Shadow of the Colossus/Controls

The controls in Shadow of the Colossus are fairly basic on paper; however, mastering all the various techniques that can be used will take some diligence.


 * psx: Neutral Lstick: Move Wander (that's your character's name!); aim with bow (when equipped); move cursor for menu selection
 * The Left Analog stick is also used to steer our horse, Agro. While mounted, it should be noted that the directions remain the same regardless of camera angle (i.e. moving left always stirs Agro left)
 * psx: Neutral Rstick: Control camera
 * psx: X: Calls Agro, hold to aim camera at Agro.
 * While battling a colossus without Agro, pressing X calls the colossus (hold to aim camera at colossus).
 * While battling a colossus with/without Agro, pressing L1 + X calls the colossus.
 * While mounted, pushing the X button will make Agro run faster, and holding it keeps him at top speed.
 * While mounted, press together simultaneously X + 'left-analog stick downwards' to pull Agro back onto his hind legs and raise his front legs. (A famous stance found in most cowboy-type shows).
 * psx: S: Unsheathe/Attack with sword while standing; Attack arrows from bow when equipped.
 * While crouched using R1, pressing Square will charge your sword's strength.
 * Pressing Square again will unlease this power in a violent stab (used for killing Colossi).
 * While falling in the air, press and hold R1 + Square to perform a full-power falling stab.
 * psx: T: Jump, either while standing or while mounted on Agro
 * Backflip/Frontflip, off of Agro, when Agro suddenly stops/skids to avoid an obstacle. (Timing is essential).
 * Tap repeatedly to get up faster after being knocked unconscious (in about 1/3 of the time otherwise). This is near essential to avoiding frustration when fighting the faster, more responsive colossi (read, IX and XIV).
 * psx: C: Focus light (with sword drawn) to point the way (and to locate colossi vitals); pick up item (lizard tail, fruit, etc.); pat Agro (with weapons stowed)
 * psx: R1: Grab surface; crouch. Note--Wander recovers health more quickly while crouching.
 * While moving using the Left Analog Stick, R1 allows the hero to walk instead of run.
 * psx: T+psx: R1: Triangle is often used in conjunction with R1; in fact, this combination is vital to your success in the game.
 * Press Triangle + R1 while Running to do a dive roll.
 * When beside Agro, pressing Triangle and then R1 will let you jump on to your trusted steed.
 * Holding R1 in mid-jump (or while falling) will allow you to latch on to any surface that will allow it, i.e. ledges, colossi fur, etc.
 * While riding Agro, push the left-analog stick either left, right or up while holding R1 + Triangle to perform an acrobatic stunt.


 * psx: L1: Hold to lock camera on Colossus.
 * psx: L2: Keep camera behind the hero.
 * psx: L2: Keep camera behind the hero.
 * psx: R2: Zoom-in the camera.