Teenage me was a dumb asshole. Shadow Of The Colossus is one of the best video games that i have ever played. From the opening cutscene which firmly establishes the games narrative drive and thematic weight to the culminating gut punch of an ending that is just perfectly put together. It was abundantly clear to me that this game was something special, something truly profound, something unlike any other game i’ve played, an experience of elegiac beauty and gripping emotional power that i could only marvel at. Whether it be its simple yet effectively told story that always has something to say, to how it explores its themes with solemness and deep nuance, the incredibly varied colossus battles that are immaculate in scale and feel consistently engaging and fun, the gorgeously atmospheric visual style, or the musical genius of Kow Otani. This game is a masterpiece of interactive storytelling in the most unique of ways and I’m positive it’s going to stay with me for a long time.