The Last Guardian is certainly not perfect. Its deliberately slower pacing, minimalistic narrative, and blend of gameplay styles are all matters of taste, though it will surely appeal to fans of Team Ico’s previous efforts.

Beauty, the Beast, and Boredom

Trico is a brilliant, believable beast; Gentle pace interspersed with intensely dramatic moments; Beautiful, watercolour-like presentation and fantastic sound;

Trico won’t always do what he’s supposed to; Often irritating camera; Sluggish, inaccurate controls;

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