Shadow of the Colossus Guide and Walkthrough

Learn everything you need to know to take down all the Colossi and save the girl in Shadow of the Colossus.

Shadow of the Colossus has finally made its way to the PlayStation 4 with some exceptionally beautiful visuals and remastered textures. While the core gameplay itself is the same, we’ve put together this detailed guide to help you as you set out across the land to take down all the Colossus and save the girl. This article will act as a hub for all of our Shadow of the Colossus guide content, so make sure you check back often to get the most up-to-date information about the game.

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Shadow of the Colossus Quick Tips

  • Take your time as you explore the world, and always keep an eye out in new areas. You never know when something you’ll need to find is hidden in plain sight.
  • Climbing can be one of the best ways to get around, and you can hold onto things by pressing and holding down the R2 button. You can also jump from ledge to ledge by pressing and holding X to look around, and then letting go to jump.
  • You can ride your horse by walking up to it and pressing X or Triangle. Pressing Triangle will allow you to speed up the horse, and you can steer it using the joysticks on the controller.
  • You can lift your sword up while in direct sunlight and direct a beam of light at enemies to determine their vitals.
  • Look out for weak spots that glow on Colossi. This is your only indication of where to attack enemies for the quickest kill.

The boy crosses a landbridge on his quest to find the second colossus

Shadow of the Colossus Walkthroughs

Here you’ll find a complete list of our of all Shadow of the Colossus walkthroughs, including tips on how to beat all the puzzles, as well as guides on how to take down every Colossus in the game.

How to Defeat the First Colossus
Take down the first boss in Shadow of the Colossus.

Does Shadow of the Colossus Have Multiple Endings
Find out whether Shadow of the Colossus has multiple endings.

Unlock all Secrets of Shadow of the Colossus
Find out how to unlock every hidden secret in Shadow of the Colossus.

How to Find the Last Guardian Easter Egg
Locate and acquire this Easter Egg from The Last Guardian.

Shadow of the Colossus Video Walkthroughs

Not one for reading, or just need some visual aids to help you out? You’ll find links to all of our video walkthroughs for Shadow of the Colossus below.

Shadow of the Colossus Release Date Details

Shadow of the Colossus will release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro on February 6, 2018. The game will feature completely remastered visuals, as well as two different performance options for PlayStation 4 Pro players. For more information on what’s changed, be sure to check out our what’s new in Shadow of the Colossus, where we go over all the changes and differences between the original game and the new remake.


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Josh has been exploring fantastic worlds and getting lost in video games for as long as he can remember. Starting out on the Super Nintendo with Super Mario World, and ending up in the world of next-generation gaming. He enjoys digging into the story and lore of massive RPGs, as well as getting lost just trying to make that last jump in any platformers he gets pulled into, as well as everything in between. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment.