Ten hours? And no random enemies, right? Eh, I think I'll pass. I didn't like Ico anyway.
Ten hours? And no random enemies, right? Eh, I think I'll pass. I didn't like Ico anyway.
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Sorry man. I'll admit, I didn't get too far, but I was quickly bored.
Shadow of the Colossus is a much different ballgame than ICO, but even then, I'm not sure I could recommend it to anyone who'd potentially get bored of riding a horse for ten minutes or so in search of the next colossus to tackle, especially when a large bit of the game's beauty is in the search. That said, liking either ICO or Shadow and disliking the other is completely feasible. Play demo plz.
Two colossi down, and I'm paused during the confrontation with the third. I don't want to be sitting here typing this message right now, and it's been a long time since a game has made me feel this way. For some months now, I was getting scared that I might, you know, actually be growing out of them.
Now I know how silly I was being.
I've finished through the sixth battle, now, and, though I still really like it, am wishing it was a bit more challenging. Hopefully that's to come. I did seem to get some sort of glitch in the fifth battle; the third magic symbol refused to show itself for a good twenty minutes, despite the fact I'd already hurt the thing in two places. But it came up eventually.
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Thats true, and I may play the demo, however, you said you wouldn't recommend it to someone who didn't like searching, and that would be me. I don't enjoy puzzle games either, and since thats at least sort of what it is, I doubt I'd enjoy it. That, and the short length, lack of random encounters, and a few other elements just don't appeal to me, so it would be dumb of me to spend $50 on something I doubt I'm going to like.
This is definitely a game unlike any other. Riding the horse seems pretty realistic for a videogame, because of the (deliberately, I assume) less responsive controls. It also seems like at times, the horse has a mind of its own - not in a bad way though. The people who compare this game to a puzzle game are right on the money. I might be pretty inept, but it took me about 20-30 mins to even figure out the concept of killing the first colossus, never mind killing it. I'm still on the second one. I still haven't figured out the second colossus. Well, I have it about half figured out. I'm past the running around confused, looking at it phase.
I kind of like that there aren't swarms of trivial enemies hampering your adventure. Realism might be the wrong word, but I've never found the weenie-hordes in other action-adventure games to be realistic; every bat, rodent and generic soldier trying to block your path for no reason than adding play-time. That's not the case here, and the game is more fun. It's also pretty cool how appropriately unimpressed the towering behemoths are, at the approach of the miniscule hero. Sometimes it's like he's not even there. Great game in every way.
Knock yourselves down.
I know how you feel in a way, though my situation involves tons of homework and studying for mid-terms. I'd kill to just have some time off and play this game non stop. Oh well, a couple of hours a night is better than nothing.
I've gotten to number five now, and I'm loving every second. I can't believe how absolutely awe inspiring every colossus is. Everytime I see one I just can't help but wonder how the hell I'm going to beat them. Seeing each one brings back many of the same feelings I had when I played Ico for the first time; something I wasn't sure another game could ever do.
And Azar With A Hat, if you want more challenge, according to Gamefaqs, there's a hard mode that's unlocked when you beat it, so I'd guess that should give you some added challenge after you beat it.
Well, I had heard about the game way way back, and it definitely looked visually appealing, but I never really showed much interest in it.
Just a few days ago, I watched the trailer, and had played the demo. I was still iffy on it, but my interest was definitly perked. I then read this thread earlier today, and went out and picked it up.
I'm at the fourth Colossus, and I don't regret the purchase in the slightest.
I should have figured Jermeh would make a thread on this after forcing the demo down my throat. Not that I minded or anything - it's a beautiful game.
But I never made threads about the other things I forced down your throat.
As for my progress, I've only got one item left to unlock in the NORMAL difficulty time attack battles and I'm on Knight on my HARD difficulty game. I got to Knight and decided to focus on NORMAL until I unlocked all the items, basically.
Also, earlier today I finally made my way to the bridge and secret garden. Good times.
well theres nothing that I can Say as i havent played it, but I like the phrase it says on the back
Damn, Im dying atm, even though im loving NYC, I want to head back to UK to play the game....
Just beat #5.
This game.....wow. The music, the enviornments, the graphics....everything is just so incredible. Not to mention the boss battles are epic to say the least.
Though so far I still love Ico more, SoTC is one colossal *pun intended* game.
No other battle in any game to follow, whether boss or not, will give the same sense of accomplishment as any, even the first, of the Colossi. Gotta give a lot of credit to Sony for taking risks, going against the grain, and making a game unlike any other, and succeeding. Many games that take on bold new directions fail on one level or another, but SotC has no real shortfalls. Actually, it has one shortfall. Sometimes, I don't know which is trying harder to kill me: the colossus, or the camera. Fighting the camera is an unwelcomed challenge, but I guess the developers were trying to go for a cinematic experience. Sadly, what's cinematic and exciting as a spectator isn't always great as the player.
Knock yourselves down.
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