Hi everyone – Josh Miller here. I recently launched Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic, but today I’m here to talk about a quirky little game called The Last Guy. I’m happy to announce that tomorrow the game will receive a free update that adds Trophies to the game. I’m excited since it gives me a reason to play through the game again.
If you haven’t heard of The Last Guy, the game came out last summer, preceded by an “interesting”developer diary video. It’s a classic and addictive “line” game with simple controls that uses satellite maps of real cities around the world, including San Francisco, Tokyo, and Sydney, as its levels. You play a hero who rescues people hiding out in buildings and leads them to the safety zone for evacuation while avoiding zombie monsters that roam the streets. The bigger the line, the bigger the bonus. But bigger lines also make it harder to avoid monsters, who make people scatter when they get close.
You can use thermo vision to see where people are hiding, and pick up power-ups scattered throughout the levels to stop time, fill up your energy meter and more. The game is available now for $9.99 on the PS Store, and there’s even a demo if you want to try it out before you buy it.
Here’s a trailer to get an idea of what the game is about and what the visuals look like.
There will be 15 Trophies in all to reward you for getting good ratings on stages, rescuing VIPs, getting lots of fireworks and more. The Trophies are not retro-active, meaning they won’t be unlocked automatically when the update is installed. You’ll need to play the game again to unlock them.
I also am pleased to announce an add-on coming for The Last Guy next month. It will add 3 bonus stages to the game, which are unlocked by fulfilling certain conditions in the main game. The add-on also includes 8 additional Trophies to help you rank up your Trophy level.
Enjoy!
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WFMMK | May 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Nice I was wondering when these trophies would get announced in NA. Thanks for the update!
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dymlos2 | May 27th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
After a long day at work today, you guys just made my day! Thank you!
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psyXcho | May 27th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
good news. I enjoyed this game, may have to come back to it. Keep up the good work!
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gold5225 | May 27th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Wow I like all the good news about updates and stuff today.
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skynidas | May 27th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Incredible news!
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ZildjianKX | May 27th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Awesome, thanks! Looking forward to this. Picked this up awhile ago, very polished game.
This makes me really wonder what’s up with Bionic Commando Rearmed if even The Last Guy is getting updated with trophies…
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datoupee | May 27th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I tried the demo of this game but found it to be unplayable because I couldn’t see the people or monsters well enough. Everything was extremely small on my screen even using the zoom view as far down as it goes. I have a 46″ Sony Bravia LCD which I play on. Is there a chance at adding an even closer zoom in an upcoming patch ?
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GameOverGreggy | May 27th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
HELL YES!
Jeff Rubenstein replied on May 27, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I expect a follow up to this video: http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14265437/the-last-guy/videos/thelastguy_vidreview_082608.html
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Ftwrthtx | May 27th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Thanks for the update and the support. Great Job Guys!
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midnightshade | May 27th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Damn You guys rock! Thanks for the trophy support. I loved this game, I haven’t played it for a while. I will definatly play through this again for the trophies. This game is very fun. Thanks again for the trophy update.
Trophies are the perfect way to breathe new life into older games that don’t have them!
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Stoffinator | May 27th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I actually liked this game alot. I just wish you guys would ad Toronto as a city. :-p
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dsigns209 | May 27th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Nice.
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SHINSPIKES | May 27th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Finally, finally, finally. Thanky you.
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TRIX_BOL | May 27th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Thank you for the fabulous news. :)
How much will the DLC cost?
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bravo9zero | May 27th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Thank you! I love the Last Guy!
By far the most addictive game on PSN!
Disspointed the DLC only adds 3 new levels
though :(
I NEED MORE!! :)
A Hawaii level would be amazing.
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Maguss | May 27th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Awesome news!! I’ve been meaning to play it again, now I’ll just wait till tomorrow so I can get my trophies!! Keep up the great work guys!
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grashopper | May 27th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Aww great news…I thought I heard about a trophy patch a ways back but I thought I must have been crazy after hearing nothing in quite a bit. Thanks guys
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Jenovah | May 27th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Nice! Will replay for the trophies.
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Topov81 | May 27th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Nice… hope the update goes live in the UK too.
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PullusPardusUS | May 27th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
im getting this game next time i get PSN card. it was a crime that i bought Wolf of the battlefiend instead.
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Hellman | May 27th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Cool update!
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INTVGene | May 27th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Great news!
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Neil | May 27th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Trophy support is the exact feature this game needed. Thanks!
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Frazz | May 27th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
you now have my 10 dollars.Other developers take note.
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tearsofash | May 27th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Most of this stuff is the same thing that Japan is getting on *The Last Guy blu-ray version right?
Yay trophies! Good thing I didn’t get very far, so I don’t have much to re-play.
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pick-e | May 27th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Forget the trophies and get that add-on out ASAP! :)
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CrashSpyro | May 27th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Loved the game, so I’m looking forward to more reasons to play it some more.
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almighty-slayer | May 27th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Awesome! Nice work guys. Will this be in Europe tomorrow or not? If it will i may have to buy the game, as it was one of the (admittedly very few) good looking titles i didn’t buy last year!
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QCVic | May 27th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
That’s what’s up. I was hoping for trophies for TLG. Looks like I’m starting over, but it’s worth it.
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Anti-Steven | May 27th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Excellent! Great excuse to play it again.
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TUSTIN1 | May 27th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
This is the ONE game I’ve been hoping for trophies for – The Last Guy! FTW!
Can’t wait to start replaying…
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Wafi24 | May 27th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
now all i just need is rag doll kung fu getting and online add on then im a happy costumer plz online for the game it is dying for it and some add ons as in new characters and new game modes plz i mean cc and this got it why not rag doll kung fu please and thank you
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jimmy903 | May 27th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I love this game, thank you for the trophy patch.
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KwietStorm | May 27th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I meant to buy this back when it came out, but I just didn’t really feel up to it, even though the demo was fun. It’s been on sale too, hasn’t it? I should have got this game when it was cheap.
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KwietStorm | May 27th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Why only 3 more levels with the DLC though? Shouldn’t it be very simple to add more content, with the satellite images already laying out the blueprint(s)?
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mixenitup | May 27th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
sweet I have had this game for some time now. and got through a few levels but I cought the trophy craze and have let it collect dust while I work at other games. Thatnks for the Trophy Support well after the release cycle!
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ADR143 | May 27th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
now im getting it this game is great!!!!!!
now work on getting rag doll kung fu online plzzz
u guys made 2 great DL games
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spunnups | May 27th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
i am definitely getting this game now
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Sekoku | May 27th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Been on the fence about the game. Maybe it’s finally time to pick the darn thing up. :)
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Slipping_halo | May 27th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Hey folks, I heard this game would support some sort of in game video chat, any news on this?
If it does, I will soo get this game just to help promote that technology!!!
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Silent_Gig | May 27th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Is this another US only trophy patch or is it worldwide?
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vegasbosko | May 27th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
GREAT news!
Gives a reason to experience the game again.
A very fun game.
And I’ll definitely get the extra levels.
THANKS!
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freakyzeeky | May 27th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Where can I get a hold of the trophy list? o.o
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mixenitup | May 27th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
I was hoping we would get these after I heard Japan did already a few weeks ago.
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mckg123456789 | May 27th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I might just have to try this game out!
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HongoXIII | May 27th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
I never even heard of this game up until two weeks ago. It looks like a lot of fun for what it is. :)
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Ivan_Krazy | May 27th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Mixed feelings here…..
Great there is trophies now but I have to play the game all over again :(
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Lil_Mermaid_Girl | May 27th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Yay thanks so much. I think ALL psn games (especially those from Sony) should be patched for trophies. Just think of how many trophy hunters would pick up Piyotmama at $3 if it got patched. (BTW that’s a fun game). Or if a game like Calling all Cars got a patch it would boost that games online again which would be a good thing.
Speaking of trophies I still really hope Hot Shots Golf will get a trophy patch. :D
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tonito | May 28th, 2009 at 1:00 am
bonjour je voudrai savoir si le patch sera pour l’UE ? tanks you
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ultrakilla | May 28th, 2009 at 1:03 am
how many gold trophies does it have?
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