The Last Guardian
8.4
Platforms
- PlayStation 4Dec 06, 20168.4playscore8.266 Critics8.816.6K Players
66 critic reviews · 26 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Overall, The Last Guardian is a real standout title. The gameplay is innovative and complex. The story is deep and touching. The characters and relationships are perfectly developed. The visual breathtaking and the sound design on point. It’s not perfect, as certain aspects still needed some ironing out. It’s also not for those looking for fast-paced thrills. However, it is a beautiful story that is brilliantly told through the medium of games.
Georgina Young · Dec 27, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - The Last Guardian is an interesting and frustrating game that can’t decide if it wants to be modern or retro, and that constant argument brings the entire experience down a notch. While I was willing to deal with the limits of the previous era to enjoy the perks of the current one, I can understand where others might grow weary of the experience.
Jason Fanelli · Dec 23, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Failing to live up to the legacy of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian is nonetheless a remarkable game that will live on in the memory long after you've finished it, in spite of its technical foibles. The Last Guardian is a unique and captivating experience that everyone with a PlayStation 4 owes it to themselves to play.
Richard Walker · Dec 18, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - The Last Guardian takes you on an experience to see and feel things that no other game can. Essential for anyone who wants to see a game which pushes boundaries and genres.
Dave Aubrey · Dec 17, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Ultimately, The Last Guardian is as much an emotional, involving experience as it is a game. Actually scratch that: it’s more an emotional experience than it is a game. It aims to make the player feel invested into the relationship and budding fondness between the boy and Trico much more than it relies on gameplay elements. It is, without a doubt, one of the games closest to a true art masterpiece that I ever experienced.
Giuseppe Nelva · Dec 14, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - If you can go into The Last Guardian with an understanding that its most important piece is the story of the boy and Trico then you will adore it. If you’re the type to trumpet gameplay over narrative no matter what then you’ll have a hard time forgiving this game its plethora of quirks. Regardless of The Last Guardian’s AAA billing, it’s very much a niche game that’s not for everyone but I feel that those of you who choose to spend time with it will undoubtedly be pulled in by its magic.
Shawn Petraschuk · Dec 11, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - When “The End” appeared on my screen I wiped the mist from eyes, stood up and said to myself, “I loved that”. Unlike anything I have ever played before, if you own a PS4 and have a soft spot for animals, give The Last Guardian a try. You might come away as pleased as I was that this game exists and that you were able to experience it.
Sean Mesler · Dec 11, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Despite the myriad issues that crop up to mar the experience, when everything is going off without a hitch The Last Guardian is a breathtaking adventure that deserves to be played. It’s just a shame the many beautiful moments found within this package are buried under some antiquated and ill-conceived mechanics that make much of this 12-hour journey feel more like work than play. Still, if you’re willing to weather the storm in order to witness one of the more touching tales to ever grace the medium, The Last Guardian is worth adding to your collection.
Francis DiPersio · Dec 09, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Physics have been revamped which means objects and water effects react more realistically to in-game actions. Trico’s visual fidelity is absolutely superb. It perhaps represents the next big leap in animation technology in video games…be its subtle movements, taking a leap or facial gestures, whoever designed Trico absolutely nailed it. In the end The Last Guardian is worth the wait. It follows the tried and tested formula of its predecessors and takes it a step ahead with Trico. Team ICO is no more and genDESIGN and Sony may never work on a spiritual successor together, but one thing is for sure. The Last Guardian is the kind of game you won’t forget for a long time.
Rashid Sayed · Dec 06, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - 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 multitude of incredibly-beautiful moments.
Marty Sliva · Dec 05, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
In a strange and mystical land, a young boy discovers a mysterious creature with which he forms a deep, unbreakable bond. The unlikely pair must rely on each other to journey through towering, treacherous ruins filled with unknown dangers. Experience the journey of a lifetime in this touching, emotional story of friendship and trust.
Developer: SIE Japan Studio