The Last Guardian has finally come to fruition, and now that players all over the world have embarked on their own journeys with the baby e Trico, here you can make some advice on The Last Guardian. In this article we will analyze every reaction of Trico and at the same time we will see how to give orders to the beast.
Understanding Trico's reactions
Throughout the adventure of The Last Guardian, you may notice that Trico seems to react differently to different elements. First of all his eyes change color, leaving you to imagine what the hell is going on in that gigantic head of his. At other times, he may whine or even grunt, as if he wants to communicate with the baby in a special or unusual way. All these reactions, even if at first sight they might seem arbitrary and useless, each hide a meaning, and to be successful in the journey it is good to know them thoroughly.
Let's start with the eyes. Some people say that the eyes are the door to the soul, and as far as Trico is concerned it could be center percent true. Pay close attention to those big black eye sockets as you continue your journey. They will often and willingly represent the only warning the beast will send you. Fortunately, there aren't many things to understand as Trico's eyes can only take on three colors.
When the eyes are dark and black, Trico is happy. He is shown to be fond and in general his state is "normal". However, if his eyes pass from White to Yellow, then Trico is either caught by something or surprised. This reaction can indicate fear. If Trico wants to show hostility, his eyes will turn pink, making him manifest the fear or anger that grips him. This happens at various points in the game, and is easily seen when encountering enemies along the way.
Trico will also produce different sounds depending on the situation. If the child strays too far, the great beast will whine like an abandoned puppy. If Trico is ready to take the baby somewhere, for example by jumping to another area where there is a puzzle to be solved, she will grunt or howl in an attempt to get the baby's attention. Likewise, he will whine if you give him a task he is unable to perform.
How to give commands to Trico
Commanding Trico is an ability that is unlocked throughout the game. Once this skill is achieved, and once the bond between the child and the beast is thickened, giving commands will become an essential part of the journey. We have compiled a list of the most useful commands.
Press R1 to bring Trico closer to your position.
Lieutenant pressed R1 while individually pressing a key on the controller to issue additional commands.
- R1 + X: Sit / Scold
- R1 + Circle: Stand up / Praise
- R1 + Triangle: Jump / Stomp
- R1 + Square: Steal / Attack
To make Trico move in a particular direction, press and hold R1 while pressing the left analog in the selected direction.
Along the way, the baby and Trico will encounter several obstacles. Things like enemies or doors will block the path. Sometimes, after dealing with some enemy, Trico will get nervous. To calm him down, you have to jump on his back and stroke him by pressing “circle” on the controller. This will calm the beast, allowing you to start giving it commands again.
