The gameplay is nearly identical to the original version of the game, aside from reworked controls.[1][2][3] Progression through Shadow of the Colossus occurs in cycles. The player begins at a central point in a landscape, seeks out and defeats a colossus, and is returned to the central point to repeat the process.[4][5] Most colossi are located in remote areas, such as atop cliffs or within ancient structures.[4][6]
Players are able to choose from several options when playing. On a standard PlayStation 4, the game runs at a 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second. On a PlayStation 4 Pro, the game can run either at a 1440p resolution (upscaled to 4K) at 30 frames per second, or at a 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second.[7]