For the "old" folks in the crowd (10/24)

**Woody** · 10-24-2005

To cut straight to the point, it's a "NeverEnding Story" reference.

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As frustrating as it can be at some points Shadow of the Colossus is an awesome game. Every colossus is a giant moving puzzle that you have to figure out to beat. There's no powerups, not stats, no alternate weapons. It's just you, your sword, your bow, a horse, and the colossus.

Lucky for you though, every colossus has a few weak points, fur for easy climbing handholds, and platforms for reasting your tired grip. And that's one of the beautiful aspects of the game. The longer you hold on trying to figure out what to do next, the closer you get to losing the strength needed to maintain your grip.

Another beautiful aspect of the game is that which inspired the comic. When you're up on the colossus, as it's moving, you can almost feel the wind rushing by you. It's great; tosses you right into the scale of the fight.

Now, when it comes to actually fighting the behemoths, I'm torn. I'm partial to the colossus. They don't seem to be doing any harm. Just wandering around, or sleeping, and along comes this little bastard with a short sword sticking it in their heads and such. But then again, when you manage to figure one out and kill it, the colossus falling is exhilirating.

Anyway, I love the game. It's a "must rent" kinda game, but I don't think you'd be upset if you purchased it outright.

And, at the end of this, if you don't know what "The NeverEnding Story" is... ***sighs** just go ahead and rent that too. You can probably keep it for a month for like a buck or something.

SKALLRAG · 10-24-2005

*sigh* I remember the never ending story...You know it's interesting how there's always one movie out of a trilogy that I never see anymore. I always see back to the future II and III on TV but never the first. Same thing with Indiana Jones. I never see the holy grail one on TV. I watch the movies that were made in the 70's-90's and half of the time I cringe and the other half I don't understand why people thought the movie was bad.

shaizan · 10-24-2005

AHHHH!

Now the Never Ending Story theme is stuck in my head!

Aeyariel · 10-24-2005

*singing* The Neverending STOR-ER-RYYYYY, na na na na na na na :-D That was one of my favorite movies as a kid, right next to Labyrinth. Hey Woody! Lets see your take on the Goblin King a'la David Bowie!

**Erling E.** · 10-24-2005

ATREYU!

Grand Inquisitor Cyrilus · 10-24-2005

... damn you shaizan.

On a different note, does anybody know offhand when / if this is getting released in Australia? Naturally, I'm desperate to get a copy, but ordering it in isn't really an option (PAL format, and all that).

shaizan · 10-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grand Inquisitor Cyrilus:

... damn you shaizan.

LOL, what did I do :?:

Aeyariel · 10-24-2005

**blink** I could've sworn I saw it at Big W when I was in Newcastle, Cyrilus.

shaizan · 10-24-2005

For the uninitiated...

The Lyrics

janin · 10-24-2005

bah! song words too

Great comic, now I'm very interested in this game, might have to go look about for it

Keep us smiling!

EDIT: Minor typo :?

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Woody Owner/Artist GU Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Fwang: 9,782"	For the "old" folks in the crowd (10/24) To cut straight to the point, it's a "NeverEnding Story" reference. --- As frustrating as it can be at some points Shadow of the Colossus is an awesome game. Every colossus is a giant moving puzzle that you have to figure out to beat. There's no powerups, not stats, no alternate weapons. It's just you, your sword, your bow, a horse, and the colossus. Lucky for you though, every colossus has a few weak points, fur for easy climbing handholds, and platforms for reasting your tired grip. And that's one of the beautiful aspects of the game. The longer you hold on trying to figure out what to do next, the closer you get to losing the strength needed to maintain your grip. Another beautiful aspect of the game is that which inspired the comic. When you're up on the colossus, as it's moving, you can almost feel the wind rushing by you. It's great; tosses you right into the scale of the fight. Now, when it comes to actually fighting the behemoths, I'm torn. I'm partial to the colossus. They don't seem to be doing any harm. Just wandering around, or sleeping, and along comes this little bastard with a short sword sticking it in their heads and such. But then again, when you manage to figure one out and kill it, the colossus falling is exhilirating. Anyway, I love the game. It's a "must rent" kinda game, but I don't think you'd be upset if you purchased it outright. And, at the end of this, if you don't know what "The NeverEnding Story" is... *sighs just go ahead and rent that too. You can probably keep it for a month for like a buck or something.

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SKALLRAG Join Date: Nov 2004 Fwang: 25"	sigh I remember the never ending story...You know it's interesting how there's always one movie out of a trilogy that I never see anymore. I always see back to the future II and III on TV but never the first. Same thing with Indiana Jones. I never see the holy grail one on TV. I watch the movies that were made in the 70's-90's and half of the time I cringe and the other half I don't understand why people thought the movie was bad.
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shaizan Join Date: Dec 2003 Fwang: 51"	AHHHH! Now the Never Ending Story theme is stuck in my head!
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Aeyariel Join Date: May 2004 Fwang: 68" Location: Guam	singing The Neverending STOR-ER-RYYYYY, na na na na na na na :-D That was one of my favorite movies as a kid, right next to Labyrinth. Hey Woody! Lets see your take on the Goblin King a'la David Bowie!
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Erling E. the Diligent Industry Professional Join Date: Dec 2003 Fwang: 2,568" Location: Norway	ATREYU!
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Grand Inquisitor Cyrilus Join Date: Oct 2004 Fwang: 181"	... damn you shaizan. On a different note, does anybody know offhand when / if this is getting released in Australia? Naturally, I'm desperate to get a copy, but ordering it in isn't really an option (PAL format, and all that).
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janin Join Date: Jan 2005 Fwang: 29" Location: Nottingham, UK	bah! song words too Great comic, now I'm very interested in this game, might have to go look about for it Keep us smiling! EDIT: Minor typo :?
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