What makes Shadow of the Colossus so special?

[AngryLittleAlchemist]

I've never played the game but I've been enthralled with it ever since I saw Matthewmatosis's video explaining why it's so great. For me I think the reason I've really been interested in it for so long is the meta-narrative(I don't know if it technically counts as one?) behind playing the game. The small details, such as the ability to fly using a bird or climb up to eat devil fruit, as well as the different theories about the game really accentuate the game world. I've tried looking for narrated Shadow of the Colossus fan theories just because i'm so entertained by the concept of the game, but unfortunately there isn't much narrated ones. I can't wait to play it for the first time!