The Last Guardian

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2785 Ratings

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  1. Unique_Yammey
    Feb 13, 2022
    7
    I enjoyed playing the game while the clunky controls let me. the story was good for me and the ending had to carry most of it. The thing is I do not find myself to play it again.
  2. hammygas
    Dec 13, 2017
    7
    This is an amazingly difficult game to score. I was bored for significant chunks of this game, and I found myself passing the time thinking through a puzzle by petting or climbing on Trico. I kept coming back though. I kept wanting to see more, and the ending did not disappoint.

    Truly an excellent game overall, and I wonder if I would have enjoyed the story as much if I never got    This is an amazingly difficult game to score. I was bored for significant chunks of this game, and I found myself passing the time thinking through a puzzle by petting or climbing on Trico. I kept coming back though. I kept wanting to see more, and the ending did not disappoint.

    Truly an excellent game overall, and I wonder if I would have enjoyed the story as much if I never got bored. By being bored, I interacted with Trico more, and built a relationship with him. It made the story more impactful, and I Don't know of another way to accomplish that goal.

    I take off points because I don't really have an urge to play it again, but I am extremely happy that I played through and the experience I had.    … Expand
  3. mrnice
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    A super fascinating game... if you ignore THE actual GAMEPLAY. Despite similarities to the decent puzzle-game ICO, this newer game has mostly dumbed down the gameplay that it was supposed to update and exceed. A lot of climbing sections and QTE-like "Epic Scripted Events" feel like they are trying to copy the action from Uncharted 2. There's really no minimum age for grasping the puzzlesA super fascinating game... if you ignore THE actual GAMEPLAY. Despite similarities to the decent puzzle-game ICO, this newer game has mostly dumbed down the gameplay that it was supposed to update and exceed. A lot of climbing sections and QTE-like "Epic Scripted Events" feel like they are trying to copy the action from Uncharted 2. There's really no minimum age for grasping the puzzles in this game, only for coping with the nightmarish enemies and the frustrating obtuse interactions with the AI companion. The "artistic" concept and fascinating experience do not make up for
    the basic formulaic gameplay sections, and forum-discussions reveal that few have even understood what the abstract story was about. Maybe the developer just doesn't care about being understood. PROTIP: Before instructing the game's AI, there must be 1 press of the same button, to call for AI attention. Then, when the AI companion responds visibly, it can receive 1 instruction. If the button is pressed additional times, or even gets spammed or smashed (as players throw controllers in utter frustration) then the AI gets "confused" and the player will not enjoy that moment.    … Expand
  4. GlennLimos
    Dec 23, 2016
    7
    I loved the game even though it did annoy the hell out of me at times. The camera is your worst enemy and will probably be the reason you die a couple of times during the game, Trico can at times be as obedient as a cat or dumb dog and makes some puzzels take a bit longer to complete even though you at last see clearly what you have to do.

    Even though the problems of the game can be    I loved the game even though it did annoy the hell out of me at times. The camera is your worst enemy and will probably be the reason you die a couple of times during the game, Trico can at times be as obedient as a cat or dumb dog and makes some puzzels take a bit longer to complete even though you at last see clearly what you have to do.

    Even though the problems of the game can be massively annoying at times, I fell in love. The game moved me and Trico not responding because lack of AI I would guess was a little charming as I've had stubborn pets. If you have some patience for it the game will be fantastic. The game is beautiful, but you can see it was started on on the PS3, and the framedrops at times are horrendous. The camera is the thing that is truly bad about this game though.    … Expand
  5. CriticoDubioso
    Dec 10, 2016
    7
    I've heard some complaints about technical issues with the game, but the ones I experienced weren't too distracting. Shadow of the Colossus had massive slowdowns at times, and that game was great. Occasionally, I was given the wrong narration for the scenario, but that wasn't too bad. Not counting the wonky AI in this, though.

    The thing preventing the game from being a 10 or, as many    I've heard some complaints about technical issues with the game, but the ones I experienced weren't too distracting. Shadow of the Colossus had massive slowdowns at times, and that game was great. Occasionally, I was given the wrong narration for the scenario, but that wasn't too bad. Not counting the wonky AI in this, though.

    The thing preventing the game from being a 10 or, as many have mindbogglingly called it, "a masterpiece" is that it simply isn't very fun, at least not for the vast majority of the experience, mostly the last hour or two. If you think this game is a masterpiece, you don't understand what the word "masterpiece" means. The core gameplay is light platforming and what feels like barely a handful of puzzles, and the majority suffer from the same issue as Portal 2: all there is to do is look for the one thing that you can actually do. Seriously, most puzzles are just a matter of looking for a single interaction point. Or finding an easily-accessible object and carrying it to another point. The aforementioned fun 1-2 hours of the game are enjoyable because you actually have a mixed toolset and enough variation in the environment to require that you put the pieces together on your own. There also isn't much risk or challenge in finding the right way to climb up to a single switch, so it's fun when you're thrust into a scenario with enemies constantly trying to snatch you, distract your companion, and murder him all at the same time. It's a shame that style of gameplay was such a small part of the game. The rest kind of just felt like connecting the dots between in-engine cutscene setpieces.

    Even with all that I would maybe rate it higher, but it loses points because of the terrible, terrible water puzzle segments. In multiple puzzles, I tried commanding Trico to do something, he would fail, I would look up the solution online (the water puzzles are the only things I had to look up), saw that what I was doing was correct but the AI was being stupid, and then stay there for 20 minutes trying to get him to understand my command. It is very, very bad when a game is mechanically very simple, but also incredibly difficult to get results, even when you are seemingly giving the correct inputs. And in all of those cases, I finally got results randomly. There was no difference in the orders given, but he would just decide to do it that time rather than, for example, swim back up to the surface after diving halfway down or just treading water and growling.

    Great music and great visuals. Story would have been better if the gameplay didn't make me so horribly frustrated with Trico. I still think Shadow of the Colossus' story was much better because it didn't constantly tear me out of the experience and make me question if the AI was glitching out and thus making things impossible. There's a lot to be said for the game maintaining the experience well enough that you can mentally remain in the world and forget you're playing a videogame with human-programmed AI. I really wish the puzzles were more involved/hands-on and less reliant on trying to order Trico around. The best segments in the game, IMO, were the ones that required very little assistance on Trico's part (like most of the segments near the end and a fairly early segment where you temporarily leave him stuck on a pillar).

    I hope their next game doesn't experience the same development Hell.    … Expand
  6. Sirmonkage
    Mar 18, 2017
    7
    The game does a good job in immersing you in it's beautiful world. Yea it's a little rough controlling the characters but that doesn't really bother me. My ambition to explore the world keeps me engaged. My main problem with the game are the boring sequences in which either the boy or trico are supposed to be in "distress". They always end anticlimactically and are never reallyThe game does a good job in immersing you in it's beautiful world. Yea it's a little rough controlling the characters but that doesn't really bother me. My ambition to explore the world keeps me engaged. My main problem with the game are the boring sequences in which either the boy or trico are supposed to be in "distress". They always end anticlimactically and are never really exciting to begin with. After traversing the beautiful landscapes and getting connected to trico for so long I'd expect a little payoff. But it's just not there... This game is great eye candy for sure and can also put a smile on your face for a while. But the climactic scenes just pull you away from that and don't really do a good job of creating the feeling that I assume the creators wanted you too.… Expand
  7. peite
    Jan 7, 2017
    7
    Very nice graphics but and the game is living up to our doubtful expectations - the game idea with controlling an enormous AI-beast is hard to achieve and leads to lots of frustration.
    The soundtrack is beautiful but more blockbuster-like than before and this game makes you think Uead should start making movies instead.
    I played it on PS4 Pro on 1080p and the framerate makes you really    Very nice graphics but and the game is living up to our doubtful expectations - the game idea with controlling an enormous AI-beast is hard to achieve and leads to lots of frustration.
    The soundtrack is beautiful but more blockbuster-like than before and this game makes you think Uead should start making movies instead.

    I played it on PS4 Pro on 1080p and the framerate makes you really tired and I had to quit the game many time after just playing one hour.

    For me, this game would achieve its goal rather by being a shorter indie-game with the same breathtaking graphics and pre-rendered moments.

    It's not as good as Ico or Shadow of the Colossus game-play wise, but still a must-have on PS4!    … Expand
  8. Voodoo123
    Jun 17, 2017
    7
    +Fantastic animation / art / music / character / world design
    +Intriguing story
    -marred by some of the most frustrating controls / gameplay I've ever experienced
    Absolutely recommend playing this just be prepared for the clunky journey to the end!
  9. Wardrobechaos
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Just finished the game on ps5. It’s not optimized for ps5 at all and runs terribly. I will start with the bad stuff:
    - i honestly lack the words to describe how awful the controls and camera are in this game. This almost killed an amazing game for me. Whoever was responsible for this should be ashamed!
    - the Button mashing during loading and the game - terrible The good: - trico - nice    Just finished the game on ps5. It’s not optimized for ps5 at all and runs terribly. I will start with the bad stuff:
    - i honestly lack the words to describe how awful the controls and camera are in this game. This almost killed an amazing game for me. Whoever was responsible for this should be ashamed!
    - the Button mashing during loading and the game - terrible The good:
    - trico - nice looks and Animations and you really bond with the guy
    - the fresh gameplay, really something else compared to other games
    - the simple but touching story

    Overall a 7/10 for me but this could and should have been one of the most memorable games on ps!!!    … Expand
  10. Myst_Ouroboros
    Dec 9, 2016
    7
    After the initial run of "oh it's cute" and "Everything looks amazing", you are left with the stark realization that this game is Frustrating. Most of the puzzles or platforming challenges are simple when you view them. What makes this game so frustrating is the fact you have what amounts to a feathery forklift that doesn't understand you, that you MUST use to complete these puzzles. MoreAfter the initial run of "oh it's cute" and "Everything looks amazing", you are left with the stark realization that this game is Frustrating. Most of the puzzles or platforming challenges are simple when you view them. What makes this game so frustrating is the fact you have what amounts to a feathery forklift that doesn't understand you, that you MUST use to complete these puzzles. More likely than not, I would finish a particular puzzle with the phrase "Well that took longer than it should have" before realizing I will have to do another one almost immediately.
    For the patient player, this is a decent title that looks good, has a bit of charm to it and a big underlying mystery. You just gotta fight with the game's own big mechanic in order to get there.
    Also this is the first time I've ever considered that the camera itself is an obstacle in the puzzle solving system. Considering the character's direction depends on the placement of the camera and the camera somehow having mass that can interact with the world around it. It gets stuck on the low hanging ceilings, teleports around with a quick black fade to make me think some cut scene is starting, zooms in on the monster's feathers, the camera just sucks. Especially when it tries to frame both you and the monster at the same time. While this restrictive view does work to make the creature look enormous, it also creates this bizarre feeling of viewing the entire game with horse blinders on. I found myself moving the camera to actually see what's going on with the environment as well as what the monster is doing. If the goal was to make me feel like my TV is too small, it succeeded.
    This isn't a bad game by any extent, its got a solid physics based game play, it follows its own rules of design, nothing ever felt unfair. It's good, not amazing, but good.
    Solid 7/10    … Expand
  11. TerrorClaws
    Jan 2, 2017
    7
    + monster design and behaviour
    + puzzle design
    + story
    - camera movement
    - character controls
    - minor framerate issues
    - a bit repetitive surroundings

    I played this one through and enjoyed in overall, but also got very frustrated at times. It's a good game, which had so much potential to be great.
  12. Empyrea
    Feb 11, 2019
    7
    I've played half of this game till I got stuck/tired so I gave up although I know I could finish it. But because I got this game borrowed I don't care to beat it, although I saw the end in youtube and looks really cool. Let's start about the gameplay, this is like a puzzle and most of the time you have to explore by your own to keep advancing, so most of the time you have to be with aI've played half of this game till I got stuck/tired so I gave up although I know I could finish it. But because I got this game borrowed I don't care to beat it, although I saw the end in youtube and looks really cool. Let's start about the gameplay, this is like a puzzle and most of the time you have to explore by your own to keep advancing, so most of the time you have to be with a guide in your mobile. Graphics, sounds, soundtrack are all really good. Trico, the monster, although it's a mixture of many animals, looks real. Its movements, growlings, everything. But the kid looks like cartoons which it's been made on purpose but I don't quite like it. My main complaint is the puzzle style gameplay. i'm a patient person but I don't like to be around without knowing what to do. I think this game would have been better if they give you some advices or at least give you this option. If they had done that and was a little bit shorter probably would deserve an 8, maybe 8.5 but not more. To sum up, I really understand people who rate this game with a 10 and those who do it with a 0 because first of all, this is not a game for everybody. What I enjoyed more were the first 3 hours.… Expand
  13. roundtablegamer
    Dec 13, 2016
    7
    The Last Guardian Review

    Alex the Kidd, Gamers of the Round Table From the makers of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus comes a new adventure from the team at JAPAN Studio. The Last Guardian, a title under development for the better part of a decade, arrives to the PS4 an entire console generation later than anticipated. The question is whether this title lives up to its long    The Last Guardian Review

    Alex the Kidd, Gamers of the Round Table

    From the makers of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus comes a new adventure from the team at JAPAN Studio. The Last Guardian, a title under development for the better part of a decade, arrives to the PS4 an entire console generation later than anticipated. The question is whether this title lives up to its long anticipated release.

    The Good

    The Last Guardian is a beautiful game. The details put into Trico, the large feathered beast, clearly show the dedication that went into this project. The environment is massive in scale to both characters, and players can feel completely immersed in the world of the game. Each set piece requires the characters to work together to overcome the obstacles placed before the player; taking direct control of the young boy, players will attempt to guide Trico to progress through the game.

    The bond between boy and beast develops through the player’s success, and communication improves between the two. The challenge in many parts of this game comes from communicating with Trico, and getting him to perform the tasks that need to be done. Players can feel a sense of accomplishment from achieving successful co-operation form the two characters.

    The Bad

    The challenge in this game stems more from the ability to guide Trico then the actual level maps; what was made to feel like a creature that had its own attitude and intelligence can come off as a broken game mechanic at times. This is especially true when you use all the methods to guide Trico, nothing happens, then you run around the area trying to figure something out, only to have Trico jump up onto the ledge you thought he couldn’t reach in the first place. The controls to guide Trico aren’t user friendly, and can be difficult to understand exactly what it is you’re trying to get Trico to do as the camera tends to pan to Trico as you give commands.

    There isn’t much to do here except move from set piece to set piece, and while they are beautiful to experience, the game can feel less engaging at the beginning. There is little plot or drive in the game beyond working with Trico, and discovering more about the area where he dwells.

    Rating

    7/10 – This game isn’t for everyone, but it’s not a bad game. The Last Guardian is a well put together experience, with a few setbacks regarding Trico’s response to command. While epic in size, this isn’t the next big adventure game; Players need to try this game to decide for themselves if it’s a game they will love or not. At the end of the day, Trico is a welcome member to the PlayStation family, and The Last Guardian an overall success.    … Expand
  14. Abdu1988
    Dec 29, 2016
    7
    TLG is a good game. I had a great experience playing it, because it's unique and emotional.

    But it wasn't a super experience due to the poor frame rate in some areas and most of the puzzles were either easy or bland.

    The music score is one of the highlights of the game; a very memorable one!
  15. LucianoGB
    Jan 8, 2017
    7
    Not a game for everyone but those who enjoyed ICO and SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS (references to these games will be necessary) would definitely like it. It´s a shame that it has a lot of issues regarding camera angles and controls. Those things have been a constant all over the entire playthrough. And that is exactly why it will not be remembered as a masterpiece (unlike ICO & SOTC).

    Trico    Not a game for everyone but those who enjoyed ICO and SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS (references to these games will be necessary) would definitely like it. It´s a shame that it has a lot of issues regarding camera angles and controls. Those things have been a constant all over the entire playthrough. And that is exactly why it will not be remembered as a masterpiece (unlike ICO & SOTC).

    Trico responses well but very slowly which it makes it sometimes a bit frustrating. However the boy´s control are just mediocre. You will also be struggling with the camera very often: bad camera angles, sudden blackouts and pointing nowhere.

    It is still enjoyable but thanks to its flaws, I never thought I was playing a 10-years-development game. Music and graphics are great. And the story fulfill its objective. Those who have played ICO & SOTC will understand tt despite being not so explanatory, the plot can be very beautiful.

    The bound between Trico and the Boy will not be as impressive or touching like Joel and Ellie (TLOU) but is very great indeed. We will see Trico as a companion and we will care about him.

    Conclusion: A nice game but it definitely has its flaws which makes it an above-the-average game. Not an instant classic and not recommended for everyone. I would recommend anyone to play SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS, but this is not the case.    … Expand
  16. vgm
    Feb 17, 2018
    7
    The bond that you create with Trico during the game is really special. The landscapes are simply spectacular and there are some really enjoyable platforming moments during the game, especially when you are in the heights. But looking at the game from the technical perspective, there are some serious flaws.

    These flaws turn the game into a quite frustrating experience at some moments...    The bond that you create with Trico during the game is really special. The landscapes are simply spectacular and there are some really enjoyable platforming moments during the game, especially when you are in the heights. But looking at the game from the technical perspective, there are some serious flaws.

    These flaws turn the game into a quite frustrating experience at some moments... Just to put a few examples: the camera handling is quite bad (especially in reduced spaces), clinging or letting go Trico's back is sometimes a pain and Trico's AI is not always working as it should... It feels like it is a real animal, but sometimes it will never react to your orders just because you are not standing exactly where you are supposed to....    … Expand
  17. mikepatyaev
    Dec 10, 2016
    7
    Amazing game! Interesting story, charming graphics, cool animations and tons of emotions... this is The Last Guardian! This unique game! If you like ICO and Shadow of the Collossus - buy The Last Guardian, you will love this game. (NO)
  18. ExpertPL
    Dec 24, 2016
    7
    The Last Guardian is very unique experience, although not exactly the best I ever had in gaming industry.

    One of the best things about this game is that it is very relaxing, unless the fact that Trico (our animal companion) is sometimes not cooperative will frustrate you, but that depends on the player, as I still can't tell if it's intended to work like that by the devs or is it the    The Last Guardian is very unique experience, although not exactly the best I ever had in gaming industry.

    One of the best things about this game is that it is very relaxing, unless the fact that Trico (our animal companion) is sometimes not cooperative will frustrate you, but that depends on the player, as I still can't tell if it's intended to work like that by the devs or is it the problem with AI, because one player can treat it as a poor AI and consider it as a drawback, the other can treat it as a feature that helps in establishing bond with your animal friend (as we all know, animals can be really not cooperative).

    The one big thing that ruined the impression for me was the language, which is artificial, but the problem is that the words that we hear are very often the same, although the subtitles suggest that the whole sentence meaning is completely different.

    I don't really know what to say about this game. I love playing almost all genres of games, but with this one I have problem with assigning it to one of them. The easiest way to explain The Last Guardian is probably to say that this game is about relationship between human being (player) and the accompanying him animal.    … Expand
  19. TheKillerFries
    Dec 6, 2016
    7
    While flawed and perhaps not worth the long wait, The Last Guardian is an immensely charming game that feels like it's full of heart and energy. It's easy to find yourself deeply invested in either of the game's protagonists, and while the AI on Trico can be a bit bothersome at times, using such a large creature to solve puzzle and pass through obstacles is both very unique andWhile flawed and perhaps not worth the long wait, The Last Guardian is an immensely charming game that feels like it's full of heart and energy. It's easy to find yourself deeply invested in either of the game's protagonists, and while the AI on Trico can be a bit bothersome at times, using such a large creature to solve puzzle and pass through obstacles is both very unique and surprisingly fun. The game also looks gorgeous at times, even if it came at the price of some dreadful framerate issues throughout the game.

    Fans of ICO will enjoy the puzzle-solving and story, fans of Shadow of the Colossus will enjoy climbing and controlling such a huge beast, and newcomers to the series will be drawn in by the gorgeous visuals and unique environments. Don't expect perfection, though expect the same amount of creativity and memorability that Team ICO has always been known for.    … Expand
  20. das_1990_paulie
    Dec 8, 2016
    7
    Good game
    controls are like a empty potato bag (or a plastic bag) on a rainy day. Boy movements are like amoeba toy (a very popular toy in my country).
    But I love the game. So unike though. The last guardian is a gem for Playstation 4 owners. English is my second language. Not 0-10 pontuation, games are a experience. Personal and subjective. My veredict: 2016 - Doom, Inside,    Good game
    controls are like a empty potato bag (or a plastic bag) on a rainy day. Boy movements are like amoeba toy (a very popular toy in my country).
    But I love the game. So unike though. The last guardian is a gem for Playstation 4 owners.
    English is my second language.
    Not 0-10 pontuation, games are a experience. Personal and subjective.
    My veredict:
    2016 - Doom, Inside, Uncharted 4 and The last guardian. I only play single player though.
    I love Team Ico work and this is a must play for me.
    My 7 means that it is a good game and one day you will play it.    … Expand
  21. Leo_Manzano
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    Possessing Flaws and probably not worth the long wait, The Last Guardian manages to be a game very different from those produced nowadays. The scenario and its intriguing creatures in which we dive without knowing anything manages to arouse our curiosity and make you reflect on what lies behind this huge empty map.

    Despite this, we don't have time to feel alone, Trico's presence is soon    Possessing Flaws and probably not worth the long wait, The Last Guardian manages to be a game very different from those produced nowadays. The scenario and its intriguing creatures in which we dive without knowing anything manages to arouse our curiosity and make you reflect on what lies behind this huge empty map.

    Despite this, we don't have time to feel alone, Trico's presence is soon noticed and we get used to exploring the scenery with the creature, solving puzzles and eventual combats.

    The game as a whole remains with the same quality as its predecessors with a good soundtrack and beautiful graphics although dated, all of this serving to place us in yet another of Fumito Ueda's Fabulas where we are experiencing a cut in time not a complete narrative.

    This added to Trico's AI that can perfectly emulate a domestic animal, sometimes petting sometimes stubborn creates unique moments that are the strongest point of the game.
    However this doesn't erase the somewhat dragging rhythm, repetitive puzzles and camera and gameplay failures, I recommend this game mainly for ICO Fans, for those who don't know the series or just played SOTC, wait for a slower game that hits a lot in its core mechanics but it is weak in the rest.    … Expand
  22. ibs1984
    Oct 28, 2018
    7
    تقييمي للعبة يشمل التروفي ... اللعبة تستحق تقييم افضل قبل ما احاول اخذ البلاتينيوم
    اللعبة بشكل عام جيدة والقصة ممتازة وتدخل في جو العواطف والجيم بلاي جيد .. حتى جاء وقت حصاد البلاتينيوم .. كان في تروفي يطلب منك تنهي اللعبة في 4 ساعات .. وهنا بدأت احس بعيوب اللعبة
    بدأت احس بمعاناة مع "توريكو" المخلوق اللي توجهه ... التواصل معه متعب وتنفيذه للأوامر عشوائي في بعض الأحيان اجبرت اني اعيد    تقييمي للعبة يشمل التروفي ... اللعبة تستحق تقييم افضل قبل ما احاول اخذ البلاتينيوم
    اللعبة بشكل عام جيدة والقصة ممتازة وتدخل في جو العواطف والجيم بلاي جيد .. حتى جاء وقت حصاد البلاتينيوم .. كان في تروفي يطلب منك تنهي اللعبة في 4 ساعات .. وهنا بدأت احس بعيوب اللعبة
    بدأت احس بمعاناة مع "توريكو" المخلوق اللي توجهه ... التواصل معه متعب وتنفيذه للأوامر عشوائي في بعض الأحيان
    اجبرت اني اعيد اللعبة اكثر من ثلاث مرات بسبب الاستجابة السيئة لتوريكو ... في النهاية اللعبة جيدة وتستحق التجربة واتمنى استوديو يابان يبدع بأفكار جديدة مثل هذي اللعبة.    … Expand
  23. SthrnFrdGames
    Mar 9, 2017
    7
    Do not be deterred by the yellow box with a number 7 in it. I would honestly give this game more of a 7.5...

    The Last Guardian has been on many peoples minds over the past several years of development. As someone who has been interested in the project after completing both ICO and Shadow of there Colossus, I can safely say that my expectations were met. Was it worth the near decade-long    Do not be deterred by the yellow box with a number 7 in it. I would honestly give this game more of a 7.5...

    The Last Guardian has been on many peoples minds over the past several years of development. As someone who has been interested in the project after completing both ICO and Shadow of there Colossus, I can safely say that my expectations were met. Was it worth the near decade-long wait, maybe not so much, but nonetheless, a masterpiece in its own right.

    You assume the role of a boy awoken in the midst of some vat dungeon in a pit with the great beast Trico. Throughout your journey, the two of you grow closer to each other and learn how to utilize each others strengths and weaknesses to proceed through the giant constructs. The story is all but there, focusing more on the emotional connection between player, character, and beast.

    The background graphics and sceneries in this game are top-notch. Gazing into the distance nice you reach the outside world can behold some breathtaking views, even if its of the walls of the Fortress. The sprite animation leaves some to be desired, and the over animated movements can be cumbersome at times, but it does not take away from the overall playability.

    A fantastic game and well worth the 11 or 12 hours to takes to complete. By now, the price has dropped to around $40 so it may be worth it to pick it up now as opposed to when it was released. Cheers for TRICO.    … Expand
  24. mrseannathan
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    Maybe this is because I haven't put much time into it (and I will definitely pick it back up and try it) but I'm very iffy when it comes to the movement controls. It's a huge turn off how off putting it is. Beside that, story seems great and the visuals are incredible.
  25. Kamikazeshocki
    May 24, 2017
    7
    Well this is certainly not a very good game like shadow of the colossos or Ico. The clumsy controls and sometimes annoying misbehaviours of that "flying rat" made me angry sometimes. The graphics are also quite unspectactular. Nonetheless most puzzles and the unfolding of the story later on I found quite solid and I actually found myself caring for that relationship between the protagonistWell this is certainly not a very good game like shadow of the colossos or Ico. The clumsy controls and sometimes annoying misbehaviours of that "flying rat" made me angry sometimes. The graphics are also quite unspectactular. Nonetheless most puzzles and the unfolding of the story later on I found quite solid and I actually found myself caring for that relationship between the protagonist and the animal. It is a unique game with many good parts that get outbalanced by at least as many bad parts. You can buy and have a ok-good time for 10-15 hours and then you're done, but it's certainly no must have for any ps4 owner.… Expand
  26. carlvazq_
    Sep 27, 2017
    7
    Emotivo, sentimental y una experiencia única, pero que no se encuentra a la altura de esta generación a causa de su apartado técnico. Aún así, sigue siendo muy recomendable si lo que buscas es una experiencia única e irrepetible.
  27. ChoosableOne
    Sep 9, 2018
    7
    I loved Ico, and i loved SOTC even more than that, and expected the same experience in this game. But i was disappointed. Clunky controls and abysmal camera problems aside, this game didnt pull me in like other two. Just made it to the end to see that so praised ending but disappointed in there too. Its not a bad game, it has good puzzle parts in it but, director raised the bar too highI loved Ico, and i loved SOTC even more than that, and expected the same experience in this game. But i was disappointed. Clunky controls and abysmal camera problems aside, this game didnt pull me in like other two. Just made it to the end to see that so praised ending but disappointed in there too. Its not a bad game, it has good puzzle parts in it but, director raised the bar too high for me and i guess that expectation made me disappointed in this. I loved Trico btw… Expand
  28. kereba
    Jul 30, 2018
    7
    A beautiful minimalistic game with superb artistic detail. The only problem is that this masterpiece cannot be fully enjoyed due to the horrible camera and game physics. Presently, one cannot be fully amazed by how rare it is to complain about camera issues in present day games.
  29. nnevill
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    In 2021st this game looks very old-fashioned. Gameplay is quite boring, especially first half of the game. Jumping and roaming through similar locations is not the funniest thing in video games :) But 2nd half is more about action and narrative and in this part game like phoenix rises from the ashes and shows its best parts.

    It worths play it at least to watch on Trico - gigantic    In 2021st this game looks very old-fashioned. Gameplay is quite boring, especially first half of the game. Jumping and roaming through similar locations is not the funniest thing in video games :) But 2nd half is more about action and narrative and in this part game like phoenix rises from the ashes and shows its best parts.

    It worths play it at least to watch on Trico - gigantic dog/cat/rat/chicken - sometimes he's very cute.
    Also the game is short - about 10 hours so it's a big benefit.    … Expand
  30. jppgarcia
    Jan 16, 2019
    7
    While the story is incredible and the atmosphere is also amazing, the game is highly impacted by the low and inconsistent fps rate and the clunky controls and camera movement. The graphics are okay, but the problems i mentioned really weight down on how much fun you'll have with this game. In my opinion, it's disappointing really how a game that took 7 years to make can run so poorly on a ps4,
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 110 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 110
  3. Negative: 1 out of 110
  1. Vgames
    Mar 8, 2017
    84
    After 7 years in what seems to be development hell, Team Ico finally introduces us to the majestic Trico and its heartfelt relationship with a young protagonist. While the long development cycle does show its age in certain parts up to a point of some frustration. The experience as a whole is one of the most unique ever.
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  2. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    100
    The Last guardian is indeed suffering from some technical and control input issues, but its warm, beautiful adventure filled with countless touching moments is something we’ll never forget for the rest of our lives. The Last Guardian is not just a game, it’s an absolute work of art.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Feb 8, 2017
    90
    The Last Guardian doesn't just live up to its forebears' legacy, it goes further. Despite the callbacks to Fumito Ueda's previous works, it is a unique creation. Outside of indie experiments, we don't get to say that about modern videogames often enough.
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