shadow of the colossus ps2 wander changes

As a game emphasizing awe and scale, there’s practically an unlimited amount of visually interactive potential to be mined.

Shadow of the Colossus is a beautiful game no matter which version you’re playing, and including a customizable camera packed with filters, depth of field ranges, color balancing, rotation and more allows players to craft their ultimate visual experience, right down to leaving some of the filters on as you play. Personally, while I have my own qualms with it (Wander’s face is the only real misfire, although I have a host of smaller nitpicks), there’s one addition that’ll probably render it my version of choice: Photo Mode. In a game celebrated for its “design by subtraction” presentation, even the slightest change could be an affront to our memories.

Not to downplay Bluepoint Games’ efforts - by itself, the remake is incredible to look at - but utilizing an entirely new team to convert a game from two generations ago into a modern-day HD showcase will inevitably produce key differences in this case, lusher detail and a cleaner look. It is no surprise fierce debates endure regarding the Shadow of the Colossus PlayStation 4 remake and how it compares to its PlayStation 2 progenitor: despite the vast graphical upgrades, the 2005 original’s foggier atmosphere and minimal colors don’t just remain the most captivating technological feat on PS2 all these years later, but invoke a mystifying ambience entirely unique to Team ICO.

Shadow of the colossus ps2 wander changes