The Last Guardian

This game is a spiritual successor to Shadow of the Colossus, masterminded by the same director, Fumito Ueda. While it could never live up to the sheer innovation of that time, The Last Guardian does offer his unique blend of beauty and emotion. Don't let that fool you, however. Fans of Colossus will find a lot to love here, but it isn't in any way a sequel. Its link is in theme, not plot, Ueda inspired by the bond between player and horse in his previous game. Guardian is about the bond between a boy and his half-bird, half mammal friend, Trico. At first, Trico is wounded and hostile, stuck with spears and chained. When the boy frees him, however, their friendship begins to grow, and the creature repays him in turn. Together, they make their way through puzzles and past enemies, each growing significantly. It's a story of companionship, and it hits notes that a human to human one can't emulate. The mix of joy and melancholy in this game almost make it as worthy as its predecessor.