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 features impressive graphics and a sense of scale that enhances the VR experience.
- It's a fun and innovative concept, allowing players to battle giant monsters in a VR setting.
- For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The gameplay is repetitive, lacking challenge and depth, making it feel more like a tech demo than a full game.
- The voice acting is poor, and the overall presentation feels cheap with muddy textures.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of replay value.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves battling five different colossi, but it is criticized for being limited and lacking depth, leading to a disappointing experience overall. While the graphics and concept are praised, the mechanics are described as simple, and the game suffers from a lack of replay value and necessary improvements.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and creativity, with many reviewers noting that they are a strong point despite some criticisms of the overall gameplay. While some users found the graphics lacking, the consensus leans towards them being decent to nice, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
“The graphics are pretty good, and it is a novel concept.”
“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.”
“Graphics were pretty nice.”
“The graphics are quite poor.”
“The visuals lack detail and polish.”
“The art style feels outdated and uninspired.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has limited gameplay, leading to a general consensus of low replayability, though some players find value in completing special objectives. While it offers an enjoyable experience at a good price, the overall lack of depth diminishes its replay potential.
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, diminishing the overall excitement and enjoyment typically associated with such titles.
“The game is repetitive and tedious to play, and lacks the excitement that you would expect from a game like this.”
“Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay.”
“The endless grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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 a more evolving story.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped, which really hurt the overall experience.”
“There were too many plot holes that left me confused and unsatisfied with the narrative.”
