by
Ted Kritsonis
Faze Technology Editor

What it’s about: In this game, you play as a man who has to take down 16 “colossi” (which are giant creatures) one-by-one in order to bring your lover’s soul back. That’s it. No fighting underlings or groups of warriors. Just you against 16 giant colossi, and all you’ve got are your sword, bow and arrow and your horse, Agro.

What’s good about it: This game is simple in that there’s not much to figure out. You ride around with your horse, press O to bring out your sword and the sun will reflect off it pointing you in the direction of the next colossi. The landscapes look beautiful, and the colossi are as big as they look. Look for those glowing weak spots and you’re good to go. This is one of those games that even non-gamers could get into. Just make them watch you fight one of the colossi, and they’ll be hooked.

What’s NOT good about it: It’s pretty short when you go through all 16 colossi because once you’ve taken them all down, there’s nothing left to do. That pretty much means that there’s no replay value here. There’s no major incentive to take a second crack at the giants after beating them all once, unless your friends want a shot at them.

What’s the verdict: The verdict is that this game is fantastic, even if it is too short. It has a different take on gameplay, and since it is so much fun to play, it deserves a lot of credit. You have to try this game out at least once, even if it is just a rental.

Publisher:
Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:
SCEI

Platform:
PS2

Rating: 9/10