Brett Makedonski
DestructoidReview: Shadow of the Colossus (PS4)
Published 1/30/2018
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PS4 - 2/6/2018
Shadow of the Colossus
Tales speak of an ancient land where creatures the size of mountains, roam the majestic landscape. Bound to the land, these creatures hold a key to a mystical power of revival - a power you must obtain to waken a loved one. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. With your trusty horse at your side, explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossi. Armed with your wits, a sword and a bow, use cunning and strategy to topple each behemoth. A remake of the critically-claimed game of the same title. Also from the minds that brought you The Last Guardian & ICO
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- Bluepoint Games
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- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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92
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Phil Hornshaw
Digital Trends‘Shadow of the Colossus’ Remake review
Published 1/30/2018
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80
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Read originalLogan Moore
DualShockersShadow of the Colossus Review — One of the Best Remakes Ever
Published 1/30/2018
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90
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Read originalEdmond Tran
GameSpotShadow Of The Colossus Review: A Somber Masterpiece
Published 1/30/2018
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90
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Read originalLeon Hurley
GamesRadar+Shadow of the Colossus: “still feels as though provoking and artful as it did all those years ago on PS2” | GamesRadar+
Published 1/30/2018
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Read originalRandy Kalista
Gaming NexusShadow of the Colossus Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 1/30/2018
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98
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Read originalColin Stevens
Hardcore GamerReview: Shadow of the Colossus (PS4)
Published 1/30/2018
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Read originalRyan Brown
Daily MirrorDaily Mirror Shadow of the Colossus Review
Published 1/30/2018
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Read originalMichael Damiani
Easy AlliesShadow of the Colossus (PS4) - Easy Allies Review
Published 1/30/2018
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+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRon Burke
GamingTrendGamingTrend Shadow of the Colossus Review
Published 1/30/2018
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