The Last Guardian

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2785 Ratings

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  1. Martma
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    Game is quite boring imo , it doesn’t grab my attention, lack of tutorial telling u what u need to do so I was there just jumping onto everything.
  2. nandika
    Jul 28, 2020
    1
    It could and should have been a masterpiece. But I don't really get what's going on with the controls. Are they deliberately this bad or the creators got used to it that much that they didn't notice? What the hell is up with the snap-in camera??? By the way, I fell in love with Trico so much that I didn't finish the game. I know (s)he is supposed to live, but I just couldn't see him/herIt could and should have been a masterpiece. But I don't really get what's going on with the controls. Are they deliberately this bad or the creators got used to it that much that they didn't notice? What the hell is up with the snap-in camera??? By the way, I fell in love with Trico so much that I didn't finish the game. I know (s)he is supposed to live, but I just couldn't see him/her suffer anymore. :/… Expand
  3. CRedfield98
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    As a game, it's very bad. It's frustrating. Controls, camera, AI and gameplay in general is awful. It has performance issues, the FPS drop almost every single minute, because it's not well optimised. How can this game run so bad when it doesn`t even look that good and games like God of War, Uncharted 4 or The Last of Us Part II run perfectly on PS4?
    I love PS games but this is definitely    As a game, it's very bad. It's frustrating. Controls, camera, AI and gameplay in general is awful. It has performance issues, the FPS drop almost every single minute, because it's not well optimised. How can this game run so bad when it doesn`t even look that good and games like God of War, Uncharted 4 or The Last of Us Part II run perfectly on PS4?
    I love PS games but this is definitely the worst I've played.    … Expand
  4. AashirAli
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpeice that proves video games are a form of art. I've played this 7 times by now... I still cry every time.
  5. karloskorn
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Increíble muy tierno y es buen sucesor de Shadows of Colossus me gustó mucho
  6. ENDrain
    Jul 15, 2020
    2
    Point for kitty-doggie-cutie. Point for the idea. Zero for the implementation.

    Performance is horrible. Average of 15-20 FPS on a fat model with drops to 10, and the game doesn’t even look fantastic. Two years earlier, The Last of Us Remastered, looks on par or better, runs steady 50-60 FPS. It’s hard even to think when all you see is a blurred slideshow, save get immersed in the game’s    Point for kitty-doggie-cutie. Point for the idea. Zero for the implementation.

    Performance is horrible. Average of 15-20 FPS on a fat model with drops to 10, and the game doesn’t even look fantastic. Two years earlier, The Last of Us Remastered, looks on par or better, runs steady 50-60 FPS. It’s hard even to think when all you see is a blurred slideshow, save get immersed in the game’s world.

    Speaking of which, this game suffers from the same problem as Uncharted the original. The surroundings are hardly varying as you go by. Unless you enjoy mossy ruins very much, you’ll get bored pretty soon.

    Although, Uncharted the original had some chatacter interaction to make you stick around. In this game, there’s no story. There are a few cutscenes that don’t explain pretty much anything. You don’t know who your character is, why is he here, where is "here", where are you going, who are you fighting. Nothing.

    Yes, there is this cat-like creature from the cover picture, Trico, and there’re relations between it and the Boy (yes, this is officially protagonist’s name), but again - no idea who this creature is or why is it here or where is here. It’s really hard to identify or connect with someone or something you know nothing about, no matter how cute they appear to be.

    Enough has already been said about controls. I spent far more time struggling with Trico to make it do what I want that acctually solving the puzzles. Infuriating, that’s the word.

    Oh, the puzzles... there is one - no spoilers - that you cannot possibly solve on your own unless you are super patient or super stubborn.

    The last straw for me was the bug. There’s one place when you need Trico to dive, and it just won’t. It would dive and turn around and surface back again. I googled it, a lot of people had this bug too. And something broke inside of me. I felt that I’m not going to fight with this game anymore. I wasn’t emotionally invested enough to suffer much longer. So I dropped it. I never dropped a game before.

    No one should ever release, or sell, or play games of such horrendous execution quality.    … Expand
  7. PeroX
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    An emotional journey not for everyone. Trico is one of the Best Monster that you can see and play with in a video game, plus you can feel how Your Bond with trico is escalting and you start to care for him. Give IT a try it’s more than a game
  8. Barlo
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    A wonderful and warming story, full of little details of world building and nice but sometimes too easy puzzles.

    You have to learn and struggle with controls but it works as intended you'll get used as Trico gets used to you. An amazing experience for anyone and a must for Team ICO fans.
  9. CossackGamer
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    A very special game.
    Some clunky game mechanics can't get in the way of this fantastic game. Especially the second half which really starts to fire on all cylinders. Some of the best cutscenes ever, and the creature, Trico, you learn to hate then love (My dog is called Trico). I would love a sequel to this game.
  10. fdirksen
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect game. One of the most intense games I've ever played. Just loved it.… Expand
  11. SemenGalyutin
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Игра не для всех из за специфического управления, но это моя самая любимая игра. 12 из 10 Волшебство. Магия. С кем-то сработает, а с кем-то нет. Жаль что пропустил коллекционку. Жду дальнейших работ Ф.Уеды. и ремастеред ICO.
  12. betodbz
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    A beautiful and touching story with excellent animation and music, as long as you can put up with the annoying movement controls and camera.
  13. f0r3m4n
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    Hi,

    These are my notes for the most important sections of the game. It is a personal opinion and obviously for each person it can be different. ● Playability → 5.6 - Control → 5 - Gratification (Player's pleasure or complacency with the game) → 6 - Learning (Easy to understand the system and mechanics of the game) → 6 - Effectiveness (Capacity to capture the player's attention    Hi,

    These are my notes for the most important sections of the game. It is a personal opinion and obviously for each person it can be different.

    ● Playability → 5.6

    - Control → 5
    - Gratification (Player's pleasure or complacency with the game) → 6
    - Learning (Easy to understand the system and mechanics of the game) → 6
    - Effectiveness (Capacity to capture the player's attention from the first moment) → 6
    - Immersion → 8
    - Re-playability → 3

    ● Technical section → 6.3

    - Graphics → 5.5
    - Physics → 6
    - AI → 5
    - Game Sound → 7
    - OST→ 8

    ● Story Line → 6.5

    - Main Story → 6.5
    - Additional missions → N/A

    Final note → 6.1

    Greetings    … Expand
  14. ilia3538
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Disadvantages: not good elaboration of the main hero. Both as for graphics, as for animations and story. Quite slow gameplay. Uncomfortable control, especially camera. Uniform locations, lacking of interesting puzzles and interactive actions with Tricko.

    Advantages: the main - Tricko. The best beadt a've ever seen in games. I've never seen so real and natural catsimilar beast in games.    Disadvantages: not good elaboration of the main hero. Both as for graphics, as for animations and story. Quite slow gameplay. Uncomfortable control, especially camera. Uniform locations, lacking of interesting puzzles and interactive actions with Tricko.

    Advantages: the main - Tricko. The best beadt a've ever seen in games. I've never seen so real and natural catsimilar beast in games. Hes awesome as for animations, behaving as for graphic. I've never worried so strong about any beast in games. There are good working out the relationship between Tricko and the boy.

    This game has moved my soul up. Thank you.    … Expand
  15. davidkolman
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, worthy of attention from players who enjoy a unique experience!
  16. tomvs123
    Jul 1, 2020
    5
    The next-level giant pet simulator. That's all I could think of while playing the game. If you like pets and don't mind them getting beat up every now and then, then this is the game for you!

    The game is basically ICO, but full of obstacles and basic puzzles that require your giant pet to progress. The variety in puzzles is a little disappointing. They mostly consist of opening doors to    The next-level giant pet simulator. That's all I could think of while playing the game. If you like pets and don't mind them getting beat up every now and then, then this is the game for you!

    The game is basically ICO, but full of obstacles and basic puzzles that require your giant pet to progress. The variety in puzzles is a little disappointing. They mostly consist of opening doors to get your pet through them, and then after you get your pet through the door, having your pet jump to an area that was previously inaccessible to you. Also disappointing is that there's normally only one way to solve each puzzle. Many are carefully scripted with specific pet actions, so there's not much thinking outside of the box possible here.

    Initially, controlling the pet is annoying. You get some hand signals later on that improve things, but then it just becomes slightly less annoying.

    The story is vague, though less vague than ICO or Shadow of the Colossus. You'll actually get some background story information and closure with this installment. The game goes for an animal friendship theme and does it pretty well, though some people aren't big fans of this type of story.

    Oh, and don't forget the Uncharted moments. There's plenty of impossibly amazing moments in the game, primarily consisting of your giant pet's weight or size breaking bridges or other things and then you just barely escaping though no skill of your own, but because it's a scripted scene. I'm a bit sad that the studio who bought us ICO and Shadow of the Colossus has stooped to this level of dumb storytelling. But hey, kids these days like it.

    So it was an alright game for me. After I got used to the initial pet-controlling annoyance, I ended up completing it in less than 15 hours. And I'm glad it didn't take longer than that.    … Expand
  17. Federo20
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Unique and personal game with a captivating story and very good artificial intelligence, in general and personally it is an excellent game
  18. NeoSlash
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Jogo ótimo, perfeito de acordo com a proposta, único "problema" e ser um pouco parado.
  19. JagWarr
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Camera issues aside, this game is a masterpiece. Beautiful art style i cant stop adoring. Beautiful story. Must play.
  20. RUBENDBP
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    La verdad es que yo he jugado muchos juegos en mi vida pero jamas habia sentido tanta rabia por uno y este fue el primero, llegué a odiar este juego, su Jugabilidad un ASCO y mal optimizado para ps4, algunas texturas se demoraban mas de 20 segundos en cargarse, la historia tampoco es la gran cosa, después de un tiempo el juego se hacía muy repititivo aunque algo bueno de destacar es suLa verdad es que yo he jugado muchos juegos en mi vida pero jamas habia sentido tanta rabia por uno y este fue el primero, llegué a odiar este juego, su Jugabilidad un ASCO y mal optimizado para ps4, algunas texturas se demoraban mas de 20 segundos en cargarse, la historia tampoco es la gran cosa, después de un tiempo el juego se hacía muy repititivo aunque algo bueno de destacar es su diseño de mundo es hermoso pero tampoco lo salva y muchos decían que la relación entre trico y el niño era algo de lo mas especial del juego pero no me hizo sentir nada especialmente cuando la IA de trico no hacia lo que uno le ordenaba como cuando le apuntabas a donde ir y se volvia para atrás o cuando le decias que saltara y bajaba, no senti nada en esa relación y eso que yo soy bueno para agarrar cariño rápidamente pero simplemente me lleve una decepción muy grande, por suerte no valio mucho cuando lo compre.… Expand
  21. piuscorvus
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    If you are a fan of "ICO Melody in the Mist" you will definitely love this one.

    The Last Guardian delivers emotional story of a little boy and a mysterious creature on their journey through the even more mysterious and beautiful world. If you enjoy observing landscapes and solving environmental puzzles accompanied by orchestral music, this is a game for you. The only issue this game has    If you are a fan of "ICO Melody in the Mist" you will definitely love this one.

    The Last Guardian delivers emotional story of a little boy and a mysterious creature on their journey through the even more mysterious and beautiful world. If you enjoy observing landscapes and solving environmental puzzles accompanied by orchestral music, this is a game for you.

    The only issue this game has are controls. You play as a boy, who also gives commands to his companion creature (to fly, to jump...) and quite often it takes a lot of time from the moment you give a command until something really happens. Not to forget that very often you command something but the result at the end is some completely different thing or wrong direction of your companion's jump, etc. These things really slow down the gameplay and from time to time can be frustrating. However, those issues are only moments here and there that won't ruin the entire experience and story.    … Expand
  22. Nan7_7
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Literally this game is not worth anyones time, money, or hype. I lost count how many years this game was in the making just for it to be utter garbage. Garbage is the only word to describe this game go pick up Horizon Zero Dawn or hell even go buy another GTA 5 copy over this game.
  23. BruceThePro
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Cute creature, adorable story and unique gameplay. This game surely is a "one of a kind"!
  24. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Pese a todos los defectos de control de triko, es un juego conmovedor hasta el punto de ponerle el nombre a una de mis mascotas, lo adoro.
  25. Hamza_2323
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
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  26. Chempion1
    May 21, 2020
    8
    The Last Guardian. Даже не знал, что ожидать от этой игры? По моему разработчики, на ранней стадии, этого тоже не знали.
    Но игра вышла, оказалась эксклюзивом, значит надо брать!
    Я даже не знаю, что сказать про геймплей. Даже сравнить не с чем. Ты управляешь "типа грифоном" Трико, управляя мальчиком. Вот. Сюжет игры. Честно сказать, он для меня стал понятен, только после финальных    The Last Guardian. Даже не знал, что ожидать от этой игры? По моему разработчики, на ранней стадии, этого тоже не знали.
    Но игра вышла, оказалась эксклюзивом, значит надо брать!
    Я даже не знаю, что сказать про геймплей. Даже сравнить не с чем. Ты управляешь "типа грифоном" Трико, управляя мальчиком. Вот.
    Сюжет игры. Честно сказать, он для меня стал понятен, только после финальных титров. При том, при всём, в игре нет, практически, ни одного слова.
    Да, сюжет оказался очень интересным, лично для меня, но всю, почти, игру я бегал, даже не понимая, кто я и зачем всё это делаю. Может в этом вся прелесть?
    Графон. Ну, что же, мир и сам Трико прорисованы великолепно. Мальчик ужасно!
    Но самое главное в этой игре, это атмосфера. Она не даёт заскучать в, принципе, пустом мире.
    АТМОСФЕРА! Я рассчитываю вернуться в игру, ещё разок, ради неё!    … Expand
  27. robomartion
    May 19, 2020
    3
    Team ICO (or whoever is left of them) has taken the clunkiness of their games to the extreme with this title. While it is at times beautiful, the frustrating gameplay just cannot be excused. I'm sure a lot of love and man hours went into this game and it is beautiful, as is the beast, but at the end of the day, for what we have in our hands, for the consumer, for the person that actuallyTeam ICO (or whoever is left of them) has taken the clunkiness of their games to the extreme with this title. While it is at times beautiful, the frustrating gameplay just cannot be excused. I'm sure a lot of love and man hours went into this game and it is beautiful, as is the beast, but at the end of the day, for what we have in our hands, for the consumer, for the person that actually has to play the game I cannot really say any of it was worth it.… Expand
  28. sergio123456
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Juego muy bonito gráficamente, y conforme vas avanzando te van dando más ganas de conocer más sobre la historia, la relación con Trico se va fortaleciendo con el paso de la historia. El punto negativo es los mareantes a veces cambios de cámara al escalar a Trico y la dificultad a veces desesperante al manejarlo, por lo demás gran juego.
  29. psylife
    Apr 24, 2020
    6
    TLG is a repetitive and slightly tedious platformer, intertwined with lackluster puzzle design. The camera is at times indeed problematic, the frame rate is bad, and the controls leave a lot to be desired.

    Yet, and perhaps more importantly, as an adventure, it is unique, memorable, and enchanting. The dreamworld visuals are truly awe inspiring, the animations are some of the greatest    TLG is a repetitive and slightly tedious platformer, intertwined with lackluster puzzle design. The camera is at times indeed problematic, the frame rate is bad, and the controls leave a lot to be desired.

    Yet, and perhaps more importantly, as an adventure, it is unique, memorable, and enchanting. The dreamworld visuals are truly awe inspiring, the animations are some of the greatest and most expressive I have yet to see, and the physics impress.

    The unscripted, procedural nature of your interaction with the guardian is remarkably successful, and as piece of gaming concept, it is the most refreshing, and intelligent leverage of the video-game medium I have had the pleasure to experience in a long long time - Indeed, your interaction with the guardian seamlessly serve both the story and game-play needs. At no point have I felt I was dealing with an AI, but rather a genuine living creature - This achievement alone must be celebrated.

    TLG is not a very good game then, but it offers something novel to experience. and will leave you with a cherished memory of your time with it. Play it.    … Expand
  30. dariazzo_
    Apr 20, 2020
    7
    Is The Last Guardian worth of your time, especially in comparison to the rest of the games on PS4? Yes, absolutely. Is it a good videogame? Maybe not as much. Moving an enormous creature and a small boy, cooperating, in narrow spaces was an impossible task that led to shaky controls and infuriating camera movements and dead angles. It could not be any other way.
    It is undeniable on the    Is The Last Guardian worth of your time, especially in comparison to the rest of the games on PS4? Yes, absolutely. Is it a good videogame? Maybe not as much. Moving an enormous creature and a small boy, cooperating, in narrow spaces was an impossible task that led to shaky controls and infuriating camera movements and dead angles. It could not be any other way.
    It is undeniable on the other hand that TLG is a masterpiece of companionship and one of the most unique games ever made. All in the usual Fumito Ueda presentation and approach to a plot that will keep you entertained well after the console is switched off.
    All sums up to a great experience, with playability pitfalls that could lead you to abandon Trico. Use your patience, it is totally worth it.    … Expand
  31. vojevoje
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Fumito Ueda is a treasure for mankind for creating "out of the box" masterpiece games like Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and the Last Guardian. I still have faith in humanity if someone was able to have an idea to create this game and somebody else appreciating it. Trico is one of best gaming figures ever. The bond between Trico and the boy is unbelievable and I am not ashamed I cried myFumito Ueda is a treasure for mankind for creating "out of the box" masterpiece games like Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and the Last Guardian. I still have faith in humanity if someone was able to have an idea to create this game and somebody else appreciating it. Trico is one of best gaming figures ever. The bond between Trico and the boy is unbelievable and I am not ashamed I cried my heart out in the end (When he raised the mirror and the music comes in). Very good game for animal lovers out there! One of the best game ever.… Expand
  32. Madtedon
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Шедевр??? Полный бред. От начала до последнее секунды. Я в полном разочаровании. Никому не рекомендую....никому. 10лет потрачены в пустую. Если у вас есть домашние животные. Вы счастливый человек. Мои 9 часов жизни вашу. Ps. ****… Expand
  33. Uruyami
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Magical journey, I’ve spent a very nice time with Trico during this journey
  34. rosnk30
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    The last guardian is made for everyone. Its a unique experience never saw before in my long game road (aprox. 30 years). This game shows how do a immersive storytelling with normal graphics and envirorment can did!.

    This game's has the same camera and gameplay issues likewise entire Ico series but the relationship of yourself and the creature's awesome!

    Great game!
  35. Keenan84
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful, another masterpiece of Fumito Ueda after ICO and Shadow of the Colussus.
  36. ViperXT
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    Very over hyped after almost 10 years in development. Story was just OK. Game had many technical issues at launch. Game play was fairly boring. The AI and cooperation of Trico was sometimes frustrating. Graphics were amazing and the fantasy element was nice.
  37. TLColossus
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    This game has some problems but in the end is truly a masterpiece,a game where as a fan of Fumito Ueda's work its just a must play im glad that this game came out at all and all these years after its release still makes feel glad that it exist
  38. marian_vismek
    Feb 15, 2020
    2
    Nice story, but the worst gameplay experience ever. Camera sucks, Trico is not listnening most of the gameplay time. Trophies like All talked out are out of my mind.
  39. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    The Last Guardian requires a particular mindset when going into the game. It is more puzzle than action, and the fantastical beast is better seen as an independent entity from yourself as the player.
    Trico is not an extension of your ability, but something that will require compromise and patience, not unlike a real pet.
    In that mindset the game is something special, otherwise it will be    The Last Guardian requires a particular mindset when going into the game. It is more puzzle than action, and the fantastical beast is better seen as an independent entity from yourself as the player.
    Trico is not an extension of your ability, but something that will require compromise and patience, not unlike a real pet.
    In that mindset the game is something special, otherwise it will be utter frustration.    … Expand
  40. B-Bog
    Jan 26, 2020
    3
    There are things that this director and his team clearly excel at: Crafting an intriguing narrative, world-building, creating atmospheric and beautiful scenery, etc. Unfortunately, programming sensible and functional game mechanics is not on this list. Once again, your patience is being tested by the clunkiest controls and climbing mechanics and the jankiest camera there is to encounter inThere are things that this director and his team clearly excel at: Crafting an intriguing narrative, world-building, creating atmospheric and beautiful scenery, etc. Unfortunately, programming sensible and functional game mechanics is not on this list. Once again, your patience is being tested by the clunkiest controls and climbing mechanics and the jankiest camera there is to encounter in a modern PS4 era videogame (aside from maybe the Shadow of the Colossus remake which is originally from the same guy/studio). Going up or down a ladder, picking things up, throwing things, jumping off a chain, etc.etc., EVERYTHING is so much harder than it has to be. Sometimes, the camera just straight up clips out and the screen goes black for a second. All of which is compounded severely by an AI companion that doesn't always seem very intent on following your commands. So, in essence, the challenge in this game comes from TRYING to get your character and his doggo to do what you want them to, not from actual gameplay. If this sounds like fun to you, get this game asap. For me, it's just a giant test of patience. In my estimation, the game would probably be half as long (which isn't very long to begin with, but seems like much more because it's so tedious, slow, and drawn-out) if you could actually get Trico to do what you want within one or two tries every time, that is to say, if the game ACTUALLY WORKED, instead of it being a constant struggle. As the cherry on top of the sh*t-cake, there's also an INCREDIBLE amount of lag in outside areas (on a PS4 Pro, mind you).

    And this was in development for HOW many years? Ooooof... Maybe this studio should switch to making animated movies or short films instead.    … Expand
  41. Cvetan
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The way 'The Last Guardian' made me feel by the end was just unbelievable. Really beautiful game that tells an amazing story. Thank you for making this masterpiece. Loved it.
  42. Near
    Jan 9, 2020
    0
    Playing it on PS4 Slim right now. It is a massive disappointment. I get nausea because of the camera and unresponsive control, paired with frame pacing issues and constant drops in framerate. The game itself is confusing. I get it: they wanted to make the stupid animal act like a puppy, but everytime I need him ti do something I have to wait 30 seconds to 3 minutes just to get him to doPlaying it on PS4 Slim right now. It is a massive disappointment. I get nausea because of the camera and unresponsive control, paired with frame pacing issues and constant drops in framerate. The game itself is confusing. I get it: they wanted to make the stupid animal act like a puppy, but everytime I need him ti do something I have to wait 30 seconds to 3 minutes just to get him to do stuff like jumping. This game is broken and boring.… Expand
  43. gameotaku
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    First and only game that made me cry. Beautiful story, beautiful design. Just beautiful
  44. Azamander
    Jan 5, 2020
    5
    The Last Guardian is a very bittersweet game from a developer who truly cares about their craft. I both loved and hated this game.

    I love Team Ico. I played Shadow of the Colossus over and over again - every released iteration of it. I even scoured the game for years looking for the ill-rumored 17th colossus along with many other people on the internet. After that I bought and played    The Last Guardian is a very bittersweet game from a developer who truly cares about their craft. I both loved and hated this game.

    I love Team Ico. I played Shadow of the Colossus over and over again - every released iteration of it. I even scoured the game for years looking for the ill-rumored 17th colossus along with many other people on the internet. After that I bought and played through Ico, which I loved in spite of having some issues with it the core gameplay. I think Team Ico offers something not seen anywhere else in their excellent ambiance, storytelling, and world building. In those aspects, they are masters of their craft and have my utmost respect.

    That being said, do you remember the several smaller colossi from Shadow of the Colossus? The ones that shook around and were hard to move around on, causing a lot of frustration? At its worst, The Last Guardian is an entire game of that, except you also have to convince that colossus to go where you want it to go.

    I watched the very first video reveal of this game back in 2009, on the day it game out, and was excited for the next seven years until the game was released. On the surface it is an incredibly charming game that masters the three qualities I listed above, but it is so frustrating that at times it is hardly a playable game. It is an escort quest where your progression depends entirely on the cooperation of the character being escorted, who just happens to not listen to you most of the time. This leads to many, many gameplay segments where you have already solved the puzzle, but have to keep spamming commands for 40 minutes before you can get Trico to do what you want and progress. All the while, the game is giving you blatant hints for the puzzle you have already solved. There is even a part of the game where you are falling to your death and Trico has to catch you, and very often, he just... doesn't. I fed Trico every barrel I came across to make him like me more, but there wasn't much of a noticeable difference. I think the people who rate this game so highly have never run into the unfortunate stuck points that seems to plague a bunch of players, so their experience wasn't marred by it. This mechanic is a great idea on paper, but in practice it unfortunately takes much of the game down with it.

    It's no surprise that I sold the game in frustration back in 2017, abandoning hope of ever enjoying it enough to make up for the frustrating gameplay. This year (2019) I found it again for rent at the local library and decided to give it another shot, since I have so much good faith in the developer (and maybe I was just in a bad mood in 2017). I continued where I left off. Unfortunately, not 10 minutes into playing my old file, I ran into what is apparently one of the most infamous spots in the game where Trico doesn't listen, and became stuck in a pit waiting for him to decide to lower his tail for me to climb up on. I think I waited down there for about half an hour before I could get the game to do what it was supposed to.

    This game is one of the most beautiful games I have ever played, and in spite of the frustrations, I truly cared about Trico by the end of it. But you need a lot (and I mean a lot) of patience to get there.    … Expand
  45. agent13
    Dec 27, 2019
    3
    This game is so boring and confusing after a long time i had the chance to play it but after a few hours playing I found it uninteresting the artistic design of the last guardian is very nice but without a good gameplay and with clunky controls it doesn't worth playing
    Trico is adorable but it's like a big dumb cat who doesn't listen to you
  46. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    This game is beautiful, and of a huge sensitivity. It has problems in the mechanics that border to very serious. But just letting me cry for hours after the end, not a sad but beautiful memory, lets me know that even if the controls don't respond well, the experience paid off.
  47. Phased
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    A beautiful experience. The atmosphere is amazing, but the unresponsive AI at times can be very frustrating. There were two times that I spent about 30 mins just trying to get Trico to do what I wanted. Besides those two times, the game flowed well and impressed me and you form a genuine connection with your companion. It is an emotional story that I absolutely loved.
  48. Key_Notes88
    Dec 18, 2019
    1
    Terrible game. Terrible design, story, and useless "Guardian" who specialized in getting beat down.
  49. Arqivadi
    Dec 15, 2019
    5
    This games is so boring. 30 hours of walking and climbing to pull levers and take barrels. I just cant play it anymore. I am not having fun at all.
  50. massage_richard
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Гениально! Трико ощущается живым и настоящим. Концовка пробивает на слезу. Крайне рекомендую тем, у кого есть животные.
  51. Linpha
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    A beautiful game, not for action players, but it deserves all the effort. The camera has a problem and I would like it to have photo mode but its history and world is really beautiful
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  52. Radionovich_V
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    Игра действительно имеет ряд технических недочетов. Но все это блекнет и меркнет.
    Эмоции вызывающий "The Last Guardian" очень тонко и глубоко проникают в самую "душу". В вас прогрессирует сентиментальность, любовь, доброта и ответственность . Это игра не совсем про геймплей, она об эмоциях и чувствах.
    Fumito Ueda и его студия genDESIGN воистину выдающиеся разработчики и художники. Что до    Игра действительно имеет ряд технических недочетов. Но все это блекнет и меркнет.
    Эмоции вызывающий "The Last Guardian" очень тонко и глубоко проникают в самую "душу". В вас прогрессирует сентиментальность, любовь, доброта и ответственность . Это игра не совсем про геймплей, она об эмоциях и чувствах.
    Fumito Ueda и его студия genDESIGN воистину выдающиеся разработчики и художники. Что до саундтрека - масштабный, пронзительный и невероятно чувствительный. Спасибо за него Takeshi Furukawa.
    Один из самых важных эксклюзив Sony interactive entertainment.    … Expand
  53. Xplocion
    Nov 9, 2019
    6
    The good: The feeling of loneliness. The feeling of helplessness of the child in front of creatures that capture him again and again. Trico's fur.

    The bad: a very intimate game. The pace of the game is slow. Trico does what he wants, does not obey and you will have to repeat certain parts of the game over and over and over and over again. The repeated on-screen announcement of how to do    The good: The feeling of loneliness. The feeling of helplessness of the child in front of creatures that capture him again and again. Trico's fur.

    The bad: a very intimate game. The pace of the game is slow. Trico does what he wants, does not obey and you will have to repeat certain parts of the game over and over and over and over again. The repeated on-screen announcement of how to do things (press LR ...). You have to forge close ties with Trico so that in advanced stages of the game he hears you, almost at the end.

    Lo Meh: 8 years ago this game was announced and sold as a PS3 incentive and there were reservations with content, stuffed animals, stickers and soundtrack in special editions and the game never came out or was canceled, in the end it came out but all that extra merchandise disappeared.    … Expand
  54. Drug812
    Oct 12, 2019
    5
    The most dumbest, clunkiest, unresponsive controls you can ever play in a game. The camera is also an utter mess.
  55. marcelskerps
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    jogo fantástico!tudo faz muito sentido, a dificuldade de controlar o menino, a teimosia do trico, tudo faz muuuito sentido, um grande jogo de puzle e pra mim o mais fascinante!
  56. Aacoan
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    By far one of the best games I have ever played. It was much more than a video game. It is a piece of art. Yes the controls and getting Trico to follow you can be frustrating at times. But most of that is early in the game and it gets better as you move on. Just like if you were to have a real pet in my opinion. The story is so rewarding and worth your investment. The graphics areBy far one of the best games I have ever played. It was much more than a video game. It is a piece of art. Yes the controls and getting Trico to follow you can be frustrating at times. But most of that is early in the game and it gets better as you move on. Just like if you were to have a real pet in my opinion. The story is so rewarding and worth your investment. The graphics are beautiful and I love the soundtrack. A must play game and experience!… Expand
  57. Nitogl
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    The worst game I ever played. Full of bugs, bad programation, Trico's IA doesn't respond at all time, making u wait until it's answer your command. The boy have some trouble in he's legs, in a simple jump, he falls in ground, lose Control of he's own moves... The enemy's are more faster than you, by the way, have only one kind of enemy. A game tottaly desnecessary, I want that Fumito neverThe worst game I ever played. Full of bugs, bad programation, Trico's IA doesn't respond at all time, making u wait until it's answer your command. The boy have some trouble in he's legs, in a simple jump, he falls in ground, lose Control of he's own moves... The enemy's are more faster than you, by the way, have only one kind of enemy. A game tottaly desnecessary, I want that Fumito never come a gain to make a game like this, or never be on a group to make another game.… Expand
  58. oldboy
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    It's breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  59. leche_paterna
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    Apartado técnico totalmente desfasado, historia soporifica y jugabilidad anticuada
  60. BetoVip
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chorei como uma criança no fechamento, joguei novamente após fechar, diversão garantida.… Expand
  61. trayman
    Sep 4, 2019
    4
    I was expecting so much more looking at the reviews. First of all i'm not a big fan of Japanese games, enjoyed most of them when it comes to story in general, but the physics, AI and mechanics were usually poor in general. Honestly it is no different in this case. Controls are an absolute disaster and you will be fuming doing the most simple jumps/grabs. AI of both opponents and Trico isI was expecting so much more looking at the reviews. First of all i'm not a big fan of Japanese games, enjoyed most of them when it comes to story in general, but the physics, AI and mechanics were usually poor in general. Honestly it is no different in this case. Controls are an absolute disaster and you will be fuming doing the most simple jumps/grabs. AI of both opponents and Trico is sometimes so frustrating that it will make you confused during the playthrough (for example while giving orders to Trico to jump somewhere, he will hesitate and walk in circles sometimes, so you might assume that there is no way through. Guess what? You are going to waste lots of time searching for another route when you will finally find out that he just needed 10 minutes to position himself before making that jump, and you had to give him at least 5 orders. I have been through ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and unfortunately this is what I will remember more than the story - TERRBILE and frustrating controls.

    Second and maybe even worse thing mentioned already many times: how can a simple game like this, with simple graphics, nearly no in-game characters on the screen be so badly optimized? This is beyond imagination, I mean this is a software DEDICATED to one platform. This is an absolute joke when it comes to framrate in this game.    … Expand
  62. beaverthegray
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This is such a unique and blissful experience, I wish more studios nowadays would give me a game like this. I waited for this game for a while, and I'm happy they took their time because it shows. Last Guardian is a roller coaster of emotion. I understand that many players would be annoyed by Trico, but I found it really charming. I love the animations that are very characteristic of theThis is such a unique and blissful experience, I wish more studios nowadays would give me a game like this. I waited for this game for a while, and I'm happy they took their time because it shows. Last Guardian is a roller coaster of emotion. I understand that many players would be annoyed by Trico, but I found it really charming. I love the animations that are very characteristic of the other Fumito Ueda games. I love the whole experience but the end really steals the show. I give this a 10 because it really holds a special place on my heart. Looking forward for the next game.… Expand
  63. ToddChavez
    Aug 19, 2019
    7
    The Last Guardian is a beautiful, melancholy game filled with the highest highs, and the lowest lows.
  64. karmic_devil
    Aug 10, 2019
    9
    A beautiful game with rare frustrations from the camera angle and conveying the right directions to your companion.
    The story is beautiful and melancholy with high highs and low lows.
    The ending leads to some real reflections on the relationships we form. For the gameplay alone it is worth taking this cinematic journey as a young boy who makes an unlikely friend. That is only enhanced    A beautiful game with rare frustrations from the camera angle and conveying the right directions to your companion.
    The story is beautiful and melancholy with high highs and low lows.
    The ending leads to some real reflections on the relationships we form.
    For the gameplay alone it is worth taking this cinematic journey as a young boy who makes an unlikely friend. That is only enhanced if you are the sort who likes to think about your games after they are gone and feel all the the feels an emotional tale can leave you with.

    Very highly recommended!    … Expand
  65. Fernandogagas
    Jul 26, 2019
    6
    The last guardian , puro humo y marketing... Muy mal optimizado por dónde lo veas , le pongo un 6 porque Trico es lo mejor que tiene.
  66. NXT
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Word to discribe the game: Unique.
    Its not a masterpiece but is a very enjoyable experience, frustrating sometimes but that frustration pays off in the end.
    Everyone should try it.
    However it might not be suitable for every type of gamer.
    The sense of scale is the best that i experienced in all the games that ive played.
    Best regards, from Portugal.
  67. zbucket
    Jun 29, 2019
    3
    I lasted about 15 minutes with this game. Clunky controls, gameplay that encourages you to puzzle solve but doesn't work consistently...and so slow.
  68. olz_in
    Jun 23, 2019
    8
    An amazing game with completely crooked gameplay. Trico makes you fall in love at once, funny beast
  69. distefano83
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    I played it within a week and it was stunning. The interaction with Trico was sometimes challenging, but the bond established between the boy (main character) and Trico during the play through was charming. Usually its not the kind of game I prefer to play, but I gave it a try and afterwards I have to say its the most engaging game I ever played within 25 years of gaming. Truly canI played it within a week and it was stunning. The interaction with Trico was sometimes challenging, but the bond established between the boy (main character) and Trico during the play through was charming. Usually its not the kind of game I prefer to play, but I gave it a try and afterwards I have to say its the most engaging game I ever played within 25 years of gaming. Truly can recommend it to everybody looking for a something different. The end is breathtaking and Trico just adorable.… Expand
  70. BeboFett
    May 22, 2019
    8
    The "trilogy" of Fumito and Team Ico ends with a title that seems to take references and mechanics of the two titles that precede it (Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, PS2), creating a good combination in the gameplay, in fact it feels something very fresh and fun, with a plot, which as always, leaves many doubts, theories and details that seem to be left to the interpretation of the player.The "trilogy" of Fumito and Team Ico ends with a title that seems to take references and mechanics of the two titles that precede it (Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, PS2), creating a good combination in the gameplay, in fact it feels something very fresh and fun, with a plot, which as always, leaves many doubts, theories and details that seem to be left to the interpretation of the player. In the end the experience, in conjunction with the audiovisual, is beautiful, however it doesn't feel as epic as Shadow of the Colossus.

    It seems that Team Ico still can't develop a control and a functional camera; they are still two frustrating elements and although the game looks great, I feel that graphically is not up to the console and the year it came out, maybe because it's almost visually as it was developing for PS3.    … Expand
  71. Tseppelin
    May 21, 2019
    6
    Not good sa the predecessor of fumito ueda, nice and playable but short and technically imperfect
  72. Javichuck
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    Cojo con reticencia los juegos de Ueda porque suelen tener unos controles con los que no suelo encajar y en este título me ocurió lo mismo. Acabe de culo con Shadows Of the Colossus por este motivo e intuía que me iba a pasar igual. Sin embargo, la conexión con Trico, la sensación de tratar con un ser vivo y la propia historia me hicieron dejar de lado todo lo incómodo para disfrutar de laCojo con reticencia los juegos de Ueda porque suelen tener unos controles con los que no suelo encajar y en este título me ocurió lo mismo. Acabe de culo con Shadows Of the Colossus por este motivo e intuía que me iba a pasar igual. Sin embargo, la conexión con Trico, la sensación de tratar con un ser vivo y la propia historia me hicieron dejar de lado todo lo incómodo para disfrutar de la experiencia.

    Es un juego de puzzles ingeniosos, paisajes bonitos pero lo que destaca es el vínculo que se crea con Trico, su independencia y la evolución de la relación entre los dos. No he visto nada similar en otro juego.

    Arte 8, Jugabilidad 8, Historia 8    … Expand
  73. Faxthtax
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    The Last Guardian was in limbo for very long, i was surprised it even happened after years of silence.
    Anyway, if storytelling games is your handbag, TLG is a must to play.
    I have to admit i sat on it long before i started it. Its a few of the developers and creators behind the epic Shadow Of the Colossus who created this game. And yes, its beautiful, yes its grandiose. Yes we are to    The Last Guardian was in limbo for very long, i was surprised it even happened after years of silence.
    Anyway, if storytelling games is your handbag, TLG is a must to play.
    I have to admit i sat on it long before i started it.
    Its a few of the developers and creators behind the epic Shadow Of the Colossus who created this game. And yes, its beautiful, yes its grandiose. Yes we are to venture into a fabled story yet again.

    What i did not enjoy 100% on SoC was the controls. That fever seemed to have cathed on into this game. Its a bit rubbery and slow, and the camera plays drunken tricks on you.
    But they are not critically bad as you might think, but they are the reason why i drop a point of the score.
    The story is magnificent. And its here why you should play the game. You play a little boy who wakes up in a cave together with a large lion/bird hybrid fable animal you call Trico. The progression of the games tells you the bond of this boy and the beast as they closely bond tighter as they venture.
    As the boy, you must use Trico to reach unreachable areas. You must feed him, help him, and tend to him if he gets wounded.
    You learn a few tricks to communicate with Trico as you go, like issuing commands as direction and jump.
    Basically you are going somewhere to unravel the mystery of Trico and why you ended up with him. But no spoilers here.. The story is a heartwarming tale of friendship and trust.

    The game shares the minimalistic content as SoC. It´s focused to your mission with very little distraction to do other things. You solve puzzles continuously in your journey and often comes into battle with foes as well. As much as the maps go, its a more exciting world than SoC. Instead of a large flat world where you go from east to west, in TLG you are going one way.. Up. That means massive towers, and there are som very gut-wrenching areas to traverse.

    To sum it up. TLG was worth the wait. The story is long enough to keep you busy for 2-3 days.
    It´s BEST played on a large TV.
    Journey on and don look down..    … Expand
  74. GreenManGaming
    Mar 27, 2019
    8
    The divide between the highs and lows of The Last Guardian is staggering. For every wonderful moment of absolute beauty and emotional attachment to its lifelike companion, there’s an equal and opposite baffling moment that ruins the mood with frustrating controls and camera angles. But I found myself willing to put up with all of these hiccups if it meant experiencing any of its multitudeThe divide between the highs and lows of The Last Guardian is staggering. For every wonderful moment of absolute beauty and emotional attachment to its lifelike companion, there’s an equal and opposite baffling moment that ruins the mood with frustrating controls and camera angles. But I found myself willing to put up with all of these hiccups if it meant experiencing any of its multitude of incredibly-beautiful moments.… Expand
  75. LiquidOcelot
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    The Last Guardian certainly has its faults. Controlling Trico can be a hassle in some parts and the camera movement can be disorienting when you're moving in cramped corridors. However, the game's story about the adventures of a boy and Trico as they try to escape a strange place is so engrossing and heartwarming that I was able to power through those frustrating moments just to see whatThe Last Guardian certainly has its faults. Controlling Trico can be a hassle in some parts and the camera movement can be disorienting when you're moving in cramped corridors. However, the game's story about the adventures of a boy and Trico as they try to escape a strange place is so engrossing and heartwarming that I was able to power through those frustrating moments just to see what happens next. That's probably why I never noticed the frame rate drops that the more critical reviews have cited. This game, like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, is certainly not for every gamer and is certainly not the best video game ever made. However, I would still recommend that people try this out if slow-paced and story-focused games are their thing.… Expand
  76. Mikey666
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    Trico a pain but, I'm sure I'm missing something.... Besides that there nothing to dislike about this title.
  77. nintendofreund
    Mar 19, 2019
    2
    animal stupide ne fera pas ce que je veux, je suis très déçu et ce n'était pas amusant du tout
  78. Clanet
    Mar 19, 2019
    2
    The AI was horrible, my animal friend got stuck in the wall all the time and wouldn't listen to me, making the game harder than it had to be.
  79. julkeris
    Mar 16, 2019
    0
    That controls really pissed me off and the camera and the stupidity of the beast. I registered on this site just to write this and put its deserved "0".
  80. DogeWowIsBack
    Mar 15, 2019
    3
    Eight years in development and countless delays, only to match Duke Nukem Forever level of disappointment. This game was originally designed for Playstation 3, it looks like a one of early Playstation 3 game and yet it's framerate on a Playstation 4 and Playstation 4 Pro is horrible beyond believe. Not only that, it has typical for Team Ico awful controlls, really weak story and it'sEight years in development and countless delays, only to match Duke Nukem Forever level of disappointment. This game was originally designed for Playstation 3, it looks like a one of early Playstation 3 game and yet it's framerate on a Playstation 4 and Playstation 4 Pro is horrible beyond believe. Not only that, it has typical for Team Ico awful controlls, really weak story and it's pretty short.
    The whole game tries it's hardest to be emotional and make you care about that flying rat-dog thing, but Trico is just so dumb to the point where you won't feel anything but hatred with a burning passion towards him.    … Expand
  81. gokury
    Mar 14, 2019
    0
    The Last Guardian was made to CashGrab people who loved I.C.O and Shadow of the Colossus. Disappointed.
  82. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    First announced in 2009 and after being cancelled for the PS3, Fumito Ueda’s 3rd game (after the brilliant Ico and Shadow of The Colossus) seemed like it might never be released. Thankfully it was finally completed in 2016, but was the wait worth it? While the game features stunning scenery, a touching story of friendship between a little boy and a huge beast (named Trico) and many greatFirst announced in 2009 and after being cancelled for the PS3, Fumito Ueda’s 3rd game (after the brilliant Ico and Shadow of The Colossus) seemed like it might never be released. Thankfully it was finally completed in 2016, but was the wait worth it? While the game features stunning scenery, a touching story of friendship between a little boy and a huge beast (named Trico) and many great puzzles, the infuriatingly messy controls prevent it from reaching its full potential.… Expand
  83. SamComedian
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    Mi puntuación a The Last Guardian es de 7, me explico;
    Estamos ante un juego que dura alrededor de 12 como mucho 13 horas, corta duración a mi parecer, después de 10 años de desarrollo. El título cuenta la historia de un niño y su relación con una bestia alada llamada Trico, con un diseño muy bueno y unos gráficos ligeramente mejorables ( correctos ). El juego contiene una muy buena    Mi puntuación a The Last Guardian es de 7, me explico;
    Estamos ante un juego que dura alrededor de 12 como mucho 13 horas, corta duración a mi parecer, después de 10 años de desarrollo. El título cuenta la historia de un niño y su relación con una bestia alada llamada Trico, con un diseño muy bueno y unos gráficos ligeramente mejorables ( correctos ). El juego contiene una muy buena banda sonora, por contra la historia de este queda un poco tediosa y en momentos quiere transmitir sentimientos de amor y de pena hacia Trico y el niño pero no logra del todo ese cometido y el jugador lo puede encontrar confuso. Le pongo un 7 sobre 10 ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS4 ). Mi vigesimoprimera crítica u/o review.    … Expand
  84. abekdd
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    Si Fumito Ueda está al cargo, queda claro que estamos ante un título atemporal que podremos disfrutar como la primera vez durante muchísimos años. El creador de Ico y Shadow of the Colossus va un paso más allá con esta obra, presentándonos a un personaje con identidad propia: Trico. Este, de hecho, no se regirá por ninguno de nuestros controles, pudiendo decidir si seguir nuestras órdenesSi Fumito Ueda está al cargo, queda claro que estamos ante un título atemporal que podremos disfrutar como la primera vez durante muchísimos años. El creador de Ico y Shadow of the Colossus va un paso más allá con esta obra, presentándonos a un personaje con identidad propia: Trico. Este, de hecho, no se regirá por ninguno de nuestros controles, pudiendo decidir si seguir nuestras órdenes o no. Y, junto a él, viviremos una aventura fascinante con la que reiremos, nos emocionaremos y nos desesperaremos a partes iguales. Y es que, claro está, esta es la magia de las obras de Fumito Ueda.… Expand
  85. allwititnowsuck
    Feb 13, 2019
    2
    This game was delayed countless of times, supposedly this game was in development for 10 years, which i find hard to believe considering game's poor performance, it can't maintain stable 30 fps, frame rate drops so often it gives me a feeling of trying to run recent games on a outdated computer, just remind all of you it was meant to be PS3 game, yet it doesn't run properly on a superiorThis game was delayed countless of times, supposedly this game was in development for 10 years, which i find hard to believe considering game's poor performance, it can't maintain stable 30 fps, frame rate drops so often it gives me a feeling of trying to run recent games on a outdated computer, just remind all of you it was meant to be PS3 game, yet it doesn't run properly on a superior hardware. This isn't acceptable.
    On top of that the game controls and camera are horrible, graphics are not very good either, it looks like game from 2006, if this game was truly in a development for 10 years then there's no hope for these developers, i have feeling like this game was meant to be scraped entirely, but Sony forced them to realese it.
    Besides i found this game's positive reviews to be very suspicious, i checked some profiles of "people" who posted positive reviews and most of them are empty profiles, just one review, no older reviews or rating or newer ones. I even checked this site on wayback machine and i saw instant jump from both negative and positive reviews matching each other to overwhelming amount of positive reviews.
    DON'T YOU GUYS LOVE BOTS?    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. Mewkeru
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    The Last Guardian es un juego que no está destinado para todo público. Es lento, lleno de puzles de diversa dificultad que podrían hacernos rebuscar la solución por un muy buen tiempo.
    Hay que avisar de antemano que el juego tiene ciertos problemas técnicos, como el control tosco y la cámara un tanto problemática en ciertos lugares o ángulos.
    En cuanto a Trico, nada más que decir que le    The Last Guardian es un juego que no está destinado para todo público. Es lento, lleno de puzles de diversa dificultad que podrían hacernos rebuscar la solución por un muy buen tiempo.
    Hay que avisar de antemano que el juego tiene ciertos problemas técnicos, como el control tosco y la cámara un tanto problemática en ciertos lugares o ángulos.
    En cuanto a Trico, nada más que decir que le cogeremos un cariño como a un compañero del cual nos preocuparemos de alimentar, acariciar y sufriremos cuando el también lo haga. The Last Guardian logra crear un vinculo que nos une a Trico durante todo el viaje, a veces preocupándonos más de lo que le pase a él que de lo que nos suceda a nosotros.

    Cabe destacar, una vez más, que este juego no es para todos. Debes tener un gran lado sentimental y paciencia, pues muchas veces la IA de Trico, que se comportar como un animal debe de hacerlo, puede causar cierto estrés.

    The Last Guardian es un juego que trata de agarrar nuestro lado sentimental y mantenerlo en todo momento al limite, entre la esperanza, la tensión y la angustia. Totalmente recomendado si crees ser capaz de lidiar con lo anteriormente mencionado.    … Expand
  88. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    Gameplay : 7 (When it works it was really nice but sometimes it feels it is not working :))
    Story : 10 ( Team ICO )
    Art : 10 ( Team ICO )
  89. gordoninc
    Jan 28, 2019
    3
    Very boring game.
    Both person and camera controls are clumsy and unpleasant.
    Story not really absorbing much.
  90. 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,
  91. MasterGames
    Jan 8, 2019
    7
    The Last Guardian is a fascinating game that portrays the relationship between two unlikely friends: a boy and a giant creature named Trico. The story is breathtaking but the game has some camera and control issues.
  92. DumitruLozovanu
    Jan 2, 2019
    5
    Terrible camera and terrible AI, the rest is pretty good but nothing revolutionary, maybe if it came out on the PS3. The trophies for the game are exceptionally dumb and annoying and will ruin any enjoyment of the game, good visuals and story but has a lot of issues.
  93. wesker2012
    Jan 2, 2019
    6
    I love the bond you feel with Trico in this game, but the controls and AI were incredibly infuriating. I'd say Trico is the most frustrating AI character I ever interacted with. He interacts like a really dumb dog. It totally ruined the enjoyment of the experience for me. The game just drags because the AI doesn't do what you want/need him to do. I got halfway through the game beforeI love the bond you feel with Trico in this game, but the controls and AI were incredibly infuriating. I'd say Trico is the most frustrating AI character I ever interacted with. He interacts like a really dumb dog. It totally ruined the enjoyment of the experience for me. The game just drags because the AI doesn't do what you want/need him to do. I got halfway through the game before I couldn't take it anymore. I'm glad I bought this game on a super cheap sale because this game was a disappointment for me.… Expand
  94. diego24star
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    Even suffering low fps and camera errors the game is a piece of art and the final is MUAH.
  95. bonkturbo
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    If you accept that this game is more of an interactive movie, the game is unique and amazing. If you want a game that you have more control over, play Shadow of Colossus. IMO this game was made for families, the imagination is brilliant and the relationship between the boy and the beast is something a kid will remember for a long time. There is absolutely nothing like this game ever madeIf you accept that this game is more of an interactive movie, the game is unique and amazing. If you want a game that you have more control over, play Shadow of Colossus. IMO this game was made for families, the imagination is brilliant and the relationship between the boy and the beast is something a kid will remember for a long time. There is absolutely nothing like this game ever made to this day. The creator Fumito Ueda took a massive risk. This game is so intriguing I think an entire family, kids, teens, mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, neighbors, can sit and enjoy watching one person play this game in awww. I salute Fumito for sticking to his will to create his vision. Yes, the camera is tough on the brain, and the patience needed is high. An update to have a regular camera option would be very nice.… Expand
  96. bobss
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    My favorite narrative experience ever.

    Even if the game suffers from technical issues (framerate and camera), the adventure is fascinating. The narrative is so organic this is mind blowing, Trico is understing you and tell you a story without any dialogue box or complicated control. The core of the game lies on this relation between you and Trico and this will let you an    My favorite narrative experience ever.

    Even if the game suffers from technical issues (framerate and camera), the adventure is fascinating.

    The narrative is so organic this is mind blowing, Trico is understing you and tell you a story without any dialogue box or complicated control. The core of the game lies on this relation between you and Trico and this will let you an unforgettable memory.

    Furthermore Ueda's artistic direction is - as always - stunning.    … Expand
  97. negativeions
    Nov 14, 2018
    5
    Fumito Ueda's incompetence and obsession with animation is this game's fundamental flaw.

    Shigeru Miyamoto, one of the, if not the greatest game designer in the world once said that the most important aspect of game design is game play. Every serious game developer should have that tattooed into their damn brains. I find it surprising that Ueda tested the game before release and thought    Fumito Ueda's incompetence and obsession with animation is this game's fundamental flaw.

    Shigeru Miyamoto, one of the, if not the greatest game designer in the world once said that the most important aspect of game design is game play. Every serious game developer should have that tattooed into their damn brains. I find it surprising that Ueda tested the game before release and thought to himself, "this is good, let's go with this". To me, there are obvious problems with the game. First of all, the game play of the boy is just ridiculous. Sure, it's nice to have all these animation but there's no reason why he couldn't be programmed to take advantage of the full range of movement of the joystick. You're either moving at a snails pace or running. It's obviously ridiculous. And many games do this and it's just objectively wrong. A perfect example of better gameplay when it comes to movement is A Link Between Worlds. Every minute increase of the thumbjoy in a certain direction directly translates into a noticeable increase in Link's movement speed, giving the user the full range of motion and speed that is possible with the stick. THAT is how you do it. Secondly the camera is ridiculous. You test the game out and still think that camera is ok? I don't know what to say to that. Thirdly the graphics look like they're from a PS3. They should've been improved.. or, honestly, the game should've been released for PS3. Then just get some other developer to take care of the port to Ps4. In the meantime Ueda could've been half finished his next game. Come on, man. Fourthly, the game runs poorly. The low framerate hurts my eyes, I can't play longer than a couple of hours at a time. It seems like the game was not ported that well and it took way too long to do it. I wish Japanese developers in general would put more money into a project. Anyways, I really thought this could've been much better.    … Expand
  98. Moony545
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Вот не люблю я писать об играх от ICO Team, как о них не пиши, ничего не понятно, пока не сыграешь. Но я все же напишу. Игра очень крута, особенно в техническом плане. Как же Трико натурален, смотришь на него и веришь - настоящий. Анимация движений и поведение зверя просто на космическом уровне. Люди которые писали код поведения Трико (или что они там пишут? Не шарю) - высококлассныеВот не люблю я писать об играх от ICO Team, как о них не пиши, ничего не понятно, пока не сыграешь. Но я все же напишу. Игра очень крута, особенно в техническом плане. Как же Трико натурален, смотришь на него и веришь - настоящий. Анимация движений и поведение зверя просто на космическом уровне. Люди которые писали код поведения Трико (или что они там пишут? Не шарю) - высококлассные специалисты. Но не Трико единым хороша игра. Про сюжет писать бессмысленно, повествование идет в "фирменном" стиле ICO Team, кто знает, тот поймет. А вот геймплей супер. Игра, как и в случаи с ICO - представляет из себя сплошную головоломку. Загадки в игре просто шикарные. Есть те, над которыми придется подумать. Есть загадки, требующие быстрого решения.
    Эту игру стоило ждать 10 лет. Советую всем, кто любит хорошие пазл/адвенчуры или просто кому нравится присутствие милых зверушек в играх.    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. YMAkib
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    The graphics of this game is awesome in a word. The promotion of the character and other things are absolutely ok. I just love the ending.
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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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