That Shadow of the Colossus, a game that originally released in 2005, can be mistaken for a current-gen game is testament to the outstanding work that Bluepoint’s done on this PlayStation 4 remake. This is a complete rebuild of Fumito Ueda’s seminal boss rush release, and while it maintains the ethereal feel of the original, it honestly looks like a brand new game.
While we’re still under (some) embargo, we wanted to follow up our hands on impressions from last year with a quick article to confirm that you will be dazzled by this version. Purists may lament the alterations to the art style – the colour palette is much more “natural” this time, with the oversaturated bloom of the original dialled down – but it’s hard not to be impressed by the work that’s gone into it.
It’s especially impressive on the PS4 Pro, where you have multiple options available to you that can be toggled at any time. Cinematic Mode delivers a dynamic 4K image at 30 frames-per-second, and this will “super sample” on 1080p screens for improved aliasing and image quality. Alternatively, there’s Performance Mode which targets 60 frames-per-second and (in our experience thus far) looks extremely smooth – it’s a far cry from the stuttering of the PS2 original.
Both options support HDR to enhance the already-impressive lighting, making for a visual tour-de-force. It really does look on par with some of the PS4’s heavy hitters, which is impressive for a game over a decade old. There’s no question in our mind that Shadow of the Colossus will set the standard for remakes moving forwards.
We’ll have much more on the remake over the coming days, but for now, enjoy the gameplay footage of both PS4 Pro modes embedded above.
Are you planning to pick up Shadow of the Colossus when it releases next month? Are you impressed by the quality of this remake? Controversially kill giant monsters in the comments section below.
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Wow, that looks so good. Played it some back in the day but not much. Probably be a day 1 for me.
I'm so excited for this and don't regret preordering the special edition one bit can't wait!
This game blew me away years ago and was one of my all time favourites and seeing it looking like this is on another level..so yeah,of course I'm picking this up!
THAT MUSIC
Sammy you need to buy a 4k screen.
This looks better than most ps4 games, and the performance (4k 30 fps or 1080p 60fps) is way better than the last guardian.
Sony should buy bluepoint games or at least make 10 year contract with them to remaster all ps1-ps3 classic games.
WHERE IS THE SPECIAL EDITION FOR THE UK?????????
Good grief, I'm so angry that Sony have dropped the ball on this.
Amazing game on the PS2 The only thing that let it down was the camera angles really. And sometimes trying to get on the Monsters and trying to hold on was frustrating. Hopefully that has been fixed some how to.
@themcnoisy I need a 4K capture card!
@get2sammyb Ok great! Do you have a 4k screen now?
@dark_knightmare2 nothing can go wrong bro ^-^
@get2sammyb I can’t wait to play this game on my PS4 Pro running in my 55 inch LGB6, do u think PS5 is launching Fall 2019? I do for sure and can’t wait for it.
@Eman619 2020.
That looks so good! I now want to pet the Colossus' hair
For £25 this looks like an absolute bargain, how long is the game?
@b1ackjack_ps You can find a lot on YouTube.
I can't wait for this. There should be more remakes like this one and Crash Bandicoot honestly.
Thank god i didn't beat the game.i got the ico and collossus collection.so im happy i didn't beat this game.i was on my 3rd boss.so i will buy this game now for my ps4 pro.word up son
@Eman619 2021 playa word up son
Day one for me, Shadow of the Colossus is one of the best games ever made, without a doubt.
@playstation1995 2021 LOL PS4 Pro was just a Mid Gen Upgrade 3 Years after PS4, obviously 3 years after PS4 Pro makes perfect sense for PS5 Fall 2019.
@get2sammyb Ya I’ll stick to Fall 2019, because just like in 2013 PS3 had their last batch of Exclusives and then PS4 launched in the Fall, it’ll be the same thing in 2019 with the 3 last Big Exclusives being The Last Of Us 2, Death Stranding and Ghost Of Tsushima and then PS5 launching in the Fall.
I want to hear performance impressions on a standard PS4.
Not that it really matters. I pre-ordered this the second it went up on PSN. A remake of one of my top 3 games ever...of course I'm buying it.
This reminded me that it was coming soon and I still hadn't seen a special edition up for preorder. Guess we aren't getting one in the UK?
Looking forward to replaying it again
@get2sammyb
What's the resolution/fps on a regular PS4?
@Bread-Not-Toast I’m guessing in the neighborhood of 15-20 hours. Hopefully we have a review up soon. The game releases in less than a week!
@Gamer83 1080p/30fps I believe.
This looks amazing. I am now pretty sure I will 100% be getting this...
@get2sammyb
Thanks, I never played the game but thinking this is the perfect opportunity to get on board.
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