June Modern Community Playthrough - Shadow of the Colossus

[Boshamp]

All right, calling it a night. Getting used to the controls took longer than I thought it would, but was able to take down the first two colossi. I am reminded that games used to have unique controls before you could tell the console what your preferred controls were for everything you play. (X360) ha ha

[singlebanana]

All right, calling it a night. Getting used to the controls took longer than I thought it would, but was able to take down the first two colossi. I am reminded that games used to have unique controls before you could tell the console what your preferred controls were for everything you play. (X360) ha ha

I agree. Getting use to the controls is a bit of a challenge. Not that they are overly difficult to figure out, but movement and such are quite different in this game. It took me quite a bit to even get use to the horse. Ha!

I have to say that this game is simply beautiful. I'm not a modern console guy, but I would love to see this game in HD, and it makes me want a PS3. The attention to detail even in the PS2 is astounding. You can tell that there was a lot of love put into this game and I appreciate that.

Nice job on the first 2 colossi and looking forward to hearing about everyone's experience with the first 4 when the week is over. I took down all four earlier last week in an attempt to stay a little ahead in case the playthrough runs into any "snags." Also trying to play Suikoden if I can find the time.

How is everyone else progressing?

[Fleach]

I'll happy to at least take down one Colossus today. This will be a frantic week for me as I have to get ready to fly out west for my pilgrimage to Game Quest. I think I'll bring my PS2 memory card so I can play some more while I'm at Crabby's.

By the way, it felt so cool to write "bring my memory card." I haven't done anything like bringing a game or memory card to a friend's house in about ten years. Hurray for nostalgia!

[singlebanana]

By the way, it felt so cool to write "bring my memory card." I haven't done anything like bringing a game or memory card to a friend's house in about ten years. Hurray for nostalgia!

That is awesome! I know that Crabby loves this game, so I can't wait for us to discuss your experience playing it with him on the podcast. Personally interacting with friends and playing video games, outside of online play, is a dying culture. Nice to see you keeping it alive. I hope they don't swipe your memory card at airport security.

[Fleach]

I'll probably put it in my carry-on just to make sure it actually gets to BC. It's going to be fun. I know Crabby might be playing the remake but hopefully I'll have some time to play the PS2 version.

[GrayGhost81]

Damn I wasn't going to even touch this game, but you guys talking about it is making me want to take down a couple of these big bastards just for old time's sake (and to see how the HD version looks).

I can't wait for you guys to get to the one I couldn't beat. It made me temporarily give up on the game until I could have a friend of mine come over and kill it for me.

[singlebanana]

I can't wait for you guys to get to the one I couldn't beat. It made me temporarily give up on the game until I could have a friend of mine come over and kill it for me.

You'll have to let us know which one that was the week we get there.

[MaterialHandlerMike]

Took out the first four yesterday. Man are these fights long!

[singlebanana]

Took out the first four yesterday. Man are these fights long!

Nice! Yes, long but fun and rewarding.....not so rewarding for the colossus

[Crabmaster2000]

@Fleach - Just toss that Memory Card in your back pack , twist your baseball cap around backwards, hop on your bike and get over here already!!

I was able to watch Game of Thrones when it actually aired yesterday for the first time in a long time so that meant I was still awake afterwards!! That doesn't happen often these days, but it did mean I had a little time to play some Shadow of the Colossus. Played for an hour and beat the first 3 Colossi.

The 1st and 3rd ones are a couple of my favorites in the game. They just seem so huge and intimidating at first.

I don't remember feeling bad about killing them when I played this game before, but this time it feels different. Particularly when the 3rd Colossi falls to his knees and then keels over. You can see the life drain out of him and I feel a bit conflicted about that Sad

Not sure how I feel about this HD version. Really doesn't look any different than I remember it, granted its been a very long time. This is the first time I've played one of these HD remakes and I guess I was expecting a lot more from it. So far it just seems the same, but with trophy support.

[singlebanana]

Uh........... sorry Crabby..... I modified instead of quoted your last post. My apologies sir.   I did manage to save the quote I extracted.....Uhhhh #badkarmavillehereIcome

I don't remember feeling bad about killing them when I played this game before, but this time it feels different. Particularly when the 3rd Colossi falls to his knees and then keels over. You can see the life drain out of him and I feel a bit conflicted about that

To me, there is something very "unnatural" about this. I think it has something to do with how little you know about what's really going on story-wise. Since you are kind of thrown into this narrative midway, you have no idea why you are saving this girl (her importance) and the consequences (if any) in taking action to do so. There is also nothing menacing about the colossi. They aren't attacking villages or causing harm to others. You are actually the one provoking them. Playing this game is unsettling and I appreciate that it evokes this emotion in me. I hope the story fleshes itself out, but something tells me that I won't be disappointed even if it doesn't.

[Crabmaster2000]

Luckily I had the same window still open banana so I just clicked back and was able to copy and repost my original message.

I think you'll enjoy how the narrative plays out in this one Rich. Its pretty cool.

[singlebanana]

Luckily I had the same window still open banana so I just clicked back and was able to copy and repost my original message.

I think you'll enjoy how the narrative plays out in this one Rich. Its pretty cool.

Whew! Glad you save it sir. And good to know about the narrative.

[two_scoop_steve]

Gonna start my play thru when I get off work tonight. I'm looking forward to finally play this game.

[Boshamp]

I understand I started a little sooner than others, I wanted to save my comments for a little bit after others started.

The First colossus was

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 straightforward, one leg to drop it, one spot on head to use to kill it. Balancing the grip meter with striking blows took a little getting used to, since I would gamble how long I had left with how long he freaked out after being stabbed, and I usually was too impatient and stabbed too early.

The second was

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 a little more fun, and I learned about the mechanics more too. When he was doing the double front foot stomp, I could let him get about 3 inches from my face and as long as I shot the arrow or hit him with the sword, he would "Magically" go flying backwards and drop for me to mount. He must weigh TONS, and yet, an arrow to the hoof would drive him back without any problem. ha ha It also didn't seem to matter if I hit all four feet or just one as the power bar seems to be half for the spot on his head and the other half would be the one on his ass.

Another cool feature I learned during this battle was the charge meter. On his head, it took about 20 stabs, but when I noticed the grip meter charging as I went to stab, I only needed like 4 stabs to take out the health symbol on his backside.