About Shadow of the Colossus
An open-world action/adventure game in which a young wanderer, along with a stolen magical sword and his steed companion, trespasses a cursed land, makes a deal with an ancient being to bring a sacrificial victim back to life, and sets off to fulfill his end of the bargain, which involves tracking down and infiltrating the abodes of sixteen colossi and sacrificing them to achieve his goal.
Shadow of the Colossus reviews
- 10.0
Easy Allies
5/5
Perfect score for this masterful recreation of a PlayStation classic.
Read the review - 9.7
IGN
9.7/10
A stunning return to the classic that wowed us in 2005.
Read the review - 9.5
Polygon
9.5/10
A thoughtful experience that remains accessible and engaging for all players.
Read the review - 9.0
Game Informer
9/10
Masterful recreation of a PlayStation 2 classic with stunning visuals.
Read the review - 9.0
GameSpot
9/10
Excellent remake that respects the original while modernizing the experience.
Read the review - 9.0
Hardcore Gamer
4.5/5
Excellent remake that captures the essence of the original.
Read the review - 8.0
GamesRadar+
4/5
Both a great remaster and enjoyable new game that takes you on an unforgettable journey.
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Eurogamer
Essential remake of a timeless classic.
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Shadow of the Colossus release date
18 Oct 2005Out now
By platform
- PlayStation 2 · Out now
