EmehVukii
The final plot twist of this game is probably one of the best experiences I've had in any piece of media. This game is not one for everyone, but those who like these types of games will really, really like it. Technically, it's not perfect. There's definitely improvements to be made UI wise and even gameplay wise. I liked it a lot regardless, as the main story and plot twists are just above anything else I've seen in gaming.
It's worth mentioning that one of the most brilliant things about this game is the way they use the medium of gaming to tell their story. This game has a lot of routes, and you need to finish all of them to be able to go for the true ending, which normally would definitely be a hassle but the flowchart mechanic let's you go to any point of the story as long as you've gone through it at least once. The value of these branching paths is pretty huge to me, because it's something that you can only see in videogames. You cannot replicate AI: The Somnium Files in a book, or in a movie. And while yes, this game didn't invent the concept of multiple routes, it's the one that better utilizes them to explain its narrative, it makes the moment where everything clicks a lot more special.
It's worth mentioning that one of the most brilliant things about this game is the way they use the medium of gaming to tell their story. This game has a lot of routes, and you need to finish all of them to be able to go for the true ending, which normally would definitely be a hassle but the flowchart mechanic let's you go to any point of the story as long as you've gone through it at least once. The value of these branching paths is pretty huge to me, because it's something that you can only see in videogames. You cannot replicate AI: The Somnium Files in a book, or in a movie. And while yes, this game didn't invent the concept of multiple routes, it's the one that better utilizes them to explain its narrative, it makes the moment where everything clicks a lot more special.
2019
words simply cannot describe how destroyed I was after what they did to the original alpha version
2021
I'm not gonna pretend this game is perfect because it really isn't, but it was the game that rekindled my passion for gaming as a whole and made me start playing again. I'll never forget that
final chapter save me..... save me final chapter..... final chapter....
Shadow of the Colossus is not a perfect game by any means, but what it managed to do in 2005 is something truly beyond me. This is the most ahead of its time game I've played by a huge margin. This game didn't fear trying new things, and in doing so the team crafted one of the most immersive experiences in gaming IMO.
Truly a technical feat for 2005, with some of the most interesting storytelling I've seen even to this day. Certified classic that everyone should play at one point in their lives.
Truly a technical feat for 2005, with some of the most interesting storytelling I've seen even to this day. Certified classic that everyone should play at one point in their lives.
remove the community stuff and this is a 5 for sure
I thought this already was a solid game, although not as good as the first one. The main twist does indeed sacrifice some things in order to work, but I still liked nonetheless.
I would've rated it 4/5 probably but now I'm debating whether I rate it 5/5 or 4.5/5. After finishing the game you should get Ryuki's diverge ending, and then do some research on the ARG that was made to promote this game. Then you'll understand why I had this change of heart.
I would've rated it 4/5 probably but now I'm debating whether I rate it 5/5 or 4.5/5. After finishing the game you should get Ryuki's diverge ending, and then do some research on the ARG that was made to promote this game. Then you'll understand why I had this change of heart.
Overhated as fuck imo, I think it's definitely the weakest of the trilogy but still at least an 8/10 for me
2022
My favorite game of all time, no question.