We found that some of the gameplay was a little tough for our kids and I would take over when we faced some of the colossi, while they would handle the horse riding across the vast landscape in search of our next foe. With interesting side quests such as finding all the mushrooms, players get to gallop through the wide, expansive game area on steeds. It was first released in October 2005 in North America and Japan, then in Europe and Australia in February 2006. Others may be hooked on this terrific game. Shadow of the Colossus, released in Japan as Wander and the Colossus ( Wanda to Kyoz), is Team Ico's second game. Ultimately, Shadow of the Colossus is a fantastic fantasy game with elements that may be a little mature for some kids. The rule in our house is that our kids don’t play games with red blood or games where humans are killed as part of the gameplay, so the blood in this game didn’t scare us off. We didn’t feel like it was disgusting or overly graphic. There is also a scripted story element where a human character is stabbed in the chest with a sword.Įach attack on the colossus’ weak points bring a gusher of black blood. Your character then attacks these points to slay the colossus. Upon finding them, Wander must climb and search the giant’s body for glowing sigils, which signify it’s weak points. Armed only with a bow, a sword and his loyal horse, Wander spends a good deal of time riding and seeking out each of the colossus. Your character, Wander, is tasked with taking out 16 giants made of stone, fur and earth.