PlayStation 2

Shadow of the Colossus

This colossus marks the half of the game, and also a transition to a higher difficulty level. He is the first colossus with a ranged attack, and it's a really nasty one. Whenever you're hit by it, you'll rapidly lose health unless you run away from that area. You'll have to dive and roll to avoid this attack.

The lizard is pretty quick, he feels at home in this temple, and you'll probably be overwhelmed by the construction. Descending to the ground level won't bring anything. Go to the first floor, stand near a window, and shoot some arrows at the colossus. He'll get angry and start climbing on the wall under your window. Wait till he has almost reached you! If you run away too quickly, the lizard will figure out your tricks and shoot at your new location. But if you wait long enough and run to one of those half-broken open platforms, you'll see that the stupid colossus is attacking the spot you were standing at before.

See the white marks on his paws? Shoot them both with your bow. The colossus will fall to the bottom upside down, landing on his back!

Jump down. Yes, just do it. Of course you'll take damage, but that's the only way to defeat this animal. He will turn over very quickly, so every second counts. Quickly run to his tail, jump on him, and stab his vital points. I don't think it's possible to land more than three blows; the colossus will turn over, so you'll have to do the whole process a couple of more times.

The most difficult battle so far, but more difficult ones are coming.