The Last Guardian Info: Torico, Guards And Gameplay
The Last GuardianWe're still waiting to see if they include a demo of The Last Guardian in the upcoming ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection but in the meantime, we got lots more info.
Thanks to the Japanese publication, Dengeki, and the ensuing translation by Andriasang, we can now learn a bit more about the story, atmosphere and above all else, gameplay. Team ICO director Fumito Ueda also touched on a variety of topics and there are plenty of general details, too- first up are the Guards. They can capture the main character and if they carry him to a certain area, it's Game Over. However, during this time, the boy can escape...although it's risky, as Ueda hinted. The basic idea behind the gameplay is to avoid being spotted, which ought to pique the interest of all you stealth fans out there, even if there won't be any slitting of throats from the shadows. Another interesting tidbit is that the boy will actually grow over time, although we're not sure if Ueda is being literal (i.e., the boy grows bigger and stronger) or metaphorical (the boy gets smarter and more skilled).
As for Torico, we won't have direct control over him, but he will automatically move to things that are of interest. It will be our job to improve the boy's communication with Torico, so his interest in our young hero will grow. One example that's very cool is as follows- if you try to awaken Torico by pulling on his ears early on, you'll fail because Torico just doesn't care about you. But later on, that same technique will work thanks to better communication between the two. As for Torico's abilities, all Ueda would confirm is that he can run, but we've also seen the boy riding Torico in past videos. And those guards? Torico don't like 'em.
Personally, I really like the idea of this growing relationship between tiny human boy and massive mythic creature. At first, he barely acknowledges your existence and you might just have to follow him to stay alive. He isn't creating that pathway for you; he just happens to be going that way. But over time, the relationship strengthens and you can issue commands and stuff. Get all co-op-like. Anyway, can't wait.
Related Game(s): The Last Guardian
Tags: the last guardian, team ico, last guardion info
3/8/2011 3:00:55 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (34 posts)
Scarecrow
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 5:10:52 PM
Everything doesn't have to be about killing things.
Puzzles, storylines, platforming, level up system. That kind of stuff can do its job very well alone.
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Sithis
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 6:04:02 PM
Plus this game is art, and it's different than the other games.. It's just that I wanted it to be more like SotC because I played through SotC twice.
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Ludicrous_Liam
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:01:36 PM
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PS3blog (EU) have a article about ND's GDC; it features a new villain, a women! YES! Now we can play as a woman when on the evil side! (I'm the only one excited for that? Meh.) Plus a new cutscene with a cliffhanger much like the one we saw at last year's GDC with chloe saying "I was trying to save your skin you idiot..". Looks like the city they were in was London? (we know drake will be going to england and the baddies are english.) :D Can't wait to see it in 720p on my 32" TV!
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Highlander
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:11:10 PM
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Qubex
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 8:45:18 PM
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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Killa Tequilla
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:12:43 PM
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tes37
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:14:11 PM
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gumbi
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:15:05 PM
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And I still can't wait to battle some colossi in glorious giant HD!
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jimmyhandsome
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:23:33 PM
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FatherSun
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 5:50:01 PM
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 @ 12:44:38 AM
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___________
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 @ 1:54:14 AM
:(
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Ludicrous_Liam
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:30:15 PM
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BTW, was their any voice acting in the previous games?
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Sithis
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 5:59:20 PM
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FatherSun
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 4:53:38 PM
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You finally got some of the gameplay details you were looking for Ben. Do you still want the demo in the Collection to try them out yourself or will you wait?
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Lotusflow3r
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 5:08:18 PM
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It should be his best yet.
Last edited by Lotusflow3r on 3/8/2011 5:08:52 PM
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 5:13:02 PM
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Seriously though, puzzles, platforming, dedication, etc. It will be nice to see a game that is not focused on killing something, but more on accomplishing something* no matter what it requires.
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Lotusflow3r
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 5:38:08 PM
My lady constantly criticises games for just being about killing things to win, despite whatever creativity went into it. It's hard to argue with her. Games like this that blow her away involve no killing as such to progress.
We need more of that.
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 6:00:49 PM
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just2skillf00l
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 6:02:54 PM
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Glad somebody took a stand...sheesh.
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Excelsior1
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 6:23:01 PM
i'm hoping this game does resonably well here to prove we are more than cod nuts.
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 @ 12:45:54 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 6:50:09 PM
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Lord carlos
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 6:59:02 PM
both R3 and UC3 got solid release dates 11 months early
Might get some TLG E3 fancyness this year methinks
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Lairfan
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 7:57:44 PM
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ThugNificent101
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 10:22:28 PM
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I'm sure it won't dissapoint in the music department as well as the story. I loved how emotionally gripping ico and shadow of the colossus were, even though there was so little dialogue. The games have such an amazing atmosphere
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BigBoss4ever
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 10:53:54 PM
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Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 3/8/2011 10:55:28 PM
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 @ 12:51:10 AM
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Stealth, platforming, an entirely new method of one player co-op (is that even possible? Oh, I suppose babysitting missions can be counted after a fashion), an undoubtedly heartwrenching story, constantly changing mechanics. The Last Guardian is going to be one of the reasons to own a PS3, though I'm wondering if it'll manage to supplant Heavy Rain as my favourite game to date. I'm hoping it will, but we'll see.
It sounds amazing, and you can bet that this is a preorder, with me doing everything in my power to ensure that I can pick it up Day 1. I'm wondering if it'll be about more than just escaping the castle though. Because y'know, Team Ico already did that with their eponymous first game.
Peace.
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___________
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 @ 1:55:43 AM
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sadly looks like the collection has fallen back from its spring release date.
:(
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Dancemachine55
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 @ 6:21:39 AM
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Much like Flower, playing something beautiful and slower paced is far more pleasing than something frantic, fast and full of abuse like CoD online. That game just makes me so mad, I hate how I feel when I'm done playing.
ICO, Flower, etc... much better feeling of calm and achievement that feels so good after playing.
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 @ 8:08:00 AM
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I'm sure this will have higher production values and all that, but with so many people liking this style of play, I'm surprised Majin didn't sell better.
Anyway, love me some stealth gameplay and this sounds like it is going to be awesome.
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Sithis
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011 @ 3:39:45 PM
Although I was hoping for something a bit more combat oriented like SotC, but you can't go wrong with Ueda San.