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It's a game about killing large monsters that makes you regret killing the monsters and resent the protagonist. Mood and music are perfect, and the climbing mechanic generally works well. I wouldn't have minded a few less colossi to beat, as I felt the game was a slog by the twelfth or so, but nevertheless, a unique achievement by the creators and a game that is still well worth experiencing today.
I loved about 75% of this game--the exploration and gradual increase in your powers is deeply satisfying, and the smoothness of movement and jumping is a pleasure. What brings it down for me are the bosses and the odd section where the difficulty spiked and it wasn't clear how I should fight certain enemies. I resorted to walkthroughs a number of times to avoid wasting long chunks of time flailing around not knowing how to do damage. It's a good game, but I'm not desperately waiting for Remastered 2 or Prime 4.
This was the perfect game to play with my four and half year old daughter. Co-op here is perfect for younger players, as they can't die or fall behind. Although she wouldn't be able to figure out the puzzles herself, she could feel she was helping as I bumbled along. Graphics are simple but beautifully animated; music is fantastic classical piano. It's unique and, dare I say, a classic.