The Last Guardian’s VR demo is short, heartwarming, and a perfect showcase for the medium

The Last Guardian wasn’t the most technically accomplished game of last year, or the best designed. But it was one of the most memorable, thanks in large part to its star, a towering bird-cat-dog hybrid named Trico. Playing as a young boy, you built a powerful and lasting relationship with the creature, which felt more like a real living thing than anything I’d previously encountered in a virtual world. I still get chills thinking about the first time we met, and a little weepy when I remember the way the game ended. And it turns out that the feeling of connection is even more pronounced in virtual reality, which you can experience now through a free demo on PlayStation VR.

As the name implies, The Last Guardian’s VR demo isn’t the full...

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