May 02, 2005
Shadow of Colossus Preview
ICO was one of the most revered games of this generation. So when Gamespot has a preview of Shadow of Colossus, which is from the development team that made ICO, it's worth a gander.
Even though it's not a direct sequel, the new game shares many of the same characteristics, style, and art design of ICO. Looks like we have another must-have game to pre-order. The slated release date is fall of 2005.
Shadow's visual presentation shares the same stunning artistic flair that gave ICO such a powerful presence. This new game is by no means derivative of its predecessor, however. Shadow has its own unique look and feel that's conveyed by richly detailed environments and savvy use of color. The nameless hero sports an impressive amount of fine detail (such as patterned clothing, a cape, and lace-up sandals), and this gives him an almost Native American look.
