How many colossus are there?

Each of the 16 colossi you fight during Shadow of the Colossus is a puzzle to solve. You have to find where it's hiding in the world. Then you have to figure out how to get close to it. And finally you have to figure out how to reach its magic sigil weak points and kill it.
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Is there a 17th colossus?

The most commonly cited method for unlocking the 17th Colossus (which of the cut 8 it is is unknown) is by successfully climbing the Shrine of Worship, whereupon the 17th Colossus will disappear. Some claim that Sirius the boar would appear atop the Shrine and would have to be pushed through a hole in the roof.
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Who is the biggest colossus?

Phalanx is the fan name given to the thirteenth colossus, located in the middle of a large desert at quadrant E6. Despite its massive appearance, it is completely docile and will in no way deliberately assault Wander. By far the largest colossus in the game, Phalanx is over twice the length of Hydrus or Dirge.
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What is the 16th colossus name?

Malus is the fan name given to the sixteenth and final colossus, found atop a great mesa on the southernmost tip of the Forbidden Lands (quadrant F8). Unlike the other fifteen colossi, Malus lies beyond an area that is inaccessible until the previous fifteen colossi are defeated.
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Is Trico a colossus?

The boy in the game is one of the people who used to live in the Forbidden Land, and the creature, Trico, is a young 'Colossus', in a state of life before it becomes somehow tied to a certain area of the land.
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Where is the 15th colossus?

Colossus 15 location and how to find the fifteenth colossus Argus, the Gorilla Colossus. Argus, the fan name for the fifteenth colossus that looks a lot like a Gorilla Colossus is located right in the far north-eastern reaches of the map.
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Why is agro so big?

A possible reason for Agro's large size could go back to the very start of the game's development. At the time, it was simpler to reuse the character design of Ico's protagonist. Both Ico's and Wander's character models are the same height of 1.25m.
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Are the Colossi names canon?

When Wander is killed while fighting a colossus, a game over screen appears, featuring the head of the colossus he was fighting. Note that the given names are fictional. They are only used by fans due to the popularity of these names and are not official.
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Can you do the colossi out of order?

No. They must be killed in order, you cannot sequence break.
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What is the smallest colossus?

Celosia is only slightly larger than an adult African elephant. Celosia and Cenobia are very similar in most ways. They are the smallest colossi, the most aggressive, fully armored and cannot be damaged until that armor is broken and both make lion-like sounds.
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What is Pelagia Sotc?

Pelagia was the 13th colossus in the E3 Demo version. It charged longer before firing projectiles, had a much wider back and mossy legs. Its belly weakness glowed and had an animated effect; and you could only shoot it with your bow, not being able to jump onto it and grab it.
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Where is the third colossus?

Colossus 3 in Shadow of the Colossus, known to fans as the third colossus Gaius, or the Knight, is a little further away from the central point of the Shrine of Worship, and is also your first real challenge.
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How many endings are in Shadow of the Colossus?

The short answer here is no. There isn't any type of alternate ending in Shadow of the Colossus. Bluehole, the developers responsible for the PlayStation 4 remaster of the game had a chance to add in their own takes, but they wanted to keep the game as true to the original as they possibly could.
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How do you get to the 15th colossus hand?

The final weak spot on Colossus 15 is on the palm of his right hand. To get there, fall onto the ground and aggro the beast until he slams his fist down. This gives you a moment to run up and grab hold of the hand.
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Are Ico and Shadow of the Colossus connected?

Yes, they are. Shadow of the Colossus is a prequel to ICO, set in the same world.
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What animal is Pelagia?

Source: Wikipedia

Pelagia noctiluca is a jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae. In Latin, pelagia means "of the sea", nocti stands for night and luca means light; thus, Pelagia noctiluca can be described as a marine organism with the ability to glow in the dark.
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How do I fight Phaedra?

There are two options here: The first is to sneak outside while Phaedra is looking in, climb up its small "tail", and go up to its neck. Wander's sword will indicate a place on its neck where he can stab to get the colossus to lower its head, letting the player proceed to its weakspot.
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How is Shadow of the Colossus related to The Last Guardian?

To me this usually is an allegory for man's relationship to a concept, Ico the concept is friendship or loyalty, in Shadow Of The Colossus the concept is man's relationship with death, and finally in The Last Guardian the concept is man's relationship with animals or nature.
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Can you pet Agro?

Stand next to Agro, and press the Square button to pet him. Make sure your sword is unequipped (press Up on the D-Pad) and stand in the middle for it to work. You can also do this while sitting on Agro.
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How tall is wander Shadow of the Colossus?

Measuring Mono

Remember Wander is 1.25m tall but it seems Mono is 1.4m tall!
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Where is the 16th colossus?

The sixteenth and final colossus, Malus, is located due south of your location at the Shrine of Worship, right at the bottom the map.
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How do I get to the 14th colossus?

  1. The trip to the 14th colossus will take you to the very northwest corner of the map. ...
  2. Cross the east-west natural bridge on the north side of the Shrine of Worship, then turn northwest.
  3. Ride all the way across the plain until you see the shrine at the mouth of a canyon.
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How do you get to the 11th colossus?

The eleventh colossus, Celosia, is located due north of the Shrine of Worship. Head across that natural bridge to the north once again, and follow the line of the huge, aqueduct-like bridge, keeping it just on your right.
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