Children of Colossus
- December 15, 2016
- Colossus Interactive
Get on Steam"Children of Colossus" is a real-time strategy game set in an ancient world filled with massive titans. Players must harness the power of these colossal beings to build and defend their kingdoms against rival factions. Each titan has unique abilities and can be customized with different weapons and equipment, offering a variety of tactical options. The game features a dynamic campaign with strategic objectives and a rich narrative.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique experience of battling giant monsters in VR, providing a sense of scale and immersion.
- Graphics are decent, and the game is priced affordably, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
- The concept is creative, and the game can be enjoyable for those looking for a simple and easy VR experience.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks challenge, with limited mechanics that can become tedious quickly.
- The game feels more like a tech demo than a fully developed title, with many players finishing it in under an hour.
- Voice acting and graphics quality are subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay centers around battling five different colossi, but it is criticized for being limited and lacking depth, leading to a disappointing experience. While the graphics and concept are praised, the overall mechanics are deemed simple and in need of significant improvements, resulting in little to no replay value.
“The gameplay involves battling 5 different colossi.”
“This game consists of the following mechanics:”
“Unfortunately, this game has nice graphics and a great concept, but the gameplay is lacking and needs a lot of improvements.”
“Overall, a disappointing game as the gameplay is very limited and there is no replay value.”
“The mechanics are simple.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and creativity, with many reviewers noting that they are "pretty nice" and contribute positively to the overall aesthetic. However, there are mixed opinions, as some users have criticized the graphics as "bad," indicating inconsistency in visual presentation. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they are overshadowed by concerns regarding gameplay.
“This game may not be for everyone, but I am still giving it a thumbs up for the creativity value of the game and decent graphics.”
“Yet, the graphics are pretty good, and it is a novel concept.”
“Graphics were pretty nice.”
“The graphics are quite poor.”
“The graphics leave much to be desired.”
“The visuals are disappointing and lack detail.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its limited gameplay, resulting in minimal replay value. While some players find enjoyment in completing special objectives, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment regarding its long-term engagement.
“It's a great price, pretty cruisy game, enjoyable experience, with a bit of replay value in completing the special objectives.”
“Overall, a disappointing game as the gameplay is very limited and there is no replay value.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, leading to a lack of excitement and engagement.
“The game is repetitive and tedious to play, and lacks the excitement that you would expect from a game such as this.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is considered fun and innovative, but many users express a desire for it to be longer and to feature a more evolving narrative.
“This was fun and innovative; I wish it was longer and had more of an evolving story.”
