Shadow of the Colossus - Before You Buy

[@gameranxTV]

Favorite Colossus battle? GO

[@majortom8540]

gameranx idk I never played it before LOL

[@fraser_____3539]

The 2 guy

[@elite7x785]

never played it but i want it.

[@jojan8778]

Gaius

[@aliengaming2041]

gameranx do you think that it will be a good or bad game?

[@charlesvaldez1202]

This game is the definition of "guilt".. one moment you're pumped up to kill a giant monster.. only to question yourself later what kind of a monster are you..

[@swallowedinthesea11]

The blood of Ragnar Lothbrok cleanses all guilt of mine.

[@IDoABitOfTrollin]

chuck _ valdez only people who beat this game understand what u mean. Its a psychological story for the player without them knowing

[@kilroy987]

Ueda has an interesting idea of world balance. For every major thing you want to do, there's a counterbalancing aspect.

[@Atulnavadiya]

MadiCat247 i read so many comments about it, I haven't played it, but will play.

[@Ghost7065]

MadiCat247 haven't played it ever. But that's what i figured based on the first few minutes. The MONSTERS look like monsters but don't really behave like them and the way you take them down just seems really brutal.

[@SirrSmirksalot]

Some of these should just be called “After You Bought”

[@themadhatter1463]

Lol. Same, man.

[@treefiddytwoo]

seriously tho

[@AntiTako]

Agree.

[@DJ-rf9yq]

Yeah lol

[@Tattooniac]

Some people hated on this game saying it’s the same as before with beefed up graphics. Duuuh, that’s why I want it

[@aheartonfire7191]

mark williams hahaha

[@EskimoKillaz]

TheMike27 You cannot make a perfect game better except upgrading graphics and frame rates. The colossi they removed before original release were integrated into the 16 we got, adding any NPCs or enemies would be a disservice to such a great open world that literally provides the perfect atmosphere for the story and emotional impact the game represents.

[@EskimoKillaz]

TheMike27 You cannot add content if you do not own the rights. As I said before the other colossi concepts were integrated into the 16. Ueda did not want an extremely long game and yes it would take away from the game by adding things like that. It is considered one of the, if not the greatest game of all time and has been remastered and remade. No reason to fix something that isn't broke.

[@EskimoKillaz]

TheMike27 You may not think that it is, but the vast majority think that. I have been playing it as well and it is definitely improved over the PS2 and even PS3 versions. I've played through more than 2 dozen times on the two previous versions. It's not meant to be overly difficult and once again as I stated not meant to be an extremely long game. Thats why Ueda cut it down to 16. The gameplay cannot be dated, this is nothing to compare it to in order to make that claim. It is simple in its design ON PURPOSE. It leaves the player the opportunity to fill in small gaps and let them immerse themselves into the narrative. Any video on KZbin analyzing the game states the exact same things. Look them up if you need. You seem to need a vastly complicated and lengthy game, which is fine but bashing a game that is well established in its reputation gets you nowhere.

[@EskimoKillaz]

TheMike27 Nostalgia has nothing to do with the proof that it is a masterpiece. Go read any and all reviews on past and present versions of the game. Like I said, simplistic gameplay cannot be dated, there is nothing about it that isn't present in current games and nothing that is considered an older style. Your opinion is what you are trying to force upon others. The fact that you are using profanity only proves my point. Look up Games as literature or similar analyses. You can keep getting made but I am backing up my point with reviews and analytic proof.

[@AA-ip4vb]

Who's here after this game came out free for Ps plus?

[@gamer2101]

Me!!!!!

[@burningbacon9896]

🙋‍♂️

[@EIia_M]

Its not free yet but yeah Edit: welp it is now

[@techreck1300]

Meeee....

[@rockrad0740]

Memememem

[@BigMac87963]

I love the before you buy series, but this should one be called “Why you should buy it” Easily the best remake in recent memory

[@saveusm1saki726]

OVERLOAD24 no

[@recklesflam1ngo968]

Save us M1SAKI Why no?

[@limikki42]

Remake...

[@BigMac87963]

6 Kitty Cats My bad, I’ll go ahead and fix that. I always get those two mixed up lol

[@rackstar2]

But the game is not always worth buying

[@ThermalBruh]

I don't even have a PS4, but I love watching the "Before You Buy" Series.

[@Saintprince_]

that was me two weeks ago...

[@Rustbucket4x4]

I know right

[@hethen5846]

kinoGreyalP same

[@TakoBoi123]

Spit Dragon It's a ps4 exclusive

[@OldTownKiller]

Spit Dragon yeah it's not like it's been on PlayStation since the ps2 days or anything lmao

[@sunpi]

I'll watch but I'll just buy

[@ozarkeusful]

sunsbookishgamesx Sun, you just lost your job. You can't afford new games right now. Bills come first!! Lol jk

[@gamestitties7077]

sunsbookishgamesx catfishhhh

[@swallowedinthesea11]

Can I buy you?

[@jammerthesignaldisruptor4767]

bitch

[@jasone9123]

oh shit i asked you to play monster hunter awhile ago not knowing who you were i watched a couple of your videos i like your channel

[@Idothinkysaurus]

This game has one of my fondest gaming memories, because playing it at the age of 5 and not knowing what to do or how to do it, and then finding out was so much fun. If anyone wonders how my first playthrough went, it was essentially me being stuck on Valus for a week and a half, and then coming to the logical conclusion of stabbing the head. I thought I was so smart for thinking that up, and when I saw the symbol I knew I made the right choice. Then I got spooked once I hit the six colossus (forgot the name.) and didn't pick the game back up until I was 7 or 8, and then just plowed through it. Definitely one of the best games ever.

[@gamestitties7077]

Single player gamers. Rejoice!

[@FourNamesFourEyes]

Getting you Triggered Fun fact, Shadow of the Colossus was originally planned to be built around 4 player coop.

[@limikki42]

Four Names Four Eyes Well I’m glad it wasn’t because my siblings would make the experience of this game bad... because they always fight, there’s seven of us

[@reedeyye4190]

Square Enix better look at this game before they finnish making Final Fantasy VII. Want to be able to choose atleast between original battlesystem or like XV. This is perfect!

[@brood5184]

tbh I wish VII would have turn based combat. XV was great but kinda lost me the more i played it.

[@Garo10]

Getting you Triggered YAY

[@alwaysbroke188]

I got to say after coming back to this masterpiece 10 or so years later, I still remember how to beat these colossi. The muscle memory never went away.☺

[@Bryanhdz12]

I remember playing this on the ps2 and ps3 and now ps4 this is one of those special games that brought me into gaming

[@beytullahberk3632]

This is not a game. This is art. 10/10

[@Simon-oy7kf]

Kind of the same thing

[@apictureoffunction]

They're not mutually exclusive

[@gxdcomplex5236]

8.8/10

[@NoNameC68]

That's like saying, "The Mona Lisa is not a painting, it's art!"

[@Bluesine_R]

Every single video game is inherently a work of art. It can be good art or bad art, but every game is already art.

[@Deathformity]

Literally been planning* to buy it, then PS+ blessed me.

[@sorbet7216]

No before you buy. Just buy

[@Godfather-ow3uq]

you know what we need def jam remastered

[@mizt3r_420]

Yesss

[@superunknown2812]

Hahaha we all want that but def jam owns the rights

[@tf4304]

Ico remastered?

[@corynunamaker2651]

I never got to play the original and as this being my first time playing it the game blows my mind. The movement and animations that the character has are crazy cool and fun

[@22readbetweent22]

Colosseum Lizard. First colossus to give me a game over. The rage of climbing back down there etched it's way into my heart and has never stopped stoking an engine of reptilian distrust and dismemberment. Not even the sweet, succulent, stamina boosting sacrifices could get me to look at the cold blooded beasts in the light. Kuromori, I salute you.

[@amandazurenda]

Desose Ignea pro tip, stand on the second level where there’s a huge hole in the wall. When he climbs up the wall, shoot two of his glowing legs so he tumbles down to the bottom. If you’re still in the second floor you can just jump out of the hole in the wall once he starts to fall from the wall. Then climb into his tummy and get your stabbing on 👍

[@tiamod]

Oof, I always just flung myself off the ledge with 0 regard for my health just to stab that bastard.

[@typhoonzebra]

Guarantee 70% of the audience has already bought it.

[@h.alimalik8706]

Looks like a good offline game, something you can come to at the end of your day and put it on and just play. I feel like in 2018, most game studios focus on online play and don't really care about a story or good single player game play. So I'm glad I heard about this game, will be giving it a shot

[@OfficialAbass]

so? how did you feel after playing one of the best games ever?

[@frankbasile3662]

I agree,I own over 400 games between ,PS3,PS4 and PS5 and I only play offline singleplayer, as multi-player is boring and repetitive to me,I much prefer a action adventure game with story,good characters and atmospheric engaging world and gameplay...,

[@Ehren1337]

​@@frankbasile3662 yessir agreed.

[@blockayethe2nd220]

Dude we got red dead 2 god of war and Spider-Man in 2018, studios definitely cared about good single player games

[@christopheredwards5337]

Great video. When this was announced like many remakes or remasters i was worried. But then i watched some footage and was sold. I played like many others this game like 10 times lol. Now years later my 10 year old i told him when i picked him up from school you get to see one of my favorite games of all time i played before you were born. Off the bat the first colossus in 4k on ps4 pro was worth the $40 bucks alone. Both our eyes were huge like OMG! I've only been beating 1 colossus per day so we can enjoy the journey together. Games like this are why i love video games. Not for competition or money or worthless achievements. Just the awe of having a sword and a bow and fighting something way more powerful then you are for someone you love. Excellent game. Wish we get a sequel or spinoff some day

[@ALAPINO]

This often goes on sale for $10--$14. At that price it's a steal, for how many hours of enjoyment most will derive from it.

[@9unslin9er]

This is hands down, the greatest videogame of all time. There's simply not one experience in gaming category that is as all-inclusive as this one.

[@CarbonFive7]

*Monster hunter world dlc came quick*

[@CarbonFive7]

Memor Esto I played shadow of the colossus on ps2 when I was in elementary school dude. This game is a huge part of my child hood. I simply made a joke about it being that you “hunt colossal monsters” since there’s been so much monster hunter coverage everywhere on KZbin that I felt I wasn’t the only one that would get the joke.

[@bunkflunk]

Memor Esto You mean mona lisa to mona lisa

[@slapthekillswitch]

my favorite part of Shadow is how empty and nothing there is to do besides the colossus

[@melbu6311]

Carbon xP honestly i was falling for the joke as well. It isn't easy to understand if it's a joke or not on the internet, especially lately when players says that some games are a copy of present games while it's the contrary. It's understandable that some don't get the joke. :)

[@FarikoWishless]

Memor Esto How can you say chill both games are good but call monster Hunter world a kindergarten drawing? The story as usual isn't super big but gameplay is complex and fun they're very different besides climbing big monsters but It's not deserving of being called a kindergarten drawing. Especially when the world is so artfully drawn as well and looks gorgeous.

[@Joeydutr]

I️ bought the game before I️ saw this 😎

[@spacekees102]

me too never pre order games but for this sure why not lol

[@wuduphomeslice5012]

Same

[@theriverhudson4005]

During the recession a friend gave me a 7 dollar copy of this. Played it on a borrowed Ps2 and a 32 inch CRT television. I love this game. I can identify with how alone and totally screwed Wanderer is. It's beautiful.

[@pocketfox743]

It's been 12 years... since this game came out in Australia... and I bought a PS2 just to play it and only it. One of the best purchases I made, if only to play that one game. Picked it up today and the feels and memories come flooding back. It's still a masterpiece in every way and I'm glad the only change is graphics and controls, both needed modernising and it works so well.

[@JONOVID]

Shadow of the Colossus gives the PS4 its own zelda, a must play. i did miss the PS2 classic. as did not know about it at the time. as the PS2 had so many games made for it.

[@Mickey_JR]

I have a PS2,and i've never heard about this game before. I'm very happy that I got curious about the giant monster on the PS4 cover. This game, needs to be more popular,and more talked about.

[@the_instru]

It is popular tho

[@TheJackSparrowReal]

To be honest, remember those colossi that didn't make it into the game but the designs and models of them are pretty much done? I think those should either be given as free DLC as a 'Thank you for not letting this game die' type thing or sold as near cheap.... I think its time we finally did get those 24 colossi we've all been wanting

[@gamestitties7077]

Jack_Sparrow yeah kinda bumbed that they didnt get added. I mean maybe on ps2 it made sense to be scrapped. But oh well. Hopefully it'll get a dlc i guess. I love this gane so I'd get it

[@solaireofastora3]

There were originally 48 planned. They should make to 48 collossi

[@LeMasterofSwords]

Jack_Sparrow I don’t they legally own the rights to them

[@dragonel88]

Jack_Sparrow bluepoint did ask fumito ueda about those cut boss,ueda didn't want those boss to be in game. I think,ueda just being a jerk there.

[@ghost656metal8]

there was never 48 Colossi planed the 48 was just concept art cut down to 24 then had 8 cut from the original prototype because the 8 cut Colossi were to similar to the 16 they already made

[@titusmiller6020]

I just recently found this game through a friend who showed me a little bit of it and recommended it. So I probably had a much stronger experience starting it on the remastered ps4 version, than someone who had played the game for a while back on the original version… but I will say that this is the most visually stunning game I have ever played, which is shocking to me finding out how long ago the original form of it came out. And I completely felt that the shock and wonder and horrifying intimidation the first time you come across your initial colossus. From there on I was hooked

[@edishasora5200]

Haha yea it was so immersive

[@frozenfan3092]

This is how you do a remake for this game. They upgraded the graphics, fixed some controls and left everything else because IT WAS PERFECT THE WAY IT WAS. This is a classic game, there is no need to change that much at all. Cant wait to play this when I get a copy.

[@Correc7edAuraYT]

This game is amazing, and it's going to be even better. Can't wait!!!!

[@zoeybleu7548]

It was one of my favorite games as a kid and still is. Love the soundtrack.

[@Excalibur5k]

my favorite part was at the end when wander says "i guess i was the shadow of the colossus the whole time"

[@angel79nunn]

Wow thanks for the spoiler.

[@LucianStar7]

bro cmon

[@icefiretv]

Already on my 9th Colossus! Loving the remake, it bring back so many memories!

[@InfiniteSky2020]

It seemed to me that Wanders corruption wasnt as noticeable in this version as oppose to the old one but that could be just me. Havent played it in awhile. Still enjoyed seeing this game get the remaster it deserves

[@jeremyblackwater439]

I really didn't notice it until much much later. I agree with you.

[@emoore4323]

The thought and creativity of this game is so amazing, and the art of the Giants is so cool.

[@papasquat4315]

"Stick in your mind" ... as he continues to stab a sword into a collosus' skull

[@the_real_Kurt_Yarish]

It's kinda funny that only two months or so after I finally got a hold of my own PS2 to play classics like this, this remake was announced. And damn, does it look great. Guess I'll just get both once I finally get a PS4.

[@sentryward8744]

Shadow of the Colossus - Before You Buy you havent bought it yet?

[@gamestitties7077]

Its amazing. So nostalgic and reminiscent. I love this game and it feels so good to play again on my ps4. I am already 6 colossi's deep. Im kinda little bumbed that considering the ps2 one had 18 other colossi's scrapped. Oh well hopefully there will be dlc although i doubt it. But man i love this game. I hope theres a ico remake!

[@FUNKOfilms]

Getting you Triggered Yeah when I first hear about this I was really hoping they would explore at least some of the cut content. It would have been a nice touch for returning players.

[@headsgrowback1]

The reason most were cut were because they felt like recycled versions of the ones they had. They chose to have 16 varied colossi vs 34 colossi that shared elements and dulled down the experience. Maybe if they added them outside the actual content would have been neat, but I'm glad they didn't add them to the core game.

[@KLK01]

Why a dlc and not a full game?

[@Leonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Getting you Triggered lucky you got it early

[@jeffbiz9568]

Thanks for informing me that they took away a huge chunk of the game! Heh I almost fell for buying this game.

[@drakotol1105]

Always wanted to play shadow of the colosus but never had a ps2 or ps3. Finally ! :)

[@--Paws--]

4:00 Thank you, for pointing that out. I noticed this but couldn't properly describe my critique of it and many disliked my comment about it in another video.

[@hampusleman1160]

I never played the original but I wanna give my honest opinion as a new comer of what I thought of the game after playing through it with a friend who had played the original. To begin with, the game do look amazing at some parts and some less but for most of it I'd say there's nothing bad with it. The world itself felt overwhelming and mystic wich I loved about it, making me appreciate the "cursed land" for what it had to offer. The music helped building up alot of tension, thoughts and feelings. The story, even though somewhat unclear, I felt I could understand most of it (and also being able to see some connections to ico and last guardian). Now, the problem for me however is that I got dissappointed. During the gameplay I felt that the game had some huge flaws that took me by surprise since I had heard noone complain on anything (and I really mean anything) regarding the remake. These things were namely: The camera. The physics. The controlls. The sideobjectives. To begin with, the camera, I felt furious at times, the camera randomly snapping to weird angles or focusing on points where I wasn't looking and causing me to loose my sense of controll. The physics reminded me of the one I've experienced in last guardian and I feel more or less like the game doesn't want me to know what I'm doing when trying to controll my character. I also felt like the character were (no matter what controll scheme I couldn't get a better feel of it) unreasonable in the way his animations worked. This was especially during the fight where you meet a "bull" looking colossus that had me getting knocked over time after time without a chance to even get up, I ended up pressing all the buttons when I found out I could somewhat cancel his animation to get up again by changing weapon and allowing me to barely jump away in time. Lastly wich is not that important but since I was told by people it was a vast open world with puzzles I expected clear hints of puzzles around in the world where I could go and do stuff inbetween all the action but I felt more like I was exploring for coins in a forest than solving a mysterious puzzle. HOWEVER, as I said, this is not something I would say was a flaw, more or less just people getting my mind confused as to what the term open world puzzle would be. I still appreciate the small collectibles and the open world. All and all I give Shadow of the Colossus a 6.5/10 with a consideration of giving it higher since I think I'll enjoy it more as I adjust to the way the game works

[@yanceyboyz]

Hampus Leman I think 6.5 is generous, I’d give it a 3 or 4 and that’s mainly for the graphics, it controls like it’s a masterclass in how to make bad controls. I don’t know what people see in this shit, I got it for free and I feel ripped off.

[@TequilaToothpick]

@@yanceyboyz You're playing a 15 year old game with today's expectations. The controls and camera were never good, but the ambition, the awe and how much of a work of art is was groundbreaking on the PS2.

[@yanceyboyz]

Swoooze I played it at launch on the ps2, it had awful controls and camera for its day, MGS3 subsistence came out at almost exactly the same time, and the controls on that were phenomenal. Mario 64 came out in 1996 and while the camera occasionally had issues, it controlled a million times better than shadow of the colossus. Ocarina of time 97-98. Windwaker in 2002. Soul reaver and sequel. Even its predecessor ico was marginally better than it.

[@TequilaToothpick]

@@yanceyboyz I know, I mentioned the controls and camera already. Though the game is so ambitious it overcame those problems and became one of the best games on the PS2. Much like how MGS3 originally had a horrible camera and controls too, but was still so good it overcame those issues.

[@pooploop33]

@@yanceyboyz u think its 3 because ur mind is too small to understand its meaning. The only issue is the camera dude. Just play sports games bro maybe it has amazing plot.

[@banooca94]

Bought this game the other day and I cannot stop playing it!! I haven't touched another game since. I can't believe I never played the previous versions

[@paulgeorge5359]

Gameranx is my main source for reviews and I will buy this game!!!

[@hanakowolf578]

I only have one complaint that wasn't addressed in this video, and that was the fact that Wander "glitches" through things most of the time. Say you're holding onto a Colossi's fur or something only for Wander to suddenly glitch out for a few frames when you try and move or reposition him to stab a Colossi. I find it very VERY frustrating and it takes me out of one of my all time favorite games that I have come to enjoy and appreciate.

[@alejandroirizarryrosado1057]

5 good games so far 2018 looking good for gamers

[@crownthejeremy1144]

Alex Madness what are the other 4? Just wondering.

[@sanderdragneel228]

CrownTheJeremy monster hunter is 1

[@alejandroirizarryrosado1057]

CrownTheJeremy Monster Hunter World, Dragon Ball Fighterz, UFC 3, and The Inpatient

[@BustlingKiwi]

Not Celeste!? Come on. You can’t just look at the triple A games.

[@alejandroirizarryrosado1057]

P H Ma bad ma mans I'm mostly a triple a gamer, i usually only play indie or platformers when they're free cuz I'm cheap af

[@DCul]

New weapons like the Sword of Dormin. New hidden goat symbol EE that no one has solved yet. A Last Guardian EE. The Ico Watermelon EE. And what about flying with the parachute? I gurantee there's so many secrets hidden that can only be seen by floating through the air. Such an amazing game.

[@SfinxVid]

I never played this game, and I just ordered it so I can go play it this week. And after hearing so much stories from people how good it is, I'm really excited to play it and actually glad that I can have that first time experience. Somehow it is nice to know before playing that it is going to be an amazing experience, without knowing anything else of the game :)

[@virtual-adam]

Best quality video footage I've seen for this game on KZbin, very nice!

[@kaozz77]

just spent 3 hours with this game. Visually stunning, superb music, cinematic feeling when taking on a Colossi. It really is gorgeous. But I have to say this game is just no fun to me. The controls drive me crazy, and i feel that after the first fight you basically do the same thing over again in the same way. Been a long time since I stopped a game that early.

[@K3nVV]

I know your comment is a bit old but I bought this game some time ago and never played it. However was hyped to play it eventually, just had to find the time. Finally played it this weekend for a few hours...found the controls difficult to maneuver, and found doing the same thing over and over rather boring and uninteresting. Deleted the game with no intentions of trying it again...

[@Nachotina]

@@K3nVV That's the fun part, climbing up a colossi is supposed to be difficult. SotC is a beautiful piece of art, it's a shame you didn't finish it because I'm sure you would have appreciate it so much more.

[@vitorfernandes651]

I partially agree. The game is repetitive. It’s basically repeat the boss until the end. But controls are perfect. It feels organic and not robotic like most games. The horse is supposed to behave the way it feels like. Unlike most games that they just behave as a robot following your controls. Same for your character, he’s supposed to have difficulty jumping and grabbing, it made the game realistic. Just wish there were puzzles or something else between the monsters. Maybe Combat with smaller monsters.

[@Raylightsen]

@@Nachotina Its supposed to work. Not to have terrible controls or physics.

[@Foxtro]

Wth why does everyone thinks that the controls are bad dude I'm mainly a pc gamer and played it the controls didn't bother me a bit, and now, it's my most most favorite game.

[@-UnchartedSky-]

Not many people know that you can put a permanent filter on. To do this, go to the display settings and choose filter and there you can have fun with the visuals.

[@froumts]

This game inspired the legendary, “Dragon’s Dogma”. One of the greatest RPG’s ever made

[@apurpledragon]

Beautiful and well detailed environments, check. Good audio design, check. Great gameplay, check. This just made me interested in playing SOTC

[@LjSwaGGin92]

I've been on Playstation since 2 and I've somehow missed playing this game smh so this will be my FIRST play-through!

[@amandazurenda]

LjSwaGGin92 I’m jealous

[@LjSwaGGin92]

Amanda Zurenda go get it too! Don't miss out on this great remake 👌

[@kemanorel3110]

I envy you, to be able to go through this game blind. I wish I could do that again, that feeling of "what the fuck do I do to kill this thing?" just won't come back.

[@Oly1y]

Got it a few days ago and I love it. Don't know how the original feels (I've only heard some things) but this is easily one of my favorite games.

[@Deadwolf27]

Are there new colossi? When the first game came out there were rumors of a 17th colossus and the game was always intended to have more. I feel like this is a wonderful opportunity to add them in. But I could also see why people wouldn't want that.

[@rumpsprung4520]

Deadwolf there were intended to be ALOT more (like around 64) but it was drastically cut to 16 and the rumors about a 17th collosi are sadly false. The rumor was based on the secret garden atop the Castle you can get to at the end of the game if you upgraded the stamina gauge enough

[@Deadwolf27]

Memor Esto yeah I know I'm asking if they added any in this version

[@justchillin8270]

Deadwolf nah. Its so sad as this would've been an awesome opportunity and selling point

[@lordsofkoble]

Deadwolf I highly doubt it but there are what ppl call gold coins. there is a clue in the end credits aluding to 79 steps to enlightenment. Is this the coins? What will collecting them all achive or unlock?

[@ghost656metal8]

they never intended to have more the 48 Colossi they had was just concept art and when they made the first prototype of the game they cut it down to 24 Colossi and the 8 Colossi that were cut from the final build of the game were to similar to the 16 Colossi that were made in the final build.

[@J-zf4eh]

I'm a Xbox owner since 2005 haven't bought a single PlayStation console but with the upcoming releases of God of War, Days gone and Detroit: Become Human they have a legitimate line up of solid exclusives that are a must buy and can't pass up so I'm looking forward getting my ps console. And this game too. Looks amazing.

[@BenJ55554]

Never played the original, bought this remake, absolutely loved it

[@douglassmith9445]

I am so confused. Why did you love it? I've been riding the horse only for the last hour and can't find the giants. All I've been doing is riding a horse. Seems like a huge waste of time.

[@jesse_o_tokyo9605]

OMG I have been searching for this game for such a long time and now I know what it’s called,also it’s a remake! I just can’t believe I actually found it I was so young when it came out and it really opened a whole new world for me I can’t wait to play it

[@MJ-sp8it]

Will it ever come to switch?

[@mustafahusham1]

First time playing it (can’t believe I didn’t play it on ps2) on my second colossus and I gotta say I hate killing those gorgeous giants

[@clemandax9242]

mustafahusham1 PLEASE DON’T GOOGLE HOW TO BEAT ANY OF THE COLOSSI I’m sick of people missing the point of this game after watching walkthroughs. This game revolves around figuring out how to beat them. Don’t cheat yourself

[@emanuelsommar7243]

@@clemandax9242 Yeah .. You are so right... Trying to figure out how to kill these beasts and get them down took forever... My son and I both fought the first colossus for over an hour each until by accident he jumped on it s leg and stabbed it .... I can remember looking at the time trials and thinking .. NO fucking way ... NOW I just bought it and it's coming back quick... But I am stopping killing them until I have eatin all the fruit and white tailed lizards and find the coins

[@Weasel_oo]

Just got this game, and man it's one of the most beautiful games I've ever played.

[@Zathren]

Single player game? Excellent title remastered? On the console I own? Price? Ooo, I'll wait for that price to go down a bit.

[@trillavanilla3425]

Did you get it.

[@novuhx9343]

I watch all of these videos even though I'm only interested in like 1 out of 5 games shown. I love this channel.

[@bigmanvictor6911]

In a small cave in the pine forest, you can find a barrel from The Last Guardian, so they’re now in a connected universe?

[@waiemajake8616]

That was confirmed ages ago, ICO and TLG are all connected

[@bigmanvictor6911]

Yeah I realized that after I commented, that explains the pool of water in the temple that looks like the one from TLG

[@potatopower4026]

Thank you for the awesome reviews throughout the years! You've got a true blue fan here.

[@xerohwun4695]

this is the one game I was looking forward to in 2018, I've never played it and have been holding out for this remake. got it earlier today and I'm loving the shit out of it. I've only fought five colossi because I spent so much time exploring and climbing random rock faces, hunting lizards. I'm having a lot of fun. sucks mhw and this came out around the same time and I have to choose which to play ahaha.

[@AustinPPutnam]

Very late to the comment section on this. Finally bought this game yesterday on the PS4. I had it on the PS2, but I just never beat it. I've been playing it non stop and man this game looks BEAUTIFUL on the PS4 Pro. One of the best rebuilt from the ground up remakes I've ever seen.

[@random_gamer_guy82]

I'm two collosus in now and I'm kinda struggling with the argo controls he handles like a tank compared to the horse in zelda breath of the masterpiece. I'm sticking with it because I am enjoying it but feels a bit linear because there's kinda nothing else to do.

[@yanceyboyz]

It’s awful, the controls are amongst the worst since 3D games started

[@ajharmiah2692]

Somewhere Sunday that’s what I feel like the controls are somewhat unresponsive and not knowing if where you jump can be climbed on make this abit hard but mostly tedious and time wasting as you just fall off or not angled your jump properly, only to climb the environment or colossus all over again. Clunky.

[@yanceyboyz]

Ajhar Miah yeah very clunky and he camera is awful, you can tell it’s an old game with a fresh lick of paint.

[@random_gamer_guy82]

@@yanceyboyz sadly I bailed on it ,I just couldn't take to the controls at all .gutting because it is a game that I always wanted to play out for the ending. I will buy it again at some point I can see it.

[@ajharmiah2692]

Chris Stokes I did the same. I deleted the game and saved data after the 4th colossus. But I kinda feel like redownloading it again whilst I have the chance. I like the concept of the game. It’s kind of unique in a way. But I’m debating as it literally is the same thing over and over except for a twist as you go on.

[@adamwex7965]

I understand why people are complaining about the emptiness of the open world and lack of things to do, but for me this game shines because of its emptiness, just the atmosphere, the sounds and lighting - mesmerising

[@ReliktKilla1991]

there is no before u buy with this game u just buy it

[@Bootyclapslap]

ReliktKilla1991 I was thinking the same thing bro

[@tylercohran5268]

This channel is the main source I go to before anyone else to see if I should buy the game or not. Trustworthy, unlike many other main stream reviewers

[@silentknowing7425]

I feel like nostalgia is heavily affecting your perspective of how good it is. I am intrigued by this game but I think i'll wait for a sale.

[@clemandax9242]

Connor Anderson I first played this game like two years ago and it’s still one of my top 3 favourite games

[@jordanjackson996]

It’s starting at a retail price of $40

[@shira2151]

I agree. All i ever hear is nostalgia praise and less facts. The games looks beautiful and interesting but I dont want to pay $40 for a horse riding simulator to poke at a giant monster foot a few times. There should be smaller enemies to fight and other things to do in the world. Similar to the most recent god of war. $40 isnt worth a boss simulator.

[@clemandax9242]

Marcus Powell you’re looking for something that is first and foremost a video game, Shadow of the Colossus is all about deconstructing the entire concept of an action/adventure video game, so if you go into it expecting anything like any game you’ve ever played, you will be disappointed, because it’s completely and utterly unique.

[@NamelesSoldier1020]

15.99 right now

[@NarraJoker12]

The fact that it is a very well done remake doesn't mean it's a game for everyone, or even a good game. In this case, the critique isn't objective because he enjoyed the original game, so of course an improved version of it (which this remake nails down) will absolutely be a blast for him. My advice if you (like me) have always heard about this game but never really had the chance to try it until the remake came out: don't listen to the hype, this game is a very well done project, but it's aimed at a very specific group of people that you might not be a part of. The controls, the boss mechanics and the exploration are limited and arcaic compared to modern titles, so don't expect that much from this game. It's a must for those who played and ejoyed the original, but just a "maybe" for those who haven't. In all honesty, I am very grateful that I could grab it for free on PSN Plus, because the money would have been a waste if I had actually payed for it...

[@chrisforthenberry1927]

why doesnt anyone ever mentions that its only $40....

[@riley6475]

Chris Forthenberry "only"

[@hankhell7586]

+Haswell “Fedora” yea "only" . $40 is super cheap

[@riley6475]

The most expensive game I have bought is PUBG. And that was 30. Every other game I own is 20 or less.

[@heyjeySigma]

+Haswell “Fedora” what a cheap ass u are. hell here in canada our games cost 80$ new. i feel no sympathy for those ppl complaining how 40$ is a lot. get a better job.. or a job in the first place

[@riley6475]

heyjeySigma Games on pc are cheap. I don't like to pay 40 or more for a game. Most Indies like Furi and Day of Infamy are like 20 dollars

[@kingwill4497]

Favorite 2 battles, the water dragon and phalinx b/c their just awesome

[@marshyc]

Before you buy? More like after you purchase because the game so dadgum good

[@johnflanco7464]

Here are some of my thoughts on the game (2018 ver.) 1. Graphics look appealing, areas that looked dull feel more alive. Only problem, besides Wander, are the Colossi. Yes, they're nice, but ps2 version had them look darker giving a more sinister appearance. 2. Collectables are a pretty nice way of changing the gameplay. If you beat the Colossi on timed hard, good job! You get some cool gear that makes your experience easier. But, if for some reason you manage to get all 79 coins hidden throughout the map, Wow. I won't mention the gift for reasons. 3. The game feels just the same as it was when it came out on the ps2. And that's great. Controls are the same, but if you think that they were clunky before, the developers made a control scheme for newcomers. 4. I still have issues with the 3rd, 12th, and 16th Colossi due to camera angles, projectiles hitting you even when they faze through SOLID walls, and Wander's clumsiness. All in all, pretty awesome game. With all this new stuff it makes it more satisfying to complete this old gem from the ps2 era with a fresh coat of paint. With these issues, however, I give it a 9/10. Must Buy for 2018.

[@lorenzvo5284]

Man the graphics are A to the M to the A to the Z to the I to the N to the G

[@hankhell7586]

Sick comment lol

[@pedrofredo]

Deer Viehch jesse j?

[@zenitpro]

@@pedrofredo He spelled AMAZING.

[@novuhx9343]

This game looks really really nice. The graphics are just so nice. The first time u showed the giants scale and then the hair while u climb it. It looks so awesome.

[@pebattle7721]

I really want to play this remake but... I don’t have a ps4 ;-;

[@kogykun4928]

Pebattle I have the same issue I switched to xbox cause I had to many issues with play station consoles

[@Caydiem]

You can always just emulate the original.

[@kogykun4928]

Catbag I would love to be able to do that

[@LookHereMars]

Alan Copeland Out of curiosity what issues did you have with your Playstation 4 ?

[@kogykun4928]

House Barzini Gaming it was ps3 never got a ps4

[@supercoolmunkee]

Lost my PS2, don't play that much on my PS3 because now I have a gaming PC in which I built myself, and it can run anything I throw at. Finished college last year, got a full time job now and I am saving up my money now. Planning on moving my desk setup out of my bedroom into a new room that was intended for storage and turn it into my office/mancave for my new work from home office during this pandemic times since my company is still in lockdown. Work and other priorities comes first though and I am saving up my money for either a PS4, PS5 this upcoming year that is if they remaster it again but with ray tracing capability, and planning on getting VR. I'm still living with my parents so I am using this to my advantage to save up money in both my office game-room as well as purchasing gaming consoles to play other games that doesn't offer it for PC.

[@DK-Phantom-]

Is it gay to climb up a bigger dudes leg? 🤔

[@tyynymyy7770]

TheDKPhantom If you keep your clothes on, no.

[@DK-Phantom-]

Tyynymyy it's all good on my side, but I don't see no socks on those colossi 😳😳

[@BottledWater]

Depends on which leg

[@Jargonloster]

I spy Sips

[@Lq84i-P]

THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW

[@lastmanstanding7155]

Never played the original, sadly. I even got my ps2 the same year the game was released. But i was 5 or 6 at the time and barley even knew what video games were. Glad i get to experience it now with the great passion of video games that was born from my ps2 days.

[@SUP-BITCHES]

I'm just gonna wait till the 6th remaster

[@demorilyzelife6694]

Do an " After you buy " Series, going over in game content like must do quests or missions for the game. Possible DLCs depending on the game. You could go over past games and DLCs like witcher 3 and talk about in game content like some of its iconic quest arcs. Idk just some food for thought.

[@cappedl8779]

ROMAN LETS GO BOWLING

[@SuperAhmedchannel]

CAPPED By a cap wrong game dude xD

[@willakabo6023]

Lol

[@killerbutters947]

Actually never played it before I'm stoked. Thanks for the video, as always super well done.

[@mattsmith3839]

So you ride around and do the same thing 16 times? I dont get it.

[@Orain88]

This remake is a marvel, it runs flawlessly with mindblowing visuals, idk how they did it but god damn!

[@shanevervoort8988]

Who's here after March PS plus announcement.

[@JunoBXRthesequel]

I can really see why people like this game. I never personally played it on ps2 so sadly i don't get as hyped as everyone else. I might pick it up on sale, but currently I'm doing my first play through of the witcher 3 so I don't have time for this. Good on them for making a much requested remaster though.

[@vejymonsta3006]

A tiny bit disappointing they didn't add more colossi. I'm always let down a little when studios remake a game, but don't actually add anything very significant beyond graphical improvements. I'll still buy it eventually. I loved that game, despite its janky control scheme. Thank god they fixed that.

[@jonathanmora8208]

VejyMonsta yeah or complete 20 colossi

[@ghost656metal8]

Shadow of Colossus is not like Crash Bandicoot were it had the Stormy Ascent level an already complete level cut from the original game because it was to hard all these Colossi that every one keeps talking about were just concept art they had 48 cut down to 24 and the 8 that were cut were never completed

[@peterford3409]

Hi Jake Baldino, I haven't actually played this game yet, not even the original but I have been interested since they have remastered it! Looks fun and exciting! I may pick this game up more later than sooner! Good review!

[@bryce6670]

This is totally off topic but a ghost recon wildlands battle royale mode would be soo good

[@doopydoody4809]

Bryce Lemieux omg yes!

[@thed-n-tshow5553]

Bryce Lemieux no it wouldn’t

[@bryce6670]

Denzyxbomb y

[@gamestitties7077]

Bryce Lemieux games awful

[@thed-n-tshow5553]

Bryce Lemieux the map empty and the game is just terrible and as no players

[@ricmamaddafakka7248]

I am not casual gamer, I am not modern gamer, I am not either quite a serious retro gamer, essentially I am not gamer per se But I love your channel.

[@Paradox_006]

Is this coming to the Wii U?

[@Paradox_006]

So no Gameboy Advance release either?

[@gamestitties7077]

Paradox and Friends lol

[@joshuapaige5728]

Paradox and Friends I think it might be coming to GameCube

[@DJ-xx6fb]

ChaseBoogie345 so it wont be coming to my flip phone....damn

[@johnmillay6790]

Daniel Hernandez ill come on your flip phone.

[@IamYasha10]

My brother played the original but for some reason I never did so I am definitely going to buy this version. Me and my brother will have 2 different experiences and I can't wait to get this game.