Even so, most scenes are gorgeous and serene without a hitch, filled with dozens of billowing feathers, airy butterflies, and hundreds of blades of grass individually reflecting yellow sunlight.Īn equal level of mastery lies behind the musical score.
#THE LAST GUARDIAN GAMEPLAY REVIEW PS4#
A few action sequences experience a slowdown on the PlayStation 4, though this is a rare occurrence on the heftier hardware of the PS4 Pro. The Last Guardian’s final issue arises in frame-rate. Time and again, The Last Guardian is ceaselessly touching in ways that overcome its mechanical challenges. These difficulties melt away as I meticulously pet away blood from my cooing friend post-battle. Less symbolic were times I struggled to climb or dismount Trico’s body the boy can get stuck on the borders of its limbs as I remove spears or lend a calming pat on the head. A few moments feel more the result of unresponsive controls than purposeful friction but, to a degree, each of my failed attempts to command Trico give the character a believable mind of its own. Anyone who has lived with a pet will recognize the lack of control, the need to understand the limits and motivations of an animal whose loyalty constantly challenges its instincts. These moments demand no small amount of patience, yet the frustration that bubbles often makes me chuckle rather than frown.
On occasion, Trico cranes its head in the direction opposite my destination, or stares blankly as I issue a command. Trico, in return, carries me across large expanses, leaping up and down buildings, and defending me from harms both physical and gravitational. The first half of play forces the player to grow comfortable with this design, so that the latter half can unfurl smoothly from experience.Īs the boy, I manage our way through complex enclosures, exploring tight spaces, crawling across small ledges, pulling levers, and managing new ways to goad Trico into progress with treats, calls, and commands. In fact, the levels seem filled with distractions: crates that serve no need, grabbable ledges that lead nowhere, and spaces that sprawl impartially in every direction. Unlike simpler traversal systems found in games like Uncharted, pathways aren’t highlighted with splashes of color or light. Early progress is slow and awkward as I learn to recognize opportunities in crumbling walls and rusted chains. Their friendship is tentative at first, while my tools for navigating the detailed environments are similarly restrained.
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