The Last Guardian provided one of the better stories we've had the pleasure of playing this year. Touching on companionship and trust, The Last Guardian's tale is both significant and powerful. That said, with a recommended retail price tag of AUD$99.95, it may not be the ideal game for everyone.

The Last Guardian is a game about nature, with natural puzzles and a natural pace and starring a simulation of a natural animal. It often makes you feel small and pointless in the way that only nature can, by taking control out of your hands and being content to let you dawdle while it sits back and...

Nothing quite like The Last Guardian exists today. It feels like something from the past – an idealistic representation of the word “Game”, and yet it is also incredibly refreshing because of how unique it feels.

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.