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The Last Guardian

SIE Japan Studio · Dec 6, 2016

PS4

Teen

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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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PlayStation 4

Critic 8.2 (66 critics) · Gamer 8.8

8.4

Critic reviews

  • TechRaptor

    Georgina Young · Dec 27, 2016

    9.0
    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.
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  • Arcade Sushi

    Jason Fanelli · Dec 23, 2016

    6.5
    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.
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  • PlayStation Trophies

    Richard Walker · Dec 18, 2016

    8.0
    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.
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  • Wccftech.com

    Dave Aubrey · Dec 17, 2016

    8.8
    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.
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  • Dual Shockers

    Giuseppe Nelva · Dec 14, 2016

    9.0
    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.
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  • COGconnected

    Shawn Petraschuk · Dec 11, 2016

    8.0
    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.
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Gamer reviews

  • miky bernat

    Sep 11, 2021 · PS4

    9.0

    Good game. The end is heart breaking and at the same time not.Still i cried

  • Shaku-Netsu

    Aug 15, 2021 · PS4

    9.0

    Gameplay is stressful sometimes but this game has really beautiful and emotional story.

  • Mahakali Ma

    Nov 17, 2019 · PS4

    9.0

    Μια πανέμορφη, γλυκιά και μπορώ να πω και συγκινητική ιστορία.. Απο τα λίγα παιχνίδια που πραγματικά με άγγιξαν βαθιά σεναριακά και ατμοσφαιρικά.. Δεν υπάρχει σύγκριση αλλά τα συναισθήματα που μου έβγαλε έμοιαζαν πολύ με την τανία Hachiko.. Ως προς τα υπόλοιπα ίσως είναι λίγο μονότονο, ίδιες περιοχές με ελάχιστες αλλαγές, σταθερό gameplay με παρόμοιους γρίφους χωρίς να μου μένει κάποιος αξέχαστος αλλά πραγματικά, η δομή του και η ατμόσφαιρα του δεν σε αφήνει στιγμή να τα σκεφτείς αυτά. Σχεδόν χρόνος απο τότε που το έπαιξα και ακόμα το θυμάμαι και συγκινούμαι..

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