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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.
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.


* '''Left Analog Stick''': Move the Hero; aim with bow (when equipped); move cursor for menu selection
* {{psx|Neutral|Lstick}}: Move the Hero; aim with bow (when equipped); move cursor for menu selection
** 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)
** 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)
* '''Right Analog Stick''': Control camera
* {{psx|Neutral|Rstick}}: Control camera
* '''X Button''': Calls Agro.
* {{psx|X}}: Calls Agro.
** While mounted, pushing the X button will make Agro run faster, and holding it keeps him at top speed.
** While mounted, pushing the X button will make Agro run faster, and holding it keeps him at top speed.
* '''Square''': Unsheathe/Attack with sword while standing; Attack arrows from bow when equipped.
* {{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.
** 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).
** Pressing Square again will unlease this power in a violent stab (used for killing Colossi).
* '''Triangle''': Jump, either while standing or while mounted on Agro
* {{psx|T}}: Jump, either while standing or while mounted on Agro
* '''Circle''': Attack with sword; cancel; skip dialog; save (on menu)
* {{psx|C}}: Attack with sword; cancel; skip dialog; save (on menu)
* '''R1''': Crouch.
* {{psx|R1}}: Crouch.
** While moving using the Left Analog Stick, R1 allows the hero to walk instead of run.
** 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.
* {{psx|T}}+{{psx|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.
** 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.
** 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.
* {{psx|L1}}: Aim camera at Colossus.
* '''L2''': Keep camera behind the hero.
* {{psx|L2}}: Keep camera behind the hero.
* '''Start Button''': Pause and bring up the menu
* {{psx|Start}}: Pause and bring up the menu


'''Note''': Not a complete list.
'''Note''': Not a complete list.

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