10 Divisive Video Games That Are Secretly The Best Entry

3. The Last Guardian

Another trilogy of titles that didn't get numbered as they rolled out - yet all form part of the same story, mythology and world ruleset - are ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian.

Now, The Last Guardian always appeared to get short thrift. The victim of a 10 year development cycle that meant an entire generation of people were barely sentient when its first teases dropped, for the rest of us, it's one of the more unique adventure games you could ever play.

Centred in the boy-and-his-family-pet relationship of an unknown child and the large cat-dog-bird-like beast called Trico, the genius to the game's design comes through the very natural sense of bonding with the creature itself.

You'll start out struggling to get it to listen to commands, only to know exactly when to call for aid, so Trico can swoop in and wipe out an entire platoon of enemies with one claw swipe. If you're a dog or cat person, it's as rewarding as building that kinship with your pet, and remains the best digital version of that relationship in gaming history.