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== 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.
==Wander==
* {{psx|Neutral|Lstick}}: Move Wander (that's your character's name!); aim with bow (when equipped)
* {{psx|X}}: Call Agro; whistle to get Colossi's attention (hold to center camera on colossi, unless Agro is nearby, in which case hold L1 and press X to whistle)
* {{psx|S}}: Swing sword (sword drawn or sheathed); fire arrow (with bow drawn--Note--collision detection in this game is very impressive--try pinning a lizard down by its tail)
* {{psx|T}}: Jump.  Hold to jump higher/further.  Jump then press {{psx|S}} to swing sword mid-air.  Jump, press and hold R1 then press {{psx|S}} to stab downwards (this also works while falling from height). 
**Hold near Agro to mount.  Jump near Agro, then hold R1 to mount from jump. 
**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 colossus vitals); pick up item (lizard tail, fruit, etc.); kneel at shrines (to save and replenish health), colossi statues (to challenge time attack mode after completing the game), and fallen colossi (returning to fallen colossi and kneeling at their 'mounds' allows Wander to enter Reminiscence Mode).
* {{psx|R1}}: Hold to crouch; hold R1 from a jump (or a fall) to grab ledges, colossus 'fur', etc.  Note that grip strength is measured by the pink circle in the bottom right corner; as this shrinks, Wander's grip weakens until he eventually falls/lets go (this meter can be increased by defeating colossi and by collecting the white tails from certain lizards scattered throughout the land).
** Pressing the control stick while crouching causes Wander to creep.
** Pressing Triangle while crouching causes to Wander to dive forward into a roll; while holding onto a ledge/colossus, hold Triangle to charge jump, then release to jump upwards (pull back or left or right on the control stick before releasing Triangle to direct Wander's Jump, regardless of camera position)
** Pressing Square while crouching or holding on to a colossus charges a sword attack (watch the grip meter/pink circle, which also doubles as a stamina/strength gauge).  Press again to stab downwards with force.
** Wander recovers health more quickly while crouching.
* {{psx|Left|Dpad}}: Cycle weapons left.
* {{psx|Right|Dpad}}: Cycle weapons right.
* {{psx|Up|Dpad}}: Draw sword.
* {{psx|Down|Dpad}}: Stow weapons.


* '''Left Analog Stick''': Move the Hero; aim with bow (when equipped); move cursor for menu selection
==Agro==
** The Left Analog stick is also used to stir 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|Lstick}}: Pull reins left/right to steer Agro left/right (regardless of camera position); pull back to slow him down.  Simultaneously pull back and press X from rest to make Agro rear-up and gallop away, or while galloping to come to an abrupt stop.
* '''Right Analog Stick''': Control camera
* {{psx|X}}: Tap to make Agro 'go'. Successive taps make him go faster.  Hold to sustain top speed.
* '''X Button''': Calls Agro.
* {{psx|S}}: Hold to focus light (with sword drawn); fire arrow (with bow drawn).
** While mounted, pushing the X button while make Agro run faster, and holding it keeps him at top speed.
* {{psx|T}}: Jump from/dismount Agro.
* '''Square''': Unsheathe/Attack with sword while standing; Attack arrows from bow when equipped.
* {{psx|C}}: Focus light (with sword drawn); pat Agro (while stationary, with weapons stowed).
** While crouched using R1, pressing Square will charge your sword's strength.
* {{psx|R1}}: Hold to 'go prone' atop Agro; hold and push up on left control stick to stand atop Agro (arrows can be fired from this standing position); hold, then hold Triangle and press left or right on the left control stick to hang from Agro's side (let go to fall from Agro, or press Triangle again while still holding R1 to remount).
** Pressing Square again will unlease this power in a violent stab (used for killing Colossi).
** Just for fun - try standing atop Agro while stationary; wait until one of the large brown birds that occasionally accompanies overhead flies by, then press triangle while continuing to hold R1 to jump and grab hold (if timed correctly...)
* '''Triangle''': Jump, either while standing or while mounted on Agro
* '''Circle''': Attack with sword; cancel; skip dialog; save (on menu)
* '''R1''': Crouch.
** While moving using the Left Analog Stick, R1 allows the hero to walk instead of run.
* '''Triangle + R1''': Triangle is often used in conjunction with R1; in fact, this combination is vital to your success in the game.
** 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.


* '''L1''': Aim camera at Colossus.
==Camera==
* '''L2''': Keep camera behind the hero.
* {{psx|Neutral|Rstick}}: Free camera control (also works during intro, start menu, Agro/hawk screensaver, and cutscenes)
* '''Start Button''': Pause and bring up the menu
* {{psx|R2}}: Hold for camera zoom.
* {{psx|L1}}: Hold to center on colossi.  Hold to look around in 'overworld' (i.e. while searching for colossi).
* {{psx|L2}}: Reset camera behind Wander.
* {{psx|X}}: Hold to center camera on Agro (or colossi).


'''Note''': Not a complete list.
==Menu==
* {{psx|Start}}: Pause/resume during play; brings up overworld map and options menu.
* {{psx|Neutral|Lstick}}: Scroll world map.
* {{psx|Neutral|Rstick}}: Zoom in/out world map.
* {{psx|X}}: Confirm menu selection.
* {{psx|T}}: Cancel/go back.
* {{psx|Neutral|Dpad}}: Select menu options.
* {{psx|S}}: Hold while making START MENU selection for brown Agro (after completing the game once).
* {{psx|C}}: Hold while making START MENU selection for white Agro (after completing the game in HARD MODE).


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Latest revision as of 23:24, 15 February 2015

Table of Contents

Gameplay
Walkthrough
  1. Valus - Colossus 1
  2. Quadratus - Colossus 2
  3. Gaius - Colossus 3
  4. Phaedra - Colossus 4
  5. Avion - Colossus 5
  6. Barba - Colossus 6
  7. Hydrus - Colossus 7
  8. Kuromori - Colossus 8
  9. Basaran - Colossus 9
  10. Dirge - Colossus 10
  11. Celosia - Colossus 11
  12. Pelagia - Colossus 12
  13. Phalanx - Colossus 13
  14. Cenobia - Colossus 14
  15. Argus - Colossus 15
  16. Malus - The Final Colossus
Appendices

Wander[edit]

  • Neutral lstick: Move Wander (that's your character's name!); aim with bow (when equipped)
  • Cross button: Call Agro; whistle to get Colossi's attention (hold to center camera on colossi, unless Agro is nearby, in which case hold L1 and press X to whistle)
  • Square button: Swing sword (sword drawn or sheathed); fire arrow (with bow drawn--Note--collision detection in this game is very impressive--try pinning a lizard down by its tail)
  • Triangle button: Jump. Hold to jump higher/further. Jump then press Square button to swing sword mid-air. Jump, press and hold R1 then press Square button to stab downwards (this also works while falling from height).
    • Hold near Agro to mount. Jump near Agro, then hold R1 to mount from jump.
    • 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).
  • Circle button: Focus light (with sword drawn) to point the way (and to locate colossus vitals); pick up item (lizard tail, fruit, etc.); kneel at shrines (to save and replenish health), colossi statues (to challenge time attack mode after completing the game), and fallen colossi (returning to fallen colossi and kneeling at their 'mounds' allows Wander to enter Reminiscence Mode).
  • R1 button: Hold to crouch; hold R1 from a jump (or a fall) to grab ledges, colossus 'fur', etc. Note that grip strength is measured by the pink circle in the bottom right corner; as this shrinks, Wander's grip weakens until he eventually falls/lets go (this meter can be increased by defeating colossi and by collecting the white tails from certain lizards scattered throughout the land).
    • Pressing the control stick while crouching causes Wander to creep.
    • Pressing Triangle while crouching causes to Wander to dive forward into a roll; while holding onto a ledge/colossus, hold Triangle to charge jump, then release to jump upwards (pull back or left or right on the control stick before releasing Triangle to direct Wander's Jump, regardless of camera position)
    • Pressing Square while crouching or holding on to a colossus charges a sword attack (watch the grip meter/pink circle, which also doubles as a stamina/strength gauge). Press again to stab downwards with force.
    • Wander recovers health more quickly while crouching.
  • Left dpad: Cycle weapons left.
  • Right dpad: Cycle weapons right.
  • Up dpad: Draw sword.
  • Down dpad: Stow weapons.

Agro[edit]

  • Neutral lstick: Pull reins left/right to steer Agro left/right (regardless of camera position); pull back to slow him down. Simultaneously pull back and press X from rest to make Agro rear-up and gallop away, or while galloping to come to an abrupt stop.
  • Cross button: Tap to make Agro 'go'. Successive taps make him go faster. Hold to sustain top speed.
  • Square button: Hold to focus light (with sword drawn); fire arrow (with bow drawn).
  • Triangle button: Jump from/dismount Agro.
  • Circle button: Focus light (with sword drawn); pat Agro (while stationary, with weapons stowed).
  • R1 button: Hold to 'go prone' atop Agro; hold and push up on left control stick to stand atop Agro (arrows can be fired from this standing position); hold, then hold Triangle and press left or right on the left control stick to hang from Agro's side (let go to fall from Agro, or press Triangle again while still holding R1 to remount).
    • Just for fun - try standing atop Agro while stationary; wait until one of the large brown birds that occasionally accompanies overhead flies by, then press triangle while continuing to hold R1 to jump and grab hold (if timed correctly...)

Camera[edit]

  • Neutral rstick: Free camera control (also works during intro, start menu, Agro/hawk screensaver, and cutscenes)
  • R2 button: Hold for camera zoom.
  • L1 button: Hold to center on colossi. Hold to look around in 'overworld' (i.e. while searching for colossi).
  • L2 button: Reset camera behind Wander.
  • Cross button: Hold to center camera on Agro (or colossi).

Menu[edit]

  • Start button: Pause/resume during play; brings up overworld map and options menu.
  • Neutral lstick: Scroll world map.
  • Neutral rstick: Zoom in/out world map.
  • Cross button: Confirm menu selection.
  • Triangle button: Cancel/go back.
  • Neutral dpad: Select menu options.
  • Square button: Hold while making START MENU selection for brown Agro (after completing the game once).
  • Circle button: Hold while making START MENU selection for white Agro (after completing the game in HARD MODE).
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