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It's Shadow of the Colossus but they threw a 'Next-Gen' filter on it.

It's Literally Shadow Of The Colossus/10

The game play was a bit to get accustomed to, but overall, with a great story and impressive graphics, with a wonderful score.

I honestly think this was the first game that made me feel like I was playing a movie, or more aptly, a moving painting. A legendary tale of a small boy taking down godlike colossi. At the time this game came out and I played it, I was legitimately blown away by the stunning graphics, mysterious setting, and intriguing story. And the amazing OST just brings this masterpiece **** together beautifully. If someone were to ask, "Are videogames art?" I would show them his game as the perfect example of videogames as an art form. A game like this only comes once in a lifetime and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who hasn't played it to experience this artistic gem. Also Aggro is a real one, definitely the most loyal horse in all of gaming.

'Shadow Of The Colossus (2018)' makes a great first impression. Its opening cut-scene makes excellent use of its gorgeous graphics, delivering an enigmatic and atmospheric opening that practically has you twitching with anticipation. Sadly, though, the gameplay can't match this. When you finally do take control of Wander, guiding he and his horse, Agro, towards your first foe, all you notice is how stiff and clunky the controls are. When you arrive at the first of the sixteen Colossi the game will see you fight, you're treated to another spectacle. You feel a real sense of awe looking up at one of these seemingly immovable beings and knowing you have to somehow defeat it. Once again, though, when you actually attempt to do that, you realise that the controls keep getting in your way. Your character never quite goes exactly where you want them to and this issue plagues the entire experience. After a couple of bosses, you'll be more or less used to this chunkiness and be able to play the piece without yelling in frustration. However, the problem is always present and often causes bursts of annoyance. Also, while the visuals really are stunning, the extended sequences of horse travel get a tad repetitive and aren't satisfying if the vague way-point system guides you into yet another dead end. Don't get me wrong: I like the game. It's just sort of difficult to properly play, let alone become immersed in. It's often fun and always impressive, with its aesthetics and atmosphere being its strongest aspects. There are moments that really are great. It is certainly very flawed, though. Its issues can't be brushed aside because, to be honest, there were actually moments where I considered stopping playing. Because of that, I can't say that I enjoyed this as much as most people seem to. It's a solid, if flawed, experience that does something different and has moments of real success. 6/10

Shadow of the Colossus shines with its stunning boss fights and an epic soundtrack, though lacks in case of story.

Story: The story of Shadow of the Colossus is simple: A young man wants to revive a princess and therefore rides into the forbidden land. There he has to defeat 16 colossi. I won't spoiler here, but the end is not surprising and as bit open. This is definitely not the biggest strengh of this game. (5/10)

Gameplay: This is where the strenghs lie, nearly every boss fight is different from a flying dragon to a sand worm or a lion you have everything here. Between the boss fights you get respawned in the center of the map and have to find the next colossi with your magic sword. Defeating the colossi is always the same but the way to find its weakness is the true challenge. This makes fun and is clearly the best of the game. (8/10)

Music: the music of Shadow of the Colossus is also phenomenal. "The End of the Battle" is the best title of the game and creates its mysterious atmosphere.

Verdict: The remake of Shadow of the Colossus is a great idea from Sony, because this game is a must play for every complete gaming life since it has a unique gameplay and an extraordinary soundtrack.

It's just the same thing 16 tines. It lacks story and combat