However, as I was playing Shadow of the Colossus, I couldn’t help but feel that the people who have long argued that this game is the greatest example of games as art have got it all wrong.
This is the definitive version of one of gaming’s greatest artistic triumphs.
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What we have in the PS4 Shadow of the Colossusremake, then, is a masterclass in visual, audio, and narrative design that can single-handedly convince you that much-maligned business of video game remakes is entirely justified.
As such, this is the definitive way to experience Shadow of the Colossus’ soundtrack outside of, perhaps, that excellent vinyl release. Here again, the remake does an excellent job of just improving what came before as opposed to messing with something that already works. The music is epic in a traditional sense, but it impressively manages to enhance that overwhelming sense of loneliness despite its triumphant tones.
While much of Shadow plays out in relative silence, the game’s sparse tracks are among the best in gaming history. The game’s music and sound are even better. It’s certainly the one title we’d recommend you turn to when you’re looking to showcase your new 4K set-up. Simply put, this PlayStation 4 remake is arguably the best looking game of this modern generation. Meanwhile, the original title’s ambitious scale has been left unaltered except when it could be improved upon. The visuals have been cleaned-up so that you can clearly see every vibrant detail of the game’s word. The animation featured in this remake is arguably flawless. This PlayStation 4 remake addresses all of those issues. However, Shadow of the Colossus crowning achievement may just be its minimalistic visuals and sound design. Is this a story about environmentalism? A narrative about the perils of what we consider to be true love? An epic journey that criticizes a generation’s willingness to abandon the old ways for largely selfish reasons? That lingering argument is a testament to the game’s brilliant use of minimalism as both a blank canvas for several ideas and a fully-realized masterpiece. The moral ambiguity of Shadow of the Colossus’ central quest has been dissected by just about every who has played it, yet, we really haven’t reached a true consensus regarding the game’s overall message.
If that’s the case, then why do you feel as if you’re depriving the world of something beautiful for largely selfish reasons? Because you don’t know much about your hero or their motivations, you’re sometimes left to assume their quest is a righteous one. Shadow of the Colossus makes you feel like a true villain in a way that games which openly cast you as a villain struggle to do. That realization is the crux of the game’s considerable emotional presence. That tiny detail eventually leads to the realization that these seemingly terrifying creatures are really majestic wonders who have likely been peacefully wandering this world for generations. Instead, you often must trigger the fight by using your bow and arrow or sword. You see, none of the game’s colossus boss battles involve the creatures aggressively initiating combat. That’s due partially to the sheer scale of the creatures – you really get the impression you are but an ant to them – but it has more to do with the moral implications of these battles. Many people who played Shadow of the Colossus when it was released will tell you that their first battle with a colossus is among their favorite moments in gaming history.
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