My favorite part of this game isn’t even fighting the colossi, despite Phalanx (colossus 13) being the one I am always most looking forward to. No, what I love most about Shadow of the Colossus is the freedom of roaming around the forbidden land. There is so much attention to detail and so many achievements and items to go for and unlock, and none of it is done through loading screens, cutscenes or any NPCs disturbing the experience. It’s just you, your horse, and the giant monsters between the wide open spaces waiting to be killed.