Is The Last Guardian a Masterpiece?
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If ICO is considered a masterpiece then TLG that was 10x more ambitious sure as hell is one as well.
But SOTC stands far beyond both.
But SOTC stands far beyond both.
It could be if released in the same gen when announced..(every gen it happen ...we will see deep down on ps5).it looked over dated so no
Unfortunately not even close. As a game it's quite unpleasant to play and has serious, serious control and performance issues. Of course many were able to "get used to it" and still enjoy the game, but compared to what you would expect from any other modern title, it lags far behind in terms of presentation. I also have other small issues with it, like that every other word in the fictional language is "ahweezi," making it sound very made up and unbelievable. Or the gigantic control prompts that take up 1/4 if he screen and never stop showing up for the entirety of the game.
Overall I thought it was good and certainly worth playing for fans of Ueda's work, but if someone told me they just bought a PS4, it wouldn't be anywhere near the top of the list if they asked me what games to get for it.
Overall I thought it was good and certainly worth playing for fans of Ueda's work, but if someone told me they just bought a PS4, it wouldn't be anywhere near the top of the list if they asked me what games to get for it.
No. The Last Guardian was a rather mediocre title considering the scope.
(I don't find Ico a masterpiece either, if we're putting it all out there. On the other hand, Shadow of the Colossus knows where to call me.)
(I don't find Ico a masterpiece either, if we're putting it all out there. On the other hand, Shadow of the Colossus knows where to call me.)
No way, it's an unfinished/unpolished game depending on your standards, some people can consider it a good game (ignoring some big problems) but IMO a masterpiece needs to be more solid.
But I don't consider ICO either a masterpiece, only SOTC and it's pretty low ony my "masterpiece" list.
But I don't consider ICO either a masterpiece, only SOTC and it's pretty low ony my "masterpiece" list.
unfortunately not... tricos animations and some of its AI is a masterpiece, but i thought the game had some very tedious parts
I think it'll be looked at more fondly as time goes on.
But yeah, personally I consider it a masterpiece and the best first party Sony title of this gen.
But yeah, personally I consider it a masterpiece and the best first party Sony title of this gen.
Last guardian looks beautiful on PS4 pro .breath taking even when u take into account the art direction .controls on the trico was last gen .not the look of the game .
To me it was better than SOTC.the bond I formed with this creature was amazing .
It is to me, one of the best games I've ever played, but to others it is mediocre. It is what it is.
I like that it's divisive, though. Shows they had a vision and they were confident in it, even if it could alienate part of their own niche audience.
The fact that I'm conflicted about calling it a masterpiece probably means it isn't to me, but I find the elements of the game masterful. Once I leaned into the fact that Trico, like any pet, could misinterpret my commands, and that there might be times where I have to exercise actual patience, my experience of the game became something unique and enjoyable.
And the music, the visuals, the tone, the dramatic moments - I found those all compelling.
And the music, the visuals, the tone, the dramatic moments - I found those all compelling.
It's an awful game. I had to quit it a few hours in because controlling Trico was just so frustrating.
I can only see it actually being released because Shu was tired of them spending money and didn't have the heart to cancel it even though it was a dumpster fire of a game.
I can only see it actually being released because Shu was tired of them spending money and didn't have the heart to cancel it even though it was a dumpster fire of a game.
No, the first half was too boring and simplistic whilst the second half was brought down significantly by me getting completely fed up with Trico and the controls to the extent that it wasn't an enjoyable time despite being way more fun than the first half.
It's definitely a good game that I'm glad happened though.
It's definitely a good game that I'm glad happened though.
I understand why Easy Allies made it their GOTY. And why others slated it.
The last third of the game is one of the best experiences I've had. Puzzles however where far too obtuse. Often you found the right answer but Trico's AI faltered. That said Trico is the best AI character I've ever experienced.
Taken as a whole, one of my favourite games this gen. Doubt I'd play it again unless given the Bluepoint treatment. Still have Shadow of the Colossus to play and waiting on ICO to hit PS4.
The last third of the game is one of the best experiences I've had. Puzzles however where far too obtuse. Often you found the right answer but Trico's AI faltered. That said Trico is the best AI character I've ever experienced.
Taken as a whole, one of my favourite games this gen. Doubt I'd play it again unless given the Bluepoint treatment. Still have Shadow of the Colossus to play and waiting on ICO to hit PS4.
It's kind of amazing how this game just came and went without much fanfare asides from 'WOW ITS OUT' for a week.
Unfortunately, it isn't.
Understand that this kind of game, with everything it was going for, is 100% right up my alley. Not a moment of it was boring to me, and the smallest things Trico did fascinated me.
But the execution is weak enough to bring the game down. Below Ico and way below the masterpiece that is SoTC.
Journey is a fantastic game that features one of the most interesting uses of online interactivity. Look for that game if you want a Team Ico-like style experience worthy of being called a masterpiece.
Understand that this kind of game, with everything it was going for, is 100% right up my alley. Not a moment of it was boring to me, and the smallest things Trico did fascinated me.
But the execution is weak enough to bring the game down. Below Ico and way below the masterpiece that is SoTC.
Journey is a fantastic game that features one of the most interesting uses of online interactivity. Look for that game if you want a Team Ico-like style experience worthy of being called a masterpiece.
As someone who feels ambivalent about Ueda, his works are masterpieces in the sense that they are incredible achievements in the area of interactive media. If you look at games simply as software where you put in effort and out comes fun, then no, TLG falls short. But it is very much a game that challenges our preconceptions about what games can do and what we can do with games. Similarly to SotC and Ico but, some would argue, less successfully on the entertainment part.
It was their best selling title, but it's still quite niche. You'll often see Shadow of the Colossus in "best games of all time" lists, but do you see a lot of people regularly discussing the PS4 version these days?
No, I found it to be a disappointment - I can only imagine how upset I would have been with it if I was one of those people waiting years and years for it to come out.
Yes.
Ico was ok, SOTC is an overrated tech demo.
