Little Big Planet

 
9.7
excellent
 

Game Overview

The LittleBigPlanet experience starts with players learning about their character's powers to interact physically with the environment. There are obstacles to explore, bits and pieces to collect and puzzles to solve – requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As players begin to explore, their creative skills will grow and they will be ready to start creating and modifying their surroundings – the first step to sharing them with the whole community. Creativity is part of the gameplay experience and playing is part of the creative experience.

The Good

Incredibly varied and imaginative levels, Excellent musical score and narration, Immense customisation and creativity potential, High replayability factor.

The Bad

Short story mode, Camera struggles in multiplayer, Building a compelling level can be time-consuming.

The Bottom Line

Media Molecule, the makers of the wildly addictive Rag Doll Kung Fu, now brings its talents to PlayStation 3. Given the cheeky working title The Next Big Thing™, LittleBigPlanet is a game that is also a game-making studio.

The LittleBigPlanet experience starts with players learning about their character's powers to interact physically with the environment. There are obstacles to explore, bits and pieces to collect and puzzles to solve -- requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As players begin to explore, their creative skills will grow and they will be ready to start creating and modifying their surroundings -- the first step to sharing them with the whole community. Creativity is part of the gameplay experience and playing is part of the creative experience. Players can make their world as open or as secretive to explore as they like. When it's ready, they can invite anyone within the LittleBigPlanet community to come and explore their patch -- or can go and explore everybody else's.

Where To Buy

Little Big Planet for Sony PS3

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
90/100
score

Little Big Planet is a novel, imaginative, and highly customisable platform game.

GameZone review logo
97/100
score

LBP has managed to do what few other games have - it breaks demographic barriers easily. LittleBigPlanet is a robust game that is huge in concept, with endless replayability and a real sense of joy.

IGN review logo
95/100
score

Media Molecule has created a brilliant platformer, and then given you the tools to recreate the whole thing over again, or better yet, to create your own ideas from scratch. It's not perfect - the controls could be tighter, automatically shifting between

Game Features

There's not just one way to play. Players craft their own individual experience
Unlimited possibilities for user-created content -- players can customize everything: their characters, the landscape around them and their own patch on LittleBigPlanet
Players discover and win new skills and items to aid them on their creative journey
Initial levels will be provided -- endless others will be user-generated on a global scale. LittleBigPlanet will change every day as players contribute their own levels
Online and offline multiplayer modes -- play alone, work as a team or get competitive
LittleBigPlanet global community for players to get involved with: includes player comments, rankings and easy communication with new and existing friends
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Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller, Headset, PlayStation Eye

 

Memory
600 MB

Modes
Free Play, Full Mission Single-Player, Level Editor, Multiplayer, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Online Co-op, Story, Training

Online Features
Content Download, Friends, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, PS Network Compatible

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

PS3 Controller
Shake SackPerson's Head

Directional Button
Change SackPerson's Expression

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Slap, Scale, and Rotate with Popit Item

X Button
Jump. Confirm.

Square Button
Open Popit Menu. Open Tweak Menu. Open Popit Info Page.

 

Circle Button
Cancel

Triangle Button
Delete

R1 Button
Grab (Hold)

Start Button
Pause Menu

Select Button
Access Good Grief! Menu

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:10/28/2008
Publisher:Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:Media Molecule
Genre:Platformer
ESRB Rating:E
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.7
Gameplay
9.7
Graphics
9.5
Sound
9
Concept
9.6
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.7/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Little Big Planet - A top notch game for the whole family

This game is great for kids and adults, gamers and non-gamers alike.
Published 745 days ago by veda815

Little Big Planet fun for everyone!!

This is one of the best game I've ever played. It is a thrill to play. It is fun for everyone.
Published 844 days ago by bbpancake30

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Published 1023 days ago by collin0010

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