(As if you were looking for a needle in a haystack) is a proverb used when it is impossible to look for something, but it is no longer like that after the Italian artist Sven Sachsalber Looking for a needle in a haystack and finding it after a while 18 hours To prove to the whole world that the impossible is possible and that will makes the impossible possible. In this new series, we will talk about needles hidden in haystacks, when you navigate inside them, you will say to yourself “This is not just a game.”

In this series, Jawaher will be analyzed, which has almost reached perfection in several aspects, starting with the story and gameplay, since the graphics are accompanied by the music, which is an aura in itself of unique aesthetics, between you and it is wind, cloud, lightning, thunder, snow and fire..

The first of these gems is a game The Last Guardian She is the straw needle and her artist is Fumito Ueda To deliver, after ten years of development, stunning visual content that I had browsed a year ago 2016 Repeating the same experience to give me a better view than before, and it is still one of the best Sony exclusives.

the story

what And theHow And theWhy And theFromThese are questions you will have at the beginning of The Last Guardian. Who is this creature and how did you fall asleep next to it? All of this will be narrated by the narrator, which in turn increases the intensity of the story's ambiguity. The way of narration is what distinguishes the game, so don't expect a lot of dialogue, but it is complete. As if the game were telling you “Let's see what happens!”Through a series of interconnected events, you will discover who you are and how to get out of your hole. The mystery will gradually reveal itself to you and you will see the shocking truth that every bottom has an end. It is a beautiful story that is a hidden gem. It is the last of the protectors..

graphics

Visually, you will see a Japanese film style studio ghibli In a mixture of cartoon style mixed with a kind of realism to give the game its own charm and a mysterious atmosphere, and if you look closely you will see beautiful details such as the movement of the creature's hair and the boy's clothes, also how the light was well taken care of, it is enough for you that the game enriches it visually in its own style, and this is usually Ueda With his games, all he wants to do is let his imagination run wild..

the design

The drawing has a special character, as it is fascinating in aspects, it will give you the feeling of ancient civilizations that arose and disappeared, but sometimes it is normal in other aspects, and as for the characters, despite their rarity, what has been most focused on is knitWhat's wrong with the game is the lack of diversity in the design of the environments, all to trace the story and weave its threads.

Personalities

As I mentioned, there is a shortage of personalities as there is no one on this journey but you. And theknit And sooner or later you will feel attached to him, for he is not a cat, nor a dog, nor a bird. Sometimes you find him a cute creature that you would like to bring into your home, and sometimes you find him grimacing with his fangs, so you retract your decision. His actions cannot be predicted, except that the design of a creature like knit It's a rare thing to relate to in the world of games, delighting in a few characters is something that few are as good at as Ueda, there's a boy and a creature.... and barrel.

play style

The fun of the game is in its art style and here Ueda He has his own twist when doing this, don't expect to fight or get killed, it's all about follow through. knit Through a series of puzzles and obstacles, it is a linear game after all. The simplicity of the gameplay can sometimes be a bit of a negative, as the boy's character stumbles quickly and lacks smoothness, which makes him irritable at times..

Physical

When I try any game, I look for physics, like a hawk hunting its prey as it can see a pigeon perched in the distance. 1000 subwayAnd here in The Last Guardian I found my prey, back to knitWith their movements, body movements and jumps, they are more like a technical revolution. I was curious to see him standing still, to see the behavior of a living animal in front of me. He rubs his skin with his nails and turns left and right. You will find in him animal characteristics that existed in reality..

For the boy, his body movements and stumbles were done beautifully (Although it is annoying sometimes) Even carrying things has been taken care of, as well as pushing carts and pulling doors have been implemented in a way that makes you feel their weight even while holding the joystick, physics plays an active role in the game world..

Music

gave us Takeshi Furukawa One of the most beautiful melodies within its artistic taste and its musical weight, the song lights a fire in the player's heart, as it manipulates him in moments of sadness and anguish to brighten his day at other times, the music factor is one of the factors that must be mentioned in the game because of the method it provided to cover the emptiness that exists within us..

The essence of the game

“What's the point?” One of the most important questions I have in my gaming experiences is: is it just fun and time-killing, or is there another lesson to be learned?.

The essence of the game The Last Guardian lies in the relationship between the boy and the creature, although one of them is different from the other, but the acceptance and mutual help is what made the game unique, the game says that we are just beings of flesh and blood, we differ in our cultures and environments, but our union and help is one of us The other makes us climb the peaks, and this sacrifice for others can only be mastered by a sincere lover.

Conclusion

The Last Guardian A game that offers fun, mystery and a beautiful experience in a special format that only one can master. UedaAlthough it suffered from technical errors at the beginning of its launch, it was saved from them and the experience was perfect. This is not a game Instead of a burning ember.