Am Mittwoch erscheint nach langer Wartezeit endlich The Last Guardian. Bei manchen YouTubern konnte man ja schon das Spiel sehen (unter anderem heute bei Simon). Was sind so eure ersten Eindrücke?
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Slant Magazine 3/5
Figuring out The Last Guardian’s puzzles—like the one in which a broken wheelbarrow must be used as a makeshift catapult—isn’t nearly as difficult as getting Trico to cooperate.
Game Informer 8/10
The Last Guardian forges a connection between the player and Trico unlike anything else in gaming. You need to experience it, despite its problems in other areas
Hardcore Gamer - 5/5
The Last Guardian is Team ICO’s magnum opus.
Digitally Downloaded 5/5
The game is deep, meaningful, and powerful. It’s reflective, different, and beautiful. It may well end up being more divisive than Ueda’s previous masterpieces, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a masterpiece, from one of the industry’s true auteurs. Play this game. Even if you hate it, it’s going to broaden your horizons around what games are truly capable of.
GameSpot 9/10
When the book closes on their story, it’s hard not to open it up again and begin anew. The trials you overcome endear you to both characters, but the emotions Trico elicits make you want to give it another chance–to be the patient, effective partner it truly deserves.
Destructoid 8.5/10
For now, I’m confident in saying that although it isn’t their best work, there really aren’t too many directors out there like Fumito Ueda, and I hope for our sake, he continues to keep making games.
IGN 7/10
The divide between the highs and lows of The Last Guardian is staggering. For every wonderful moment of absolute beauty and emotional attachment to its lifelike companion, there’s an equal and opposite baffling moment that ruins the mood with frustrating controls and camera angles. But I found myself willing to put up with all of these hiccups if it meant experiencing any of its multitude of incredibly-beautiful moments.
Meristation 9/10
The Last Guardian is a blast from the past. From when Fumita Ueda marveled us with the relationship between Ico and Yorda, or the fights against the colossi. Trico is his new achievement and it lives up to his reputation. Some technical issues muddle the work, but at least it’s one with a lot of heart.
M3 8/10
After over seven years it feels surrealistic to finally play The Last Guardian. Has it been worth the wait? No idea – some players will complain about the unpolished controls, the graphics and the bad camera angels. On the other hand the story is beautiful and the world is as stunning as it was in Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. For us, this is one of the best adventures in recent years.
The Jimquisition 6.5/10
I wish I could say I love the game, that it’s plagued by only minor setbacks, but I cannot honestly do that. I can’t look back at how much time was spent not enjoying myself, at how much time was spent actively wrestling with the game to wring anything worthwhile from it, and say I played the masterpiece many are going to say it is.
USgamer 4/5
Playing The Last Guardian reminds me a lot of playing Half-Life games: The actual moment-to-moment of working my way through the game involves an enormous amount of frustration and annoyance… but when I look back at it, all I see are the happy memories of the experience. That’s due in large part to the incredible design of Trico, and also to the spectacular emotive ending. Make no mistake, though, you will want to tear your hair out throughout your journey with Trico… but patient players will find the payoff justifies the suffering.
NZGamer 9/10
A heartfelt journey that’s much more than the sum of its parts.
TechnoBuffalo BUY
The Last Guardian is a wonderful, grueling ride that I loved more than I thought I would.
Eurogamer Essential
Does the successor to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus live up to its lineage? It does so much more.
Polygon 7/10
The Last Guardian bounces between highs and lows without ever fully living up to its legacy
Paste Magazine 8.5/10
Regardless of a few messy puzzles, the way The Last Guardian communicates this message is worth paying attention to.
Attack of the Fanboy 4.5/5
The Last Guardian is a marvelous achievement in a number of ways. Its story is subtle, but beautiful. Its world is fascinating and mysterious. And Trico will go down as one of the best characters ever made for a video game. Players are in for a wonderful treat, but that quality comes at a cost. The game struggles to run well at times, and the controls can be a chore. You will also need to be patient, as Trico truly acts as a living animal, not something you can just control like any other video game character. If you can get past these things though, you will find an experience like none other, and one that is truly worth the effort.
TheSixthAxis 8/10
All round, The Last Guardian feels meticulously pieced together and is easily one of the PlayStation 4’s stronger exclusive titles. It’s risky and unconventional, flouting modern design practices in a way that few other AAA game would dare to in 2016. Although far from perfect and a little worn from age, it’s a one of a kind experience and hopefully won’t be the last we see from Fumito Ueda and this enchanting world.
Game Informer 8/10
The Last Guardian forges a connection between the player and Trico unlike anything else in gaming. You need to experience it, despite its problems in other areas
Kotaku
Eschewing the spare storytelling of previous Team Ico games, The Last Guardian’s plot unfolds in a series of easily digestible cutscenes. It’s a dark fairy tale that probably isn’t quite what anyone expected, but ultimately serves to make the friendship at the core of the game even more remarkable. The Last Guardian is about two lost souls becoming one, and the strength and joy found in that conjunction.
ZTGD 9/10
Saying that the wait has been long to finally get our hands on the Last Guardian is the understatement of the century, but I can state without hesitation that the wait has been more than worth it. The awe-inspiring living creature that is Trico carries this title, which would have otherwise just been a good puzzle platformer into an instant classic that I’m sure to visit time and time again, just to say hello to my new best buddy, one more time.
GamesRadar+ 4.5/5
A moving adventure starring an extraordinary companion. Framerate issues intrude, but don’t let them stop you from finishing this wonderful game.
Digital Trends 2/5
‘>>The Last Guardian’ is rooted in the past, with design problems the game’s beautiful aesthetic can’t disguise.
IBTimes UK 3.5/5
Everything that would make the game a beautiful and unique classic to match or even surpass its predecessors is here, but like its captivating star the game doesn’t always perform as you’d hope.
EGM 7.5/10
A heartwarming story, a mysterious world, and a slowly-growing bond between two unlikely companions ensure that fans of Team Ico’s past work won’t be disappointed. Clunky controls and a handful of graphical issues, however, mean that The Last Guardian may not be an enjoyable game for everyone—though, either way, Trico is adorable.
PlayStation Universe 9/10
Despite colossal expectations, The Last Guardian is a triumph. The tale of Trico and the boy is profound—a beautiful, affecting journey grounded by their relationship.
LaPS4 9/10
The Last Guardian lands (at last) and the years of development are more than noticeable in the final product. Fumito Ueda shows once again that games can make you feel something else and that we are, perhaps, kind of used to trivial, hollow experiences. The worst part is the camera, your main enemy during this game where Trico will be the main conduit for the feelings. A creature that you will love from the very beginning, that you will hate to split from and that will comfort you as well as make your heart shatter in pieces.
Gamer.no 8/10
The most beautiful and touching friendship this year, in spite of somewhat unstable game mechanics.
Gameblog.fr 10/10
Fumito Ueda and his team confirms they did not lose their magic during the long and painful development of The Last Guardian. What we have here is an amazing video game with stunning characters and clever puzzles, a masterful piece of art that depicts one of the most touching stories ever told in this medium.
VideoGamer 9/10
For some The Last Guardian’s iffy controls, awkward camera, and glitches might be hard to overcome. Others won’t care as they experience one of the most incredible relationships in video game history.
Daily Dot 5/5
In its finished form, the game tells a story with uncompromising vision and engrossing emotional heft. The resulting experience comes off as delicately prepared, and the mythical nature of the game’s development only enhances the fantastical tale at its core.
Lazygamer 8/10
Despite its lingering flaws and often frustrating pacing, The Last Guardian rises above expectation to deliver an engrossing adventure. Team Ico have brought together everything they’ve learnt over their past two games to present a heartfelt tale wrapped in an often-bewildering platformer – even if it took nearly a decade to make it here.
iDigitalTimes 2/5
The biggest question I keep coming back to in between moments of awe and terrible frustration is, ‘Is The Last Guardian any fun to play?’ Ultimately, I feel like it isn’t. The gameplay is too purposefully obstructed, too deliberately designed to be rough around the edges.
Game Rant 3.5/5
The Last Guardian is a must-play for fans, but it struggles under the weight of years worth of anticipation, due in large part to troublesome AI and a finicky camera.
Metro GameCentral 8/10
Not quite up to the same standards of its predecessors, but this is still an emotionally draining and beautifully realised story of friendship against the odds.
GamingTrend 6/10
The Last Guardian’s story is moving and beautifully told, but the poor execution of its dated mechanics hold it back from the greatness of its predecessors
LevelUp 9/10
A brave vision that communicates a unique message —almost anachronic—. In a sea of contemporary explosions, noise and violence, The Last Guardian is a pause that contributes to videogames with something special despite some design annoyances.
3DJuegos 9/10
After ICO and Shadow of the Colossus is another masterpiece from Team ICO with a new brilliantly-crafted and aesthetically-pleasing adventure. Only its technical side could be improved.
Areajugones 9.3/10
The Last Guardian is not perfect, but those issues are nothing compared to its wonderful gameplay and its beautiful setting. This game and its soundtrack will live forever in the gaming world.
IGN Italia 8.9
The Last Guardian is an incredible journey with an unforgettable friend… plagued by a poor camera and some frustrating moments.
IGN Spain 8.5/10
The Last Guardian has finally arrived after a 10 year long wait. Fumito Ueda manages to offer a game with its own soul, but at the same time has some mistakes that were more common on the games launched 10 years ago like its camera issues and the control inaccuracies.
GamesBeat 8.5/10
The final product doesn’t feel like a 2016 game. Instead, it’s this strange adventure that invites you to get lost in its world. I love that, and I think anyone who loved Team Ico’s previous games will appreciate what they find here.
XGN 7/10
The Last Guardian offers some nice puzzles. However the gameplay mechanics are too outdated. Therefore, the game is not as good as it could have been.
God is a Geek 6.5/10
The world is stunning, the bond between the boy and Trico is a beautiful example of love and friendship, and the story is gripping, it’s just a shame there are so many technical issues holding it back.
CGMagazine 6.5/10
Somewhere underneath the broken gameplay and terrible camera controls lies a lot of potential for a great game.
Post Arcade 8.5/10
Trico may not belong to any earthly species, but he moves and behaves – and, sometimes, is just as frustratingly unmanageable – as a real dog or cat
