The Last Guardian

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  1. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    II think 8 is the perfect score for this game. It was good, but it didn't left impact on me. I mean, i got bonded with the creature but it was not a emotional rollercoaster as i thought it would be. But game is unique,which is good.
  2. Skitzofreniq
    Mar 2, 2017
    8
    Look, if the ending wasn't as satisfying it would have gotten a 6. 7 max. Yeah the controls are frustrating. The puzzles are good. Not amazing. But the journey from beginning to end is to create a bond between Trico and the boy which it did for me. I've played it on a PS4 Pro so the graphics were great, no noticeable framerate drops. Did I love it? No. Did I hate it? No. It was just aLook, if the ending wasn't as satisfying it would have gotten a 6. 7 max. Yeah the controls are frustrating. The puzzles are good. Not amazing. But the journey from beginning to end is to create a bond between Trico and the boy which it did for me. I've played it on a PS4 Pro so the graphics were great, no noticeable framerate drops. Did I love it? No. Did I hate it? No. It was just a great adventure to experience by myself.

    That's why I gave it an 8.    … Expand
  3. IONOSGAMES
    May 14, 2017
    8
    Es un titulo que no tiene el genero bien definido, igual que Shadow of the Colossus, y aunque Ico sea uno de puzles, es muy peculiar y especial.Claramente no es un juego para todo el mundo, es un juego de puzles, con una jugabilidad bastante simple, dar ordenes a la bestia para resolver puzles. Muy buena historia y relacion entre personajes. El juego tiene graficos muy flojos para laEs un titulo que no tiene el genero bien definido, igual que Shadow of the Colossus, y aunque Ico sea uno de puzles, es muy peculiar y especial.Claramente no es un juego para todo el mundo, es un juego de puzles, con una jugabilidad bastante simple, dar ordenes a la bestia para resolver puzles. Muy buena historia y relacion entre personajes. El juego tiene graficos muy flojos para la epoca, pero con escenarios bonitos, y un framerate entre bien y regular. Si dais mucha importancia a la historia es un juego recomendable, pero si buscais graficos y diversion, entonces no os va.… Expand
  4. yoyo321
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    La mejor forma de definir este juego, es diciendo que es un puzzle en sí mismo.

    Tienes que escapar de la prisión en la que te encuentras y zona a zona tienes que mirar, buscar y pensar de que manera avanzar. Lo más curioso del juego es la inteligencia artificial de Trico (el bicho gigante), es sumamente curioso la manera que tiene de comportarse y moverse. Lo malo que le veo es    La mejor forma de definir este juego, es diciendo que es un puzzle en sí mismo.

    Tienes que escapar de la prisión en la que te encuentras y zona a zona tienes que mirar, buscar y pensar de que manera avanzar.

    Lo más curioso del juego es la inteligencia artificial de Trico (el bicho gigante), es sumamente curioso la manera que tiene de comportarse y moverse.

    Lo malo que le veo es que hay veces que la cámara se sitúa en lugares incómodos o poco acertados y la jugabilidad es tosca, notas que hace falta pulirla y hay saltos imprecisos en los que caes al vacío cuando no deberías.

    El juego esta chulo y es muy entretenido.

    Le doy un 8.

    Saludos    … Expand
  5. HTGamer
    May 13, 2017
    8
    The Last Guardian is one of the best experiences I have ever had in videogames.

    The Last Guardian is the latest game from Fumito Ueda, of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus fame. It is definitely echoing ICO (I loved that game!) in its basic structure. The player controls a young boy and along with the giant beast named Trico they have to escape from a castle and a mysterious force that    The Last Guardian is one of the best experiences I have ever had in videogames.

    The Last Guardian is the latest game from Fumito Ueda, of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus fame. It is definitely echoing ICO (I loved that game!) in its basic structure. The player controls a young boy and along with the giant beast named Trico they have to escape from a castle and a mysterious force that keeps them trapped. The story background is vague but its centre plot is really touching.

    The game is based on environmental puzzles and a bit of platforming in some huge areas. Therefore you have to treat Trico as a giant moving platform/ladder that you can freely move around and scale. You will be amazed when you and Trico jump over big chasms, it's a new sense of gaming scale. You can also give some commands to Trico, but it is programmed to behave as a real animal instead of the always obedient horse in Shadow of the Colossus, and this can lead to some frustrations. There are times when Trico will act on his own, jump to some place only to come back at the same spot. Thankfully this isn't anything gamebreaking, but still it's an issue that appears from time to time.

    The biggest problem for me is poor frame rate on standard PS4 and heavy controls, along with a laggy and cumbersome camera. I am not fanatic about fps numbers, I can forgive the constant 20-25 fps, but the controls are a bit floaty. Since the same issues were present on both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, it must be a Fumito Ueda trademark. At least PS4 Pro owners can run the game at 1080p and locked 30fps, for a more enjoyable experience than the 4K mode.

    The Last Guardian is a clear 10/10 score in terms of concept, art, architecture and the whole Trico animation, but the aforementioned issues bring it down to an 8/10 score. Still these are not able to seriously detract from one of the best and most moving experiences in videogames. The game suffered from its nearly 10-year-long development and numerous delays, but it has finally delivered Fumito Ueda's vision for his kind of games. Let's hope Ueda-san comes back with another adventure.    … Expand
  6. Calvoro
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    In my opinion, the best way to know if you will like this game is: If you liked ICO, you'll love The Last Guardian. If you hated ICO, you will most likely not like this one. Of course, I am sure there are exceptions to this, but they feel too similar in terms of gameplay, movements and environmental puzzles.

    Trico's movements and AI should be praised as it is a technical marvel. It    In my opinion, the best way to know if you will like this game is: If you liked ICO, you'll love The Last Guardian. If you hated ICO, you will most likely not like this one. Of course, I am sure there are exceptions to this, but they feel too similar in terms of gameplay, movements and environmental puzzles.

    Trico's movements and AI should be praised as it is a technical marvel. It feels alive, it is not your everyday AI companion. And the way Team Ico makes the relationship between the boy and Trico develop through gameplay feels genuine, organic and human. This alone gives a lot of life and humanity to the game.

    The art of the game is what you can expect from a Team Ico game. Both the music and the environmental design is fantastic. Personally, I finished the game wanting more from this world, from its culture, its creatures, and I feel this universe has potential for an animated series. The world feels so well crafted that 10 hours of -good- gameplay don't do it justice. I simply wanted more.

    There are a few things that prevent this game from a higher score in my opinion:

    - A few minor frame drops. It does not happen all the time, but they are likely to occur in outside areas.
    - Trico's instruction and command system. I feel this system has a learning curve and eventually you will learn which commands are most useful in certain circumstances. However, I feel the game fails to make this system more accessible for everyone.
    - Camera issues at some points.

    Despite these problems, the game was an amazing experience for me, and I definitely recommend it. For those who don't enjoy puzzle / platforming games, I still think you should give it a try because of its story, character development and, of course, Trico.    … Expand
  7. sjwilkin
    Feb 2, 2017
    8
    I was close to giving this game a 7 purely down to a slightly broken control system, frustrating camera and simply because Trico rarely ever does what you want him to!
    However after the hugely emotional ending, wiped my tears and agreed with a nod to give the game an 8.
    Gorgeous game, beautifully subtly told story and a genuine fear and bond for your ally, Trico. Setting and music a    I was close to giving this game a 7 purely down to a slightly broken control system, frustrating camera and simply because Trico rarely ever does what you want him to!
    However after the hugely emotional ending, wiped my tears and agreed with a nod to give the game an 8.
    Gorgeous game, beautifully subtly told story and a genuine fear and bond for your ally, Trico.
    Setting and music a treat to behold that has stuck with my many days after the final credits rolled.
    An incredibly artistic game that is a marvel to behold, at times I held my breath. Please play this game at some point in your life.    … Expand
  8. artificeprime
    Jun 18, 2017
    8
    A beautiful and rare experience, different yet inline with it's predecessors Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Flawed but still a masterpiece and a game like no other before it. The camera is often difficult to control, there are glitches and controlling Trico can be frustrating but the story is masterfully crafted. It gets progressively better the further you get. I can't think of anyA beautiful and rare experience, different yet inline with it's predecessors Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Flawed but still a masterpiece and a game like no other before it. The camera is often difficult to control, there are glitches and controlling Trico can be frustrating but the story is masterfully crafted. It gets progressively better the further you get. I can't think of any games in recent memory that gave me such an experience of wonder and made me want to learn more about its world.

    While it is certainly a game with flaws, the Last Guardian is the definition of being more than the sum of it's parts. Just like Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, it is a game that is far more about it's mystery, imaginative concepts and emotional journey than it is about gameplay. There were times that I was frustrated by the controls, camera and gameplay restrictions but at the end of the journey those complaints seem minor compared to the unique tale that I had experienced.

    It has been 11 years since the Shadow of the Colossus was released so in light of that expectations were rightfully very high. The Last Guardian, admittedly, should have been far better than Shadow of the Colossus and Ico considering how much time it took to make and how far technology has come. To be perfectly fair, it isn't better than those games but I would say it is just as good. I think the reason that it didn't get a better average score is simply because it came out too late. If it had come out three years after Shadow of the Colossus it would have been ranked as one of the best games of all time just like that game is. I was one of the people that was frustrated by the wait for this game and I still think it took way too long but playing it was like returning to a magical world that I was once kicked out of ten years ago. Once I got in a ways, I was just happy to be back.

    How you feel about this game will likely depend a lot on what type of person you are. This isn't a game for everyone, it doesn't have something to satisfy every type of gamer like GTA or Zelda, it isn't a game with mass market appeal that tries to have it all. Yet for those who appreciate this type of game is a rare bit of magic that only comes around a few times in a decade.    … Expand
  9. Crash123456789
    Dec 6, 2016
    8
    It's a great game, but doesn't feel like a next gen game.

    Bads: The framerates can ruin the entire experience! It's ridiculous that a ps4 can't play a ps3 at least at 30 fps... And also, the camera is annoying sometimes. This game is overpriced, it doesn't have a multiplayer and also the campaign is a little small. Goods: AMAZING SOUNDTRACK, really one of the best soundtracks i've    It's a great game, but doesn't feel like a next gen game.

    Bads: The framerates can ruin the entire experience! It's ridiculous that a ps4 can't play a ps3 at least at 30 fps... And also, the camera is annoying sometimes. This game is overpriced, it doesn't have a multiplayer and also the campaign is a little small.

    Goods: AMAZING SOUNDTRACK, really one of the best soundtracks i've seen in my life. Also, the characters are very Charismatic, especially Trico. The Scenary is AMAZING, you feel small on the giant map. It's a awesome, shocking, experience, but a little ruined by the framerate drops and a confusing camera. Trico has also a great IA, Trico is very charismatic and can get a smile from you sometimes. The puzzles are very creative also, and the gameplay is very fluid and easy to control.

    Conclusion:

    - Doesn't feel like a ps4 game +Amazing, stunning soundtrack
    - Framerate drops +Amazing art concept
    - Bad camera +Very charismatic characters
    - Very short campaign for a no multiplayer +Amazing, shocking experience
    game +Good gameplay
    +Good and creative puzzles
    +Good IA    … Expand
  10. Steamc4tz
    Dec 10, 2016
    8
    Just finished and I gotta say; It was really good fun ride. Best in its puzzle-platformer genre, honestly. Despite its hardware limitations, sluggish commands and camera work, and often funny rag-doll physics, this game really drives the story home. Mechanics are introduced and re-introduced at a rate that keeps things fresh. Visually stunning and immersive. Story wise as well. The gameJust finished and I gotta say; It was really good fun ride. Best in its puzzle-platformer genre, honestly. Despite its hardware limitations, sluggish commands and camera work, and often funny rag-doll physics, this game really drives the story home. Mechanics are introduced and re-introduced at a rate that keeps things fresh. Visually stunning and immersive. Story wise as well. The game looks as good as it did in its E3 showings, so while the graphics aren't top of the line they never lied to you about it, which I appreciate a lot.
    A complaint I'd levy is that there is extremely little real exploration, and what little there is is almost never rewarding. That, along side the almost auto-play of the game when riding your pet thing, makes the game feel too closed. Re-playing the game through those long bits sounds like a chore because... I mean what would I really miss?
    Overall, got what I expected. The story and world were the selling points and it REALLY hit home on those points.    … Expand
  11. mbrigham1223
    Apr 18, 2017
    8
    An incredible and beautiful adventure that explores the blossoming friendship between a boy and a beast. The Last Guardian overcomes frustrating controls and camera to be an emotional and unique experience.

    Pros: - Wonderful art direction. This game is so full of stunning scenescapes that it's a shame there isn't an included photo mode - Excellent character development. The    An incredible and beautiful adventure that explores the blossoming friendship between a boy and a beast. The Last Guardian overcomes frustrating controls and camera to be an emotional and unique experience.

    Pros:
    - Wonderful art direction. This game is so full of stunning scenescapes that it's a shame there isn't an included photo mode
    - Excellent character development. The relationship between Trico and the boy is built believably and with solid pacing.
    - Perfect animations: whether it's the boy's clumsy running, Trico scratching behind his ear, or the far too realistic gait of the living armor, this game nails the animations, lending realness to every piece of this fantastic world
    - Cinematic set pieces; repeatedly felt like you were playing cut scenes at the best times
    - Trico; the beast itself is amazing to bond with. The number of times I laughed at some small action, excitedly perked up when he came to my rescue, or feared for his well being were innumerable. I truly cared for him.
    - Intriguing world
    - Good voice acting - this whole game could have gone south very quickly if the boy's voice was annoying. Thankfully it was spot on, as was the narration

    Cons:
    - Terrible camera. Had to spend far too much time fighting the stupid thing to see where I was trying to go.
    - Poor controls. Jumping, throwing and climbing all felt loose and too often unresponsive
    - Numerous low-res textures can break immersion at times

    Mixed:
    - The puzzles can be infuriatingly hard sometimes, but they almost all make sense. They just require thinking outside the box.
    - While commanding Trico is very rewarding when it works well, it can be endlessly frustrating when it doesn't.

    Though flawed, The Last Guardian is a unique and emotional experience that should be undertaken. The game does an excellent job creating a real connection with the characters, and its a friendship no one should miss out on.    … Expand
  12. aliasalias
    Jan 23, 2017
    8
    It's a beautiful and innovative game, the relationship between Trico and the main character becomes the main focal point. However, the controls and camera can go wonky at times, which disrupts the emotional flow of the game. Also, the platforming aspect of the game can get repetitive at times. I still love this game and would recommend it to anyone who likes games like "Journey", "ChildIt's a beautiful and innovative game, the relationship between Trico and the main character becomes the main focal point. However, the controls and camera can go wonky at times, which disrupts the emotional flow of the game. Also, the platforming aspect of the game can get repetitive at times. I still love this game and would recommend it to anyone who likes games like "Journey", "Child of Light," or "Ico."… Expand
  13. PtCruzer200
    Dec 8, 2016
    8
    I believe it's the odd gameplay mechanics that acts as a through line to the previous games in this studios past. It's what made those games great and unique back then and it's what makes The Last Guardian just as impressive. The few things I'd fault the game for are the unsteady frame rate at certain moments and the (very minor spoiler) unnecessary backtracking that happens mid-game. ItI believe it's the odd gameplay mechanics that acts as a through line to the previous games in this studios past. It's what made those games great and unique back then and it's what makes The Last Guardian just as impressive. The few things I'd fault the game for are the unsteady frame rate at certain moments and the (very minor spoiler) unnecessary backtracking that happens mid-game. It halted the pacing when it didn't seem necessary to do so. Overall the experience I had with The Last Guardian was satisfying and deserves the attention of the PS4 community.… Expand
  14. felipenplima
    May 27, 2018
    8
    Had to create an account to review this game. It's one of the best experiences I have ever had in playing a video game. Quite emotional game, don't miss this one because of bad reviews regarding controls, it's a minor issue comparing to the whole experience.
  15. Psy-Phi
    Dec 22, 2016
    8
    TLG made me run through all emotions of adopted pet ownership in the 12 or so hours it took me to complete it. The controls and camera can be frustrating, but I always felt like it was understandable, given the grand idea behind it. You grow used to the weight of your character and how he moves through the world. Trico is absolutely astounding however. Once I stopped trying to controlTLG made me run through all emotions of adopted pet ownership in the 12 or so hours it took me to complete it. The controls and camera can be frustrating, but I always felt like it was understandable, given the grand idea behind it. You grow used to the weight of your character and how he moves through the world. Trico is absolutely astounding however. Once I stopped trying to control it and instead treat Trico more like an unknown animal, it felt very natural, and as the game progressed, we were working together in a refined manner with very little miscommunication.

    I'd love to give this game a 10, but the technical issues stop me from doing that. Frame rate dips, control pop-ups and general camera wonkiness are a jarring wake up to the otherwise enchanting world you should be effortlessly running through.    … Expand
  16. Hiroti22
    Jan 7, 2017
    8
    Pros and cons:
    + Exciting plot
    + Behavior of Trico is extremely realistic, much like a real animal + Art Direction by + Soundtrack - Camera may be cluttered indoors - Frame rate is very variable "Physics of the boy is unrealistic. Result: Despite the technical problems, The Last Guardian is one of the most captivating titles on the Sony platform, it's easy to create an    Pros and cons:
    + Exciting plot
    + Behavior of Trico is extremely realistic, much like a real animal
    + Art Direction by
    + Soundtrack

    - Camera may be cluttered indoors
    - Frame rate is very variable
    "Physics of the boy is unrealistic.

    Result: Despite the technical problems, The Last Guardian is one of the most captivating titles on the Sony platform, it's easy to create an emotional bond with Trico and for sure his story will bring a mix of joy and sadness.    … Expand
  17. Lordziito
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    História emocionante, gráficos cartoons lindos, jogabilidade bacana e quebra-cabeças divertidos fazem de The Last Guardian um dos melhores jogos do PlayStation 4 de 2016.

    Único ponto negativo do game seria sua otimização. Em vários pontos do jogo ocorrem quedas de frames que ainda não foram corrigidos, mesmo com vários patchs.
  18. FromKanga
    May 5, 2017
    8
    The last guardian is a 3D platformer made by the people behind shadow of the colossus and Ico.
    I was exited for this game for a really long time so when I finally got it and played, were my expectations met?....yes and no.
    So the story is incredible, it might be my favorite game story of 2016, it's touching and has a few twist and turns to keep you interested. The visuals and sound are    The last guardian is a 3D platformer made by the people behind shadow of the colossus and Ico.
    I was exited for this game for a really long time so when I finally got it and played, were my expectations met?....yes and no.

    So the story is incredible, it might be my favorite game story of 2016, it's touching and has a few twist and turns to keep you interested. The visuals and sound are also incredible, it felt like playing an animated film most of the time.
    The main characters the little boy and Trico are extremely likable and have great chemistry, people complained about Trico not responding to you when you ask him to do something...well that's kind of the point of the game, it starts of with Trico not obeying you but as the game continues, he starts to trust you and listens to you.
    The puzzles were actually creative, they were well done and fun, and the gameplay was also pretty good, sometimes the little boy was stiff to control but I got quickly used to it so I considered it acceptable...

    What wasn't acceptable was the freaking camera, that's what stopping this game getting a higher score because this camera was just awful, it kept getting stuck in objects and walls, it just made the entire experience less enjoyable and sometimes painful to play.

    It's sad that this one little detail made this game less enjoyable to play, I'm sure it will get patched at some point, but for now it really pissed me off, the rest is amazing, it's charming likeable and touching, I would wait a price drop because it's pretty short but if you find this game for like 40 or 30 dollars, definitely pick it up, it is worth it but you should expect that your greatest enemy will be the camera.    … Expand
  19. BlakDak666
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    The Last Guardian is by no means a masterpiece: it has awful graphics, a outdated control setup and camera, troublesome issues with Trico and tedious moments that can be nerve-wracking for some. Why does it deserve a 8/10? To me, the story of the boy and Trico is genuine and heart warming for me to hold on to and say it isn't terrible. It has the ICO touch of making us think deeper on theThe Last Guardian is by no means a masterpiece: it has awful graphics, a outdated control setup and camera, troublesome issues with Trico and tedious moments that can be nerve-wracking for some. Why does it deserve a 8/10? To me, the story of the boy and Trico is genuine and heart warming for me to hold on to and say it isn't terrible. It has the ICO touch of making us think deeper on the game's meanings and ideas as we progress in the game as friends and comrades. It has a nice soundtrack and the atmosphere can be great when its possible. I can understand some that would rate it less because of the issues and tedium it brings, but it's a game that takes patience and I argue giving such allowance will make your game better. It certainly isn't better than Ico and Shadow of The Colossus, but the near decade wait for it was just fine and worth it for me.… Expand
  20. dlspat
    Feb 27, 2017
    8
    I never played shadow of the colossus or another game from the creators, I only saw my brother playing it. So, my opinion about the game is not affected by "I expected more".
    From the start, I liked taking care of Trico and walking through the stages with him. Sometimes it's hard to be obeyed.
    When you are in about the middle of the game, you will see that the game is only based in    I never played shadow of the colossus or another game from the creators, I only saw my brother playing it. So, my opinion about the game is not affected by "I expected more".
    From the start, I liked taking care of Trico and walking through the stages with him. Sometimes it's hard to be obeyed.
    When you are in about the middle of the game, you will see that the game is only based in "finding a way to go forward". There is no fight, no challenge. You only run from some stuff, pull some levers, tell Trico to jump and that's it.
    I liked the relationship between them and the story is cool, I won't say otherwise but I believe the game should at least add some hard points to get through like "bosses" or whatever.
    I had fun playing it, I got bored sometimes, but I enjoyed playing it.
    Oh, and there is nothing that made me want to play it again, so I won't, hehe.

    (Portuguese)
    Eu nunca joguei Shadow of the Colossu ou qualquer outro jogo destes criadores, eu apenas vi meu irmão jogar. Então minha opinião sobre o jogo não será afetada por "Eu esperava mais deste jogo".
    No começo, eu gostava de cuidar do Trico e andar pelos níveis com ele. Às vezes é difícil fazer ele obedecer.
    Quando estiver pelo meio do jogo, verá que o jogo é apenas baseado em "encontrar um caminho pra seguir". Não há lutas nem desafios. Você apenas corre de algumas coisas, puxa algumas alavancas, manda o Trico pular e é isso.
    Eu gostei da relação entre eles e a história é legal, não nego. Mas Eu acho que o jogo deveria ter pelo menos alguns pontos difíceis de passar como "chefões" ou algo do tipo.
    Eu me diverti jogando, fiquei cansado às vezes de fazer a mesma coisa. Mas eu gostei do jogo.
    Ah, nada me fez querer o jogo novamente, não há incentivo para isso, então não jogarei mais, hehe.    … Expand
  21. GamerxWolf
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Before I praise this AMAZING game, there are flaws that need to be fixed.

    The camera is pretty irritating and frustrating to deal with, and the AI for Trico is pretty annoying at times, but it is a bit realistic, knowing that animals don't listen to their "master" at first. So the reason I adore this game is because of graphics, the way the game makes you bond with the creature, and    Before I praise this AMAZING game, there are flaws that need to be fixed.

    The camera is pretty irritating and frustrating to deal with, and the AI for Trico is pretty annoying at times, but it is a bit realistic, knowing that animals don't listen to their "master" at first.

    So the reason I adore this game is because of graphics, the way the game makes you bond with the creature, and how Trico protects you without haste.
    It's one of the many masterpieces games fail to make.

    The ending is remarkable and almost made me tear up.

    Even when Trico gives your character to the humans, they still attack him, and it gave me a fright, I thought Trico was about to die!
    It is an AMAZING, dazzling game.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. CamyVero
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    The Last Guardian es un juego del team ICO, a los que los aficionados a la industria y a la ya vieja PS2 conocerán por entregar dos de los mejores juegos de su catálogo; Ico y Shadow of the colossus. The Last Guardian fue el siguiente paso en el escalón de Fumito Ueda y su equipo y la verdad es que visto con perspectiva, tardaron pero no fallaron.

    Nos entregan básicamente un juego de    The Last Guardian es un juego del team ICO, a los que los aficionados a la industria y a la ya vieja PS2 conocerán por entregar dos de los mejores juegos de su catálogo; Ico y Shadow of the colossus. The Last Guardian fue el siguiente paso en el escalón de Fumito Ueda y su equipo y la verdad es que visto con perspectiva, tardaron pero no fallaron.

    Nos entregan básicamente un juego de plataformas y resolución de puzzles, en el que tendremos que llevar a los dos protagonistas; un niño desconocido y un enorme animal mitológico que nos puede recordar a un grifo, desde una profunda mazmorra a un destino incierto, tratando de salir del extraño lugar donde estamos confinados; una extraña y titánica fortaleza en ruinas incrustada en una montaña.

    Los puntos fuertes del juego son sin duda su historia, la fuerte carga emocional de la misma y el impresionante diseño artísitico, como no podía ser de otro modo. La ambientación es de 10 rotundo y sin discusión, como así lo son los escenarios y los puzzles.

    Tiene entonces algún problema el juego? Por desgracia sí y es importante: La imprecisión del control, dentro de lo que se puede englobar lo difícil que puede ser a veces ordenar a nuestro compañero animal que haga ciertas cosas. Las indicaciones en ese caso del juego son muy escuetas, pretende que la interacción con el enorme animal sea lo más realista posible, apoyándose en una I.A. muy acertada, ojo, pero a veces un poco desesperante. Y el control del propio niño es de la misma manera impreciso, de tal manera que puede que por culpa de ello te encuentres con la muerte en alguna ocasión, gritándole a la pantalla "yo no he hecho eso, no te he ordenado saltar ahi!!".

    Quitando este inconveniente, el juego es maravilloso, la historia de fantasía y amistad que nos propone, los preciosos y devastados escenarios marca de la casa (imposible no mirar atrás y recordar shadow of the colossus e Ico) son sin duda ya historia de los videojuegos. Es un exclusivo de Playstation y un must play de la plataforma en mi opinión. Actualmente seguro se puede encontrar a buen precio. Merece la pena    … Expand
  24. CanadianYeti
    Jul 31, 2017
    8
    Is The Last Guardian the legendary experience that we were all hoping it would be? No way, not even close. There are way too many things wrong with it that prevent it from shining at its brightest. I will say though that, unlike No Man’s Sky, I am wholly satisfied with the final product and feel that it was completely worth the wait.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. SmileSong
    May 7, 2018
    8
    Rating: 87%
    Despite technical difficulties that are more frustrating than easy to ignore, The Last Guardian makes up for its plunder with heart. You, as the player, are given the chance to bond with a specially-programmed beast named Trico. As you scale towers and uncover the mystery behind your meeting, you learn about Trico’s past and read his body language to help you solve puzzles.    Rating: 87%
    Despite technical difficulties that are more frustrating than easy to ignore, The Last Guardian makes up for its plunder with heart. You, as the player, are given the chance to bond with a specially-programmed beast named Trico. As you scale towers and uncover the mystery behind your meeting, you learn about Trico’s past and read his body language to help you solve puzzles. This is a puzzle game, but the puzzles are hardly difficult. You will face enemies such as animated suits of armor who will try to grab you and drag you into a door, and uncover a secret about Trico’s kind that explains your entire friendship. In conclusion, The Last Guardian is rather faulty in its programming, but the game stumbles none as it presents a heartwarming story between a boy and his gigantic friend.    … Expand
  28. jhollis977
    Dec 14, 2021
    8
    Great game with bad controls and movement. Worth playing all the way through to the end though. The general atmosphere and bond you develop with your furry friend make you forgot about the controls
  29. McSteebler
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    The Last Guardian Review (PS4)

    Stuck in almost 10 years of development hell, I never thought this game would be released. Excited to finally get my hands on it, I dove in this past week and ended up binging it all the way through. The follow up to Shadow of Colossus and ICO has improved upon its predecessors in many ways in narration, graphics, and story. The interactions with Trico,    The Last Guardian Review (PS4)

    Stuck in almost 10 years of development hell, I never thought this game would be released. Excited to finally get my hands on it, I dove in this past week and ended up binging it all the way through.

    The follow up to Shadow of Colossus and ICO has improved upon its predecessors in many ways in narration, graphics, and story. The interactions with Trico, your bird-dog friend, are incredibly believable and life-like. I've never felt such a strong attachment to a virtual animal before. They really nailed the animations and AI on Trico.

    Unfortunately, it also suffers from the same glaring issue in all 3 titles: the controls. The control scheme is so incredibly awkward and frustrating at times that it can really hold the game back. If you can power through it and train your brain to it it's not so bad but it does take some patience.

    Looking past the control issues, The Last Guardian is an incredibly unique game with a touching story filled with many jaw-dropping moments. It doesn't have the prettiest graphics or stable framerate but it makes up for it with life-like animations and an interesting story that starts off slow and goes out with a bang. One of the most unique games of this console generation.

    8/10

    Final Verdict: Looking past the controls, it's a unique slow-burn experience that requires dedication but pays off in the end with an unbelievably life-like attachment to a pixelated animal companion.    … Expand
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#10 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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82

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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