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Customer Reviews for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
Model: 98259
SKU: 1972853
UPC: 711719825920
SynopsisICO, a mysterious boy, has been banished from his home and sent to an isolated castle. He begins to have strange dreams of rescuing a young princess from the malevolent spirits that lurk in the darkness. Unsure of reality and fantasy, ICO embarks on a quest to save the princess and hopefully uncover his own destiny. Travel to ancient lands where gigantic mythical beasts roam. Armed with your wits, sword and bow, you must use crafty strategy to unearth and slay each Colossi that you encounter on your journey. Relive the magic and excitement of the PlayStation 2 classics, ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, together for the first time in this Collection. These two highly acclaimed games have been remastered for high-definition resolution and offer immersive full stereoscopic 3D support. Unlock PlayStation Trophies as you progress through each game. Explore the captivating storyline of ICO as you journey across more than 30 richly detailed levels within large, vibrant worlds and solve a variety of challenging puzzles to defeat the evil that dwells within the castle. Then travel on horseback across miles of ancient land in search of the 16 Colossi in Shadow of the Colossus. Combat each of the fabled beasts using your magical sword and sturdy bow and arrow. What mysterious obstacles and enchanted wonders wait for you within this forgotten world?
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Customer Reviews for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
Review 1 for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
Great games, even years later
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: skrymir01
from Phoenix, AZ
on 11/21/2011
Storyline
4.0
Challenging gameplay
5.0
Graphics
4.0
Audio
4.0
What's great about it: Fun game(s)
What's not so great: Horse controls are a bit wonky
Admittedly I've not played ICO yet (back-log of games), but my time with Shadow of the Colossus was as enjoyable as I remember with the PS2 version. The graphics really have been brought into this decade (you won't confuse it for a current AAA title, but they're good enough that they don't distract) and the gameplay is as exciting as ever. The horse is a bit frustrating to control, but that's because it steers the direction it's facing, not the direction you're facing (e.g. if he's riding toward the camera, you push the joystick left to turn right and vice versa). That's a design choice they made originally, so they left it the same for this enhanced version.
The story is interesting, despite almost no talking, and it's really pretty emotional in parts. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys games.
This product has... Family friendly, Like to replay
About me... Frequent player
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 2 for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
I shouldn't have waited so long to play...
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: KJDX
from Tyler, TX
on 11/10/2011
Storyline
5.0
Challenging gameplay
5.0
Graphics
3.0
Audio
5.0
What's great about it: Originality and epicness.
What's not so great: Some controls a bit clunky.
I shouldn't have waited so long to play both of these titles. Both of them are wonderful in there own right, but the fact that they come together on disc is fantastic.
Ico is a great puzzle/platformer with mild combat. The puzzles range from child's play to I want to strangle whoever thought this up.
Shadow of the Colossus is an epic game that consists of 16 boss battles. There are no minions, and no one else, per se, in the whole game. The scale of the of the world is massive! It is made for the colossi, and you are just a visitor.
Both of these games have phenomenal audio. They are presented with nature sounds rather than a running audio track. There are times, usually with the battles, that music comes in, and it helps to build up the magnitude of what these games are.
The graphics aren't as polished as what you might see from game developed from scratch for the PS3, but the updated PS2 graphics still look great. My biggest beef is that sometimes the controls for the game feel pretty clunky. But honestly, that's not even enough to take away a 5 of 5 star rating for each game.
I'm not doing these games justice at all with these descriptions. Pick these titles up! You will not be disappointed.
This product has... epic
About me... Frequent player
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 3 for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
Great Collection
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Dmnet
from Chico, CA
on 11/09/2011
Storyline
5.0
Challenging gameplay
5.0
Graphics
4.0
Audio
5.0
What's great about it: The story and the mood.
What's not so great: The Graphics are PS2 graphics, upgraded to HD
Two recent classics together in one HD package. Just great.
This product has... Family friendly, Like to replay
About me... Frequent player
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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Review 4 for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
Wonderful games, now remastered on PS3.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrThorpedo
from Mt. Horeb, WI
on 08/31/2011
What's great about it: Gameplay, Graphics, Remasterization
What's not so great: Waiting for The Last Guardian
Ico was a great game. Clever, Original, and Inventive. Shadow of the Colossus is even better. Amazing graphics, incredible boss batlles, gorgeous soundtrack...One of the best games of all time. If you missed either of these two games on the Playstation Two way back when, I definitely recommend them when the remastered versions are released. And for 40 dollars? What a steal! Hopefully this quenches the drought of video games that are all waiting until the holiday season to be released. Hope this review helps! :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
+21points
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Review 5 for ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - PlayStation 3
simply amazing
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: disapointment
from nc
on 02/17/2011
Excitement
5.0
Challenge
4.0
Graphics
5.0
Length
4.0
What's great about it: 2 amazing games 1 low price
What's not so great: nothing execpt last guardian isnt in the bundle
ps2 greatness for ps3 buy it these games pwn so cussing much
I would recommend this to a friend!
-22points
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