The Last Guardian: Picking Up Trico's Poop Looks Like No Fun at All

Sony has released a silly commercial for The Last Guardian that shows what it might be like to have the game's bird-dog-cat-griffin creature at home as a pet. You can probably imagine how this plays out.

The woman in the "Living With Trico" video remarks that she wanted a cat, a dog, or a bird as a pet, but went with Trico in the end because it's a combination of the three. Good idea? Maybe not. As you'll see, Trico is simply too large for a household life. And cleaning up after it is a pain as well.

The Last Guardian launched this week on PlayStation 4 after years and years of development and fears that it might have been canceled.

In a note, director Fumito Ueda acknowledged the "twists and turns" of The Last Guardian's development. He also remarked that making the game "took longer than anyone expected."

GameSpot's The Last Guardian review scored it a 9/10.

"It isn't clear whether or not The Last Guardian means to be frustrating at times--if it's a concerted effort to test your patience for a lovable-yet-stubborn creature," reviewer Peter Brown said. "Your affection for Trico and sympathy for both characters blossom nonetheless, culminating in an enrapturing series of revelations that cements your attachment to their personalities. Trico is the undeniable star of the show, exhibiting believable physicality and emotional range, but the boy is a valuable lesson in how to be patient and resilient when faced with unforeseen challenges."

For more on the critical reaction to The Last Guardian, check out this roundup of reviews.