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The Last Guardian Review - This Just Isn't a Good Game | ZyroXZ2

Jason says, "The Last Guardian is by-and-large accepted as one of the most interesting “delay” stories in gaming. It became a joke only beaten by the still-mythical Half Life 3. Some forgot about it, others kept hoping, and some gave up hope and forgot about it. But for those of us such as me who played and loved Shadow of the Colossus, all that matters now that this game actually happened is one thing: is it worth the wait?"

Reviewed on PS4 Pro.

Nyxus2722d ago

Not a good game? But a 7 out of 10 would say otherwise.

Overload2722d ago (Edited 2722d ago )

No, he's right.

It isn't just a good game, it's an absolutely amazing game and my GOTY for 2016.

FITgamer2721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

I loved it. On my 4th playthrough. Only need "All Talked Out" trophy for Platinum. No one has unlocked it yet.
https://s29.postimg.org/59e...

bluefox7552721d ago

It really is a fantastic game. I've ever played a game that made me so attached to a character before.

Overload2721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

I agree.

Trico is the most impressive character in history. It is unbelievable how well Team Ico can tell a story without saying much and having like 3-4 short cutscences. It's actually unreal.

It's feels like you are playing a fairy tale, like a crazy ahead of it's time super serious Neverending Story with you being Atreyu, in a world that enviromentally is like Dark Souls.

https://media.giphy.com/med...

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Yohshida2721d ago

Exactly what I was thinking. A 5/10 is an average game. A bad game is 1-3. I guess those people are just reviewing from 6-10

Big_Game_Hunters2721d ago

70% is a C. Thats barely passing. You can act a fool about it all you want. But anyone with average schooling bas been accustomed to this metric.

UCForce2721d ago

On MetaCritics, 83 is B. More importantly, the game deserves a praise even you don't like it that for sure. Gamer have a choice.

Imalwaysright2721d ago

Maybe in the education system of your country. In mine a 70% = good. 50% is still positive and anything less than that is a negative.

Razzer2721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

This isn't a school scale. This is "how did you like the game on a scale of one to ten?" How is 7 not good?

ninsigma2721d ago

It's not a school grading system so that doesn't work. Also where I'm from, 40% is a pass. 70% you're looking at the upper tier.

Liqu1d2721d ago

If you actually had an education you would realise that school grading and video game scores are completely different and not comparable. 7/10 for a game is a good score.

bluefox7552721d ago

If you think it's based on a school scale, then perhaps it's you that has below average schooling?

Z5012721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

Barely passing is a D-
This isn't school.

snoopgg2721d ago

This is not a test, but a review. Reviews are just irrelevant opinions. Just cause this guy gave it a 7 out of 10 doesn't mean squat. I could review this game a 9 out of 10. which would be way above barely passing.

lastking952721d ago

None of you know what you're talking about. Many judge games differently. Some do an average score based off multiple categories. Others on how good they think it is between 1-10, others round that why metacritic is flawed and isnt the end all be all like some of you use it as.

TheSaint2720d ago

What does game scoring have to do with scholastic scoring?

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DarkOcelet2722d ago

"Without even checking, I know many reviewers will cower in fear at the possibility of offending the Sony “fans” by laying out the reality of this game. I do reviews to put information out there to assist people with their buying choices, and thus, I don’t get to pander to anyone or anything except the truth. The truth is: this just isn’t a good game."

In what world is a 7/10 not good? Some of the best games I played got 7/10 and sometimes even less. 7/10 in my book is a good game.

Also what's the point of mentioning Sony "fans" ? A reviewer should do a review based on his opinion and shouldn't have to mention fans but also at the same the reviewer should not give a game higher/lower score for clicks (looking at you ign with your 9/10 score for Evolve)

And I have to add that Ueda's games aren't for everyone so not everyone will like it.

ninsigma2722d ago

That right there just shows it's a troll review. Also, yeah 7 is good! Lol

Aloy-Boyfriend2722d ago (Edited 2722d ago )

You are not up to date with the fanboy review scale man?

0-8 = not good/Broken
8.5 = Average
9 = good but not great
9.5 Great
9.6 = Amazing
9.7 = GOTY
9.8 = Masterpiece
9.9 = why isn't this a 10?
10 = Overrated Sony exclusive

Gaming_Cousin2722d ago

I see the fanboy scale like this

0 - 8 garbage
9 - 10 Masterpiece AAA PERFECT GAME

UCForce2721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

7 is good score. But I believe this game deserves more than a 7. An 9 is nice way to put it if you are fan of SOTC and ICO. This game is special and has its charm.

Darkfist_Flames2721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

thats more like an xbox fanboy reviewing this game xD

bluefox7552721d ago

The fact that he brings up "Sony fans" immediately tells me he has a different agenda than giving an honest review. The weird part is, he doesn't seem to realize that 7 is a good score.

dauntingpixel2721d ago

Evolve really was a massive disappointment wasn't it?

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Aloy-Boyfriend2722d ago

"Without even checking, I know many reviewers will cower in fear at the possibility of offending the Sony “fans” by laying out the reality of this game."

Stopped reading after that. It is not worth it. So you are telling me that every reviewer is wrong and that they feared to tell "the truth." and then here comes the hero, righteous reviewer that does not fear anything and say it is not a good game? Yet, you give it a 7/10?

Hilarious!

freshslicepizza2721d ago

is it not true? look at how upset people get when games dont get high reviews for exclusives.

https://www.destructoid.com...

why else do you think this article was made? people need to deal with criticism in a more contructive way. how many times do we see the comments this topic is looking for hits and people dont even read it?

Aloy-Boyfriend2721d ago

You again using old articled to talk shit... No, that is not true. So you are telling me that TLG sucks and everyone said otherwise to not offend fans? That is a ridiculous thing to say in a review

UCForce2721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

My god, you always stick your negative with Sony. So tell me this, do you really think anyone around the world love Gear of Wars 4 like The Last Guardian ? No. But if you like fun and shooting, then Gears of War 4 is for you. If the people are fan of ICO and SOTC, then The Last Guardian is for them. I'm sorry, but you forced people to stick one another and that is not cool.

Edit: @MoldyBread Your comments are very questionable. And also, that article is old. But you are still calling us the worst, how about you look yourself ? No one is perfect including me, but don't try to be too negative here,pal.

Liqu1d2721d ago

Moldybread at it again. Xbox fanboys have been worse this generation, they harrass developers and executives, spam on multiple accounts, issue death threats, stalk people in stores, spread lies and play the victim when they get called.

You constantly post anti-Sony comments and it makes you look pathetic. Grow up and learn how to use capital letters.

Z5012721d ago

This review says "fans"
You link an article about "fanboys"

Go stand in a corner and reflect on your level of intelligence.

Rude-ro2721d ago

Ha! Well, one system actually has a fan base and they are passionate about gaming and are tired of the media shills working for the other company that try to do nothing but create negative tones to sway the market...
the other system has media shills.... and a tiny fanbase that seems to be shrinking as told by their dwindling sales on their "exclusives" although available to a larger audience via pc...

rainslacker2720d ago

I thought this article was written as a review of the game, not a review of the ethicacy of the overall review system.

Trying to downplay every other reviewer as hiding in fear at upsetting the status quo, only makes this person seem very narcissistic, like he feels he's doing us a great service with his review, and pointing out some perceived evil being perpetrated on the gaming community.

That being said, why even mention it. Who cares how people react to a review? Just review the game without the pretense of trying to call out Sony fans or other reviewers based on some conspiracy theory which has nothing to do with the game itself.

Review scores are quantifiable, it doesn't require all that other crap unrelated to the reviewers opinion.

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freshslicepizza2721d ago

@XiKurapikaKurta
"So you are telling me that TLG sucks and everyone said otherwise to not offend fans?"

you just proved my point with your overreaction. first off a 7/10 does not mean it sucks, and for you to get so defensive shows why that article was written.

@UCForce
"My god, you always stick your negative with Sony. So tell me this, do you really think anyone around the world love Gear of Wars 4 like The Last Guardian ? No. But if you like fun and shooting, then Gears of War 4 is for you. If the people are fan of ICO and SOTC, then The Last Guardian is for them. I'm sorry, but you forced people to stick one another and that is not cool."

see how the automatic reaction from people like you is to attack the xbox? grow up. i'm not even a fan of gears of war, i played the very first one and that was ok but the rest reminded me of army dudes waving the american flag and was a boring duck and cover fest. so if you think you are getting under my skin by mentioning gears it failed and both of you guys are just supporting jim sterlings argument OVER and OVER again. and the irony is you try and say it is me who is forcing people to stick together. i have news for you, i bought the remastered ico and sotc set for my ps3 which goes to show how immature your statements truly are. i enjoy all games, you guys are just highlighting how rampant the console wars are.

ecchiless2721d ago

Actually the irony is reading you saying to him to grow up, lmao.

Aloy-Boyfriend2721d ago

Ahaha you are joke @Moldybread. Who is overreacting? It is ghe article that says this is not a good game, yet it gives ot a 7/10

iceman062721d ago

You might "enjoy all games". But, you clearly have an agenda when commenting. I don't see this in depth and profound criticism of anything Xbox on your part. However, when it comes to PS, there's a constant stream of concerned exposition of the many issues you have with it's games and hardware. While you sometimes actually have valid points (not unlike your point about people taking criticism), it's hard for many to accept them because of the frequency with which you have something negative to say about anything PS related. I'm willing to bet that you didn't state your dislike for Gears of War in Gears articles. Yet, you often state your dislike for things in PS articles.
Personally, I am of the opinion that you can do what you want. But, you can't complain that people are calling you out for your comments.

Goldby2721d ago

Moldy 70% is not a bad rating, whether it be sony, xbox, nintendo, pc or what your mom made for dinner last night.

It isnt an automatic reation based on being a sony game. Its a reation to a review stating a 7/10 is a bad game. Bad games are below the 5 scale and normally closer to 1 or 2 if they are broken. Neither of which is true with TLG.

"see how the automatic reaction from people like you is to attack the xbox? "

Do u see how we react to you like this because everything you say is either agressive towards the sony brands or a passive agressive attempt. Using an article from ps3 days man. Comon. Its just getting sad. We all understand that you dont like sony. Clearly we have no grasp on the level of distaste you have for sony. Bring actual substance about what is being talked about or just leave these petty comments at the door

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Big_Game_Hunters2721d ago

An old article? what is this comment section? The proof is literally right in front of you.

UCForce2721d ago (Edited 2721d ago )

Nope. It's like somebody created "proof" to get attention.

joethetimelord2721d ago

Remember kids: only bad reviews are honest reviews.

UCForce2721d ago

Oh really ? If there was honest review, it has to be patience and not try to rush. This Review is rushed and saying 7 is not a good score.

joethetimelord2721d ago

It was a joke, UCforce. A lot of people like commenting on bad reviews as "honest". I've yet to see "Finally, an honest review" in regards to a glowing article.

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SCW19822722d ago (Edited 2722d ago )

WTF. This just isn't a good review. See how it works both ways child? It's my GOTY beating out Inside and UC4.

Big_Game_Hunters2721d ago

Except he actually listed valid reasons as to why that is his opinion, you are the only one being a salty child.

UCForce2721d ago

Nope, that article is trying to make 7 is not a good score. That's where I think is more clickbait than opinion.

SegaGamer2721d ago

Any idiot can write a review and this person proves that.

Goldby2721d ago (Edited 2719d ago )

But unfortunately some idiots can read and write, he got through the "Do Not Enter" door.

Guys... They're evolving

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Christopher171d ago

I've played 15, and I wouldn't consider any of those underrated TBH. Some of them are pretty high rated.

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That's amazing, Gamingbolt actually put all 15 games on the same page.

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I. Not seeing anything on that list underrated. I never played concrete genie, the ASTRO vr,and one other but I forgot the name already. Nothing on there was underrated at all imo.

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There’s only 4 of those games I never played, and no most of those aren’t underrated.

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NeedleEye854d ago

Technical issues aside, this is easily one of my favorite games from last gen.

ClayRules2012854d ago (Edited 854d ago )

I couldn’t agree more. I’ll never forget the emotional experience I had with this game. After waiting all those years, and than to finally play it. It was a visual beauty, along with offering a story/friendship between the 2 characters that was unique and unforgettable. Far surpassed my expectations. A masterpiece!

Technical issues aside, never have I played anything quite like it!

Magog854d ago

I enjoyed the game but it started out too simple and easy. If the entire game was as intense and challenging as the last 20% it would have been a 10/10 experience.

EvertonFC854d ago

Great game, so underrated. One of my favourites and top 20 games of all time

Phoenix76854d ago

I managed to grab the collectors edition for £40 about a year after it released. Was an enjoyable game, but I had just finished Shadow of the colossus, and whilst I enjoyed it, it was not as good when compared.

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Trilithon1128d ago

unique classic with a high quality sound track