A closer look
Most games use quiet moments simply as padding between the explosions, but Shadow of the Colossus uses silence as a psychological weapon. By stripping out all standard enemies, towns, and traditional RPG leveling, the game leaves you completely alone with your thoughts as you ride across a vast, empty landscape. This excruciatingly paced traversal forces you to reflect on the uncomfortable fact that you are invading a beautiful ecosystem to systematically murder sixteen majestic, peaceful creatures.
