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LittleBigPlanet

First seen: 2 may 2007

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  • User Score (412)
    9.0 9.0 from 412 reviewers
  • Expert Score (184)
    9.2 9.2 from 184 reviewers
  • Gameplay (151)
    9.9 9.9 from 151 reviewers
  • Graphics (167)
    9.9 9.9 from 167 reviewers
  • Sound (164)
    9.7 9.7 from 164 reviewers
  • Storyline (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (10)
    9.5 9.5 from 10 reviewers
  • Control (6)
    9.1 9.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    9.9 9.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (12)
    10 10 from 12 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • funky style, simple control scheme, helpful storybook like tutorials, robust platforming, accurate graphics sound fx
  • sketchy controls, long load times, you hate platformers, jumping isn’t perfect, story mode is short

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  • First seen
    2 May 2007

LittleBigPlanet

LBP was announced by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe that it was to be released in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand no later than the week commencing Monday 3rd November while it was released in North America and Japan at the end of October. It comes from the creators of Rag Doll Kung-Fu under the development of Media Molecule that consists of 40 members. The platform of the LBP is made in the same manner as Mario or Sonic. It has been said by its promoters t…

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LittleBigPlanet

LBP was announced by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe that it was to be released in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand no later than the week commencing Monday 3rd November while it was released in North America and Japan at the end of October. It comes from the creators of Rag Doll Kung-Fu under the development of Media Molecule that consists of 40 members. The platform of the LBP is made in the same manner as Mario or Sonic. It has been said by its promoters that LittleBigPlanet favors a physics based system that drives everything in the game. The feature that is said to be special in this game is that LittleBigPlanet enables players to create their own semi-2D levels. Another feature is that this game enables players to make “stickers” out of images captured with a PlayStation Eye. The story mode has eight themed areas. Each area comprising of three to four main levels and each level contains collectable keys to unlock bonus mini-levels. On the whole, there are more than 50 pre-built levels in the main story mode.

Features

The game’s avatars, the Sackboys or Sackgirls or Sack person, can be controlled by players in many platforming scenarios. Each of these characters can run and jump, hang onto and drag/push objects. This game features pre-built levels including altering the player’s character and personal space, building new objects and levels, and also sharing and playing them online as part of the LittleBigPlanet community. Players have the abilities of playing and exploring the environments with platforming environments such as jumping, pushing, grabbing and running. Players can also create their own content by placing stickers into levels and by using the level editor to create, destroy, edit and manipulate levels in the game. The themes based in this game are inspired by real-world locations notably Japanese gardens, dry deserts, New York City streets and icy Russian stages. The title’s catch phrase consists of three modes which are Play, Create and Share. These three modes can be accessed from the personal space inside the players’ pod and can be used to decorate the room with stickers and decorations. For starters, only the Play mode is available and later on, the rest of the game can be played as soon as tutorials are undertaken by players.

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  1. LittleBigPlanet

    Reviewer: Fragland
    20 November 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    8.5
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
    Storyline 10
    9.5
     

    As the available levels in the game are quite limited you're almost forced to get some additional ones through the online possibilities from the game. The game is "make or break" by the community but if we have to base ourselves on the available levels of the moment it's already a big success! You can always get your own creativity going but if you're lacking in that department you still won't get bored with LittleBigPlanet. Read more

  2. Little Big Planet

    Reviewer: Console.com
    23 March 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Nach Singstar und Buzz! präsentiert Publisher Sony das nächste, grandiose Fungame! Gleich vorweg sei zu sagen: Ich war positiv überrascht von diesem Spiel. Eigentlich denkt man, dass der Spaß und auch die Abwechslung bei einem solchen Geschicklichkeitsspiel auf der Strecke bleiben, doch dem ist nicht so. Der Look des süßen Sackboys ist geglückt und sieht toll aus, genauso die authentische Umgebungsgrafik der zig Levels. Geglückt ist den Entwicklern auch die hohe... Read more

  3. LittleBigPlanet

    Reviewer: Thunderbolt Games
    20 November 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Sack boys and girls really only have one thing on their minds; goofing off. Despite this desire they’re still a selfless race of characters wanting nothing more than to share their shenanigans and hijinks found on LittleBigPlanet. The sack people are an unflappable bunch and when you arrive they’ll give you carte blanche over their world, what’s theirs is yours. What you do on LittleBigPlanet is up to you, the planet has numerous sights to see from the start and... Read more

  4. LittleBigPlanet game review

    Reviewer: Boys' Life magazine
    17 November 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    All the imaginative dreams of everybody in the world float upward to a fantastical place called LittleBigPlanet. What if you could use all these things to make your own game, one that’s fun, easy and creative? That’s what LittleBigPlanet, the game, is all about. Read more

  5. LittleBigPlanet Review

    Reviewer: PlayDevil
    5 January 2009
    Overall 9
    9.2
     

    "LittleBigPlanet" is one of the highlights of the PS3’s gaming library. It’s a joy to play, with goods from Media Molecule as well as the community, and, if you’re feeling in a creative mood, you can also make your own levels as well. Read more

  1. LittleBigPlanet for PlayStation 3

    Reviewer: Trevor, VideoGameReview
    29 June 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    First of all if you own a PS3 pick up this game right now because I promise you will love this game! This game is not just were you play a story mode but it lets you actually create your own levels with a super simpily level designer and then let you put them online for anybody to play.Also you can play levels that other people around the world created. I had it for around 6 months know and I still I'm mostly playing this game out all the games I own. PRESENTATION:... Read more

  2. An Adorable Game With Big Ambition

    Reviewer: Epinions
    11 September 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This game is undeniably charming. From the character models to the music, it oozes cute. You wouldn't know unless you played, this is one of the most complex games out, while still maintaining simplistic fun. You can choose to make your own levels, or play other people's. Either way, the best way to play is with friends. Nearly limitless replay value is at your fingertips with this game. Read more

  3. "Very different and fun game"

    Reviewer: CNET
    27 April 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    I bought this game to play with my girlfriend. I have a hard time finding games that both her and I enjoy. This is our favorite one yet! I am a big gamer and she doesn't game so it is hard to find something that she can control and something I do not get bored doing. This game is so much fun, it is like one big puzzle, the levels are awesome. Not to hard but also not to easy. I highly recommend this game. Its fun for all! Read more

  4. Great!

    Reviewer: rickjames94, 1UP
    22 September 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Probably the most creative game ever made, LBP is perfect for all ages and its also perfect for hardcore gamers that play games like Halo, Resistance and Resident Evil. Read more

  5. The People's Toybox

    Reviewer: SammyB, Game Informer
    28 December 2009
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    LittleBigPlanet is an fascinating game, and it is also definitly one of the best "Make-Your-Own" games ever (if not absolutely number one.) Granted, it isn't perfect, but its charming, fun, and allows gamers to unleash the creativity many may not have known the had. THE SETUP: The concept is a no-brainer. The world of LittleBigPlanet is the amalgamation of all of humanity's imagination - a dreamland of potential ideas that exists right their on your TV screen for you... Read more

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