Turtles All The Way Down

August 19, 2010 9:50 PM

"The idea behind this game was to push how large of a single Movieclip I could make each level, and in the process pay tribute to my absolute favourite game on the PS2, Shadow of the Colossus."
posted by griphus (21 comments total)

That is some elegant Flash. Thanks.
posted by anarch at 10:46 PM on August 19, 2010

Seems strange to remake Colossus with such a videogamey plot. Unless the bit of plot after the first level is intentionally misleading.
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 12:30 AM on August 20, 2010

That thing is one like jumping puzzle nightmare. Bleh.
posted by GilloD at 12:48 AM on August 20, 2010

GilloD: I thought it was absurdly forgiving.
posted by aubilenon at 12:55 AM on August 20, 2010

Agreed, aubilenon: I only whizzed through the first level before work but it rather lacked challenge.

The thing is, climbing a giant creature in order to slay it is a wonderful idea, but it's been done so elegantly already that all I really get from this game is a desire to play Colossus again (although I'm waiting for the inevitable PS3 re-release with 720p and a framerate).

I have no idea if it's an impressive technical achievement or not; if so, my hat is off. And I kinda hate to rag on anyone's creativity, but if you invoke one of the modern masterpieces of videogaming you kind of invite it.
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 1:51 AM on August 20, 2010

I liked it - not so Colossus-ish, but very Black Tiger-ish.
posted by obiwanwasabi at 1:54 AM on August 20, 2010

...although I'm waiting for the inevitable PS3 re-release with 720p and a framerate.

Inevitable, you say? Between that and Marvel vs. Capcom 3, it sounds like I pretty much have no choice but to get a PS3.
posted by griphus at 6:07 AM on August 20, 2010

I wouldn't bet my life on it or anything, but it's looking increasingly likely. Especially after the God of War series and those daft cat/spy games got updated. And double especially since it's basically free repeat custom for Sony; I know we'll be buying it, despite owning both Ico and Colossus on the PS2.
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 6:39 AM on August 20, 2010

although I'm waiting for the inevitable PS3 re-release with 720p and a framerat

Is this REAL? Don't tease me, it's cruel.
posted by edbles at 6:48 AM on August 20, 2010

In conclusion I learn once again that I need to a) hit preview when I've camped on a page for a while and b) read the whole thread.
posted by edbles at 6:50 AM on August 20, 2010

although I'm waiting for the inevitable PS3 re-release with 720p and a framerat

Or you could play it right now in 1080p or better using PCSX2.
posted by straight at 7:11 AM on August 20, 2010

Do you have PCSX2 running at a decent framerate, straight? If so, what are your specs?
posted by griphus at 7:12 AM on August 20, 2010

ArmyOfKittens: "I wouldn't bet my life on it or anything, but it's looking increasingly likely. Especially after the God of War series and those daft cat/spy games got updated. And double especially since it's basically free repeat custom for Sony; I know we'll be buying it, despite owning both Ico and Colossus on the PS2."

If they re-release Ico as well, I will buy a PS3. I've always said that I'd never buy a PS3 just to play the one or two games that it has that I want, but Ico and SotC would tip that balance.
posted by specialagentwebb at 7:20 AM on August 20, 2010 [1 favorite]

I don't own a copy of Shadow of Colossus yet (emulation doesn't have to mean piracy) so I haven't tried it, but I can run Ico full speed on a AMD64X2 5600+, 8800GT, and 2GB RAM.

I see the video I linked doesn't specify, but if you search YouTube, most PCSX2 videos will list the user's system specs.
posted by straight at 7:25 AM on August 20, 2010

I think the biggest bunx is the lack of scale. The giant monster from the first level has no sense of scale, so it feels like a flat, uninteresting, generic flash platformer. Also, is it just me, or does this game feel sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow? I didn't finish the first level, even after the nice opening, because it made me want to play Shadow of the Colossus and not a generic flash platformer.
posted by fuq at 8:12 AM on August 20, 2010

Although a HD Ico or SotC re-release would be sweet, I'm planning on buying a PS3 when Team ICO releases their new game, The Last Guardian.
posted by joedan at 8:18 AM on August 20, 2010

My cheapo Core 2 (overclocked, but still cheapo) choked on Colossus the last time I tried, and didn't display everything correctly anyway. It gave me sadface. Annoying because it can cope with Wii games at full speed. Bloody Sony crazy bloody architecture mutter mutter mutter
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 8:21 AM on August 20, 2010

The Last Guardian has a giant kitty/puppy/bird!

I can't wait.

The PS3 is so my favourite console of this gen; and I didn't picture myself ever saying that back in 2007.
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 8:23 AM on August 20, 2010

BABY GRIFFIN. He will be best friend FOREVER.
posted by edbles at 8:38 AM on August 20, 2010

I'll be standing in line at midnight for The Last Guardian, if that's what it takes.
posted by sidereal at 10:33 AM on August 20, 2010

ALSO: there's no girl in Last Guardian so will avoid this problem, discussed here by Ashley Birch. Also warning ads on that link.
posted by edbles at 10:59 AM on August 20, 2010