PS4 games news: Shadow of the Colossus PS4 review scores REVEALED

The Shadow of the Colossus February 9 release date is closing in, which means the first review scores have started to drop.

A remake of the PS2 classic, Shadow of the Colossus features fresh visuals and improved controls.

But what do the critics think of Shadow of the Colossus on PS4? Read our review review round-up below to find out…

IGN – 9.7/10: “The true definition of a classic, the gameplay and story of Shadow of the Colossus are every bit as great and emotional today as they were in 2005.

“This outstanding remaster skillfully enhances those qualities with improved controls, performance, and sheer graphical beauty.

“It remains one of the best PlayStation games ever made, and it’s wonderful that Sony has brought it back to the fore so a new generation of gamers can experience it without having to look past its aged facade.”

GAMESPOT – 9/10: “Shadow of the Colossus is a tremendous journey, and one well worth taking and retaking. The visual overhaul is stunning, thoroughly enhancing every facet of Wander and Agro’s excellent adventure. Galloping through the tranquil world is always breathtaking; felling a monumental colossus is always humbling.

“Shadow of the Colossus is a beautiful reconstruction of an already exceptional title. It continues to be a modern classic and is an extraordinary game that everyone must experience.”

POLYGON – 9.5/10: “What better evidence of this than the fact that, five years later, Sony’s big PlayStation exclusive of the season is this recreation of a PS2 classic.

“As wonderful a game as this is, the lesson mustn’t be that we need more games that look like this Colossus — rather, that we need games that feel like it: a decade later, pushing against what we expect from games, warts and all.”

METRO – 9/10: “Questioning whether games are art isn’t an issue of whether the visuals are pretty or not, but whether the game is able to inspire an emotional response from you – and ideally something other than just anger.

“Shadow Of The Colossus manages this with such effortless sleight of hand it seems almost literally magical. Although how exactly you respond to it will depend on your own life history and experiences – just like any great work of art.”

GAMESRADAR+ – 4/5: “Despite a couple of minor quibbles, Shadow of the Colossus works on both its intended levels – as a returning nostalgia blast for those who remember it, and an enjoyable game for newcomers.

“The apparently disparate parts, those long journeys filled with solitude and massive boss battles, are tied together by a strong personality that develops and draws you in. It’s like poking around a house where someone died, looking at things you know are important but with no one left to ask why.

“It’s still a mysterious thing to play, that feels as thought provoking and artful as it did all those years ago on PS2.”