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Shadow of the Colossus

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More like shadow of a colossal pile of crap	BloodFalcon64	1/10
An experience that may change the way you look at games.	Cabalos14	10/10
Son, you've got a way to fall...	discoinferno84	9/10
Masterful. Everyone must play this game.	Gnomestone	10/10
The game sounds great on paper, but the execution gives you nothing but a game full of problems.	KnightsoftheRound	4/10
16 Colossal Boss Battles and They're Amazing...	antemuckos	8/10
A Lonely Warrior, A Barren World, An Epic Quest	aubradley84	9/10
Calling it art doesn't justify its shoddy design...	BloodGod65	4/10
I would do anything for love...but I wouldn't do that	Crestfallen Dreamer	9/10
State of the art	Destination	10/10
Some mountains are scaled, others are slain, and some are reviewed.	Dorkmaster Flek	9/10
Love or hate, it depends on your taste.	Eddo89	10/10
If you have a love for sheer adventure, epic scale, and engaging exploration, you will not be disappointed.	flex_ible2000	9/10
Colossal world, yet barren and forsaken.	Galactus21	8/10
A hit-or-miss platformer that must NOT be missed	GaMeR_NuT	9/10
A true work of art.	greyfox102	10/10
Stylishly designed and epic journey - unfortunately marred in some areas.	HYD	8/10
Mystical World, Mysterious Characters, Dazzling plot and Gripping Gameplay	Jechtman	10/10
I suddenly feel like killing a mountain...	just_blaze_216	8/10
Standing in the shadows of titans	kefka989	8/10
The most beautiful experience on the PS2.	LynnJynh9315	10/10
A great new adventure for the PS2	Magus77	9/10
Epic & beautiful, but why so short ?	MarkusIII	9/10
A great game, though not without it's problems.	Meh-ness_basic	8/10
This game is so awe-inspiring; most praise for it is an understatement.	Misfit119	9/10
An Excellent Game Marred by Technical Issues.	mista_janga	8/10
A wonderful fantasy adventure that really gives a sense of epic scale.	Nekoduke	10/10
Journey through a dream...	OmegaOpt5	10/10
Different doesn't always mean better	owen_webley	5/10
Bigger doesn't always mean better...	Raistlyn	4/10
A Colossal achievement from the makers of ICO	RubyDragon3387	9/10
These things are huge!	ryliru	9/10
Finally an original game!	Ryphis_Demeanor	9/10
Colossal Originality no spoilers	sdsusnowboards	9/10
Haiku in the form of a game	smokyghost	9/10
A One Trick Pony!	smuc90	5/10
A colossal gaming experience that is out of this world!	so3fan	10/10
One of the most visionary titles to hit the PS2	StormRaiden	10/10
An Incredibly Epic and Beautiful Game.	Sunny_Reviews	9/10
BEST GAME EVAR!? Quite possibly not, but still a great one to bring home to mom.	The_Slyder	7/10
A colossal masterpiece, or just another shadow among millions?	Tithenion	8/10
Lost in its own concept	VMerken	6/10
Style over substance	wolverinefan	7/10
Simple yet brilliant.	YourWorstNightmare	9/10
Could have been, but it is not. (Spoilers)	Ytmh	5/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

A colossal waste of time	mangoman72	4/10
Big, sure, always perfect....eh	beckonthemoon	7/10
Approached with an open mind, this could be the best game you ever play.	Bigdoug14	9/10
The perfect game to give you that "grand battle" feeling!	Bkstunt_31	9/10
Pure Gaming Bliss (long)	Brent9612	10/10
A beautiful world and excellent gameplay.	Cablevision2	10/10
A game unrivaled.	cessirah	10/10
Best horse-back riding simulator ever!	Corvus_Dei	9/10
A polished jewel...that shines bright enough for most people.	Darkstalker_CvS	8/10
Epic, Original, Ground-Breaking	DiscoStoo	10/10
The best combination of artistry and entertainment in years	Echo738	10/10
Some mountains are scaled..... Others are slain.	Element50	9/10
Great game definetly deserves your attention!	ExsoldierCl	10/10
One of the best games I have ever played, if not THE best.	furymaster	10/10
A Colossal Dissapointment	German Dragon	3/10
One of the BEST unique gaming experience	kuaikukia	10/10
Less is more again in Fumito Ueda's latest creation	Kuja105 Reborn	9/10
Mark this one down as one of the best games of this generation.	metalgearpanda	10/10
Spectacular game, but not for everyone...	Peacemaker532	9/10
Sixteen Huge Colossus VS. one lil dude with enchanted weaponry and a trusty steed.	peterwolf83	9/10
Breathtaking, unique, not your average videogame.	Rune	10/10
Sixteen colossi, one great game.	ShadowGuardian9	9/10
An incredible story mixed with immersive gameplay.	SotC117	9/10
Now I know what Beowulf must have felt.	SpiralSage	10/10
Stand Tall and Shake the Heavens!	unltimategamerf	8/10
The BIGGEST PS2 game I've had the joy to play!	unrlmgachmpn	10/10
Certainly unique	xchamp1517	9/10
Perfection in less than 15 hours	zeshin_reloaded	9/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

Truly Magnificant.	Acquire	10/10
Gaming at its best	Allyourbase	10/10
Classic Story; Brilliant Execution	Angelus1889	8/10
A truly unique experience	BBallman7	10/10
Another gorgeous creation by the creators of Ico	Beefaroni8321	9/10
One of the best	BulletBill22	10/10
Massive sense of scale, smaller sense of fun.	coocoo66	6/10
The year's biggest buried treasure.	Def Freak7	10/10
This year's biggest sleeper hit.	eldin2003	10/10
The new Prince of Persia	Fizgot	8/10
Sword, check. Bow, check. 100-foot Golem, Wait, what was that last one?!	GreatPaladin972	9/10
Just short of perfect....	Guildwarrior99	9/10
My sweaty palms	hicadoolaboy	9/10
The Birth of Video Games	ianp17	10/10
A climax from start to finish!	Icehearted	10/10
Shadow of the Colossus is a game which nobody would like to miss	khoofia_shu	9/10
Unique	LukeSaint	10/10
A story that ony a video game can tell...	MajorZero	10/10
Shadow of the Colossus: The Bright Light in RPGs	n00b678	9/10
Whoa.	rcsdijd	10/10
One of the best experiences this gen	Sanity1179	10/10
This game is the most majestically amazing game of all time	SOTC_Dreamer	10/10
Big, Bold, and Beautiful	Sventozar	9/10
Transcendent gaming	The Frivolous 1	10/10
The ICO team brings another acomplishment to the gaming world, but will their extraordinary game strike last?	TheGameCraze	8/10

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