Shadow of the Colossus

chocolatecoffin's Wander to Kyozou (PlayStation 2) review

A superbly beautiful and mystifying game.

At first glance, this game seems like a Zelda wannabe, but on further play (about 2 minutes) you realize how astounding and well made it is. The landscape surrounding you is intriguing, and it holds many fun secrets and possibilities. The game engine is a good one, with amazing animation and texturing.
Even though through most of the game, the only characters are Wander and Agro, your faithful steed, it doesn't matter. If there were villages with wacky merchants and inns, this game wouldn't be what it is, perfect. You grow attached to your horse Agro, and by the end of the game you feel a sense of friendship with him. The game is mainly an action game, with a puzzle feel. But there are hints of an RPG in there, with unlockable items and the ability to advance your health and stamina gauges through time.

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