‘Shadow of the Colossus’ remake turns rose-tinted memories into something real

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Reverence can be blinding, but Bluepoint Games’ Shadow of the Colossus remake uses it as a guiding light instead.

The original 2005 release from Team Ico has achieved near-mythic status in video game fandom. It’s simple enough on the surface: A young boy sets out to destroy 16 towering Colossi in a cursed land, and in return, the life of his dearly departed love will be restored.

There isn’t an army of baddies separating you from each Colossus — just a vast open world dotted with 16 lumbering behemoths, each one a kinetic puzzle disguised as a boss fight. Read more…

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‘Shadow of the Colossus’ PS4 remake exceeds the original

 Shadow of the Colossus is one of those games I’ve purchased multiple times on multiple platforms, because the original was about as unique and satisfying a video game experience as you can find. But the new PlayStation 4 remake of the Team ICO standout, which recreates the game in stunning 4K HDR, is that rare remake that proves a better and more satisfying experience than the… Read More

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