Shadow of the Colossus Remaster review: Your Memory is Wrong | EliteGamer

Visually, it's a remarkable upgrade from the original PS2 version as well as the supposed HD remaster that released on PS3. But it still feels like a PS2 game and certainly plays like one.

[Nyxus]

"I played SotC on a standard PS4 so the performance is capped at 1080p and 30fps. It’s disappointing when you consider much more recent games that have been ported to the PS4 have achieved 1080p with 60fps with ease on a base PS4."

Uhm, maybe because this isn't a port but a full fledged remake?

[Telford91]

They used code from the PS2 original so I wouldn't call it a "fully fledged remake" like FF7 will be.

[UCForce]

Final Fantasy 7 Remake ? I can’t say it’s a remake, because the gameplay has changed from what I saw. More importantly, FF 7 remake combat is like a reboot ish. Shadow of the Colossus is definitely a remake, because it using new engine from ground up. But it have to stay art style from original game. Bluepoint nailed it.

[AspiringProGenji]

They had to make the game stay as true as the original, so using the same code makes sense. However the assets were all remade from the ground, so that is a remake.

[kevnb]

Its a whole new engine and new code, they might have been able to put some of the old code in but I would imagine that would be minimal. Ive seen the pr statement, but you also have to remember pr folks often mix things up. The FF7 "remake" looks more like an abomination with final fantasy 7s story tacked on.

[Jinger]

FF7 is almost like a reboot or refresh of that game considering all the aspects they're changing like the combat and such.

[Pancit_Canton]

Nope. Bluepoint used the asset as a reference only, but everything is built from ground up to their new game engine. Coding doesn't work like that, you can't just copy paste and expect it to work right away It has to be compatible with the system and game engine.

[UnHoly_One]

Why does anyone care what it's called?

REmake, REmaster, REwhogivesacrap?

It was a great game and now it looks 10x more awesome.

Why does everyone on this website insist on arguing about pointless crap that has no bearing on anything?

[Darkwatchman]

Completely remade assets in every single instance with no stone unturned don’t count as a remake??? Okay, guy. You clearly aren’t in the business of reviewing games professionally if you believe this is a simple remaster.

[vladstad]

so does that mean that you dont think each new elder scrolls game or fallout is a new game since they are using basically the same engine as 10 years ago?

ps yes i know they have rewritten parts of their engine.

[kowan]

It's a remake. They used code from the Ps2 as basis but it's not the same in this game. You can't use the exact same code when you're changing the controls, the assets, the sounds and all. Also, the article already lost credibility when it mentioned that the game was "ported" to the Ps4. How could someone even say that when there's footage everywhere, and not to mention the reviewer already played the game.

[SCW1982]

No they didn't. Its built from scratch.

[darthv72]

Bluepoint did the HD remaster of this a few years ago. This game essentially takes that one and rebuilds it from scratch. some assets were used while majority of others were rebuilt with the PS4 in mind.

Think of it like a remake of the remaster and both were keeping true to the original formula.

[Aceman18]

This game was a classic then, and it is now. The author must have sucked at the game lol

[mad-dog]

It seems people just don't want you to be right.
Here is a great interview: https://www.youtube.com/wat...
At around 14 minutes they talk about the code.

[yellowgerbil]

You realize every Madden game since like 1992 have reused some of the same code too. Is Madden 18 a port of Madden 94?

[MWH]

you don't know what you're talking about but it's never late to be wise.

[Edito]

@Telford91 You clearly need to get your facts straight and do some research.

[RommyReigns]

https://media.makeameme.org...

[Gaming101]

The clickbait is strong with this one... this guy clearly sucks at the game and is looking for reasons to complain.

[DialgaMarine]

If someone is going to bitch about the graphical settings of a PS4 exclusive, they should buy a damn PS4 Pro. What a moron this dingleberry is.

[Rhythmattic]

Dingleberry & Dangleberry..... words I have not had the opportunity to use in a long time...
Thanks for the memories!

[Wolf873]

Although the game is made anew, it still looks like a enhanced PS3 game graphics wise, so it makes me wonder if 60 fps could actually have been achieved. Fps doesn't matter to me personally but seeing the final product and fps cap had me wondering why's that the case.

[Wolf873]

@MakoD
My eyes are just fine perhaps yours are blinded by sheer bias, but it doesn't matter, I checked HD videos and that's how it is. There are other PS4 games that look exceedingly more current gen than this. I don't own a pro nor plan to, will get next gen PS. And for your kind information, next time don't be so rude when I hadn't made a rude comment to begin with.

[Wolf873]

@makoD
Mate, your idea of helping is to be condescending and rude when my initial comment was inquisitive. It seems like this site is overrun by immature people based on what I'm seeing here. Honestly, check your vision I wrote I *do not* own a pro nor want to. And I said what I said, graphics look like enhanced ps3 visuals (e.g. UC4 and MGS5 look current gen)...you don't need to take it so personally unless the game is your baby.

[lptmg]

there's always that one guy...

[HeisenbergX]

my thought's exactly

[Mr_Luke]

I thought the same

[SuperSonic91]

PlayStation exclusives are often abised by unknown or obscure gaming websites to get clicks and hits. Even big sites like IGN and Gamespot use this opportunities for their business.
Thos is why I go by my own instinct for a games quality.

[IMissJimRyan]

You know that there's something wrong when the author comes to comments.

[mastershredder]

That’s what “elite gamers” do. I don’t know which one makes me cringe more. The title of the site or the actions of trying to govern and muzzel comments on a site that is not their own. Really f-ing lame biz right there, but at least only the elite of the dingleberry sites tend to do this. Who else would have time to monitor comments on a site where the source of their information is not hosted?!?!?! Amature as f.

[Bathyj]

That's such a turn off. Credibility out the window.

[NXFather]

lmfao

[Araragifeels]

You know there something wrong when everyone start to disagree with OP comment and responding back with facts while OP stay in silent and start disliking everyone.

[Cryptcuzz]

One more site to not visit. When you see the known sites give this game rave reviews and then an unknown website come out shortly after with low scores, that is classic clickbait at its finest.

[Jinger]

Well considering I absolutely love the original... I can't imagine I'd be disappointed with a version that looks so beautiful.

[Omnisonne]

Yup, an improvement on every aspect as far as I'm concerned.

The review was fair, I'm sure the game starts to show some age control-wise, each to his own. But to say as author that people's memories of the game are wrong based on your unmet expectations is frankly retarded..
Also to the author, if the game gets tedious or monotonous, just put it down for a few days.

[Hardiman]

Well there are several control settings Andy most have applauded the options and it runs at 60fpfs on the Pro.

[Gazondaily]

There's always one

[kfk]

That "one" is frequently you.

[Gazondaily]

Oh really? And how so?

[ILostMyMind]

😂😂😂

[eagle21]

"your memory is wrong"

Dafuq? I remember this game very well honestly. Maybe your taste is off, maybe you expected more but don't insult our memory when IGN gave it 9.7...lol.

[morganfell]

Your memory is wrong?

@ so called leet gamer, you are wrong.

[CrimsonWing69]

it's not a port you moron.

[Deep-throat]

Haha.

Morons like him should stick with those cinematic craps like Call of Duty and Uncharted. SotC is too "gamey" and it demands more.

[Nyxus]

Cinematic crap like the game in your avatar?

[ps3vita4life]

I bet you haven’t even played SotC. You just want an excuse to bash Sony and it’s incredible games. We can see right through you deep-throat

[Trez1234]

You forgot halo and gears.

[DialgaMarine]

If UC4 was like watching a movie, then Gears 4 was like staring at a picture. Gears 4’s campaign literally put me to sleep with how dry, repetitive, linear, and boring it was. That game is the definition of a “cinematic crap”.

[UCForce]

You should remove that avatar of your and change it. Because you saying cinematic in gaming is crap for you. Meaning you insulted MGS franchise.

[Araragifeels]

Ironic. Your avatar is Solid Snake and MGS franchise was mostly cinematics.

[Felsager]

I'm not going to click on an article about someone who obviously knows jack about video games and to boot he tries to troll with idiocy like this:

. "I played SotC on a standard PS4 so the performance is capped at 1080p and 30fps. It’s disappointing when you consider much more recent games that have been ported to the PS4 have achieved 1080p with 60fps with ease on a base PS4."

It's incredible how dumb this individual is. He can't differentiate between a port and a full remake.

[PEEPer]

Seems like the auteur disliked every negative comment. Woul've expect this from such an elitist guy.

[DaFeelz]

Get dem clicks!

[_LarZen_]

7/10....LOL!! No. This is a 10/10 game regardless if it’s the PS2,PS3 or PS4 version.. End of discussion.

[LightofDarkness]

Pretty sure my memory is spot on. And what a trite, elitist headline. You ought to call yourselves elitistgamer. Or maybe hipstergamer, let's not mince words.

[clevernickname]

Mastering the controls was one of the satisfying elements of this game. Yes, it could be frustrating, especially as you got to the tougher colossi where every grab mattered. But it was utter satisfaction to see them fall in the end. Bluepoint has improved on the controls with four control schemes and kept the classic control method for those that like the challenge and nostalgia.

[mike32UK]

There's 2 average reviews floating around (This being one of them)... ironically I've never heard of either of them!

[Eidolon]

People making review sites left and right and writing bias.

[DialgaMarine]

Happens with every major release; some far neck-bearded basement-dwelling shut-ins decide they’re going to make up a whole new site just to shit on something that the majority love.

[Discobastrd]

OK, Thomas *pats on head*

[Amyellevivv]

My memory is clear and i hear it saying buy it

[Traingamez]

that's not memory, that could be schizophrenia, or someone put a hallucinogen in your tea mate

[DialgaMarine]

“Your memory is wrong”

Seriously? If you didn’t like the game, that’s one thing, but to blatantly shit on the incredible work that was the original, the incredible work that is the remake, AND the opinions of people who like, is irrefutable that you’re nothing but a loser troll who has to convey their misery by pretending only their opinion is relevant.

It’s okay though. I see that the game still has a 93 on metacritic, and this review just makes me laugh. Enjoy your miserable existence, bud.

[Vanfernal]

Your review is wrong.

[AmstradAmiga]

I've never played it, was never my style of game. However, I cant wait to watch my kids play through it again on PS4. It looks fantastic!

[Einhander1971]

I can't believe this review, this game in its original form brought game and level design to new heights. There isn't anything now that really compares. Bluepoint doing this remaster is the icing on the cake to this timeless classic.

[Father__Merrin]

This reviewer has been eating wots been coming out from his behind.....

[Gatsu]

It's a remake...

[PhoenixUp]

It’s a remake not a remaster

[Hardiman]

Jesus there's always that one! There's info out there about how Bluepoint developed this game. Go do yourself a favor and get informed!

[dekke]

well ordered it cuz of weird comments :D

[dekke]

....

[mad-dog]

It's basically the same code. They say that in the GameInformer interview. Doesn't matter. It's a good thing. But let's keep things real.

[Trez1234]

Same code doesn't mean same assets.

[mad-dog]

Where did i say that? I'm commenting on the embarrassing way that people like or dislike comments here. Someone posts a fact and he gets more than 90 dislikes because sad fanboys don't want a fact to be true. it's quite embarrassing. The game looks insane. It's a bizar remake. They used the same code because that was important to them. NOTHING wrong with it. Your comment doesn't make sense either. I never said they used the same assets. What are you trying to defend? there IS nothing to defend. It seems like one of the best remakes ever made.

They should remove the likes and dislikes from this site. It's toxic and brings out the worst in frustrated people.

[nRicosS]

Need clicks?

[ziggurcat]

I guess this is the “that one guy” review...

[gobluesamg]

Shouldn't an an elite gamer doing reviews play his games on the elite PS4 which is the Pro?

[Ikenda]

I always knew it! Elite gamers are doing it for the clicks...

[ILostMyMind]

Bash Sony's exclusive and get clicks from XB fans. Simple.

[Emme]

Its an atmospheric game, yes, its visually decent, yes, but after my initial euphoria, I rather watch it on mixer than playing it myself.

[T2X]

It is and was one of the greatest games because of it's design and unique gameplay being far different from anything else at the time and even now. I have played it quite a bit, but never beat it. I shall next week! It's also worth noting, it won't be for everyone or those with no patience or problem solving on the fly skills. I give it a 10.

[smooch_357]

I played this game on PS2...wasn't that impressed with it. The world was empty and the monster killing got extremly repetitive to me after a while... Then I watched the IGN review that was recently posted and heard about all of the emotional tugs that this game was supposed to impose on you- with trying to reduce your sister/lover, some monsters not necessarily seeming like they were evil, and your character slowly getting being corrupted by the dark energy after every kill...none of that stuff ever occurred to me as I played. Perhaps if it did, myself and other people who share a similar sentiment about this game as the author would have different opinions about this game. Just goes to show that not all games are for everybody, not everyone will have the aptitudes to pick up on those un-spoken nuances that this games intends for you to just get without explicitly being told so.