Shadow of the Colossus was WAY Ahead of its time

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[RoughGalaxyYT]

I never noticed the sky gradually getting darker with each collosus killed when I played the original until I saw this and it reminded me of my journey through that incredible game.

[kieragard]

The greatest moment in this game was when my brother and I were talking mid point in the game. "I think we're the bad guys." that was so mind boggling for a game.

[Just_Drepper]

I've watched full playthroughs long, very long time ago. Never tried it myself but this game has a special place in my heart. Those mechanics, story and graphics were truly something insane back then. Hopefully I'll get enough time to try it out one day

[koolerAid]

I like to count this as an educational stream. Up until I watched Kev play this I did not know there was a plural for colossus.

[Snaaake_Beater]

This is my favorite game of all time. Its not a game, its pure art. the story is in your head and its like a sad poem. every time i hear the soundtrack im like in trance and my mind drifts into this world and sometimes i cry because i always listen to it when im sad. I prefer the ps2 version though. Because there is more fog and less draw distance, wich makes the game more explorable. for example i was stunned how long the bridge was and that at the end is an entire castle at boss 15. on ps4 you can see the end of the bridge from far away. Imagine like silent hill with no fog.
ps on ps2 the game over screens are even more terrifieng. boss 11 with those big eyes starring in my soul are burned into my nightmares

[montywh]

the drop down assassination at the end DOES work. provided you actually land on the boss and not break your legs on the ground

[ffizzlecray]

I love how each colossus has its own quirks and personality, and even the poems that dormin creates are little hints on how to defeat them. My favorite colossus that demonstrates both of those characteristics is Cenobia.
Dormin tells you "Thy next foe is...A guardian set loose...A closed-off city beyond the channel...It lusts for destruction".

You then have to use Cenobia's anger to destroy pillars in the city to progress until Cenobia's own wrath causes it to hurt itself. Beautiful storytelling and amazing puzzle building.

[trygveplaustrum]

2:50 I'm just imagining Dormin laughing as Wander stuffs a whole bag of sour Warheads into his mouth.
"HA! Okay, okay, your waifu can heal now."

[zeraphim]

For me who was used to competitive fps and fighting games, this game was a change much needed, lol love this game

[Whineanddine]

If you can, please continue this game! Fantastic game for its time and the remaster absolutely makes the visuals gorgeous

[ZacHawkins]

Played this with a buddy back when it came out on PS2. First game with no loading screens we'd ever seen. Also first time we'd ever caught a ride on a bird. Such a mind-blowing game overall. Great memories of a better time.

[johnarcher]

The most wild part of the game, and the story at large, is that the demon didn't lie or cheat, it only took full control after wander died. He didn't even see his girl get up, and she was still brought back after being resealed.

[KairosPrime]

I played the remaster not too long back and this game was so imaginative and executed with such grace, something that a lot of games lack today.

[trygveplaustrum]

Will there ever be a game quite like this?
Then again, should there be?

[timmadone]

After 18 years this game is still analyzed, discussed, scrutinized, studied, played. That really says something. After all this time you would think there isn't anything left that hasn't been found or seen or tried. Amazingly though new discoveries are still being made. By the way the colossus on the loading screen & game case is the 3rd colossus, not the 1st. But yeah this game was ahead of it's time. There isn't another like it...except "Praey For The Gods" which is a nice spiritual successor in need of more love & a physical release.

[jallerlepine]

I hope youll do all the 16 bosses. This is one of my favorite games and its always a pleasure to see someone playing it for the first time and reacting

[sonofsparda]

this game wasnt just ahead of its time, its still ahead of many games being released today.

[speedyplays]

Please do the full game, I'd LOVE to see your reaction to the whole thing! It's an amazing game 🙂

[spliffsforbreakfast]

I was only 6 years old when this game released. Too young to comprehend its artistic value. My uncle used to play and I’d watch him in awe. But everything was “scary” back then so I don’t remember actually picking it up to play. Still good times. Nostalgia fr..

[emilpaaruptiedt]

I have had this game for every single console that it's come out for. This game is so ridiculously good and just reminds me of childhood. The music, the art, the story is all perfect and I now have a constant reminder on my arm in the form of the sigil on Wanders cloak, as well as the sigil showing the Colossi's weakspots. Thanks for the video Kev <3