The Last Guardian is the third game by the acclaimed development staff behind ICO and Shadow of the Colossus. In a strange and mystical land, a young boy discovers a mysterious creature with which he forms a deep, unbreakable bond. The unlikely pair must rely on each other to journey through towering, treacherous ruins filled with unknown dangers. Experience the journey of a lifetime in this touching, emotional story of friendship and trust.
Development History
Back in 2008, news of Team Ico's third game was revealed through a job listing on Sony Japan's website. Not much else was known until the following year.
In early 2009, a trailer for this game was leaked one month before E3. The only name given for this video game was the "Project Trico" code name. Later, the trailer was officially released at E3, and the game was titled "The Last Guardian." However, the Japanese name was “Hito Kui no Oowashi Toriko,” which translated to “The Giant Man-Eating Eagle Toriko.”
The Last Guardian missed the E3 2010 show, but made two big announcements at the Tokyo Game Show. The first was a ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD Remake for the PlayStation 3. The second was The Last Guardian would be coming Holiday 2011.
On June 15, 2015 The Last Guardian was once again revealed at Sony's E3 press conference. A release window of 2016 was provided.
After years of expectation, the revealed demonstration retained key elements from preview and hints from years earlier
.
The Last Guardian boasts a lofty, Grecian-ruin aesthetic and centers around the friendship between a young boy and a huge creature. The friendly beast is something of a bird/dog hybrid.
Communicating in animal noises and a made-up language, the two friends traverse vast skyborne platforms, explore an enormous ruin, and solve puzzles. The boy appears to have the power to instruct the guardian to act in various ways through vocal commands.
Development History
Back in 2008, news of Team Ico's third game was revealed through a job listing on Sony Japan's website. Not much else was known until the following year.
In early 2009, a trailer for this game was leaked one month before E3. The only name given for this video game was the "Project Trico" code name. Later, the trailer was officially released at E3, and the game was titled "The Last Guardian." However, the Japanese name was “Hito Kui no Oowashi Toriko,” which translated to “The Giant Man-Eating Eagle Toriko.”
The Last Guardian missed the E3 2010 show, but made two big announcements at the Tokyo Game Show. The first was a ICO and Shadow of the Colossus HD Remake for the PlayStation 3. The second was The Last Guardian would be coming Holiday 2011.
On June 15, 2015 The Last Guardian was once again revealed at Sony's E3 press conference. A release window of 2016 was provided.
After years of expectation, the revealed demonstration retained key elements from preview and hints from years earlier
.
The Last Guardian boasts a lofty, Grecian-ruin aesthetic and centers around the friendship between a young boy and a huge creature. The friendly beast is something of a bird/dog hybrid.
Communicating in animal noises and a made-up language, the two friends traverse vast skyborne platforms, explore an enormous ruin, and solve puzzles. The boy appears to have the power to instruct the guardian to act in various ways through vocal commands.
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