The Last Guardian

[just1nj]

I have the collector's edition pre-ordered through Amazon. I'll switch to Best Buy if they ever add $10 rewards to it. It's nice having the 20% for both sites.

[Spikes-of-Fury]

I'm just happy there's finally a release date! Ico & Shadow of the Colossus were such unique, artistic games with fascinatingly mysterious settings that packed an emotional punch when you got to the endings. Really excited for The Last Guardian.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Spikes-of-Fury

I'm just happy there's finally a release date! Ico & Shadow of the Colossus were such unique, artistic games with fascinatingly mysterious settings that packed an emotional punch when you got to the endings. Really excited for The Last Guardian.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by Steelmaker

There's no way this game will ever make it's money back. 10 years in development (has really been IN development for 10 years was it shelved for a long time?)

I believe it went out of full production for a little while there, when the team was testing their leader position. It may have also been a very small team, or part of Sony's regular staff of the Game Research and Development department. Had it been a major team developer, then they would've canceled the project years ago for going over budget. At least that's the theory.

Originally Posted by ratandjmt

Serious question. Is everyone wanting this game because of the previous games (ICO and Shadow of Colossus)? Maybe it's the art style that I'm not getting.

Yes. For me anyway, Colossus is the game that makes this one an instant buy. The wait is rewarded with the PS4 upgrade from PS3.

[DarthZod]

This has peeked my interest. I'm going to play Colossus and see what I think. I've heard nothing but great things.


Sports gaming maniac. DC Comics, WWE, 2k sports, Sports, and movies are kind of my thang.

[Zombilina]

Not unexpected, but I am so glad they're doing a statue for this collector's edition! Not only that, but it looks like resin. And a steelbook & art book too? Hell yea!

I remember little me getting excited about seeing this in Game Informer back in middle school... It has held out all these years! So incredibly excited for this, happy it is FINALLY here!

[Derb]

What's the games objective?

[Blu-Curry]

Originally Posted by Derb

What's the games objective?

Help nurse an endangered species back to health, then feelz.

[Leonidas King]

Originally Posted by Derb

What's the games objective?

I take it you never played Ico or Shadow of the Colossus. This should follow the same style.

[Havok83]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

I take it you never played Ico or Shadow of the Colossus. This should follow the same style.

LOL...if he never played those games, your response didnt exactly make it any more clear

[Leonidas King]

Originally Posted by Havok83

LOL...if he never played those games, your response didnt exactly make it any more clear

Too much work when theres Google.com


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[ariakon]

Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

Help nurse an endangered species back to health, then feelz.

Ha, that's exactly what I'm expecting. I just know I'm gonna shed some tears over that cat-gryphon thing.

[Derb]

Originally Posted by ariakon

Ha, that's exactly what I'm expecting. I just know I'm gonna shed some tears over that cat-gryphon thing.

Looks like a Griffen & should be killed immediately.

[jsteinhauer]

Originally Posted by Derb

Looks like a Griffen & should be killed immediately.

First thing I thought. That's a dangerous creature.

[Blu-Curry]

My biggest wonder after this is what will Team ICO do next? Depending on the success of this game, will they actually make their own game or could the studio be shutdown/merged with others? (I realize they are a section within Japan Studio... correct? )

[BozQ]

Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

My biggest wonder after this is what will Team ICO do next? Depending on the success of this game, will they actually make their own game or could the studio be shutdown/merged with others? (I realize they are a section within Japan Studio... correct? )

Is there even a Team ICO left?
Many of the SOTC staff left during development, and Fumito Ueda is given a contract with just enough time to push TLG to release.

And from the way it looks, I don't think it will score critically well. The excruciating long development time and the platform switch from PS3 to PS4 will contribute to its downfall. All the goodwill earned from SOTC will be lost.

This might have looked great on PS3, but now it looks like an average PS3 remastered game on PS4.

My point is, for Ueda to develop his next game, TLG has to be a smash hit, a financial success. Otherwise, I'd have a hard time seeing Sony entrusting him to develop another game.

[Blu-Curry]

^ Ah ok!

I know people love their graphics and such, as do I, but the game doesn't look THAT bad to me visually. I know this will be a brand new PS4 game, but it's history should speak for itself. I've seen some comparisons and it definitely looks better than it did on PS3. As well, in 2009 one of my favourite games was released: Infamous. It wasn't pushing the PS3 graphically, but I loved it still the same since it was so fun and had amazing world building. But I don't expect every gamer in the world to be open minded.

[ariakon]

Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

^ Ah ok!

I know people love their graphics and such, as do I, but the game doesn't look THAT bad to me visually. I know this will be a brand new PS4 game, but it's history should speak for itself. I've seen some comparisons and it definitely looks better than it did on PS3. As well, in 2009 one of my favourite games was released: Infamous. It wasn't pushing the PS3 graphically, but I loved it still the same since it was so fun and had amazing world building. But I don't expect every gamer in the world to be open minded.

Wow, yeah, I don't think the graphics are bad either. Technically they're certainly far from an Uncharted 4, but the art style is absolutely gorgeous.

[Zivouhr]

Game looks really good in gameplay and graphics, with all of the feathers flickering in the wind.

Originally Posted by DarthZod

This has peeked my interest. I'm going to play Colossus and see what I think. I've heard nothing but great things.

Originally Posted by Derb

What's the games objective?

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If you enjoy open worlds to explore, Colossus is all about finding 12 or so giant monster statues to awaken and defeat in an effort to save your deceased girlfriend. You can go on foot but your horse is a big help in getting around.

Most times though, you have to climb onto the giant monster and stab into its weak spot while managing your grip so you don't fall off. Epic experience. The exploration part is a bit dry, in that there aren't many enemies at all in the open world, but that's part of the charm of the game.

This one looks closer in style to Ico, in that you may need your friend to help solve the puzzles and get through the game. Kind of like in Uncharted 4, where Nate's brother Sam plays a big role in getting up unreachable ledges. Not sure how open this map will be in The Last Guardian.

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Originally Posted by Derb

Looks like a Griffen & should be killed immediately.

Originally Posted by Blu-Curry

My biggest wonder after this is what will Team ICO do next? Depending on the success of this game, will they actually make their own game or could the studio be shutdown/merged with others? (I realize they are a section within Japan Studio... correct? )

I wonder if he'll split off or create another one. His games are often cited as works of interactive art by the critics, so I can imagine we'll see more in the future.

[Leonidas King]

Now that I see that gameplay of Shadow of the Colossus I feel like playing it again. Such an awesome game.

[Derb]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Now that I see that gameplay of Shadow of the Colossus I feel like playing it again. Such an awesome game.

Is that the one where you start on a horse?

If so I never found out where to go next. It's just an endless arena of nothing.