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The pre-release version of Shadow of the Colossus was a version only released for reviewers before the game was officially released. Similar to the video game series Dark Souls, here the storyline and actions, as well as the motives of the characters remain unknown. Shadow of the Colossus takes place nearing the edge of the known world, in an area known only as 'The Forbidden Land'. Shadow of the Colossus Trophies auf dem PC. The changes in the reissue affected not only the graphics, which came closer to modern action games – the gameplay was also somewhat redesigned, especially the control system, which became more convenient.Ī team called Team Ico worked on the creation of the project. Shadow of The Colossus V.1. 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I like to talk about how games can achieve something that other mediums are incapable of, but I'm not sure if Zen Bound 2 is an exclusive gaming experience. On one hand they're most certainly casual, but if you let yourself get lost in the zen of it all, you just might find a deeper, more meaningful moment. ![]() ![]() The Zen Bound games rely on you to approach them as quiet puzzles, instead of mechanical tricksters. There's a meditative pace to the process and the tactile feel of the presentation can be quite grounding to experience. It's the kind of game that I'll open up for a puzzle when I want to wind down, or empty my mind. I haven't finished playing it yet, but I know I will someday. Mixing all of this together with the tactile visuals of wooden shapes, fibrous rope, and soft blossoms really presents the personality of Zen Bound 2's style. Sometimes the rope can't hold on to a corner and snaps out of place with a jarring crack. Simple ambient sounds make up the soundtrack punctuated by that tight creak of rope as you pull it tighter. To enhance this there is a great soundscape to accompany the harmony of the experience. There's a good feeling of tension as you pull and twist the rope around each carving. It's definitely calming to be working your way through trees, opening flowers, lighting lanterns, and manipulating wooden objects with rope. The graphics don't need to have a lot going on, but what's there looks great and serves the overall ambience of the game well. However, the real kicker for the game is the level of polish that sets it apart from other mobile games. I really enjoy Zen Bound 2, primarily because of the puzzle mechanics and the simple challenge of winding rope around a variety of shapes. The difficulty curve is smooth, but presents a decent challenge, especially if you're trying to get 100% coverage on all puzzles. 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