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|UnusedColossus = [[File:Phoenix.jpg|291px]]|Resemblance = Huge bird }} |
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| − | [[Phoenix]] (or Adar Flam, name given by fans) is one of several [[Unused Colossi|unused colossi]] that did not make it into the final version of [[Shadow of the Colossus]] |
+ | [[Phoenix]] (or Adar Flam, name given by fans) is one of several [[Unused Colossi|unused colossi]] that did not make it into the final version of [[Shadow of the Colossus]]. |
==The Flame Bird== |
==The Flame Bird== |
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Phoenix looks like a huge bird with glowing wings that are as if on fire. Based on the images, it can be assumed it's around fifty-five to sixty feet tall with carved stone eyes. It has a very long neck, which resembles that of an ostrich. |
Phoenix looks like a huge bird with glowing wings that are as if on fire. Based on the images, it can be assumed it's around fifty-five to sixty feet tall with carved stone eyes. It has a very long neck, which resembles that of an ostrich. |
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==Rumors== |
==Rumors== |
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| + | According to an old Team Ico Gamers Blog post, Phoenix was removed for being overpowered and also because it required a huge arena, because of its attacks.[http://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/19/shadow-of-the-colossus-unused-colossi/ [1]] |
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| − | It is rumored that it was scrapped for two reasons. The first reason being that the arena for this battle was much larger than what they wanted to use. And secondly,Phoenix was overpowered and the designers had a lot of trouble making the fight balanced. Both these claims, however, are unconfirmed. |
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| − | Although there is limited information on the battle, it is speculated that it was too heavy to fly and instead used its wings to flap and create windbursts. These would send Wander flying back and, therefore, one of the fight's main obstacles was to reach the colossus. Agro may be needed to evade Phoenix's gusts of wind. |
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Additionally, some fans believe that the unused track "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E_HvUbzEPY Final Battle]" from [[Shadow of the Colossus: Roar of the Earth]] was to be used in the battle against Phoenix. However, this is debatable because the track is called ''Final Battle'', and it is very unlikely that Phoenix was ever the final colossus to defeat. Also, there is no proof whatsoever that this theme was supposed to play during any of the battles with the unused colossi. |
Additionally, some fans believe that the unused track "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E_HvUbzEPY Final Battle]" from [[Shadow of the Colossus: Roar of the Earth]] was to be used in the battle against Phoenix. However, this is debatable because the track is called ''Final Battle'', and it is very unlikely that Phoenix was ever the final colossus to defeat. Also, there is no proof whatsoever that this theme was supposed to play during any of the battles with the unused colossi. |
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Revision as of 17:59, 8 August 2013
Phoenix (or Adar Flam, name given by fans) is one of several unused colossi that did not make it into the final version of Shadow of the Colossus.
The Flame Bird
The words "Adar" and "F(f)lam" are Welsh and translate to "bird" and "flame", respectively. For this reason the colossus is often referred to as the Flame Bird by fans. The reason for this nickname is related to the following quote from the artbook; 'Its body was wreathed in flame. You defeated it by plunging it into a lake'.
Strategy
As stated above Phoenix had to be defeated by plunging it into a lake, as its body was wreathed in flame. This indicates that Wander was not able to climb its body straight away. Nothing else is known about the battle, but there are plenty of rumors (see Rumors below) that fans claim to be true.
Interestingly, in all released screenshots of Phoenix, Wander is seen riding Agro. So it can be assumed she was vital to this battle.
Appearance
Phoenix looks like a huge bird with glowing wings that are as if on fire. Based on the images, it can be assumed it's around fifty-five to sixty feet tall with carved stone eyes. It has a very long neck, which resembles that of an ostrich.
Rumors
According to an old Team Ico Gamers Blog post, Phoenix was removed for being overpowered and also because it required a huge arena, because of its attacks.[1]
Additionally, some fans believe that the unused track "Final Battle" from Shadow of the Colossus: Roar of the Earth was to be used in the battle against Phoenix. However, this is debatable because the track is called Final Battle, and it is very unlikely that Phoenix was ever the final colossus to defeat. Also, there is no proof whatsoever that this theme was supposed to play during any of the battles with the unused colossi.
| The game | ICO ( Demo · Revisions from U.S. version · Ico HD ) | |
| Characters | Ico · Yorda · The Queen · Shadows · Shinkan | |
| The Castle | Idol Gates · Yorda's language · Saving Benches Altar • Warehouse • Spiral Stairs • Old Bridge • Stairs • Trolley 1 • Trolley 2 • Crane • Chandelier • Drawbridge • Main Gate • Graveyard • Dark Room • Sunbeams • Stone Pillar • East Crag • East Arena • East Idol Stairs • East Reflector • Waterfall • Sluice • Cogwheel • Gondola • Water Tower • West Crag • West Arena • West Idol Stairs • West Reflector • Cage • Pipe • Elevator • Wharf • Queen's Room • Sandy Beach | |
| Other Media | Ico ~Melody in the Mist~ · Official Game Guide · Ico: Castle in the Mist | |
