Roc (or Avus, name given by fans) is one of many colossi that was cut during the final stages of the game. It's name is a reference to Arabic mythology.
Appearance
The artbook says, 'Its head detail resembled that of a frilled lizard', which can be clearly seen in the screenshots. Its wings seem thin and leathery, like that of a bat. Its neck is very long, because 'I actually wanted to do a long-necked bird-type'.
Strategy
Roc was fought in a desert-like landscape, instead of a lake as with Avion. According to the artbook, 'Roc. You'd shoot it down with the bow.', meaning that the bow and arrow were vital to defeating this colossus, similiar to Phalanx. Because Agro can be seen in several screenshots, it is likely that she was necessary for defeating Roc by chasing it, again similiar to the battle with Phalanx.
Rumors
According to an old Team Ico Gamer blog post, Roc was scrapped because the battle resembled the battle with Phalanx and Avion too much and because of trouble with collison detection.[1]
Trivia
- The Shadow of the Colossus trailer from March the 5th shows a short clip of the battle with Roc, in which Wander is seen riding Agro while the colossus attacks from above. The full trailer can be downloaded here (played at 1:55).
Gallery
References
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 |