What are the sparkly things in Shadow of the Colossus?

Enlightenments (aka coins, golden coins, or relics) are a collectible item added in with the Shadow of the Colossus remaster for the PS4. These enlightenments are scattered throughout the world in often hard-to-reach places.

What do the gold coins do in Shadow of the Colossus?

Warning: minor spoilers ahead. It turns out, the coins open a door which was permanently sealed in the original version of the game. Head through the door and down some stairs and you'll find a sort of shrine with a sword held aloft in the middle. This is the big reward for collecting all 79 coins.

Is there any secrets in Shadow of the Colossus?

You can return to the secret garden on top of the Shrine of Worship that you visit when completing the game for the first time. To do so you'll need to have maximum stamina, so make sure you've completed the game at least a couple of times, defeated all the Colossi and eaten plenty of white lizard tails.

Why are there 79 coins in Shadow of the Colossus?

The total number of coins was found through the community at large and by YouTuber PS4Trophies that there are 79 coins in total, matching a cryptic message in the credits that alluded to "the 79 steps to enlightenment".

What does the sword of dormin do?

The Sword of Dormin is the reward for collecting the 79 Gold Coins, the new collectible item added in the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus. The sword inflicts massive damage, but reduces the rate of Wander's health regeneration.

Shadow of the Colossus PS4 Remake - Animals of the Land (Dove, Hawk, Fish

Do the colossi have names?

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.

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.

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.

What is mirrored mode in Shadow of the Colossus?

Left streets on the right, and things of that nature, are more of a brain cramp than they sound. That's what the Mirrored World does to Shadow of the Colossus. Everything is the same, just … backwards. In the Mirrored World, Wander wields the Ancient Sword on his left rather than his right.

What do the lizard tails do in Shadow of the Colossus?

Shining-tailed lizards (or shining lizard tails)

Shining lizard tails increase your maximum stamina by a tiny bit. This will let you hold on to a colossus a little longer during your battles. The shining-tailed lizards are easy to spot — they've got bright white-blue tails.

What do you do with lizards in Shadow of the Colossus?

How do you get the Queen's sword in Shadow of the Colossus?

The Queen's Sword is an extremely powerful weapon that is only obtained by slaying all sixteen colossi in Hard Time Attack.

What are all the hidden trophies in Shadow of the Colossus?

Who is Nomad colossus?

Nomad Colossus is a Sydney based graphic designer well known in the Shadow of the Colossus community for his extensive blog posts and Youtube videos since he became interested in the game in 2009.

Can you go out of order in Shadow of Colossus?

No. They must be killed in order, you cannot sequence break.

Why is wander a baby?

The horned infant is most likely an amalgamation of Wander and Dormin, scarred by a deformity, but given a new life in order to give Wander the chance to redeem his evil deeds that were spurned by love and not malice.

Are the Colossi evil?

The colossi aren't evil or overtly destructive; a few ignore you completely until you pick a fight with them. Yet here you are, killing them. Each victory corrupts Wander's body a bit more, reflecting the true nature of the work he's doing. And you, the player, actively push this tragedy forward.

Is the wanderer Ico?

Mono's mounting disdain would eventually cause her to split off and become The Queen, while Wander, who likely had been dead for hundreds of years, lives on in legacy, due to his curse, which eventually is transferred to Ico and sparks the beginning of that game.

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.

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. In addition, Shadow of the Colossus explains some of the story from ICO.

Which colossus is the biggest?

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.

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.

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.

What is the hardest boss in Shadow of the Colossus?

The big one. The finale. Malus punctuated the entire Shadow Of Colossus experience and he's a fine, difficult boss to take down even if he's not the best.