Shadow of the Colossus
An unforgettable experience whether you’re playing Team Ico’s 2005 original on the PlayStation 2, the 2011 remaster for the PS3, or the one on PS4 from 2018, Shadow of the Colossus is a game about a boy and his horse, riding through a vast fantasy world, occasionally stopping to climb hills, mountains, or gigantic sentient monsters with visible weak points. Silent hero Wander channels Link as he raises his sword towards the sky, a beam of light leading to the next challenge. It’s a more guided experience than BOTW that still evokes the game’s adventurous spirit. – Michael Fahey
