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Tarfumes.com - Shadow of the Colossus
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List Price: $19.99
Our Price: $18.99
Your Save: $ 1.00 ( 5% )
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Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Amazon Maximum Age: 20
Amazon Minimum Age: 144
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Video Game
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0711719747222
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Feature: Innovative gameplay combines the puzzle and action/adventure genres
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Model: 74722
Platform: PlayStation2
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Date: 2005-10-18
Studio: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Features
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Innovative gameplay combines the puzzle and action/adventure genres
Journey across picturesque landscapes and unearth the ferocious beauty of the 16 Colossi
Combat each Colossi with skill and resourcefulness, using your magical weapons
Overcome a variety of terrain challenges placing great emphasis on pure exploration
Travel on horseback across miles of ancient land
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Editorial Reviews:
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Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands. With your trusty horse at your side, you'll explore spacious lands and unearth anicent monsters called Colossus. Armed with your wits, a sword and a bow, use cunning and strategy to topple each of these behemoths.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: good deal
Comment: 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing, though a little hard
Comment: 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
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good but slightly disappointing
Comment: 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
Customer Rating:
Summary: Find boss, Kill boss, rinse & repeat
Comment: 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome, long, DIFFICULT
Comment: 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.
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