[Odoul]

And not the fun borderline anti-heroes like in God of War or Grand Theft Auto.

I just killed my second beast, and after two years of owning it and a two month hiatus I think I'm finally feeling what the makers are going for. It's crazy just how big it is, I forgot just how impressive last gen could be.

On topic though I though I would be slaying dangerous monsters. But the way these things bleed and cry is just pitiful.

[StuBurns]

It's meant to, keep playing.

[Speevy]

You're not the bad guy. You're just a lost soul ..

[two4two]

That song they play doesn't help! I love that tune.

Keep playing, yeah.

[KalBalboa]

That's one of the many genius things about that game. You feel like you're being manipulated into doing the wrong thing.

Keep playing.

[darkpaladinmfc]

You're in for a treat.

[djplaeskool]

Keep going.

[LiK]

You're a good guy

[Kazuma Kiryu]

just keep going!

[Wario64]

Spoiler

[Muffdraul]

"Aw, da poor widdle huge monster. So what if it was trying to kill me on sight? Feels bad, man. =("

Sorry, I've just never bought into this. I was born a heartless bastard and I'll die a heartless bastard.

[Jay-B]

You are.

[Imm0rt4l]

I felt like Zero everytime I killed a colossus.

[Shao Kahn Going Shopping]

You shouldn't have made this thread! Keep playing.

[gurasa]

watch out for possible upcoming posts with spoilers, OP.

[Scuba Steve]

Don't take another hiatus, play to the end!

[ghibli99]

Keep going. What you're feeling (and what you'll feel after it's over) is one of the main reasons why so many people hold this game in such high regard.

[weird]

You kill harmless giants! YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE!!

but yeah, that feeling is part of the game. Keep going!

[Freedom = $1.05]

God of War 3 had me feeling the same way.

[DieH@rd]

When I killed the bird I felt so sad. T_T

[Whiskeymatt]

When I killed the bird I felt so sad. T_T

Do you mean the 13th colossus, in the desert? Because if so, I agree completely.

Edit: Also, just want to add that I absolutely love this game, but I can never play it for more than two colossi at a time because it can get pretty emotionally draining.

[Deified Data]

The game wouldn't be nearly as beautiful if it didn't task you with murdering beautiful creatures.

[Tashi]

That song they play doesn't help! I love that tune. Keep playing, yeah.

This is what made me scratch my head and get the feeling the OP is. The music.

[Spring-Loaded]

They should've let you pray at the bodies of the colossi just before getting tendril'd.

And play ICO! 3/4s of the game is just pleasant puzzle-platforming, then shit gets so real.

[Gooster]

I feel like the colossi were more aggressive in the HD version. Not... so much in their overall behavior, oddly, but I felt like I had a much harder time climbing on to some of them and was being shaken off far more than on the PS2 version.

[ephemeral garbage]

You're doing it for love. Think about that dead broad on the cold stone. You want her back, don't you? Keep going.

[eXistor]

It's a wonderful feeling isn't it?

Keep playing.

[Cesar]

Keep on killing

[ironcreed]

It's weird. When I first played it back in 2005, I loved the epic battles, but was disappointed about there being nothing more to it than bosses, with no other enemies to fight in between while working your way towards each encounter.

Not until I played it again later did it really hit me with what it is doing. The isolation and the atmosphere, the feeling of being a weakling human in a desparate attempt to blindly bring back someone you love, no matter the cost. And ultimately, feeling a sense of sadness for each Colossi you bring down. The battles are so epic... but then it just feels so wrong.

An amazing game that took me more than one play through before it hit me like a ton of bricks. I went ahead and downloaded the HD version off PSN a few days ago as well. Looking forward to playing it yet again. Nothing else like it.

[StuBurns]

I feel like the colossi were more aggressive in the HD version. Not... so much in their overall behavior, oddly, but I felt like I had a much harder time climbing on to some of them and was being shaken off far more than on the PS2 version.

Yeah, it's different, something about the distance he can grab fur from or something. It's not as good.

[Zilch]

It's been years since I played it but I think at the end of the game it is revealed that all the colossi were big bullies back at colossi high and they killed the hero's dad who was also a colossi or something so it's sort of like you're getting revenge. Pretty weird, I dunno.

[abstract alien]

Game does a great job of conveying emotion. Just you wait...

Keep on killing

This is the Super Mario Bros of gifs, I swear. Each time is like the first time lol

[Spring-Loaded]

You're doing it for love.

Are you really though? Or are you doing it just to have her for yourself?

[Jomjom]

Have you seen how big and ugly those guys are. You are doing the world a favor by killing them all. Nothing evil about it.

Most of them try to stomp on your cute horse! What did your horse ever do to them?? What kind of good colossus would try to kill your innocent horse?

Stop telling OP that that's how it's supposed to be. That's kind of a spoiler.

[Xater]

It means the game is working. Keep playing.

[HoodWinked]

lol should have played to entirety because its practically spoiled now.

This is the Super Mario Bros of gifs, I swear. Each time is like the first time lol

lol so true

[jrDev]

Hmm, I guess I need to get this collection? The comments here got me intrigued...

[StuBurns]

lol should have played to entirety because its practically spoiled now.

Given the pace he's playing it, it doesn't seem like he was comfortable with it. Maybe knowing it's intentional will help him power through. It is kind of a spoiler, then again, so is the thread title for anyone who hasn't played it but are tempted to try 'Sony's Zelda'.

It's certainly not going to completely tarnish the game.

[~Devil Trigger~]

I felt like Zero everytime I killed a colossus.

/thread

[HoodWinked]

Hmm, I guess I need to get this collection? The comments here got me intrigued...

ico is a slowburn, sotc is incredible from start to finish. should definitely experience them both if you consider yourself a core gamer.

[MushroomSamba]

Stop reading this thread and keep playing.

[CREMSteve]

ico is a slowburn, sotc is incredible from start to finish. should definitely experience them both if you consider yourself a core gamer.

ICO > SotC

IMO, of course. Both are amazing games.

[lupinko]

What if you are the bad guy?

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[XANDER CAGE]

you might be onto something

[jorgeton]

Finish the game OP, it ain't that long. Also bail out of this thread ASAP, lest you be spoiled. though I think it's too late...

[HoodWinked]

ICO > SotC IMO, of course. Both are amazing games.

its not really a matter of one being better than the other i was just speaking that ico is alot harder to appreciate unless you play it for its entirety the game has a very slow start and at first glace menu/fonts lack polish and controls are very clumsy and clunky. sotc just starts with guns ablaze epic boss fight one after the other, incredibly well paced game.

[ASIS]

One of the best games ever, and that feeling you have is only a part of why its so amazing. I felt really depressed while playing SoTC. And not in a good way, looking back though it really is a unique experience.

Just like everyone else said, keep going!

[StuBurns]

Ico and SotC couldn't be a better example of companion pieces, aside from any canonical connections, the two games are two halves of a Zelda game, just the dungeon puzzles, and just the overworld and bosses. Regardless of which is better, to play one is to require the other, more or less.

[Odoul]

They should've let you pray at the bodies of the colossi just before getting tendril'd. And play ICO! 3/4s of the game is just pleasant puzzle-platforming, then shit gets so real.

Finished ICO years ago. Great game.

I though SOTC was gonna be a little more like that than just aesthetics.

Also does the collection finally translate what the light girl says after you beat it? That was some bullshit that it was left out of the American release.

[StuBurns]

The HD Collection is the Euro version of both games, you can read what Yorda says.