Last week Sony released on of the most original and amazing games ever to grace the Ps2.

Shadow of the Colossus is a must play if your interested in seeing something new and creative.

This game tells the story of a boy whose love has recently died. He brings her body to a temple in a remote location. The boy quickly makes a deal, that burdens him with taking down sixteen Colossi as a tribute, to the temple.

From here you must head out on your trusty horse, guided by the beam emitting from your sword…

What makes Shadow of the Colossus such a refreshing game, quite honestly is how blunt and straight forward it is. You are doing this grad quest for one reason, spill Colossi blood, to save your love!

There are no random encounters as you go from battle to battle; the only puzzles you solve are woven into the Colossus battles themselves. It’s funny when you realized it, but this type of game play actually makes you stop and appreciate the world you’re in. It also fits the story of this game; you can tell this boy has traveled far to a location that is only occupied by demi-Gods.

The Colossi battles themselves are amazing; there is no other way to describe it. If you enjoy intense boss battles this is the game for you. Each Colossi has weak points on them, it is up to you to 1. Figure out where the points are, 2. Find a way to climb to each point on a beast that wants you dead 3. Kill it with your sword.
This chemistry is works so well, considering you are doing all these things with the same sword, bow, and hit points through out the game. You just get a feeling of accomplishment with each kill.

Each of the Colossi are varied in design and abilities, thus far my favorite battle has involve a flying Colossus. I love a game that has me holding onto a tail for dear life, as we whip around in the air. The point I am trying to get across all of these battles have an epic feel.
Now there are blemishes on this game, mainly the camera and controls. Sometimes the camera gets oriented in a way that you need to take a moment to figure out what direction the camera thinks up is. This is not a major problem, as it only happens from time to time, but when you’re wasting time as you strength dwindles it feels like a cheap fall.
Shadow of the Colossus, is a must play for anyone who is getting sick of the same game mechanics/design over and over again. This game makes a few leaps with its straight forward to the point game play and in my opinion it works well. Play it for yourself, I think you will enjoy it.