To calm him down, you will need to climb atop its back and stroke its neck by pressing O on the controller. Sometimes, after dealing with enemies, Trico will become upset. Things like gates and even enemies will block your way. To make Trico move in a specific direction, press and hold R1 while pressing the Left Thumbstick in any direction.Īlong your journey, the boy and Trico will encounter various obstacles. Hold R1 while pressing the individual buttons on the controller to issue additional commands. We broke down a list of the commands that you can give out below. But once you unlock the ability, and your bond with the beast grows to that level, it will become increasingly important to helping you complete your journey.
How to Give Trico CommandsĬommanding Trico isn’t an ability you unlock until later in the game. Likewise, Trico will also whine if you give him a command and he is unable to complete it. If Trico is ready to take the boy somewhere, like jumping up to the next area of a puzzle, he will grunt or howl in an attempt to get the boy’s attention.
If the boy gets too far away, the great beast will whine like a puppy left at home. Trico will also make various sounds depending on the situation. This happens at different times throughout the game, and is most notably seen when dealing with the magical enemies that block your way. If Trico turns hostile, however, his eyes will turn pink, illuminating the hate or fear within his body. This can range from things that cause fear, like the stained glass eyes that you encounter along the way. However, if his eyes turn to white or yellow, then Trico is distracted or mesmerized by something. He’s affectionate, caring and all around normal. When his eyes are dark, black orbs, Trico is happy. Luckily, there aren’t that many changes to be made in this area, as Trico’s eyes can only change into three different states. Oftentimes it’s the only warning you’ll have of Trico’s demeanor. Pay careful attention to those massive black orbs as you continue on your journey. Some people say that the eyes are the gateway to the soul, and for Trico, that just might be the case. All of these are his reactions, and while they may seem random and unimportant, each reaction has a meaning, and is of great importance to players who wish to succeed in their journey. Other times he’ll make whining noises or even grunt, as if trying to communicate with the boy in some shape or fashion. For one, his eyes often change colors, leaving you to wonder what’s going on inside that big ole head of his. Throughout your time with The Last Guardian, you might notice that Trico seems to react differently to certain things. In this article, we’ll go over each of Trico’s reactions, as well as teach you how to give commands to the massive beast.
The Last Guardian has finally arrived, and now that players everywhere are beginning their journey with the boy and Trico, we wanted to take a moment and go over a couple of really important tips for players diving in to The Last Guardian.