Monotonous tedium in software form, Shadow of the Colossus is a miserable experience that I cannot recommend to anyone. It has unbelievably gorgeous visuals and a stellar soundtrack, but everything else is probably the worst game I have ever played. The controls are extremely commonly ridiculed, but no matter how negative the complaint, it’s a substantial understatement. The game refuses to listen to the controller; Agro is incapable of stopping when asked, the protagonist loses his footing on jank geometry even when the colossi are nearly motionless, and the camera operates with a will of its own that is hell-bent on making the experience inconvenient. Breath of the Wild’s climbing mechanics make this trash look like a child's first stop-motion video.

On a more positive note, Bluepoint should absolutely be praised for the visual overhaul they gave the title. The original is unrecognizable from the 2018 version.