PS2: Shadow of the Colossus
It's finally out this week, Wednesday to be exact. I have to say that I wasn't overly excited for it, although I figured I'd get it anyway. One play of the demo changed my mind, and now it's one of the games I must have. It's gonna have to wait and be a birthday/Christmas gift, but I'm really excited to give this one a go.
Figured I'd give this game it's own thread, as I'm sure plenty folks here will be picking it up.
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It got an 8.7 on GameSpot and a 9.5 in PSM... I'm really looking forward to this game as well...
Well thanks to pdorr3 hyping this one up, I'll probably pick it up as well.
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I've been mildly interested in this game for some time. It looks to be very atmospheric. When I get a new PS2 I hope to pick it up.
Did anyone see the ad in EGM? It's a fold out page, but it folds out 4 times. It's huge! very cool.
I played the demo as well, and I have to say I am looking forward to play the game. I'm even tempted to get it right away and pay $40 for it which I usually never do.
The game seems to be an interesting experiment. It breaks in many ways with the standard fare of gameplay elements in games; it seems to try a new approach of storytelling which isn't even on the axis of the Miyamoto approach on one end, and the Lorne Lanning approach on the other end.
Based on the limited demo, I have only one gripe so far. In contrast to Ico the accessibility doesn't seem to be there. Ico could be played easily by everyone, and it was very easy to get into; and the controls when climbing one of the colossi aren't the easiest ones with changing camera angles.
...on the other hand, this flawed part might even enhance the gameplay experience if it is in balance with the story and the atmosphere of the game. If it turns out that the core intent of the game designers was to show the questionability, doubts, mystery, and hard work to defeat huge innocent beasts, then this seemingly flawed gameplay element would make sense.
Well executed or not, in the end this game is worth checking out because it seems to deliver a very different game experince. It seems to be unique and different -- and when do we get these kind of games nowadays? Not very often.
I'm a Ico fan so of course I gotta get this baby!
Boy am I looking forward to this
Loved the demo, and I simply love the whole jist of the game, its truly unique and engrossing. Screw all the negativity about "theres nothing to fight between the colossus" play the game for what it is and accept its style. Maybe this was crucial in some sort of way for the games structure.
I know I will be getting it WED, and will be playing it to death like Ico.
Also, if anyone has any extra ads that were included in the EGM and what not for this game I want 2 of them (double sided) I am willing to pay $5 shipped if you can get me two, I mean they are just ads, but I havent had the chance to get to the stores.
The demo was something else... it was really fun... It felt very Prince of Persia-esque at first then it just took off from there... climbing atop that collosal enemy and stabbing him in the forehead was some good times... lol.
I think I'm probably going to pick this one up for sure. Once I started reading about it, I was really intrigued. I like how the whole thing basically has a david vs goliath type of story and battling humongous titans standing 300ft tall looks incredibly fun.
Just a quick question for everyone. The release date is the 18th (which is today/Tuesday), did it get pushed back a day?
This game has been on my want list for ages (at least it feels that way).
I can't wait to get it.
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Most release dates that are listed are ship dates... so expect most game specialty stores to have it in stock on Wednesday the 19th.Originally Posted by shoes23
I'm frothing at the mouth for this game. I'll be grabbing it first chance I get.
I'll be picking this game up tomorrow. The demo truly sold me on it, i mean, it just seems so amazing. Everything about it just makes me tingle all over.
Definitely. It's gonna be a hard 24 hours
man, the trailer had me before the demo.
What made me go, WOW, as when the Monster would start trying to shake you off like some kind of pest.
i've had my pre-order on this game since august. and i picking it up tomarrow. i thought it wasn't coming out 'till the 28th, so now im happy.
I was originally pretty skeptical on this game. I definitely liked the idea of fighting 16 huge colossi, but I felt like the huge, empty world might get pretty boring. However, after playing the demo, I must have this game. I'll be getting it as soon as I can.
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