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Secrets of the Project Trico trailer revealed

See the video and screenshots of everything you need to know about Team ICO's follow-up to Shadow of the Colossus

Words: Dave Meikleham, GamesRadar UK

We’ve been staring at that chain picture for what seems like years now. Ever since Team ICO let their one solitary screenshot slip from their mysterious PS3 project we’ve been obsessing over the rusty piece of metal. What was it for? Where did it lead to? What did it have to do with Ico or Shadow of the Colossus? Well, that mystery game is currently Project Trico and, thanks to the first trailer being leaked from PlayStation LifeStyle onto the land of the internets, a lot of our questions have been answered. Below is said trailer and all the screenshots and info you need to know about PS3’s biggest exclusive.

So what can we take away from the above video, then?

- Well, firstly, its looks like it's going to be a cross between Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, as a kid and giant creature combine to tackle platforming sections in a barren world. And secondly, just as we always expected - obviously - that chain was being used to hold said giant... er, mouse/cat/eagle thing.



- Unlike the previous two games, Trico's environment is clearly still populated with people, as evidenced by the guard at the start who gets royally twatted.

- After seeing a young Ico-esque sprog fleeing for his life, you'd think the monster was about to get a tasty treat. However, when the creature saves the kid from a fatal fall we see they are actually allies. And clearly share a deep bond similar to the one seen between Ico and Yorda and Wander and his horse Agro.

- Just like Ico, we're going to have to use teamwork to succeed, whether it's the monster helping the boy reach ledges or the boy feeding the monster barrels that look to be full of food. It's unclear whether we'll be controlling the creature or the kid, though, but we suspect it'll be the latter, with companion commands most likely assigned to one button as they were in Trico's predecessors.

- There will be lots of enemies. As much as we'd like to go wrong in the nether regions thinking about sixteen boss fights between Colossus-style brutes and the creature, we doubt this will happen. Instead, the arrows that can be seen stuck in the monster suggest you'll have to fend off groups of smaller enemies - most likely the mates of the guard we see at the beginning.


 
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Ravenbom  - 6 months 3 days ago 
That "Aztec Like City" in the first screen of the second page looks more like a Jenga like city to me.

I'm still holding my breath though, I'm sure it's a long ways out for this and Beyond Good and Evil 2.
loonyman978  - 6 months 3 days ago 
Wow, graphics look great, might get this but not sure just yet
Caio  - 6 months 3 days ago 
All indicates that it will be, indeed, a prequel.

Ahh, now I need to get a PS3!
Ezekiel17  - 6 months 3 days ago 
Yet another reason I want a PS3.
BTW, am I the only one who's noticed that a lot of Wii gamer also own a PS3 or want to own one?
GamesRadarTylerWilde  - 6 months 3 days ago 
The correct response to this teaser is: TRICCCCO!!!!!!!1 OMG!!1111.
NipplesTheSuperHippo  - 6 months 3 days ago 
The creature towards the end looks too friendly for my taste. I haven't heard anything about this so IDK when it is coming out, but I am going to check into it.
MissingLink101  - 6 months 3 days ago 
That is a rediculous looking creature....should've just used manbearpig instead
GamesRadarEricBratcher  - 6 months 3 days ago 
My eyes went funny too, but it was tears of joy.

Anyhow, I also thought I'd pre-empt a possible point of contention: No, technically, we don't see it fly here. We just see the wings. But traditionally, wings mean flight, so we're giving it the benefit of the doubt. Don't sue us if the critter turns out to be part emu.
MexicAntista  - 6 months 3 days ago 
This game is a definite must buy. That trailer alone sold me. Also, was anyone else expecting one of those movie trailer voice overs to pop in. "Coming this Fall. A story about a boy and his Mouse/Cat/Eagle creature and the adventures they'll have." I dunno. Maybe just me.
sensualCentipede  - 6 months 3 days ago 
i'm pretty sure im going to end up loving that beast more than I'd ever love any dog or pet for that matter! looks great!
crabbo  - 6 months 3 days ago 
The trailer really doesn't tell us much, and from what I've heard this footage is actually quite old. But I'm still very excited for this game.

You made some very interesting points. Overall great article.
hardcore_gamer1990  - 6 months 3 days ago 
i thought 4 things when watching that trailer

1 -(at about 1:20) "YAY! PEOPLE! PLURAL!"
2 -(at about 1:25) "Fucking owned, bish! lolololol" etc
3 -(at about 1:40 till about 1:45) "Thats a big cat... err... bird... mousey... thing"
4 - (the rest of the trailer) "I want. It's soo purrrdyyyy"
Corsair89  - 6 months 3 days ago 
Looks great so far. I loved SotC and still need to play Ico.
Chiropteran  - 6 months 3 days ago 
The monster is a pup, or kitten, or nestling. It's proportions indicate it is an infant of its species. Think of what it will look like when full grown to ten times its size or more. With really big wings.

Looks really cool. I like the mood better than either of the other games. So far.
Hunter2458  - 6 months 3 days ago 
Now I just need to get a hold of a copy of Ico so I can actually play it.
zabu_san  - 6 months 3 days ago 
Finally!! I cannot wait for this...
skyguy343  - 6 months 3 days ago 
@GamesRadarTylerWilde

i believe the correct response is...i just came
GamesRadarJoeMcNeilly  - 6 months 3 days ago 
I'm praying we see more of this at E3
TheSuburbiaRuins  - 6 months 3 days ago 
An Indian boy and a strange hamster...?
StayPuftGiant  - 6 months 3 days ago 
@ TheSuburbiaRuins
Hamster... WITH WINGS!!!!!!
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