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Shadow of the Colossus: Special Edition

2018
PlatformPuzzleAdventure

Fantasy · Open World

A stark, lonely world and monumental bosses are the core of the experience. Shadow of the Colossus strips away excess, forcing players to methodically scale and exploit the weaknesses of each towering creature. The sense of scale, the deliberate pacing, and the melancholic score combine to create a uniquely affecting brand of action-adventure that lingers long after the final colossus falls.

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The story of Shadow of the Colossus begins as Wander enters the forbidden land, traveling across a long bridge on his horse, Agro. Unknown to the player, prior to entering, Wander had stolen an ancient sword, which is the only weapon capable of slaying the colossi. Led to the massive Shrine of Worship at the center of the region, Wander carries with him the body of a maiden named Mono. A moment later, several humanoid shadow creatures appear and approach Wander before he easily dismisses them with a wave of the ancient sword in his possession. After vanquishing the shadow creatures, the voice of the disembodied entity known as "Dormin" echoes from above, expressing surprise that Wander possesses the weapon. Wander requests that Dormin return Mono's soul to her body, which Dormin states may be possible on the condition that Wander can destroy the sixteen idols lining the temple's hall by using the ancient sword to kill each colossus the idols represent located throughout the land. Despite being warned by Dormin that he may have to pay a great price to revive Mono, Wander sets out to search the land for the colossi and destroy them.

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Trade colossi for mythical beasts, but keep the epic scale and demanding combat. This action RPG's focus on boss battles and exploration of a fantastical world echoes Shadow of the Colossus' core loop.

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  • The combat is challenging and requires precise timing and understanding enemy attack patterns, similar to the boss encounters of Shadow of the Colossus.
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  • The game features a vast, open world filled with mythical creatures and environments to explore, providing a sense of adventure and discovery.
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While shifting perspectives, the focus on exploration, challenging combat, and a mysterious world makes this a natural fit for fans of Shadow of the Colossus' sense of wonder and danger.

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  • The game's atmosphere and art style create a sense of mystery and wonder, encouraging exploration and discovery.
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