Yet, if The Last Guardian and its charming duo of characters click with you (or more properly, if you click with them), this is an unforgettable experience that you will probably carry in your heart for your whole life, just like many did with Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, and possibly even more. Now, if you will excuse me, I need to go pet my cat,...
The Last Guardian2016
The Last Guardian
2016 Sony Interactive Entertainment81Great
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 12 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Included with
- PlayStation PlusExtra
Available on
- $19.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- December 6, 2016
- Developer
- Team Ico
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Themes
Overview
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.
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Reception
Press81
Great- Metacritic82from 118 reviews
- OpenCritic81from 95 reviews
"The Last Guardian" is all about a collection of small and large gestures that expand, enrich, and end a relationship. Although I experienced some camera-angle issues during my playthrough — it was easily lost in Trico's plumage — I'd like nothing more than to experience the game again. I'm left wondering, as I often do after encountering a great work...
The Last Guardian is a game about friendship that will test your patience with a wonky camera and controls.
The Last Guardian is a must-play for fans, but it struggles under the weight of years worth of anticipation, due in large part to troublesome AI and a finicky camera.
Does the successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus live up to its lineage? It does so much more.
