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I really loved the PS2 original and subsequent PS3 HD remaster. I consider SOTC to be a gaming classic. At the time I really loved the art, emotionally evoking story and feel to the world. I had mixed feelings about a remake on first hearing of its release. I didn't want it to be a sacrilegious, messed around with, poorly done caricature of my beloved game. This game is certainly not that. It delivers a truly beautiful version, especially in 4k HDR. The game is just spectacular to look at and the game-play of the original is completely intact and unadulterated. The controls are perfectly fine as far as I'm concerned, but will probably need some getting used to for newcomers. I've tried all the new control options and they all seem to work fine to me, both old style and modern. If you've never played this game, absolutely do not let the criticism aimed at the control system put you off! Yes, they're slightly fiddly, but not at all a problem once familiarised. The incredible original soundtrack is as per the original, which certainly needs no improving.The new photo mode option is a great distraction and a welcome addition. I don't think there is anything lacking at all in this version whatsoever, in fact it's been great playing it again and has deepened my appreciation considerably. The game plays at a relaxing pace most of the time and I find the best way to play it is to just explore and take your time enjoying the atmosphere and amazing scenery and vistas. I find it very relaxing to play and it helps me unwind. Playing it again has made me realise how unique the game is, particularly in the modern gaming climate of fast paced action/ FPS type games, driving sims etc. It's definitely not going to appeal to everyone, but if you allow yourself to be immersed in it's atmosphere and get into the pace of the game, you'll find it an experience unlike anything else. The seemingly low key story, reveals itself to be quite an epic in its later stages. If any game could be described as having artistic merit (Personally, I think video games definitely have merit as being an art form), it would be this. *Slight changes I have noticed, to that of the originals: Dormin when speaking, has a female voice layered over the male voice. The lighting of the game is slightly different to the originals. The bloom light effects are not as pronounced. The game does not have quite the same pastoral colour pallette. None of this bothers me, the above were probably due to technical restrictions of the original hardware. I love the new look of the game entirely!

Shadow of the Colossus is widely regarded as one of the greatest (and most critically acclaimed) games ever made. I bought the original release in 2005 for the PS2, played it solo and with friends and completed it. Now, over ten years later, it's been completely remade (yes remade, this is a remake not a re-master), from the ground up for the PS4. If anything needed fixing, the shaky frame-rate and performance slowdown from the original version are gone; the controls have been remapped and for the purpose of my 'new' play-through I'm using the 'modern' setting. Even without a PS4 Pro or 4K/HDR capable television, this is one of the best looking PS4 games released yet! It really does look stunning; from being able to tell apart individual blades of grass, to sweeping vistas that stretch out beyond and below you, to distant bridges, towers and structures, or the fully realised fur which makes each colossi seem more animal-like than ever before. It's beauty is in the details; hoof-prints left in sand, the way everything else goes dark when you hold up your sword to focus its beam of light, waves that knock Wanda off his feet... After 10 plus years of waiting, I'd all but forgotten the soundtrack - it is as heart-wrenching and perfect as the opening introduction. The music always seems to synch, ebb and flow exactly with what's happening on screen. The threat of an impending Colossi battle building up tension and apprehension just from the way there's a sudden accompaniment of booming orchestral sounds. Not to mention sound design within the game itself; whether it's Wanda's shouts for Agro, the way he clicks him to run, environmental sounds, or the earth shattering stomps of walking giants. In 2005, many people didn't get it. They didn't 'get' the sense of loneliness and isolation the game world deliberately immerses you in. They didn't get the navigation, freedom of movement, or sense of awe-inspiring wonder few other games manage to achieve. They didn't get these giant, moving, 3D platform puzzles, that gradually become more difficult and challenging to defeat. It's a shame for those people, because I'd never played anything like Shadow of the Colossus before its release and I haven't played anything as original, unique, ingenious or imaginative since. This is a world to get lost in, although on the surface it may seem like there isn't anything to do other than slaughter giant beasts, it's well worth exploring. And if you aren't one for exploring, then the new photo mode just might convince you otherwise! Pausing the action to take an epic screenshot mid-slaying is sublime; or applying a filter on a beautiful vista that you can then share and upload to your heart's content. Photo mode is gloriously satisfying and before long you'll have an entire album to show off your colossal beast killings skills. Stabby stabby away... Bluepoint Games have done a phenomenal job in bringing what was already a phenomenal work of art to a modern gaming audience. Shadow of the Colossus is every bit as good as I remember it, if not even more awe-inspiring than before. In every imaginative vein it works its magic until an hours playtime seems almost like minutes. Throw in New Game Plus and Time Trial modes and it isn't simply a case of one play-through and you're done. And why wouldn't you come back? Why wouldn't you want to relive each epic encounter again and again? This is, after all, one of Sony's best exclusives!

This game is calm and depressing at the same time. I spend hours riding Agro through the beautiful landscape. The encounters with the Colossus are challenging and fun.

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In perfect condition. Great remake. It is a shame that Bluepoint was shot down :(

Bluepoint Games ha realizzato un remake incredibile, la cui unica pecca sono i volti dei personaggi, un po' diversi e meno riusciti rispetto all'originale per PS2. Ciò, detto è un titolo fantastico, da avere.

Muy rápido y todo perfecto. Antes de comprar quise consultar unas dudas y contestaron en el acto. Tendré en cuenta esta tienda para futuras compras.