Shadow of the Colossus Video Review

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  • Posted Oct 17, 2005

GameSpot editor Brad Shoemaker gives you the final word on Shadow of the Colossus.

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88 Comments

  • ChiefFreeman

    Posted Nov 13, 2009 6:18 pm PT

    I don't know how Team Ico pulled off all the amazing graphical tricks, for this bweing a Ps2 title. The horse animations are the best (alongside Assassin's Creed) I have seen, and just look at the gorgeous scenery such as that gigantic waterfall.....wow. Not to mention the insane amount of detail in the Colossus's, like the fur. Simply amazing. I can't wait for the Last Guardian.

  • SciFiCat

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 5:04 pm PT

    Shadow of the Colossus is an absolute masterpiece. It is not perfect on a tech level, but what it offers in originality and uniqueness more than make up for it. Both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus should be remastered in the style of the God of War Collection for PS3 in preparation for the release of The Last Guardian.

  • Davedude666

    Posted Oct 20, 2009 7:36 am PT

    I'm playing it right now, and I've had it for for a couple years. It's just so awesome.

  • Last_One_Left

    Posted Oct 12, 2009 10:54 pm PT

    They have it at walmart on the 15 dollar shelf where i live. I might get it!

  • kingleo1976

    Posted Oct 10, 2009 5:44 pm PT

    im ashamed but i must admit i never knew much about this game until several months ago. with me being an "ICO" fan i must have this game now. next is "THE LAST GAURDIAN...."

  • DeadSarow

    Posted Oct 7, 2009 8:31 pm PT

    Shadow of the Colossus is hands down one of the best games ever made, for any console. I have not the slightest clue why this got an 8.7 but it definitely deserves at least a 9.5. I mean, this game was so original, the graphics were amazing for a PS2 game, and the controls were flawless.

  • luchorx

    Posted Oct 5, 2009 12:11 am PT

    Pardon my ignorance, but, is this game kinda boring, or am I wrong? Because if it isn't, I'm gonna buy it now!

  • UFO2012

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 10:40 am PT

    ? This game deserves a 9.5 at least.

  • Albino494

    Posted Sep 27, 2009 8:55 pm PT

    unique is right...

  • matt_teh_gamuh

    Posted Sep 27, 2009 10:17 am PT

    is his voice supposed to be that low

  • ptysau

    Posted Sep 19, 2009 6:40 pm PT

    You guys need more education on video gaming, it's Brad from GiantBomb!.. these guys are the best video game journalists out there. "www.giantbomb.com".

  • mojomaniac

    Posted Sep 14, 2009 9:27 pm PT

    this was a bad review but this is one of my favorite games of all time, and i personally think the graphics are pretty stunning for a ps2 game... i can't get over how fun and amazing the colossi were to fight

  • ShootumUP26

    Posted Sep 12, 2009 1:50 pm PT

    this reviewer seems like he hates his life.. wow i could do better

  • lindseyiluvyou

    Posted Sep 11, 2009 4:08 pm PT

    Looks kind of cool but i think GOD OF WAR1/2 is better

  • VXLbeast

    Posted Sep 3, 2009 5:45 pm PT

    Even G4 loved it, and that says something.

  • jaz350z

    Posted Aug 31, 2009 7:24 pm PT

    @jshint

    Yeah the same guy is making a game called "The Last Guardian"

  • Big-Jolly-AL

    Posted Aug 31, 2009 11:04 am PT

    This looks awesome. Im so gonna get it!

  • twentymooseman

    Posted Aug 29, 2009 8:44 am PT

    "It's a very unique and interesting game." I think im falling asleep. "most thrilling battles." wh.... what? "imposing giants." zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

  • jshint

    Posted Aug 27, 2009 11:27 pm PT

    how did i never hear of this game?!? it must not have had good marketing. the game looks awesome tho. did they leave it open for a sequel to be made on the ps3? and this reviewers voice sucks for a review haha its so mono-tone.

  • RereKeren

    Posted Aug 27, 2009 9:48 pm PT

    holy sh!t 8.7 is VERY sad

  • Du_Metroid

    Posted Aug 26, 2009 8:58 pm PT

    this game should get an ELEVEN score and be reviewed by barak obama himself.

  • LuigiRulze

    Posted Aug 22, 2009 10:30 am PT

    looks cool

  • moose4000

    Posted Aug 20, 2009 1:40 pm PT

    This game probably shows the best the ps2 has to offer in graphics.

  • TzarStefan

    Posted Aug 13, 2009 8:39 pm PT

    Brad ftw!

  • JunglemanchiId

    Posted Aug 12, 2009 3:29 am PT

    what...a...boring...voice....

  • eyerok

    Posted Aug 3, 2009 1:39 pm PT

    8.7...thats so sad....

  • petervaht

    Posted Jul 28, 2009 6:19 pm PT

    My favorite game ever, cant wait for Last Guardian

  • 8TwilightAngel8

    Posted Jul 20, 2009 4:28 am PT

    i can't wait for the next game to come out. i love this one so much, and i hope to try ICO sometime to see if i will like that too. this is a really amazing game.

  • bonvoyage10122

    Posted Jul 9, 2009 11:15 pm PT

    basically one of the best games ever. If you own a PS2 or a PS3 that can play PS2 games, you NEED to get this! simply amazing!

  • reyace

    Posted Jul 7, 2009 2:19 pm PT

    its alright

  • Nenad87

    Posted Jul 4, 2009 3:45 am PT

    soc is a true masterpiece..game developers should make a more games like shadow of colossus.

  • i--Ki1l--U

    Posted Jul 3, 2009 5:42 pm PT

    i really want to get it but it is quite expensive

  • snake35444

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 9:32 pm PT

    This is one of the best games i have for the ps2 and it is awesome.

  • Robomate

    Posted Jun 27, 2009 8:00 pm PT

    Awesome game that has a really epic feel to it. It's really like no other game!

  • DonatelloToAll

    Posted Jun 23, 2009 7:11 am PT

    Just ordered this online and can't wait to receive it

  • IZON-ZION

    Posted Jun 22, 2009 1:50 pm PT

    probably the best game of its time and definitely my favorite ever. too bad its so underappreciated though

  • oblivionpol

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 6:46 am PT

    what kind of a voice is this

  • Shtinky

    Posted Jun 7, 2009 8:21 am PT

    Brad pulled a "brad" on the review lol, jk.

  • rippercell1

    Posted Jun 2, 2009 5:09 pm PT

    BEST GAME OF ALL TIME FOR ME !

  • just_nonplussed

    Posted May 27, 2009 9:45 am PT

    mediocre review..

  • CALBORN

    Posted May 20, 2009 8:36 am PT

    This game is one of the best PS2 game i ever play on it !! Its unique gameplay making me interested in it , by using ur brain is the key to play it ... I really give this game a lifetime achievement award if i hav to for its good gameplay and special from any other game outside.. Also this guy is making me laugh while he talking like a bada$$ guy but with a dim wited brain

  • VJ360

    Posted May 20, 2009 7:13 am PT

    Brad doesn't have that scary facial hair anymore

  • Joe6391

    Posted May 10, 2009 1:39 pm PT

    If he was Asian I would have lol'd.

  • Somebody89

    Posted Apr 25, 2009 12:52 pm PT

    Man Brad came a long way from his boring self. He is now a pure badass with the Giant Bomb crew.

  • SymphonyOfAshes

    Posted Apr 22, 2009 9:15 pm PT

    I am seriously LOLing from listening to this guy's voice..

  • 9DAWG

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 2:29 pm PT

    Haha
    his name is shoemaker

  • hhamza92

    Posted Apr 16, 2009 10:10 pm PT

    his voice is very funnyy and boring , takes the fun off the game!!

  • kong_sevixnine

    Posted Apr 15, 2009 8:41 pm PT

    Wow. I was gonna comment on his boring voice, and then I saw that other people had the same thing in mind. :0

  • ascalon94

    Posted Apr 11, 2009 7:25 pm PT

    that voice is so fake it isnt funny, I seriously doubt that guy has that voice, he must have thought he could have got laid jking but seriously

  • Ragashahs

    Posted Apr 11, 2009 3:52 pm PT

    wow this guy is so boring and monotone seriously i didn't think it was possible for someone to make a game this amazing sound so boring and run of the mill. show some emotion man!!

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