The Last Guardian was released today in most territories (sorry Europe, you have another few days left!) after a long wait and the reviews have been pouring in for genDESIGN and SIE Japan Studio’s new action-adventure title. Overall, reviewers seem to be enjoying the title, but there have also been a few technical issues which are taking away from the immersion of the game, as you can read below:
Polygon: 7.5/10
“In its best moments, The Last Guardian pulls off feats that could only be done on modern hardware; at its weakest, it’s not just “like a PlayStation 2 game,” but like a particularly rough, unpolished PlayStation 2 game, one that recalls the legacy of its forebears, but can’t quite recreate it.”
GameSpot: 9/10
“It isn’t clear whether or not The Last Guardian means to be frustrating at times–if it’s a concerted effort to test your patience for a lovable-yet-stubborn creature. Your affection for Trico and sympathy for both characters blossom nonetheless, culminating in an enrapturing series of revelations that cements your attachment to their personalities.”
IGN: 7/10
“The Last Guardian has the highest highs and lowest lows of nearly any game I’ve ever reviewed. When it works, the bond I forged with my furry and feathered friend Trico is unlike any other…but between those moments,The Last Guardian is a mess of wonky controls, a poor camera, and some annoyingly finicky puzzles.”
Destructoid: 8.5/10
“It’s insane how organic Guardian is. It doesn’t feel like a cookie-cutter puzzle platformer, and instead delivers on the promise of giving us an actual “adventure.” If there’s such a thing as the “companion genre,” Team Ico has cornered the market.”
Game Informer – 8/10
“I can’t say that the extended wait was altogether bad. All that time resulted in a polished emotional core that redeems the experience, because ultimately The Last Guardian isn’t about pulling switches or leaping over gaps. It’s about your smile when you see Trico doing something silly, your compassion when you watch it struggle, and your relief when the creature shows up at just the right time.”
Forbes: 7.5/10
“The Last Guardian for all its faults is a good game and one that I have enjoyed. Yes, there are many frustrating elements, amplified by the fact they feel unnecessary and out of character for the series, but the journey this game takes you on is a worthwhile one.”
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