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Shadow of the Colossus
Drach | 12:11 PM on 01.16.2009 18 comments


I've been considering on picking this game up for $20 on amazon, and was wondering on if anyone thought I should pick it up. I've heard many good things about this game, and I still am interested in expanding my PS2 collection. (just got a nice cheap copy of Persona 4 with a kick ass art book).

Also: is there a collectors edition of this game (SotC)? There's a few listings that say "Collectible" and if theres a special box or book that comes with it I think I would like it.

Anyone think this is a good purchase?

If not, Why?



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nademagnet's Destructoid Blog
It's a must own. Buy it. Now.
superhobo's Destructoid Blog
Great game. Seriously good purchase, though i got mine for €7! Mine is in a paper case, though i dunno if i'd call it a special edition!
blehman's Destructoid Blog
When should I start a thread in forums instead?


Forums are meant to foster active conversations. Forum readers do not expect you to organize or present an opinion, facts, or even cohesive paragraphs per se. This is a place to talk. Have a brief question? Want to make a quick comment on a gaming topic to get a group discussion going? Forums are the best place to do this, because conversations are "threaded" -- you can engage various people individually instead of addressing everyone. Try our forums out!. (Note: your login is the same in the forum, but it requires a login with your username instead of your email address. If you end up creating two accounts by accident please contact us and we can merge them.)
SuperMonk4Ever's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, this question belongs in the forums but, I will go ahead and tell you what you need to do...

BUT IT!! I bought it a couple years ago for $20 and I do not regret it at all. It is an amazing and different game.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
You must buy it. Especially if it's a new copy. This is an excellent addition to anyone's collection. I'd like to think that one day I have a copy of every must have PS2 game, that wouldn't happen without this game.
Primo's Destructoid Blog
yeah it's definitely worth buying.
Haxan's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, buy it. Also, forums.
BulletTrain's Destructoid Blog
I actually recently started to play this game, and its very intriguing. It really puts its hooks into you.

I have one big gripe with it so far. I'm spent more time fighting the camera and the controls than the actual colossi. The camera controls like shit. So just be prepared for that.
SephirothX's Destructoid Blog
Buy it. Now.

Buy it. Beat it. And scream for a prettier next gen remake cuz the game is just so good.
Tubatic's Destructoid Blog
Dude. Buy it.

Forums.
Tubatic's Destructoid Blog
Also Zone of the Enders 2 and/or 1

I think you'd enjoy it.
Chad Concelmo's Destructoid Blog
BUY IT! :D
Raccoonus's Destructoid Blog
Totally get it...though I'm sure I've seen it for less than $20. Worth it either way.
Drach's Destructoid Blog
The New copies are 20, the used ones are 10. Wanted a new one so I don't get a skippy game. I've played ZotE before, I guess I didn't like it because I was expecting an experience similar to MGS. And that was also when it came out.. I'll see if anyone I know has the second one.. maybe its better.

Thanks for the input guys,and sorry for not using the forums.

For a second time I'm not flamed on my blog! \m/
Logo's Destructoid Blog
Yes and buy Ico while you are at it (imo Ico is the superior game of the two but both are must plays)
Requeim's Destructoid Blog
I bought it two months ago, and it seems that i was too late to the party cause i traded it in a week after

The game is actually pretty awesome, but the framerate gets very choppy, so much that it kinda ruined the experience for me... I would love to see this running on ps3 hardware

you should give it a shot anyway though
GrayFox's Destructoid Blog
You can a greatest hits version brand new on ebay for a good price. Or at least I know you could back in June when I bought mine.

And yes, it's a must play. One of the best games ever.
SurplusGamer's Destructoid Blog
I just started renting (see my last blog) and this one is near the top of my list of games I want a piece of. I hear it's excellent and it should probably be a buy at that price!


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