Shadow of the Colossus

[Golgo]

I believe that in Japan when the Revolution is released, there`s going to be a whaling game where you use the wand to simulate throwing a harpoon

Excellent idea. I wouldn't recommend eating whale though. It's nuthin' special.

[spagmasterswift]

Got to say I was really hoping that the huge open area outside of the chamber was going to be filled with all the colossi at the end stomping around and flying around >_< Going up against two at once would have been fun too, jumping from one to the other, etc

[ThoseOfTheUnlight]

Just today I've gone back to trying my old PS2 and am shocked at how badly the graphics on most games have aged, especially on my LCD.

Is this game bearable to look at? Should I definitely give it a shot?

[Darwock]

It's becoming apparent that it's not a title for graphics-whores, no.

[Diggler]

Technically, it's got some graphical issues such as slowdown, jaggies, etc. But artistically it's one of the prettiest games you'll ever see.

[Dogg Thang]

Yeah, I agree Diggler. I think the design is absolutely stunning and makes for a far more impressive look than anything on any technically more advnaced console.

Graphics-whores? I'm not sure - I don't exactly know the definition. Fans of fantastic visuals? Absolutely, they'll love this game.

[ThoseOfTheUnlight]

Nice!

As long as it doesnt look a jaggy mess like most PS2 games that I've been trying this morning!

[DSD]

Well, it has jaggies, and a low framerate at times, and yet it is more beautiful than any Xbox360 game. Go figure.

Just to say, this is a lovely thread, you guys are so positive and thoughtful in your posts it's refreshing.

[nero1001]

Just to say, this is a lovely thread, you guys are so positive and thoughtful in your posts it's refreshing.

Thanks!

I have just been for a ride on a hawk!

It wasn`t very entertaining unfortunately, he flew me round for a bit and then smashed me into a cliff where I plumeted about 300ft!

Anyway, anyone that is looking for an easy hawk ride, goto square 5D on your map and there is a shrine there. Just by the shrine is a couple of boulders overlooking a drop over the cliff. Stand on the rock and wait. There are loads of lizards here and the hawks have come for their tea. Soon enough a hawk fly directly over your head, just jump, grab and you`re off!

[spagmasterswift]

Managed to grab hold of a dove last night - wasn't all that tbh

Anyways, did the first Colossi

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on Time Attack in around 1:30-ish but didn't unlock anything - can somebody in the know list what you have to do to get stuff for the main game and do these items carry across when you play HARD?

Concept? Where you at man???

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The Time attack is such a wicked addition, I didn't think I would be feeling it as it kind of goes against the vibe of the game but as a bonus its great. Kind of like the difference between the main game of RE4 and The Mercenaries mode.

Had a go on the first Colossi

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on HARD and was surprised at how small your grip meter is when you start - it must have grown without me even realising during my first play through o_O Does it grow after each victory - as I didn't eat many Geckos at all before?

[nero1001]

Anyways, did the first Colossi

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on Time Attack in around 1:30-ish but didn't unlock anything - can somebody in the know list what you have to do to get stuff for the main game and do these items carry across when you play HARD?

Concept? Where you at man???

Had a go on the first Colossi

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on HARD and was surprised at how small your grip meter is when you start - it must have grown without me even realising during my first play through o_O Does it grow after each victory - as I didn't eat many Geckos at all before?

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For ever 2 colossi that you defeat in TA mode you get a goodie and upon completion of all colossi on normal TA you can also select brown Agro.

As far as I can see these items do not carry over to hard mode as hard mode has a different set of goodies other than the lizard stone and fruit tree map which are duplicated. On completion of TA on hard mode you can then select white Agro.

Finally as you quite rightly say, the grip meter does increase with every colossus you defeat but on hard I have been trying to collect as many lizards as posible, using the method I described in an earlier post where you can have lizard tails regenerate.

[spagmasterswift]

Nice one mate So its worth doing

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Time Attack on both Normal and Hard mode then cos you get different goodies? I guess I could run through the normal mode TA as a warm up to a HARD play through!

Need to get my monies worth

[Unwell Cat]

Why, why, why, can't I reverse the controls when firing the bow. stupid oversight makes me feel ill... Argghhh

[Extra Terrestrial]

Do you know what really tore my heart on this masterpiece:

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When the girl awakens, you hear some clunky footsteps to reveal the horse - a big lump formed in my throat - then to see the horse walking slowly to see that the back leg is broken - my heart completely went and I let a small tear roll down my cheek.

Even worse, I knew I was going to expect it the second time round but the emotional effect still hit home.

[Dogg Thang]

Yeah, I felt like a big girl's blouse at that point.