Shadow of the Colossus: Special Edition

About

Bluepoint Games remasters the haunting adventure about a lone wanderer who enters a forbidden land to defeat colossal creatures. The core loop involves exploring vast, eerie environments to locate each hulking foe track down their weak points and execute precise attacks. Combat demands patience as you use stealth climbing and environmental tools to scale massive bodies and strike glowing spots. The original game's minimalist storytelling and punishing difficulty remain intact with a sharper visual presentation and improved frame rates. The Special Edition bundles physical collector items like a steelbook case art cards and a printed manual alongside digital unlocks such as new weapons skins and PS4 themes. While the base game received universal acclaim for its atmospheric design and emotionally resonant narrative critics noted its short playtime and lack of modern conveniences. The bonus content adds tangible value for longtime fans but newcomers might find the base experience demanding without hand-holding.

Storyline

The story of Shadow of the Colossus begins as Wander enters the forbidden land, traveling across a long bridge on his horse, Agro. Unknown to the player, prior to entering, Wander had stolen an ancient sword, which is the only weapon capable of slaying the colossi. Led to the massive Shrine of Worship at the center of the region, Wander carries with him the body of a maiden named Mono. A moment later, several humanoid shadow creatures appear and approach Wander before he easily dismisses them with a wave of the ancient sword in his possession. After vanquishing the shadow creatures, the voice of the disembodied entity known as "Dormin" echoes from above, expressing surprise that Wander possesses the weapon. Wander requests that Dormin return Mono's soul to her body, which Dormin states may be possible on the condition that Wander can destroy the sixteen idols lining the temple's hall by using the ancient sword to kill each colossus the idols represent located throughout the land. Despite being warned by Dormin that he may have to pay a great price to revive Mono, Wander sets out to search the land for the colossi and destroy them.