Shadow of the Colossus HD: PS3 vs PS2 Comparison

GB: "In 2005 a classic was revealed to the world. An experience unmatched by any game till date. Shadows of the Colossus is easily one of those titles that set a benchmark for future games to come. I was thrilled to no end when the HD collection of two of the best games was announced last year.
Recently some screenshots of the HD collection was revealed so we decided to compare it with the original PlayStation 3 version and the results as one might put it are stunning."

[CynicalVision]

http://gamingbolt.com/wp-co...

That one is just insane. I really can't wait to replay my favorite game from the last generation.

[darthv72]

has there been any mention if the game will detect a pre-existing save (if you have a bc ps3)?

As cool as that would be, its not a deal breaker. I am only 1/3 of the way through and dont mind starting over.

Oh and the reason I'm only 1/3 through is that i started playing last year but stopped to play some of the other big games released. I think we are all guilty of having a game or two we started but didnt finish.

Ashamed to admit...this is one of mine. I read and hear such great things as the game gets deeper and deeper. I will get there one day.

[lil Titan]

looks good but in like the 3rd photo i like the blurry look more

[I_find_it_funny]

original game still looks good, good design ages well

[Maester07]

It really is worth playing - its one of those games that just defines 'gaming' from a personal and nostalgic point of view. The ending is hauntingly ethereal - a stunning game.

On a side note - I really doubt the PS2 save file recovery. Not heard of it in other games, but who knows?

[Why o why]

'Oh and the reason I'm only 1/3 through is that i started playing last year but stopped to play some of the other big games released. I think we are all guilty of having a game or two we started but didnt finish.'

trust me. ive slept on some special games; you are not alone

Ive played through this game like 3 times. The first time was on pirate....i played it and said ef this sh!t its time to pay team ico their dues. Ive purchased it two further times AND picked up ico to atone for my juvenile sins...

I cant believe ill be playing it again. I completed it the first time without knowing i could kill or injure the lizards to increase stamina or shoot down fruit to increase health. Didnt know what the secret garden was until my 3rd playthrough. Im coming back.. If only an okami remaster could be made.

[halocursed]

Oh man! These screenshots bring back some great memories with my PS2!

[Fishy Fingers]

Ha, with the help of a little nostalgia, the original games look as good as the PS3 versions in my mind.

[iforgotmylogin]

i was thinking the same

especially with this 1
http://gamingbolt.com/wp-co...

[IcarusOne]

Yeah I noticed that one too. But the first one is startling IMO. The upgraded textures really shine. Can't wait for this and ICO.

Oh right...and The Last Guardian. =)

[Christopher]

I will still be picking these up, but I kind of expected more. Methinks that these screens don't do justice to the HD remake.

[Fishy Fingers]

The (doubled) frame rate is more important than the HD update in my opinion.

[MisterAV]

yeah, on ps2 sotc had very low fps

[jellybalboa]

how how how hav u got so many bubbles how dammit?!

[Fishy Fingers]

He's a mod.

[the_best_player]

bubble his self

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

Holy s**t this is more than just a resolution bump. It looks like they reworked the models and textures completely. Now I'm more interested than I was before. Can't wait for the MGS and ZoE HD Collections!!

[afterMoth]

The MGS collection clearly shows they didn't rework models or textures :(

[OhMyGandhi]

interesting. I can imagine you speaking what you wrote, too, with all the emphasis in the right places and everything.

on topic:

Good design (as someone stated) really does age well.

[Ulf]

I actually prefer the blurryness of the PS2 version -- it helps hide some of the last-gen nature of the colossi models and textures.

However, at 60 FPS, and with full HD surround sound... I'm not going to have any other gripes.

[nycrekid]

Don't forget widescreen and 3d.

[monkeyfox]

Er... is it me or does the ps2 screen look somehow better? Loved the original and will be buying this when it arrives regardless...

[Infernostew]

Over the counter corrective lenses can easily fix that problem.

[Braid]

Seeing the giants in 3D will be, well, something unique to say the least.

[Der_Kommandant]

Shadow of the Colossus is the greatest game ever created.

[gameseveryday]

I agree to that and that is perhaps the best use of the only bubble you have. So bubbles for you :D

[coryok]

i bought ico and never played through it, never picked up shadow of the collosus, im gonna pick them up and try them out.

[RyuDrinksTheDew]

i wonder what made them change the eye color of the colossus.

anyways, looks a lot better, the hair on the colossus looks great!

[purple105]

I think the problem is comparing hurt collosi to the uninjured ones, thus different eye colors.

[Simco876]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to pick this up

[Miths]

I played a little of both Shadow and Ico on PS2, but never got very far in either. I'm looking forward to making up for that with this HD collection - and I'm quite thrilled that it's also going to be in 3D, as I haven't actually been doing a whole lot of gaming on my new 51" plasma 3D TV so far.

[Close_Second]

Although it looks good I really wish they had developed a full next-gen sequel.

[limewax]

They done that as well, its called the last guardian and it should be out within roughly a year of the HD remakes. Win/Win much?

[maniac76]

only seen these playd on jtv for abit and thought they were those few games that will be true classic originals

[kza]

Cant wait to replay this it looks better than i thought it would for just a HD port!!

[vikingland1]

When are these games out again?

[Godchild1020]

September 20th 2011 in Japan. No confirmed release date for the US or EU. I might have to import both games.

[Holeran]

The PS2 version holds up surprisingly well. They did a great job on this originally.

[zinkabass]

It may seem that way from the pictures,..
But on a big LCD Tv,.. kinda looks a bit shitty (even on PS3 with smoothing),.. And frame rate sometimes drops considerably,..

Not exactly game-breaking,.. you forget about it in 20 minutes or so,.. Both games are spectacular,.. I actually stopped playing both of them, just to get this collection,..

[bloodybutcher]

still remember how my heart was pounding when ground started to shake under steps of first colossus...and when i saw him i thought ´´oh.my.god!that is one colossal colossus!´´following with ´´how the hell am i suppose to kill it?´´

[DigitalRaptor]

This MASTERPIECE of game design will look and run even better. So MASTERPIECE+

You can't beat that. I might just lose it when I slide this baby into my PS3!

[Mister_G]

Framerate should be better too :)