GameFly: Shadow of the Colossus PlayStation 2 Video Game | Buy Shadow of the Colossus for PlayStation 2

In a mystical land, you've got a giant task ahead of you. Creatures the size of mountains roam a majestic landscape, together holding the key to the power of revival. Journey on horseback through the ancient realm in a quest to harness that power and awaken a loved one. Seek out and destroy 16 ferocious Colossi. Armed with a magical sword and sturdy bow, you'll need steadfast resilience and gritty resourcefulness to topple the mythical beasts. This single-player action adventure from the developers of the critically acclaimed ICO is filled with sprawling landscapes designed for pure exploration. A soaring, cinematic score heightens the impact of this artistic gaming masterpiece.

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (9.7 out of 10)

Shadow of the Colossus is a rather difficult game to review for a couple very important reasons. First, it's hard to talk about the game without spoiling anything, something I'm going to attempt to avoid doing as much as possible. Secondly, trying to describe exactly what makes Shadow of the Colossu...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 7.8 out of 10

Too Impressed. (10 out of 10)

posted by ihategames (LONG BEACH, CA) on Sep 5, 2007
Member since Feb 2006
50 out of 52 gamers (96%) found this review helpful

I am entering my 30's and I have played many a game. This game somehow hit closest to my heart than any other game I have ever played. Something about the seclusion of just you and your only friend, your horse, is very endearing but also frightening. I enjoy games for a lot of reasons: gameplay, ...more

View All Critic & User Reviews