For many of them, you'll need to climb, fire arrows, swing your sword, and ride your horse in order to defeat the giant foes that face you.Įven your climbing stamina bar, something which I criticised even The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for having, has a sense of purpose as part of your strategy for boss-killing. Truly, whether you've played the game before or not, these are some of the best boss battles in all of gaming.Īs a tiny, weak human being, peering up at the gigantic, mythical colossi is an intimidating prospect each and every single time, but a magnificent one at that.Įach colossi has their own specific weak spots, but a lot of cunning and even puzzle-solving is required in order to hit them. The sixteen hulking great colossi, which wander the land and are the real focus of the gameplay here, are positively breathtaking. That doesn't mean that Shadow of the Colossus fails to feel brand new, because it absolutely feels like experiencing it for the very first time all over again - something I could only have dreamed of being possible. Bluepoint Games clearly wanted to keep the authenticity and integrity of the original masterpiece in its released form, so there are no new colossi. The vast environment is worth exploring not for its secrets and collectibles, but simply for the sake of its beautyĪs far as additions go though, with the exception of some artistic changes and expansions for some of the areas, this is a pure remake. If that doesn't convince you to intentionally trail away from your intended path every now and then, there are some brand-new easter eggs that can be found if you're an eagle-eyed explorer. It is beautiful, and simply rushing between colossi without taking it all in would be doing a great disservice to yourself and the game as a rightfully-recognised work of art. Where most games find emptiness and insist of filling it with collectibles, enemies, or other points of interest, Shadow of the Colossus finds beauty in the environment itself. Every inch of its vast map is worth exploring as you venture towards colossi battles there are some health and stamina upgrades to be found, but mostly the world is worth taking in for its own sake. That is not to imply that Shadow of the Colossus is boring, because the truth is quite the opposite. There's just a large, wonderful landscape to explore, and 16 giants to slaughter. No villages or towns to explore, no currency with which to buy upgrades with. There are no characters to interact with. In terms of gameplay, this may be something of an oddity to newcomers, as it almost exclusively consists of sixteen boss fights. The tale of Wander and his quest to restore life to Mono is a deeply-affecting one with plenty of twists and turns
You'll just have to trust me when I say it's a deeply affecting story that retains the same punches it did all those years ago. That's the premise of Shadow of the Colossus' story, and if this remake is your first experience with the game, it's safe to say that saying any more would be spoiling the dark beauty that it later becomes.
You play as Wander, a mysterious and silent protagonist who has brought his loved one, Mono, to a shrine in a forbidden land in a desperate attempt to bring her back to life.Īfter laying Mono down on the altar, the ghostly entity Dormin reveals itself to Wander, explaining that the only possible way to rescue Mono is to slay the 16 giant colossi creatures that wander the vast forbidden land.Īrmed with the Ancient Sword, which has the ability to gather light and show the location of colossi and their weak spots, as well as his trusty bow and arrow and sole equine companion Agro, Wander sets out to accomplish this near-impossible task.
Shadow of the Colossus is one of the most essential remakes ever made Gameplay and storyĪs a remake, Shadow of the Colossus is of course ostensibly the same game, although its visual overhaul makes playing it feel entirely new (but we'll get to that).
0 kommentar(er)
