It's been a mighty long time but Fumito Uedo, the artist turned game director, has delivered.
Originally set for release on Playstation 3 five years ago, The Last Guardian's development problems are evident through massive frame rate drops and a slightly antiquated control scheme which takes some getting used to.
But in spite of its flaws, it is the most enchanting, melancholic and mysterious game to hit the new generation of consoles.
The game sees a young boy and a giant beast called Trico work together to solve increasingly complex puzzles which are often difficult but never frustrating. Like its predecessors Ico and Shadow of the Colossus from Ueda, a key component of the game is the bond between player and companion which The Last Guardian does brilliantly.