Is this a story about environmentalism? A narrative about the perils of what we consider to be true love? An epic journey that criticizes a generation’s willingness to abandon the old ways for largely selfish reasons? That lingering argument is a testament to the game’s brilliant use of minimalism as both a blank canvas for several ideas and a fully-realized masterpiece. The moral ambiguity of Shadow of the Colossus’ central quest has been dissected by just about every who has played it, yet, we really haven’t reached a true consensus regarding the game’s overall message. If that’s the case, then why do you feel as if you’re depriving the world of something beautiful for largely selfish reasons? Because you don’t know much about your hero or their motivations, you’re sometimes left to assume their quest is a righteous one. Shadow of the Colossus makes you feel like a true villain in a way that games which openly cast you as a villain struggle to do. That realization is the crux of the game’s considerable emotional presence. That tiny detail eventually leads to the realization that these seemingly terrifying creatures are really majestic wonders who have likely been peacefully wandering this world for generations.
Instead, you often must trigger the fight by using your bow and arrow or sword. You see, none of the game’s colossus boss battles involve the creatures aggressively initiating combat.
That’s due partially to the sheer scale of the creatures – you really get the impression you are but an ant to them – but it has more to do with the moral implications of these battles. Many people who played Shadow of the Colossus when it was released will tell you that their first battle with a colossus is among their favorite moments in gaming history.
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