The Last Guardian PS4 2017
A game whose main emphasis is to mount gigantic Colossi in order to defeat them, will not prepare you for Trico as he takes a while to get used to, especially indoors. Fans will no doubt feel at home, whilst newcomers will scratch their heads in bewilderment, as The Last Guardian is a kind of amalgamation of the other titles from this (non)series, and a knowledge of them goes a long way to understanding what the game is trying to achieve. Exploration, companionship and sacrifice are all key themes again and A gorgeous
aesthetic while seasoned players may find the familiarity nostalgic, things aren’t all rosy. There were some moments that controlling Trico felt chaotic, but when it does work, it’s fabulous. There are some fantastic finer details realised here though, and Trico is full of mannerisms usually associated with a family dog. He’ll whine when left behind, scratch when bored or sniff around for food. He’ll even approach the boy pining for attention when ignored. All-in-all the animalistic is simply a marvel, but the attention to detail doesn’t stop with the creature design. Stand the boy close to a wall, tree or railing and he’ll reach out to hold on or touch it. A small gesture but one that pervades this truly bold and challenging environment .You feed Trico with food barrels strewn about the place, lucky really as your character is slightly snack-sized in comparison The game provides a eureka moment the first time you release you must use Trico’s tail to explore areas .It may be a story about companionship, but three’s a crowd, always! portrays a bequeathing of his presence onto the environment.
He’s a child lost, and tactile interactions help portray his sense of wonder in the forced isolation. Graphically, The Last Guardian is gorgeous, building on the style laid down in earlier games. Architecture retains a haggard majesty complete with the signature light bloom effect but there are often frame rate dips. It helps that the slowdown lends itself to the art style and greenery sways with a dreamlike quality. The Last Guardian could have been a really great game. It’s not due to technical limitations, but nowhere else will you encounter a story quite like this.
