It has likes, dislikes, and always seems to know when it's time to eat. The illusion that Trico is sentient or an entity or some sort is performed masterfully. Dog owners will be hard-pressed not to recognize a head tilted in idle curiosity, while the cat crowd will see the subdued bemusement inside its 'mind', as it bats at barrels or hanging chains. There's no denying that Trico is charming. For the most part everything works, but it's going to take the understanding of a good pet owner to accept TLG's flaws, because many of them are by design. However, the game's highlights and low points weigh heavily on Trico's massive shoulders, and the burden it bears becomes all too clear. Successfully manipulating Trico to stand on its hind legs or properly square up for a jump is always a cause for celebration. The boy and Trico must guide one another through the task at hand, a unison of teamwork and patience that makes basic movement feel like an accomplishment. Though the premise is as simple as it sounds, its execution quickly becomes complicated. Legends tell the tale of this cat/bird/dog-like creature, but a few removed spears, shackles, and a concussion or seven later, the two form an unlikely connection to escape their confines as best they can. Upon awakening in the derelict ruins of an area known as 'the Nest', a boy is horrified to discover that chained up next to him is Trico: ferocious man-eating terror of the sky. After discovering an artifact from his youth, a village elder recants his ordeal. Similar to Fumito Ueda's previous work (which is also about love), TLG takes a minimalist approach to its storytelling it's more of a garnish than its reason for being. Anyone who has ever formed this bond with an animal will do so all over again in The Last Guardian, and those that haven't will discover the joys of saying hello for the first time as long as they're brave enough to say goodbye. But regardless of the unfamiliar territories we're only just beginning to explore, what ultimately might be the most pure, innocent expression of love can be summed up in three words: man's best friend. From the classic love story of my childhood, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, to the quasi-romantic feelings I had for that teriyaki sub as a confused young man, I can only imagine the depths of the dimensions, realms, and realities the concept can traverse. Love can take many forms, even hate - it's complicated. By Issa Maki, posted on 08 January 2021 / 2,498 Views
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