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Creating a checkerboard pattern in Shadertoy

Learn how to create a checkerboard pattern in Shadertoy using the GLSL programming language.

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Shadow of the Colossus Analysis

DETAILS OF GAME

The remake of Shadow of the Colossus was released on February 6, 2018 by Sony Interactive Entertainment, and developed by Bluepoint Games. The original game was released on PS2, but the remake was released on PS4. It is a single-player story based action-adventure.

THOUGHTS

I thought the ideas behind the making of this game was very unique and interesting. The motives behind the design of the movement, although not particularly popular, I thought was very intriguing. The fact that the movement is harder on purpose and feeling stranger is due to the reason that the character is a boy who is unsure of his physical maturity. This makes the combat mechanic difficult and increases the tension during a fight with a Colossus.

RESPONSE UPON RELEASE

Shadow of the Colossus was highly praised upon the release of the remake. People thought that the story and the game still held up even to today’s standards, the original game was less praised upon its release and steadily rose in player base - but the community loved the remake when it came out for PS4.

CORE LOOP

The core loop of Shadow of the Colossus is:

Get Instructions from Spirit → Kill Colossi → Gain power → Return to Spirit

MAIN MECHANICS

The main mechanics of Shadow of the Colossus is movement, combat, and climbing the Colossi.

The movement in this game is a very important aspect - as it crosses over with the climbing, but more importantly is used for avoiding getting hurt by the giant Colossi as they swing to kill you. Having your horse as a companion to help you get around is not only helpful mechanically for faster movement - but also creates a bond between the two characters in the story.

The combat is also crossing over with the climbing mechanic, as you need to climb on top of the Colossi to strike them in their weak spot - which is similar to some aspects of Zelda.

The climbing of the Colossi is a very unique main mechanic of this game, one which little games have explored - and one which is starting to inspire other games to explore. The climbing is difficult to achieve on purpose to create more of a sense of importance and tension, and to represent the character’s abilities as a young boy.

Most of the mechanics are both narrative inspired, and also to make the game feel better and more fun to play.

INFLUENCES

Shadow of the Colossus has influenced a few games in their themes or even mechanics such as;

Praey for the Gods

Lost Pisces

The Last Guardian

COMMUNITY

The community around Shadow of the Colossus is not particularly large, but is a very passionate community about the game. There are many people who have created various art pieces and even cosplay or videos to display their interest towards the game.

CONCLUSION

All in all, Shadow of the Colossus was a great game that achieved an amazing narrative through the use of mechanics and storytelling, which still holds up today if you were to go back and play the original.

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Comprehensive VR Game Optimization Guide Using Unity3D

The adoption of Virtual Reality has brought about another major shift in the world of gaming, allowing players to enjoy rich, interactive games. However, such immersive experiences create a unique set of challenges, such as the need for sustained high performance and implicit smooth gameplay. Unlike classic gaming, VR requires consistent frame rates-72 FPS for Quest 2 or 90 FPS for any other…

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Top Mobile Game Development Companies to Hire for Your Next Money-Making App Idea

The mobile gaming industry has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar sector, driven by creativity, the latest technology, and innovative gameplay. If you have a great app idea that could become a successful, money-making mobile game, then selecting the right mobile game development company is a critical first step. The right team can turn your idea into life with a refined, engaging game that is…

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Flappy Bird Returns in 2025: A Nostalgic Comeback for the Iconic Game

Do you remember Flappy Bird? You know, that ridiculously addictive game where you had to tap to make a tiny bird avoid green pipes? Well, after being off the app stores for over a decade, it’s coming back in 2025! If you were one of the millions of people who couldn’t stop playing, this is probably the best news you’ve heard in a while. Flappy Bird was a sensation back in 2013. It wasn’t flashy,…

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Modern chess of into the breach

Into the Breach is amazing. It’s right there on top as an example of fantastic system design. Chilling with Darkest Dungeon, Noita and mainly chess. That is a high praise indeed. Game designer comparing game to chess is like painter comparing painting to Mona Lisa or Last Supper. It means a lot. You can read more on Why chess is awesome post. Into the Breach is very simple to understand and…

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