Shadow of the Colossus
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About the Game
In an ancient time long past, a young man travels to the ends of the Earth, a place that is said to be forbidden to enter. He carries a young woman, who died from a terrible curse. He seeks the Dormin, a strange and God-like being that resides there. The Dormin is surprised that the man carries an ancient and magical sword, and speaks to the man.
Story & Setting
The hero must embark on a quest to slay the sixteen colossi, giant creatures that tower hundreds of feet above the Earth.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The entire game is dedicated to locating and fighting the sixteen colossi, which must be faced and defeated in a particular order. Most of the colossi are huge, and much of the challenge in the battles lies in climbing on top of these creatures and staying there, while they are trying to shake players character off. In a certain way the colossi function as hostile, moving platform stages. Since the colossi vary greatly in shape, size, speed, intelligence, and attitude towards the hero, players will have to adapt to different fighting styles and employ different tactics against them. Grabbing the creature's fur, timing the jumps, and getting in a good position to use the sword are often essential.
Standout Features
- However, by using his ancient sword, the man can penetrate the weak spot on them and destroy the towering beings and free his love's soul.
- Other tactics include fighting on horseback, using ranged attacks with the bow, luring the colossus into specific locations to use the environment against it, taking advantage of the terrain, etc.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Finding the giant creatures is not always easy: the hero must mount his horse and ride through the world's vast landscapes, using his glowing sword as an indicator of the colossus' proximity. There are no enemies or hazards in the game world outside of the colossi battles. Environments in which battles take place are also varied, including mountains, deserts, lakes, ancient ruins, and others.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and Widescreen (16 x 9).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Shadow of the Colossus | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Japan | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Greece, Portugal, Russia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Greece, Portugal, Russia | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Greece, Portugal, Russia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Italy | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Spain | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Germany | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | France | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Team Ico | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Digital Hearts Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Sony | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SCUS-97472 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | SCE Japan Studio | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SCES-53326 (9653967, 9654162) | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-18 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2005-10-27 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2006-02 | Greece, Portugal, Russia | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-15 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-15 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-15 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-15 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-15 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-16 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-16 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-17 | France | MobyGames |
| 2006-08-01 | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| 2006-02-17 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2005-10-18 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 18, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 17, 2006 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 711719747222 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCUS-97472 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009I6S0O | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 47656936 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4948872150972 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCPS-15097 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1400042098 | Japan | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00064A8G6 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | Greece, Portugal, Russia | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654766 | Greece, Portugal, Russia | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654667 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654360 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | Italy | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1148807017 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719653967 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214709595 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654469 | Spain | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326/GER | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654261 | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654568 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654063 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214709595 | France | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719654162 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCES-53326 | France | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000E0OBPQ | France | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719747222 | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SCUS-97472 | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 47656936 | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009I6S0O | United States, Canada; Greatest Hits release | MobyGames |
| asin | B0009I6S0O | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 47656936 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 711719747222 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SCUS-97472 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 7011036211 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| upc | 711719654766 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | #SCES-53326 (9653967 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | 9654162) | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719654766 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719654162 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 711719654568 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 7011036211 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
