game to EVERYONE.

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eidan_eishou · Very bored Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 120

Hey, I'm getting it this weekend. Fancy that.

MooseMan · Newb Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posts: 19

All I have seen in the preiview is a person on a horse and a 10,000 story furball!
Yep really fun... lol jk It looks pretty fun accualy... Off to RENT! *jumps out window* I'm OK!

TenthDivine · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:47 am Post subject:

I never seen anything on this game. O_o;;; Until just a few days ago. Must be one of those things that like to sneak up on ya and pull your pants down while you're not looking. <_ <;;;

*googles* :<

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

The draw distance in that game is amazing. You can literally see for miles in all directions, and reach almost every landmark you can see in the distance.
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zakuman · Still very bored Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 258

I honestly didn't think anybody else on this board would ever play the game. Yeah it's probly one of the sweetest games I've ever played. But that draw distance suffers, from graphic stutters... and poor framerate (damn PS2). Sure it gives me a reason to play my PS2 again... but man the game would be so much more lush on the xbox. Anyway that aside, the bird is the sweeeeeetest boss. But there are other sweet ones in there. They start to get more fierce. And the final boss will take you hours. And there's extra goodness after that! And plenty of replay, with time attack mode, hard mode...etc.

As for Agro... the physics on him are dead on. But I did change my camera controls, to inverted horizontally and vertically... and that makes a world of difference.

But the end wasn't half as gratifying as ICO's. But if you haven't made it there yet, I won't ruin it.

Sad part is this same crew will probly produce their next incredible game for the PS3... and I don't want a PS3!!

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

[quote="zakuman (ben)"] But the end wasn't half as gratifying as ICO's. [/quote]
What do you mean? Put a spoiler thingy down if you need to, I've already beat it.

I did like the ending, in a way. The conclusion of the game was awesome, but it like, never ended. When you think its over, it isn't. And then, when you think its over again, it isn't again ^_^
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zakuman · Still very bored Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 258

Hehe...yeah. So what is it? A prequel to ICO?

Oh one thing we both forgot to mention is the phenominal soundtrack. I gotta order that as soon as I find it available. Oh and I'm so in love with this game I'm brewing fan art of it now. And putting the smut aside. Which I gotta say, I'm pretty happy about.

WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

I'm about halfway through the game right now. I like the fluid animations of the character and his horse. Each of the collossi battles really draw you in and make you feel like your in the game. It's great.

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

[quote="zakuman (ben)"] Hehe...yeah. So what is it? A prequel to ICO? [/quote]
No, I mean what is ICO? I don't understand.
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zakuman · Still very bored Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 258

ICO is the game that was made by the same people...about 3 years prior to Shadow of the Colossus. If you liked Shadow of the Colussus... you really have to pick up Ico. You can probly find it for $20-$10. It's also very awesome. The artistic style is very similar, and so isn't the ingenuity. Seriously... go buy it this weekend. I highly doubt you'll be dissapointed.

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

whats it about? gameplay/genre, that sort of thing.
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John · Member Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 85

ICO is like a reverse of SoTC,You get the girl in the beginning and escort her 75% of the tim,Environmental puzzles,"Shadowy minions/lackeys"appearing trying to get the girl and when they do you die and One friggin easy boss in the end...but a better game in Aesthetics...Oh, and the boy named ICo has Horns*hint,hint*

SilentSoul92 · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject:

Oh I remember ICO! I played it for a while now where'd I put it *rumages* Found it! I haven't played it in forever.

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

Oh yeah, I remember Penny Arcade talking about that game. Laughing

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SilentSoul92 · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:43 pm Post subject:

It's a really good game. If you like Shadow of the Colossus, you've gotta play this one. I beat it a while ago, but it's still damn fun. ^^

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

Ok, i did a little research about ICO, and I'm now convinced that Shadow is it's prequel. I gotta play this game now. W00t!

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anime_slacker · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:35 pm Post subject:

Wow, I was thinkin' about buyin' Shadow of The Colossus the other day in town. I had it in my hands... but I didn't buy it.. NOW I must.... I'll be back.

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John · Member Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 85

Gah,I finally bought the game...Ico is not a better game,it is just as good because it's from the same makers.Funny,these games have soul and they really make me happy to play them because they are unique game experiences that don't need big budgets(Final Fantasy series) or powerful machines(X-box games like DOOM3 great graphics but gameplay is old,I'm not dissin xbox,I luv Panzer Dragoon Orta and Ninja Gaiden...) just plain ol' great imagination and it isn't even full price at 40 bucks.
*Looks at Ginormous waterfall near ruins at game..."So,Pretty!...WEEE!"falls off*

VR_Jay · Very Oldbie Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2725

I know, but I just cry when I think of what this game could have looked like on the XBox. Sad

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