CitizenCope
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So many people are already playing this. Not fair.
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The Last Guardian |OT| In my memories, the monster always has kind eyes
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Garrett Hawke
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Muffdraul
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Sigh. I've been so busy that I failed to notice the Amazon email saying "We tried to process this order but payment was declined." I pre-ordered so long ago that it was an old expired credit card. Now after waiting all these years I won't get it on day 1. Eh, if I really wanted to I could just cancel and go buy it at Target or whatever. Fuck it, I'll be busy with FFXV for a few more days anyhow.
It was for sale at Walmart I was just at
Bluecondor
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Aw - thanks! I appreciate the compliment.
Ya - I don't think I could have handled playing this game back in the summer, as even seeing the trailer at E3 was emotional. But - I'm at peace with it now, so I 'm going to enjoy the great memories that this game will bring every time Trico behaves in way that reminds me of her.
esmith08734
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This, Ratchet and Clank, and The Last of Us Part II are making it so difficult to not purchase a PS4 Pro.
Benzychenz
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Was going to play Steins;Gate 0 first after I finish the Pokemon Sun pokedex, but I think this will take priority.
Going to buy this and Final Fantasy Versus XIII together. Surreal.
Going to buy this and Final Fantasy Versus XIII together. Surreal.
TimeEffect
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TimeEffect, thanks for posting this beautiful drawing.
Your drawing captures my feelings toward this game. I had a great cat in my life named Babe, who is pictured sitting on my lap on the right. Ever since I first saw the trailer back in 2009, Trico's movements and mannerisms reminded me of Babe (my cats, Babe and Ruth, were born in 2008 and named by a woman at the animal shelter). And, the more that I heard about how you couldn't control Trico in the game, because he had a mind of his own, I would smile at how this reminds me of me of her (Babe).
Sadly, Babe passed away suddenly this April shortly before her 8th birthday. I apologize for such a sad picture, but I wanted to post this along with your drawing because this brings me great joy.
I was listening to the IGN review earlier today, and this point of "criticism" just caught my attention:
"The problem here is that there were countless times where Id mentally solved a puzzle and knew exactly what to do, only to find that Trico stubbornly refused to go to the spot I needed him to get to. Whether he was facing the wrong direction and refused to turn around or was just a few steps to either side of where he needed to be to initiate a jump, I became exhausted by his refusal to heed my commands. A little bit of this obstinance added to Tricos charm, but it happened far too often, so most of the time it just bombarded me with frustration and made me lose any feeling that I existed in this world."
While I see his rationale point as a video game reviewer, his description of this reminds me of my numerous failed efforts to try and help my cat when she passed away. Babe stopped eating and would withdrew to places in my house where the light wouldn't bother her - despite my desperate attempts to feed her and give her medicine. I was always comforted though by the thought that she was going out on her own terms, and that my attempts to keep her going were simply not what she felt like putting up with anymore.
Man - it's going to be awesome to play this game. I miss that obstinance and all that charm. I'm actually looking forward to getting stuck multiple times in the midst of a difficult puzzle that I could easily solve if Trico would just do things my way.
Thanks again for the drawing TimeEffect.....
Thank u for sharing that
You sound like you were a very loving owner and I'm sure your cat appreciated that.
I want to clarify that I did not draw that picture. It was found online and I wish i knew the exact source
This is always a good sign.
Inviusx
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Cheers, thats so promising.
Hysterical
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Just played the first hour...
Man....this game is just incredible.
Every moment in the game is just so special. SOTC is one of my favorite games of all time and Im getting a similar feeling playing this.
Man....this game is just incredible.
Every moment in the game is just so special. SOTC is one of my favorite games of all time and Im getting a similar feeling playing this.
SuperInuit
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You play as much as you can, take any base idea and try and figure out how to make it playable and then run with it - it's one of the most liberating things you can do. I started mostly by mapping out the level design in ICO and the world map in Majora's Mask and seeing how they fit into place and "worked".
His games are so inspiring and I'm sooo certain I'm gonna cry when I get this in the post lmao
Bluecondor
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Thank u for sharing that
You sound like you were a very loving owner and I'm sure your cat appreciated that.
I want to clarify that I did not draw that picture. It was found online and I wish i knew the exact source
Aw - thanks.
That drawing is a nice find. It just captures the spirit of the game so well.
Unknown?
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So much better than other AAA games out there. Truly a diamond in the rough.The animation is simply incredible WOW
More_Badass
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Y2Kev's impressions made it sound like the level design here is like Ico on steroids
About 11 inches if we trust GAF consensus on off topic
Is there any where to listen to the OST?
The game is the perfect length. I think it's probably around ~12 hrs. Any more and you'd lose interest. Any less and you'd feel unfulfilled. It's really a lot.
It's definitely ICO on steroids. It wraps around on itself in a far more convincing manner.
The game is the perfect length. I think it's probably around ~12 hrs. Any more and you'd lose interest. Any less and you'd feel unfulfilled. It's really a lot.
It's definitely ICO on steroids. It wraps around on itself in a far more convincing manner.
oh sweet, thanks!
Johnny Cage In The Shower
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I want to replay ICO and SotC before I dive into TLG. But I'm out of the loop, I have the "remastered" copy of ICO and SotC (2 games in 1)disc for my PS3.
My question is, is there a newer re-remastered version of those game on the PS4? Basically what's the best way to play the original two Ueda games?
My question is, is there a newer re-remastered version of those game on the PS4? Basically what's the best way to play the original two Ueda games?
No, ps3 is best to play.
More_Badass
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I'm so happy this game is as long as it is. SoTC was around 9-10 hours, and it was awesome, but the concept did mean it was relatively contained compared to Ico's environment and such. Now we get a similar length but Ueda's able to go all out with different settings and scenarios, without the constraints of a minimalist boss battle premise
D
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Haha the OP was a good trip down memory lane!
Can't believe we'll actually play this in the next day or so.
Can't believe we'll actually play this in the next day or so.
Appollowexx
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Anyone care to weigh in on the soundtrack?
How does it stack up next to Ico / SOTC?
How does it stack up next to Ico / SOTC?
tiebreaker
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I should get my copy tomorrow, but now considering waiting until I get a Pro till Christmas to play it.
Original Man
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4k for me. Framerate doesn't bother me
BigEmil
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I'm wowed by the lighting, sceneries, graphics, animations, physics, ai etcetc.
Much more than the little they shown in the trailers
If a person played this and still comes up and says this is PS3 their eyes are fucked, PS3 alone wouldn't be properly able to render Trico's model alone
Much more than the little they shown in the trailers
If a person played this and still comes up and says this is PS3 their eyes are fucked, PS3 alone wouldn't be properly able to render Trico's model alone
Treat yourself!
Lucky. Makes me almost motion sick when it slogs around and bounces up and down.
I play so many games I'm probably just sensitive.
Very tempted right now believe me lol
Definitely have your first playthrough on the Pro if possible. I'd honestly wait till you can get the best experience possible for your first playthrough.
KevMan1815
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I got my copy today from Best Buy and started playing. My 5 year old son knew I was excited for this game and he asked to watch so of course I said he could. His bedtime rolled around (it is a school night afterall) so I paused the game to tuck him in. He looks me straight in the eye and asks if we can play more tomorrow so I said of course, we own it so we can play anytime. I turn to leave his room and I hear, "Dad?" I turn around and ask, "Yeah?" "Can you not play anymore tonight without me? I want to see what happens to Trico." I smiled and said, "Of course." I go back to my paused game, select return to title and close out of it.
OrbitalBeard
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I'm genuinely frustrated that Ueda's first two games aren't on PS4. There's really nothing I want more than all three of his games on the platform. Hopefully Bluepoint is given the opportunity to port over their incredible set of remasters to the system someday.
Wait for the Tricology next PSX with all three of Team Ico's games in one package.
we can hope
From the PS blog:
"The Last Guardian Composers Choice PS4 Music App of the score featuring 19 tracks will be available separately at launch via the PlayStation Store. The soundtrack app supports both stereo and surround playback, and also allows users to export all the tracks as stereo MP3 files via a compatible USB drive. The soundtrack will also be available via iTunes at a later date."
So I guess that means it'll be up for purchase tomorrow
WheelHoss1
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TimeEffect, thanks for posting this beautiful drawing.
Your drawing captures my feelings toward this game. I had a great cat in my life named Babe, who is pictured sitting on my lap on the right. Ever since I first saw the trailer back in 2009, Trico's movements and mannerisms reminded me of Babe (my cats, Babe and Ruth, were born in 2008 and named by a woman at the animal shelter). And, the more that I heard about how you couldn't control Trico in the game, because he had a mind of his own, I would smile at how this reminds me of me of her (Babe).
Sadly, Babe passed away suddenly this April shortly before her 8th birthday. I apologize for such a sad picture, but I wanted to post this along with your drawing because this brings me great joy.
I was listening to the IGN review earlier today, and this point of "criticism" just caught my attention:
"The problem here is that there were countless times where Id mentally solved a puzzle and knew exactly what to do, only to find that Trico stubbornly refused to go to the spot I needed him to get to. Whether he was facing the wrong direction and refused to turn around or was just a few steps to either side of where he needed to be to initiate a jump, I became exhausted by his refusal to heed my commands. A little bit of this obstinance added to Tricos charm, but it happened far too often, so most of the time it just bombarded me with frustration and made me lose any feeling that I existed in this world."
While I see his rationale point as a video game reviewer, his description of this reminds me of my numerous failed efforts to try and help my cat when she passed away. Babe stopped eating and would withdrew to places in my house where the light wouldn't bother her - despite my desperate attempts to feed her and give her medicine. I was always comforted though by the thought that she was going out on her own terms, and that my attempts to keep her going were simply not what she felt like putting up with anymore.
Man - it's going to be awesome to play this game. I miss that obstinance and all that charm. I'm actually looking forward to getting stuck multiple times in the midst of a difficult puzzle that I could easily solve if Trico would just do things my way.
Thanks again for the drawing TimeEffect.....
Your post was very moving. I lost my 13 year-old cat to cancer a few years ago, and the wounds are still sore. I hope I can handle this game.
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
Between that post and your avatar, you are the most adorable man on the god damn planet.