Each colossus is a brainteaser, and all of them are defeated by different means.
Prepare to be amazed by the size, variety and personality of the colossi, because if you salivate too much, you'll be tossed around. Some will charge at you mindlessly like a bull, and some will be much more methodic, peeking into recesses to find you as you run and hide. Not only does each of them have a distinct appearance, but thanks to some well-thought A.I., each one also claims its own personality. They vary in size, from moderately gigantic to inspiringly goliath. You'll find huge winged creatures of the sky, water-dwellers, and various four-legged beasts, among others. Colossi shapes aren't limited to humanoid figures each one has its own distinct form. Once you reach a colossus, you're treated with a cut scene of the beast rousing, and you get a true sense of just how huge these things are.
This also gives you the opportunity to explore the vast landscapes. Because of various landscape obstacles such as mountains, canyons and caves, you can almost never take a straight shot at the location of colossi. The catch is that this only works when you're in an area with sufficient sunlight. As you turn the sword in the direction of the foe, beams of light become more focused, directing you to the colossus. By lifting the sword high, it reflects sunbeams that reveal location of the next colossus. Locating colossi is managed by using a special sword. Luckily, you have a rapid companion in your horse, Agro, who helps you get from point A to point B. Your adventure will lead you through forests, barren wastelands, ancient temples, deep canyons and even through water. The landscape is massive, with tons of nooks and crannies to examine. The game is linear, in the sense that each colossus is encountered in a predetermined order, but it's up to you to explore the world of SotC however you like. There are 16 colossi that you must locate and defeat, with no other enemies to stand in your way. However, notable similarities to other games pretty much end there. Some influences from predecessor Ico can also be found, both visually and control-wise. Tomb Raider and Prince of Persia come to mind, mainly because of some of the platforming aspects and ancient stone locales. SotC may remind you of a few different games as you play it. The story does come to somewhat of a conclusion, but still leaves you with a few things about which you can theorize. After all, who are you, some insignificant creature, to wake these ancient monsters and exterminate them? Are you being manipulated by the voice from above? Isn't it selfish to slay these colossi that have been here for all time, just so you don't have to mourn your lost love? The fact that there is so little text that tells you how the story "should" be lets you explore different concepts in your own mind. As you progress and take down these colossi, you begin to ponder why you're doing what you're doing. Now, some may argue that SotC doesn't really have a storyline. A booming voice speaking in a different tongue comes from above, that basically says in order to bring her back, you must slay 16 colossi … but beware of the consequences. In this temple, you lay the girl on an altar in hopes of bringing her back to life. After traversing various landscapes, you cross an enormous stone bridge that leads to a massive temple.
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The game begins with a series of cut scenes displaying a young man (your character) on a horse, with a girl that is apparently deceased. There isn't too much in the way of text in SotC however, the graphically-driven storyline is still intriguing, and as deep as your ability to ponder. Despite some notable technical drawbacks, the final product is one of the most engrossing titles of the year, and is a sure buy for anyone looking for a unique, albeit short, experience. Throughout the course of development, the game took on other names ( Nico and Wanda and the Colossus), and of course, finally rested upon the moniker, Shadow of the Colossus. When information began to surface about a follow-up from the creators of Ico, the ears of many gamers and members of the media perked. It's hard not to get caught up in the hype and expectations of a highly publicized release, especially when its creators have a significant achievement or two on their track record. Buy 'SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS': PlayStation 2
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