LittleBigPlanet

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2008
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5681 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 3,726 out of 5681
  2. Mixed: 333 out of 5681
  3. Negative: 1,622 out of 5681
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  1. MYannakis
    Jan 7, 2010
    6
    One of the biggest disapointment of the current gen consoles. First of all, I must say I am a huge platformer fan I love playing from Mario games to Ratchet & Clank passing by Prince of Persia. When Sony publish something that score like Little Big Planet, my expectation are very high. The problem with the game is not it's style, it's replay value or it's graphic. The One of the biggest disapointment of the current gen consoles. First of all, I must say I am a huge platformer fan I love playing from Mario games to Ratchet & Clank passing by Prince of Persia. When Sony publish something that score like Little Big Planet, my expectation are very high. The problem with the game is not it's style, it's replay value or it's graphic. The gameplay sucks. Even if you give me a gazillion levels to play, I would still be unsatisfied because I feel no enjoyment playing it at all. I played a couple of levels with a buddy of mine and we where both asking ourselves how it is possible someone could actually enjoy it. Also, all the creative stuff added to the game feel pretty lame to me. If I want to stamp stuff and use my creativity I would do scrapbooking instead of playing this.… Expand
  2. ThatsMe
    Jan 5, 2010
    10
    Calling LBP just a platformer with a level editor, is like calling Einstein, a normal scientist with a simple equate in his mind. Of course it does not charm any gamer but it does charm the most. Ultimetaly kids and adults that were kids sometime before. Kids that played with Lego, Playmobile, Matchbox. Kids that builded castles, pretented battles on the kitchens table or under the bed or Calling LBP just a platformer with a level editor, is like calling Einstein, a normal scientist with a simple equate in his mind. Of course it does not charm any gamer but it does charm the most. Ultimetaly kids and adults that were kids sometime before. Kids that played with Lego, Playmobile, Matchbox. Kids that builded castles, pretented battles on the kitchens table or under the bed or back in the yard. You dont really need to build levels and let people play them and ask for H4H. Its simply amazingly fun just to throw bricks and motors and ropes and pistons and spikes and flames and rockets and water and, and, and...... bombs to blow the whole thing just to fill the space of pleasure that Lego, Playmobile and matchbox left empty in the past just before you break down crying maybe. :P… Expand
  3. RyanR
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    The best videogame ever released. Every true gamer should have this in their collection. The most fun you'll ever have playing a videogame and the greatest replay value/ money value out there. All the jealous xbots who rate this low are just proving it's awesomeness. 11/10!!!
  4. MauricioL
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    Incredible game, easy to play, easy to be addicted to but hard to complete 100% And the feature of buliding your own stage... Awesome!!!
  5. RafaelS
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played!!! It is probably one of the only games where you can use imagination to make, well, anything!! It is a very good game, but it does have a few glitches when you go online, but who cares?
  6. CarlJ
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    What an amazing game, bought it on the realease date, and i still love playing it! Over 1000000 usermade levels online, its ¤%& fantastic!
  7. samcc
    Dec 16, 2009
    10
    this game is amazing if you have online which i bet hardly any of you have. the graphics are really good. some of the levels are difficult like the ast level but very enjoyable!
  8. PrestonH
    Dec 15, 2009
    10
    I don't understand all of the people saying this game isn't for hardcore gamers. I'm a hardcore gamer; I love shooters, I love RPG's, I love shooting some guy in his virtual face as much as anyone else, and I still love LBP. Though the main story is short, the real fun is playing with friends, and seeing all of the wonderful creations people have made in the community. I don't understand all of the people saying this game isn't for hardcore gamers. I'm a hardcore gamer; I love shooters, I love RPG's, I love shooting some guy in his virtual face as much as anyone else, and I still love LBP. Though the main story is short, the real fun is playing with friends, and seeing all of the wonderful creations people have made in the community. The replay value is unbelievable; I still jump onto LBP a few times a week and play a few levels with friends. I've had the game for a year. The only complaint I have is minor. There comes a point in the game where you reach a crossroads, and realize that the game is much, much more fun with friends, but much easier alone. This decision can be hard sometimes, but trust me, you will have fun no matter your age, no matter your playstyle, no matter how dumb you think the concept and premise of the game is.… Expand
  9. KyleT
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made I love the continuous 100s from reviewers then a 75 from armchair Empire "Having a continuous supply of new levels helps LittleBigPlanet remain fresh
  10. JoeyDigital
    Dec 10, 2009
    10
    This game will open up more people to gaming. It has continual DLC all the time to keep mixing it up. Fantastic games with visuals only possible on the PS3!
  11. BrianN.
    Dec 8, 2009
    10
    Fantastic and innovative game with thousands of user levels to play around with after you finish the single player campaign. Anyone who rated this below a 7 is an xbox fanboy or hasn't played it.
  12. Val
    Dec 8, 2009
    10
    Very silly game, but really addictive, fun, innovative, creative and massive in scope. This game delivers the very minimum in order for you to make your mark on the creative planet.
  13. FelipeL
    Dec 1, 2009
    8
    Very good game, with great visual, and easy controls, good internet content wich makes it the best suported psn game containing countless stages created by the gamers themselves. woths its value
  14. JamieM
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    I have never in my life seen a game where my whole family, including my mother and father at thier house, play together. With the new patch we'll all be able to create together as well. Loving this game. If you don't have it yet.. get it!!!
  15. jamies
    Nov 18, 2009
    10
    this game is really great the single player is pretty generic and boring but the developers are technical master of creating levels i just found them not very fun the real fun is the community playing other peoples amazing levels and developing your own innovative creations. Ive had alot of time making levels and searching around for some really fun and impressive levels
  16. S.D.
    Nov 13, 2009
    9
    Anyone who gives this game a score of 7 or less simply hasnt either played it or is too thick skinned to appreciate it, LittleBigPlanet is a true gem among the games of this generation, I continue to be astounded at how innovative and powerful the CREATE mode is. Along with MGS4 and Uncharted 1/2 its right up there with the best PS3 exclusives.
  17. Usher
    Nov 7, 2009
    5
    Not really sure how this game gets such great ratings. It is boring, repetitive, and lacks purpose. No offense to anyone who liked it but I can't really get into this game at all
  18. timh
    Nov 3, 2009
    5
    This game is simply over rated. There is really nothing in this game that hasnt been done b4 except customizable sack people. After the first three levels, it gets extremely repetitive. and after u get through the crappy campaign, there is the level designer. this is for the patient. i often find myself looking through multiple lists to find what i am looking for, a simple platform. Sure This game is simply over rated. There is really nothing in this game that hasnt been done b4 except customizable sack people. After the first three levels, it gets extremely repetitive. and after u get through the crappy campaign, there is the level designer. this is for the patient. i often find myself looking through multiple lists to find what i am looking for, a simple platform. Sure there is online, but its still more of the same run, jump, and grab onto random sponges as the campaign, only now with random people. This game does not deserve to be the 3rd highest rated PS3 game by any means. It doesn't even deserve a ranking in the top 15. Please don't trust the critics. this game is boring. so many people say the replay value is high. its not. like i said the multiplayer introduces nothing new. it adds a little more challenge over the long and pointless single player(or single machine multiplayer) campaign. trust me. if u want ur moneys worth, get a long game with a gripping story. might i reccomend orange box or the Fallout 3 Game of the year edition. both great values.… Expand
  19. marks
    Oct 25, 2009
    7
    really cool idea. good for my kids. but i never had time or patience to create. i would score higher than 7.5 if it didnt lose appeal so quickly
  20. Shane
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    The kind of game you never sell. Truly beautiful, and absolutely never gets old.
  21. AodhanM
    Oct 16, 2009
    10
    this is probably the most innovative and engrossing games ever created, the only people who could possibly say they don't like this are more than likely 'fan boys' or visually impaired. the only cons are that it's not exactly the most macho game to show off to your mates, at least not until they've played the game.
  22. JDSherbert
    Oct 16, 2009
    10
    Little big planet is perhaps the best game for the ps3. You can make your own worlds or play other peoples worlds, and so I reckon this is a good game single player or online multi player. The only problem is the camera; it zooms out when you want it to zoom in. It should have its own controls. Can't wait for the psp release!
  23. BenTen
    Oct 15, 2009
    3
    This is the worst game i've played for PS3, its not challanging at all, it gets borring really fast, I got to admit, the graphics are kind of nice and cute, but the gameplay is worse than that of some flashgames.
  24. DanielD
    Oct 5, 2009
    9
    This game caught my attention the moment I saw it, and it still does. It appeals to people of any age and the constant user generated levels keeps bringing me back. This game probably has the potential to have an infinite amount of lasting appeal because of how high creativity and imagination soars. It's not just a platformer, as many people say it is. Little Big Planet is so big This game caught my attention the moment I saw it, and it still does. It appeals to people of any age and the constant user generated levels keeps bringing me back. This game probably has the potential to have an infinite amount of lasting appeal because of how high creativity and imagination soars. It's not just a platformer, as many people say it is. Little Big Planet is so big that you can make a shooting level, puzzle level, music level, draw-on-a-piece-of-cardboard-level? Heck, I've even seen someone create a guitar hero concept. This game truly lived up to my expectations, and then some. The only problem I have is the online and the way people attempt to invite/join you in game. I'm hoping Mm can fix these problems as well as some data corruption, as they are very annoying. Other than that a terrific game that will keep people hooked for quite a while.… Expand
  25. guy!
    Sep 25, 2009
    0
    SERIOUSLY OVERRATED!! 95?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!!???!!! this is the dumbest game i've ever played on the ps3, and has the platfrom BS i'd expect from a supernintendo. Everything about this game is just awful, basically, ur a doll hopping on platforms through a seriously F'd up gaming world. I honestly wouldn't be suprised if it causes autism for the next generation.
  26. AnonymousMC
    Sep 12, 2009
    10
    The only people who give this below 8/10 are just xbox fanboys trying to put down a great game. I think its because they cant afford to renew their xbox live subscription. But anyway this game was amazing. Great graphics and so original, xbox fans are just jealous cos it would never fit on 9GB dvd
  27. BrentA
    Aug 31, 2009
    10
    If I could give this game an 11 or 12 out of 10, I would. This is by far my favorite game of ALL TIME. You heard me right. This game is fun for everyone except for those 'hard core 1337 FPS players' who have tough skin and think this is a baby or noob game. You can sit with your whole family and create your own unique levels. The game offers plenty of material for building your If I could give this game an 11 or 12 out of 10, I would. This is by far my favorite game of ALL TIME. You heard me right. This game is fun for everyone except for those 'hard core 1337 FPS players' who have tough skin and think this is a baby or noob game. You can sit with your whole family and create your own unique levels. The game offers plenty of material for building your very own levels and with the DLC and the new water add-on, you won't be able to find something that's NOT possible to make. The game has a decent story mode to introduce you to the LBP universe and gives you many ideas for the create mode. But the best part of this game is definitely the "Share" aspect. You can upload your levels and they are then available for the world to play. If your one of the few PS3 owners that do not have this game, GET IT NOW.… Expand
  28. HenryJ.
    Aug 17, 2009
    10
    This type of games has become very rare nowadays,I thought I would never see a game again that focuses so much on creativity and innovation rather than clichèd violence and shooting,this is the pinnacle of pure gaming.It is innovative,creative,original,intelligent,gorgeous and,most importantly,fun to play.Not to mention it's absolutely endless replay value,you can create,share This type of games has become very rare nowadays,I thought I would never see a game again that focuses so much on creativity and innovation rather than clichèd violence and shooting,this is the pinnacle of pure gaming.It is innovative,creative,original,intelligent,gorgeous and,most importantly,fun to play.Not to mention it's absolutely endless replay value,you can create,share or play other people's levels online.This brilliant masterpiece is a must-have for any PS3 owner.Period.… Expand
  29. P.R.
    Aug 12, 2009
    8
    It's a very very fun game for 6 hours. By then you've finished the single player and you got bored of the multiplayer. Maybe its because I don't know anyone else who plays on playstation network. IDK, but if you like making levels go for it. Hopefully you won't get bored like me.
  30. Seppotaalasmaa
    Aug 12, 2009
    4
    This game is too overrated crap. Only reason why this have so big score couse its "child-friendly" and "special" and different than other games. This is just a game what the developers did for money. I dont understand why this level editor-system is so "amazing". there are many more creative games with level editors and character editors. You'll get bored to this in 2 weeks... notThis game is too overrated crap. Only reason why this have so big score couse its "child-friendly" and "special" and different than other games. This is just a game what the developers did for money. I dont understand why this level editor-system is so "amazing". there are many more creative games with level editors and character editors. You'll get bored to this in 2 weeks... not worth of money, not worth of time… Expand
  31. ForrestAnderson
    Aug 2, 2009
    9
    LBP is a fun platformer for everyone, the story mode is fun and challenging and gives you all you need to play other people's levels and make one yourself. With online access there is an option to play with others and play levels made by other people. It takes a long time to make a good level (around 10 hours) but it is worth it. LBP is a great game and I encourage every PS3 ownerLBP is a fun platformer for everyone, the story mode is fun and challenging and gives you all you need to play other people's levels and make one yourself. With online access there is an option to play with others and play levels made by other people. It takes a long time to make a good level (around 10 hours) but it is worth it. LBP is a great game and I encourage every PS3 owner that has always wanted to make their own game to buy it… Expand
  32. GamingN
    Jul 27, 2009
    3
    Beginning gears you up for more than it obtained once you have created numerous sack outfits and personalities the hype has died out. The large multitude of levels and worlds to explore become so repetitive it is painful to finish. I definitely expected more from this game of my "dreams" however I experienced a daytime nightmare while I was awake.
  33. ShawnD
    Jun 28, 2009
    1
    This game is not worth $60. It's a simple platforming game you would expect to see on a Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo, not a PS3. It's worth renting from the video store, but spending $60 is just a waste.
  34. GabeM
    Jun 28, 2009
    10
    This is by far the beat PS3 game there is. I understand GTA4 got bigger bucks, but Little Big Planet has more innovation. Honestly I have found a few things they can add, but being the tools you have there's not much else you need. I'm an artist and it makes my gaze in awe when I'm able to bring to life anything I draw with movement, sound, and/or design. Right now I'm This is by far the beat PS3 game there is. I understand GTA4 got bigger bucks, but Little Big Planet has more innovation. Honestly I have found a few things they can add, but being the tools you have there's not much else you need. I'm an artist and it makes my gaze in awe when I'm able to bring to life anything I draw with movement, sound, and/or design. Right now I'm designing (using grid paper) a Harry Potter level, which I wouldn't be able to make without Little Big Planet.… Expand
  35. neofitoso
    Jun 1, 2009
    10
    This game is brilliant beautiful.Is my best game for P.S.3. More than 500 levels to play on internet.community.
  36. RoyC
    May 25, 2009
    10
    This game is perfect, it takes a simple formula and combines it with excellent level design and a charming sense of humor and it becomes double fun in coop. The level design tool is actually really fun to use and creating a level is really satisfying. Looking for user made levels can be hard sometimes but the search tool makes it easy to find some of the really innovative and fun levels. This game is perfect, it takes a simple formula and combines it with excellent level design and a charming sense of humor and it becomes double fun in coop. The level design tool is actually really fun to use and creating a level is really satisfying. Looking for user made levels can be hard sometimes but the search tool makes it easy to find some of the really innovative and fun levels. If you own a ps3, buy this game, if you don't own one it is almost worth buying one just for little big planet. I know a lot of people dismiss it as childish, I pity you, go back to your exploding heads.… Expand
  37. AverageGamer
    Apr 19, 2009
    10
    LBP is a brilliant game. That's why it's sad to see those spammers who rate bad and think they are funny, or those who have no skill and blame the game. Trust me, LBP will tie you on the sofa, and wont let you go until you have got all the levels complete. It's the best thing a PS3 owner can get. Your console is nothing without LBP. Just like 360 is nothing without Halo.
  38. DaveC
    Apr 13, 2009
    5
    Dull, repetitive, shallow gameplay, made even worse by the unresponsive spongy controls - presumably the controls are bad to extend the life of the game as if it had decent controls you would easily fly through the levels in no time. Also, I'm willing to bet that most of the 9s and 10s reviewers are no longer playing this game as the novelty wears off very quickly. If you feel the Dull, repetitive, shallow gameplay, made even worse by the unresponsive spongy controls - presumably the controls are bad to extend the life of the game as if it had decent controls you would easily fly through the levels in no time. Also, I'm willing to bet that most of the 9s and 10s reviewers are no longer playing this game as the novelty wears off very quickly. If you feel the need to give it a go, rent it first.… Expand
  39. RaulC
    Apr 9, 2009
    10
    To put it simply. It's the only game where you feel that the main character is alive. Every other game you realize that you're using computer characters, Sackboy moves, feels, and looks like a tiny life being that lives inside the screen. Combine this with the masterful game and art design, and you have the one and only true innovative game(so far) this genereation. Play it with To put it simply. It's the only game where you feel that the main character is alive. Every other game you realize that you're using computer characters, Sackboy moves, feels, and looks like a tiny life being that lives inside the screen. Combine this with the masterful game and art design, and you have the one and only true innovative game(so far) this genereation. Play it with a friend it doubles the fun.… Expand
  40. KenMacLauchlan
    Apr 6, 2009
    9
    It took me a wee while to appreciate this game but I now have. Superb game both my girlfriend and I appreciate playing. Brilliant choice of Stephen Fry to do the voiceover and a lovely graphical style unlike anything else. On top of that you have decent in game physics, the customisable aspect to the game, ....
  41. CiaranW
    Mar 31, 2009
    9
    Yes its good, but the campaign gets boring if you are not playing with a friend. The levels on the community search will never get old though, because there is such a variety. The Level creator is the highlight of the game, creating you own vehicles, enemys and obstacles is really rewarding. But this still shouldn't have beaten Killzone.
  42. colino
    Mar 30, 2009
    10
    The best game ever because it is easy to play, easy controls and its unique game category. One of the best games ever next to pacman and killzone 2. Awsome because anyone can create their own levels and costumes. Any level that is published can be played by anyone, rated and commented.
  43. VamsiV
    Mar 18, 2009
    10
    Nothing short of outstanding. This game is the epitome of creativity and amusement. It offers various features that have all been designed to perfection. This game has succeeded where other games have failed by ensuring the understanding to map creation. Thus, eliminating the spam that is caused by people who do not understand how to make a map.
  44. TimT.
    Mar 14, 2009
    9
    This game is for dedicated gamers. The kiddish, cutesy look may turn off some gamers, but they should look beyond that into the real gem in this game. The tools provided in this game, not to mention the physics system, allow many creative levels to be made.Those who are dedicated creators and artists will spend almost limitless hours into this game. Those who prefer to be more passive in This game is for dedicated gamers. The kiddish, cutesy look may turn off some gamers, but they should look beyond that into the real gem in this game. The tools provided in this game, not to mention the physics system, allow many creative levels to be made.Those who are dedicated creators and artists will spend almost limitless hours into this game. Those who prefer to be more passive in the creative process can go online and play the beautiful and fun levels that others created. Without online, you can play around with the physics system, and the levels that are already on the games made from the creators may spark your creative side. And with a friend online or off the longevity of this game will practically be doubled.Those who are too "hardcore" for this game are probably just too self conscious about what their friends think about them playing a game with kiddy graphics.But those who are willing to try it will truly be satisfied.… Expand
  45. matthewMurphy
    Mar 11, 2009
    7
    If You're playing with at least 2 people, this game is a 10. If you're playing by yourself, it's a 5...so i met myself in the middle. Single player is definitely creative, but very monotonous. Grab a buddy, and the fun starts...and doesn't stop. Wierd, but that's the way it goes. Buy if you've got a couple buddies who will play with you.
  46. JohnF.
    Mar 10, 2009
    9
    A terrific game that is better online than offline. At its core, LBP is a solid, if not simplistic, side-scrolling platformer with a ton of charm and cuteness, but once you get online and see the wonderful creativity of some of the custom levels, the game really finds its niche. LBP has a powerful level editor that can create some amazing levels, and even if you don't have it in you A terrific game that is better online than offline. At its core, LBP is a solid, if not simplistic, side-scrolling platformer with a ton of charm and cuteness, but once you get online and see the wonderful creativity of some of the custom levels, the game really finds its niche. LBP has a powerful level editor that can create some amazing levels, and even if you don't have it in you to create one of your own, there is a large number of quality levels online that you can play, giving this game a large lifespan. It's also real fun to play with someone else. If you just play a couple of the single-player stages and decide you've seen everything the game can offer, you couldn't be more wrong. Yes, it's targeted at kids first and foremost, but like a Pixar movie, LittleBigPlanet is something that someone of any age can enjoy.… Expand
  47. DReynolds
    Mar 10, 2009
    9
    You got to love comments like the one saying critics liked it based on its creativity! Well, shock horror. Imagine! Then he goes on to say it's for kids and not proper gamers. True, you have to be creative to get the most out of this game. I didn't realise being creative meant you couldn't be a serious gamer!
  48. WilfGlover
    Mar 8, 2009
    0
    A greatbig pile of $*** One of the worst games I have played on in my life
    and even worse the part that advertises the game "unlimeted stages...new ones made everyday"
    half of them are rubbish and you can get somegames like that for free online
    so to put a $50 dollar label on it
    ... it's a disgrace
  49. liz
    Mar 5, 2009
    10
    This game was awesome. I loved it. It's very creative. It's for people of all ages. My 11 yr old niece and 9 yr old nephew plays it, I (27 yrs old) play it and even my 52 yr old mom plays it! I don't know anyone who has played it that hasn't loved this game and the little characters (sack people).
  50. AnonymousMC
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    Great game, so creative and a fun experience for all types of gamers. its kinda nice to get away from the mindless killing every once in a while. I know i never thought a non violent game would come along that would actually make me say such a drastic thing, but LittleBigPlanet proved me wrong.
  51. KevinO
    Feb 23, 2009
    10
    Little Big Planet is a fantastic game that encourages it's users to have creativity by creating their own levels and characters. The game play is simple and can be complex or even challenging depending on the level you are playing. The music and sounds are fantastic and the number of ways you can customize your characters and levels are endless. This game is a lot more fun and Little Big Planet is a fantastic game that encourages it's users to have creativity by creating their own levels and characters. The game play is simple and can be complex or even challenging depending on the level you are playing. The music and sounds are fantastic and the number of ways you can customize your characters and levels are endless. This game is a lot more fun and playing it with friends is even more so. You can play with your friends locally and over the PlayStation Network. The happy tone and cute characters is refreshing and different from the thousands of generic shooters out there. If you love platforming games, then this is for you. Finally, let me finish this off by saying that Douglas A.'s review is fraudulent and his definition of "serious gamers" is laughable. Rating down a game because without giving a good reason is against the rules. Let me tell you something, kiddo, before Gears of War and Halo, there was a genre called Platforming, that you apparently do not understand.… Expand
  52. JustinBailey
    Feb 16, 2009
    10
    The limiting factor of this game is one's imagination. Therefore it stands to reason that if you lack creativity you should not play this game. That's not entirely true. If you can at the very least enjoy other people's creativity then you will enjoy this game.

    Basically if you have any appreciation for the fact that this game is limitless in potential then you should own    The limiting factor of this game is one's imagination. Therefore it stands to reason that if you lack creativity you should not play this game. That's not entirely true. If you can at the very least enjoy other people's creativity then you will enjoy this game.

    Basically if you have any appreciation for the fact that this game is limitless in potential then you should own it, otherwise stick to your guns, however limited they may be.    … Expand
  53. ColinM.
    Feb 9, 2009
    9
    This definitely the multiplayer powerhouse of 2008. The creativity and utter zany fun you'll have is unmatched. But that being said, this game's single-player is average. I don't have the game, but I have 3 friends who do. And whenever I go to their house, guess what we're playing. LittleBigPlanet. This game is not really meant for hardcore, action lovers. It's This definitely the multiplayer powerhouse of 2008. The creativity and utter zany fun you'll have is unmatched. But that being said, this game's single-player is average. I don't have the game, but I have 3 friends who do. And whenever I go to their house, guess what we're playing. LittleBigPlanet. This game is not really meant for hardcore, action lovers. It's more for light and casual gamers who are just looking for a little fun. But that being said, even if you are an action lover, you still need to at least rent this game. And then call your friends over. I guarantee that you will have a blast. Pros. -Suberb Artistic Direction and Graphics -Extremely fun multiplayer -Extraordinary creative level design and online components -Hilarious character customization -Really cool add-on packs Cons. -repetive single-player mode -boring story -fun lasts for a little while before being replaced by slight boredom -not meant for hardcore action lovers.… Expand
  54. LiamH.
    Feb 5, 2009
    10
    Very rarely does a game deserve a ten. This is one of those occassions. A phenomenal achievement of originality, humour, sharing, making new freinds, discovering and making new worlds. Gameplay of the highest order, brilliant soundtrack and visually stunning. I started gaming back in the days of Specturm, Commador 64 and Nintendo/master systemn and would have to say this is in my top 20 Very rarely does a game deserve a ten. This is one of those occassions. A phenomenal achievement of originality, humour, sharing, making new freinds, discovering and making new worlds. Gameplay of the highest order, brilliant soundtrack and visually stunning. I started gaming back in the days of Specturm, Commador 64 and Nintendo/master systemn and would have to say this is in my top 20 games ive ever played. In a year, it could even be in the top 10. Amazing!… Expand
  55. DouglasA.
    Feb 3, 2009
    5
    This game got its very high ratings from critics based on its creativity. If you ever once contemplated buying a Nintendo Wii, you will probably love this game. This game is actually similar to the original Super Mario Bros in its style (two dimensional running through a map). Serious games who like shooters, role-playing games, and sports games, STAY AWAY. This game is meant for little This game got its very high ratings from critics based on its creativity. If you ever once contemplated buying a Nintendo Wii, you will probably love this game. This game is actually similar to the original Super Mario Bros in its style (two dimensional running through a map). Serious games who like shooters, role-playing games, and sports games, STAY AWAY. This game is meant for little kids and adults who have never been serious gamers.… Expand
  56. DavidS.
    Feb 1, 2009
    10
    I put off buying this game for many reasons. It looked a little too childish, kitsch, etc. Also, I cringed at the idea that a 2d platforming game could be relevant in this souped up generation of video game delights. Boy, was I wrong! Thank God I went and picked this game up. Original, utterly charming, challenging, creative, beautiful. These are just a few adjectives I could use to I put off buying this game for many reasons. It looked a little too childish, kitsch, etc. Also, I cringed at the idea that a 2d platforming game could be relevant in this souped up generation of video game delights. Boy, was I wrong! Thank God I went and picked this game up. Original, utterly charming, challenging, creative, beautiful. These are just a few adjectives I could use to describe the game. It is an experience like no other, with endless possibilities. Don't judge a game by its cover!… Expand
  57. TomP
    Jan 28, 2009
    9
    To start this off, I don't know exactly what all of the 360-fanboy-ism complaints are about, when games like Gears 2 have 6.2 user averages, but oh well. The fact is that (as a 360 only owner) this is still one of the most entertaining games I've played in years. Having grown up on Super Nintendo platforming, the nostagia brought about is stunning. It is not perfect though, To start this off, I don't know exactly what all of the 360-fanboy-ism complaints are about, when games like Gears 2 have 6.2 user averages, but oh well. The fact is that (as a 360 only owner) this is still one of the most entertaining games I've played in years. Having grown up on Super Nintendo platforming, the nostagia brought about is stunning. It is not perfect though, jumping is occasionally imprecise, 4 player camera stretching gets aggravating, and plane-switching can be awkward at times, but other than those minor issues, no complaints whatsoever. playing with two people is the most fun though. Also, Sackboy is the best new character I've seen in awhile. If you own a PS3 without this game...well what's the point?… Expand
  58. LukasG.
    Jan 18, 2009
    9
    I really enjoyed playing this game with my little brother and my friends. The graphics are very good, the level design is highly creative and the game play is fun. I feel that I got a good value for my money, especially with the online component, where you can design and share your own levels. I am not certain why this game is only a 6.3 user rating, as I see very few flaws in the game. I really enjoyed playing this game with my little brother and my friends. The graphics are very good, the level design is highly creative and the game play is fun. I feel that I got a good value for my money, especially with the online component, where you can design and share your own levels. I am not certain why this game is only a 6.3 user rating, as I see very few flaws in the game. Perhaps the biggest problem I have had is some technical issues, but not anything major. The new MGS4 pack has also been fun, as it adds a paint gun to the mix. Overall, I think this is well worth a purchase.… Expand
  59. JamieP.
    Jan 18, 2009
    10
    Right, basically this game is perfect. I have had it for three days and have just moved on to the third set of levels. I could have unlocked all the levels by now but I have obsessed in finding every single item that I can. I played the secong level ten times through and each time I found something new or exciting that made it feel fresh instead of boring. Then there is the user levels Right, basically this game is perfect. I have had it for three days and have just moved on to the third set of levels. I could have unlocked all the levels by now but I have obsessed in finding every single item that I can. I played the secong level ten times through and each time I found something new or exciting that made it feel fresh instead of boring. Then there is the user levels and the quickplay, which even if the levels are basic allows for a short 5 minute burst of fun, especially with a mate. In response to Tom Radd's 1 out of 10, all I can say is that you should have finished the tutorials, not waited for the videos and never, ever insult Stephen Fry!… Expand
  60. RobertNaghi
    Jan 16, 2009
    10
    Just pure FUN. This game would please just about any gamer. Whether you want a fun and innovative platform game, or a party game to play with friends, or you just want to mess around and create things, this game has something for everyone. It is what Playstation 3 owners have been waiting for.
  61. Kalenn
    Jan 14, 2009
    10
    Blows me away that people would write something like "fun but short" and then give a zero. If you thought it was fun, then you obviously got more than 0 value out of it. That said, I'm a huge fan of the game. This is the first game I've played in a long time where the simple joy of completing some of the tasks made me laugh out loud. I'll admit the controls in jumping can Blows me away that people would write something like "fun but short" and then give a zero. If you thought it was fun, then you obviously got more than 0 value out of it. That said, I'm a huge fan of the game. This is the first game I've played in a long time where the simple joy of completing some of the tasks made me laugh out loud. I'll admit the controls in jumping can be a bit irritating at times, but if people are going to give a 0 for "fun but short", then I can give a 10 for a fantastic experience with mildly irritating controls (sometimes). The level editing tools is extremely robust, and the MGS expansion pack is a valuable addition, if only for the impact the paintinator can have on custom map design. The online community is extremely robust, with a huge number of online levels available after only 2 months in the public.… Expand
  62. BenRobbins
    Jan 12, 2009
    9
    This is a great game and it is worth buying just to see some of the content that has been produced already (ie. LBP Silent Hill). The metal gear solid add-on is a must as it has the paintinator gun!

    Everyone is entitled to their own views but if anyone gives this anything below 5 they are not giving it a chance or just don't get it! It's not perfect, but I don't believe    This is a great game and it is worth buying just to see some of the content that has been produced already (ie. LBP Silent Hill). The metal gear solid add-on is a must as it has the paintinator gun!

    Everyone is entitled to their own views but if anyone gives this anything below 5 they are not giving it a chance or just don't get it! It's not perfect, but I don't believe there is such a thing as a perfect game.    … Expand
  63. ENOUGH!!
    Jan 10, 2009
    10
    I am tired of These FANBOY rampages. We respect your games enough, so DON'T TARGET US! This is an INSULT to the gaming community. DO NOTRATE SOMETHING YOU HAVE NOT PLAYED. It's almost as disrespectful as insulting a person you've never even heard of, seen of, or even thought of. This is ludicrous; you all may be 20+, but your attitude is infantile. I may be vouching for a I am tired of These FANBOY rampages. We respect your games enough, so DON'T TARGET US! This is an INSULT to the gaming community. DO NOTRATE SOMETHING YOU HAVE NOT PLAYED. It's almost as disrespectful as insulting a person you've never even heard of, seen of, or even thought of. This is ludicrous; you all may be 20+, but your attitude is infantile. I may be vouching for a Ps3 game, but I respect Xbox games too (HALO FTW!), so there will be no accusations of Fanboyism. THE ACTUAL REVIEW: LttleBIG planet is actually one of the most creative pieces of hardware to come out at this time of the overcrowded action game department. THe graphics are smooth, the actual gameplay is fluid, and the creation tools are unlimited. I cannot say more about the game; it has already been said by countless other reviewers.… Expand
  64. CurtisB
    Jan 8, 2009
    8
    First letdown when I played the game, it's only 720p!!! My TV does 480i/p & 1080i, but this game DOWN converted to 480i...480i not even 480p! The first tutorial level had the most pixalated spotlight I've seen since the NES, the spotlight in Super Mario World final castle on the SNES was better. Somehow, I think from the trailers, I was under the impression this was at least a First letdown when I played the game, it's only 720p!!! My TV does 480i/p & 1080i, but this game DOWN converted to 480i...480i not even 480p! The first tutorial level had the most pixalated spotlight I've seen since the NES, the spotlight in Super Mario World final castle on the SNES was better. Somehow, I think from the trailers, I was under the impression this was at least a 1080i or that it would up-convert. That being said ,my wife and I started playing and dragging each other around, bouncing through an still fairly cinematic world of fun and adventure. It's the first videogame my wifewill play besides rock band or DDR. We haven't even started to create anything. It's just a lot of fun.… Expand
  65. EliotH
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    LittleBigPlanet is brilliant. I am not generally a fan of strict plat-forming game but I love LBP. I'm a relatively new player and yet I find the controls to be quite fluid. I know a lot of people say that jumping feels slightly "floaty" and while I agree with that I don't think it brings the game down. In fact I think the whole thing is "floaty" and I consider that a LittleBigPlanet is brilliant. I am not generally a fan of strict plat-forming game but I love LBP. I'm a relatively new player and yet I find the controls to be quite fluid. I know a lot of people say that jumping feels slightly "floaty" and while I agree with that I don't think it brings the game down. In fact I think the whole thing is "floaty" and I consider that a compliment. Furthermore the replay value is incredible. You have your standard offline mode which has quite a few levels but then you go online and thats where the real fun is. The levels range from real plat-forming, smart pieces of machinery (I'm talking about the working calculator...wow!) and even just fun little music boxes that only require you too hold on to a button to listen to a midi song which is quite endearing. The create mode isn't as simple as they say. While the tutorials are required it isn't as annoying as it sounds. You can listen in to what you want and then achieve a little goal. It is quite intuitive. Sackboy is the last thing I'll comment on. He is CUTE! Not only that but also the way you control the emotions is hilarious. This game is fun, innovative, has endless possibilities and has a sense of humour.… Expand
  66. HardcoreH
    Jan 6, 2009
    10
    LIttle Big Planet I reckon is one of the best games releases this decade. Fun physics is at the core of LBP which I had heaps of fun figuring out what to do in the levels. Some people may may be bummed to finish the made levels sooner than they think. If so, they will have plenty of time to waste by making their own levels!!! The objects within the made levels can be use to make your own LIttle Big Planet I reckon is one of the best games releases this decade. Fun physics is at the core of LBP which I had heaps of fun figuring out what to do in the levels. Some people may may be bummed to finish the made levels sooner than they think. If so, they will have plenty of time to waste by making their own levels!!! The objects within the made levels can be use to make your own levels and even make it possible to create them to be bigger and better than before. The tutorials for this are wonderful in explaining how to build the player's levels which making the levels were lots of fun. There are some other features on the game that are great but I would leave it up to player to enjoy finding them. If you own a PS3, buy it today If not, get one.… Expand
  67. AmyL
    Jan 5, 2009
    10
    Love this game!!! We rented it first because my husband wanted to check it out. I don't play to many video games these days because most of them are mind numbing and boring with long boring levels that have no specific path or real goal. They become repetative and annoying. But once I started on this game I've had a hard time putting it down! My husband and I sat on the couch Love this game!!! We rented it first because my husband wanted to check it out. I don't play to many video games these days because most of them are mind numbing and boring with long boring levels that have no specific path or real goal. They become repetative and annoying. But once I started on this game I've had a hard time putting it down! My husband and I sat on the couch and played for 5 hours without ever realizing it! My 12 year old son (who I have to fight with over which shooting/army games he can buy) liked it so much he decided to go buy with Christmas money 2 days after we rented it. What I actually like about the game: The graphics are great - so much so that when we turn it off and just watch tv it's boring. There is also a 'never ending' amount of levels if you have an internet connection. You can play other gamer created levels via internet in which some of them are absolutely unbeleiveable. It's amazing what can be created. I love the little sack person. You can make him smile, frawn, smirk or whatever. Shake his head - swirl his hips - blow himself up to get out of tight spots....or - get close enough to whoevers playing with you and you can smack'em in the head! Let's see your infantry solider do that! :) Not to mention - you can dress it to look any way you want. You do have to unlock costumes and stuff - but that alone gets addicting - just trying to beat someone else to the new stuff! :) Then there's the giggle factor. Holy cow - that's a big one. There are so many different things that will have you rolling. From shooting each other with paintball guns - to flying crazy with speeding rockets while you try to hold on - to driving monster trucks and motorcycles and riding on skateboards.......and - of course - smacking each other with stickers that temporarily change your costume......anything from monkey faces to 3D flowers to oversized sunglasses to making donkey tails swing from your hat or your head. I highly recommend playing it with someone else - even if it's on-line. You work together to get new items and help each other through out the whole game....besides - you won't have anyone to smack if you're by yourself!! :) I could go on and on. It's simply a fun, extremely interactive, happy go lucky game.… Expand
  68. VixR
    Jan 4, 2009
    10
    Superb! The story mode was short (well it felt short) but brilliant - the level creation is mind boggling...there isn't anything that you can't do in it. Online play is also awesome and the user-created content seems to be getting better and better as time goes by...I'd like to know where people get so much time to devote to their awesome levels!
  69. CarlG
    Jan 3, 2009
    9
    LittleBigPlanet is one of the finest games of this generation. Unlike some other reviewers on this site, I have a good deal of patience and can stand to go through one or two tutorial levels to get through to some of the most clever, inventive, and downright fun platforming ever. The premade levels really inspire creation- once you've opened up the Create mode, you realize how much LittleBigPlanet is one of the finest games of this generation. Unlike some other reviewers on this site, I have a good deal of patience and can stand to go through one or two tutorial levels to get through to some of the most clever, inventive, and downright fun platforming ever. The premade levels really inspire creation- once you've opened up the Create mode, you realize how much inventiveness, talent, and beauty there is in this game. The controls are spot-on; don't listen to those idiots who say that the jumping is bad. If you can't figure out that you need to mash X to jump high, and tap X to hop a little, then you don't need to be gaming at all. My non-gaming girlfriend has a blast with the game, and not once has she blamed the game's physics for any mistakes she makes. In summary, LittleBigPlanet is one of the few games that, as you play it, will bring a smile to your face. It's really that good. Believe the hype, this is one game that deserves it.… Expand
  70. Scott
    Dec 29, 2008
    5
    First of all, I am not a 360 fan trying to lower the score of this game. In fact, I don't even own a 360. That said, I do not see what all the hype is about. So far I've finished single player, downloaded a few levels, and made a few of my own. None of this was as much fun as it was cracked up to be, so I went to multiplayer. Multiplayer with your buddies is pretty fun, First of all, I am not a 360 fan trying to lower the score of this game. In fact, I don't even own a 360. That said, I do not see what all the hype is about. So far I've finished single player, downloaded a few levels, and made a few of my own. None of this was as much fun as it was cracked up to be, so I went to multiplayer. Multiplayer with your buddies is pretty fun, I'll admit. If you plan on playing with anonymous players, look elsewhere. See, there's a gate at the beginning of each level. Once someone crosses this gate, anyone else who joins the game is forced to sit and watch, and cannot play with the group. This results in common occurrences where you'll join 10-20 games in a row, only to not be able to play, and be expected to sit and watch. It's absolutely absurd! There are checkpoints everywhere, and you ought to be able to join in at the next checkpoint! I figured this was how it worked, since in single player I was completely baffled by how many checkpoints there were. Then I figured that is must be so players can join in with little waiting. Wrong! What's left is an okay game. Not great, not even good, but okay. It's still fun to round up a few friends and run through some levels, but with such a focus on community, I really looked forward to playing with some fellow PS3 owners out in the wild, and the game practically hates you for trying to do that. I'm giving it a 5, because that was THE aspect I was most excited for in this game, and it's completely butchered. I'm not much of a level creator, as this literally takes hours to accomplish and I just do not have that kind of time. That said, it is a very robust editor if you're willing to devote hours on end to finishing your work. All in all, without a doubt my biggest disappointment this year. I was really excited to give this game a try, and it's not anything like it was cracked up to be. I've seen nothing but acclaim for this game, and I seriously wonder what I'm missing. Sure it's cute, sure it's charming, but so are games like Ratchet & Clank Future, and that game has character, and a good story, and great voice acting, and tremendous amounts of fun. This has creativity, but falls flat on its face in all other aspects. I would strongly suggest renting this game first, as I wish I had.… Expand
  71. DaveC.
    Dec 27, 2008
    10
    I payed $360 for this game (as I bought an entire system to just play this) and say that it's all worth it. This is heaven for anyone who is creative or imaginative! Please note though, that the game by itself (meaning the levels which are provided) are nothing that great. THE REASON WHY THIS GAME IS SO GREAT IS FROM THE EDITOR! If you are looking for complete entertainment from the I payed $360 for this game (as I bought an entire system to just play this) and say that it's all worth it. This is heaven for anyone who is creative or imaginative! Please note though, that the game by itself (meaning the levels which are provided) are nothing that great. THE REASON WHY THIS GAME IS SO GREAT IS FROM THE EDITOR! If you are looking for complete entertainment from the levels which are provided, than disappointment is in order for you! LBP is intended for people to use their own ideas to create their own special worlds! I took the time to read some of the undeserved low scores for this game to see what people were complaining about. Most of them didn't know what they were buying. YOU ARE BUYING A LEVEL EDITOR! And for that it deserves high scores.… Expand
  72. FrankZ
    Dec 27, 2008
    5
    I seriously do not understand why all the critics are crazy about this game. I simply found it as an average platform game. The fact that you can "design" your own levels is not a new concept and has been around for several years. I think the reviewers are being a bit bias towards this game for some reason. If you are looking for a great platformer, I suggest Super Mario Galaxy. This game I seriously do not understand why all the critics are crazy about this game. I simply found it as an average platform game. The fact that you can "design" your own levels is not a new concept and has been around for several years. I think the reviewers are being a bit bias towards this game for some reason. If you are looking for a great platformer, I suggest Super Mario Galaxy. This game is average at best.… Expand
  73. CharlesS.
    Dec 24, 2008
    10
    I think that the people who didn't give this game above a score of 7 aren't into the whole 'create' aspect of the game, or even life. The fact that you have an infinite amount of material to work with and you can add your own pictures to use as both photos and textures, you can create mini games such as a zombie survival game or a full fledged adventure like the story. I think that the people who didn't give this game above a score of 7 aren't into the whole 'create' aspect of the game, or even life. The fact that you have an infinite amount of material to work with and you can add your own pictures to use as both photos and textures, you can create mini games such as a zombie survival game or a full fledged adventure like the story. Additionally the fact that if you have a spark of logic in you, it is possible to make complex machinery such as calculators or a game of 'Tic Tac Toe ' with only the skill needed to wire up pre-made objects and a bit of artistic skill. To anyone who cannot master the create mode or finds that the game is lacking in a lure to make them carry on I think they aught to stick to shoot em up games or an RPG. This is a great game but only if you are the right type of person!… Expand
  74. JohnS
    Dec 21, 2008
    10
    This is the game of the decade so far. If you loved the orignal Super Mario games, this is even better and more revolutionary yet just as simple. If you are creative, this game is perfect for you. And now, there is going to be a Metal Gear Solid 4 pack, I think this game will appeal to everyone.
  75. JohnD
    Dec 20, 2008
    10
    This is absolutely perfect in every concept.

    If you look at some of the bad reviews down the page of comments, you can tell they are XBOX/PC "fans". I hate fans... snobbish. I mean, 7/10 of the reviews aren't even talking about this game! Like r-tard Hairy N. Play this game for your PS3 now, it DOESN'T lag, the jumping could use a bit more work, but this game is completely    This is absolutely perfect in every concept.

    If you look at some of the bad reviews down the page of comments, you can tell they are XBOX/PC "fans". I hate fans... snobbish. I mean, 7/10 of the reviews aren't even talking about this game! Like r-tard Hairy N.

    Play this game for your PS3 now, it DOESN'T lag, the jumping could use a bit more work, but this game is completely innovative and beautiful. IT'S NOT A KIDS GAME!    … Expand
  76. eeganrac
    Dec 19, 2008
    10
    I love this game! I have all three next gen systems, and this is only game I play on my ps3! I bought my ps3 just for this game (and god of war 3). there is so much to love about this game i do not even know where to begin. i will just say this. my gaming life began with super mario bros on the nes. this game takes me back to those days.
  77. garymccafferty
    Dec 14, 2008
    10
    i bought this game a few days after it came out on sale it was the best 40 pound i have ever spent the whole game layout and design is great because there is so much to do on the game its endless it gives me hours and hours of fun i give it 10/10 cant wait to get my hands on more costumes
  78. TheBigmac
    Dec 6, 2008
    10
    Epic. Incredibly refreshing. You'll start giggling like a kid as soon as you pick the controller. And you'll have flashbacks of the fun afternoons you had while playing platformers in your youth. The music is ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE. It will stick in your head. And you will like it. The graphics are the cleanest crispest most vibrant graphics I've seen in a long time. On an Epic. Incredibly refreshing. You'll start giggling like a kid as soon as you pick the controller. And you'll have flashbacks of the fun afternoons you had while playing platformers in your youth. The music is ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE. It will stick in your head. And you will like it. The graphics are the cleanest crispest most vibrant graphics I've seen in a long time. On an HD 1080p display with 120hz this game in motion looks too good to be true. Just gorgeous. The attention to detail is ridiculous. Every texture, every material, every sound. The control feels just....perfect. The replay value....Infinite. Besides the main story mode you have bazillions of amazing levels being posted by other users on the PlayStation network minute after minute. You can even jump straight into the most popular ones and never play a bad level. You'll find yourself laughing and doing things you never thought you would do on purpose. Like dressing up a puppet or making it dance to the catchiest tune. You'll remember what having fun like a little kid feels like. And there's also the multi player. Tackling on new levels with your significant other is just a blast in this game. You'll laugh til' your stomach hurts. And you'll ask for more. It's that good.… Expand
  79. NickF
    Dec 5, 2008
    10
    I think that this game is amazing and all the people giving it a score of 0 are clearly the one's with no imagination whatsoever. And Hairy N is clearly a crazy person, this game is not an RPG and I don't think developer Media Molecule would threaten to kill anyone. That aside I think this game will keep me entertained for many more hours as I try and perfect my own level.
  80. DanielC.
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    360 fan boys came out in droves to bring down the user score of this game. Go away and play some more mind numbing FPS's with the same objectives and same stradegies. All of your creative thoughts being vanquished from your thick skulls will surely be collected in the LBP. 360 users dont want to have to think about anything they just want to shoot. Why else would their flagship, 360 fan boys came out in droves to bring down the user score of this game. Go away and play some more mind numbing FPS's with the same objectives and same stradegies. All of your creative thoughts being vanquished from your thick skulls will surely be collected in the LBP. 360 users dont want to have to think about anything they just want to shoot. Why else would their flagship, Halo, consist of three games that are exactly the same thing. That is boring. LBP is definately one of the most creative and just plain fun games that has ever been developed. But it is definately a word of mouth game. The more levels that are produced by users and the better the users get at making new levels, will only make this great game better than it already is. This is new, this is the start of a new user involvment in gaming. Basically you have endless amount of content to play, as long as people keep creating, sharing and playing! It is awesome and but be seen and played.… Expand
  81. TimA.
    Dec 3, 2008
    6
    I have to say I am distinctly underwhelmed by this. It looks beautiful but that really is about it. Let's put this in perspective it is a side scrolling platform game which is what we were all playing in the 80's. Also it has the ability to create your own levels....so? There are tons of games out there with level editros and we have never gone quite so mad as we all seem to I have to say I am distinctly underwhelmed by this. It looks beautiful but that really is about it. Let's put this in perspective it is a side scrolling platform game which is what we were all playing in the 80's. Also it has the ability to create your own levels....so? There are tons of games out there with level editros and we have never gone quite so mad as we all seem to have with this. Finally and this is the most annoying thing is the feel of how you jump. It feels too floaty and off, after several hours playing this I am still unable to guage with any confidence how I should arc my jumps successfully. Don't get me wrong it is not a terrible game and like I say it lloks great and it is very cute but I can't help but feel that we have all got a little over excited here there is nothing really revolutionary here and the gameplay is infuriatingly frustrating with the weird jumps and the attempt to put 3 planes into a 2d game. Good but way way over hyped.… Expand
  82. KayNitro
    Dec 2, 2008
    4
    Innovation and fun are two different things, while this game is probably one of the most innovative games to come out this year, its also very boring and repetitive . The lack of story or goal makes this game hard to get into, you are not feuled by your motivation to find out what happens next, but that is just the story mode which is not great. The online isn't excellent either, it Innovation and fun are two different things, while this game is probably one of the most innovative games to come out this year, its also very boring and repetitive . The lack of story or goal makes this game hard to get into, you are not feuled by your motivation to find out what happens next, but that is just the story mode which is not great. The online isn't excellent either, it may take you hours to find a decent level, some levels that are rated highly aren't even good so its hard to go by what the raters have said like the Mirrors Edge level, that got over 20000 hearts yet the level has an awful design and is stupidly hard. Most of the time if you are playing online line the game will lag BADLY, and you will teleport across the screen frustratingly. Speaking of frustraing, what were they thinking putting a life system into the game? You could spend 20 minutes playing a really hard level, and if you mess up 4 times, you have to start at the beginning, that is very stupid because you can't judge levels if you can't even finish them. The controls are stupid as well, sometimes your Sackboy will attract to different objects, so he will jump towards something that you do not want to jump to. Sometimes if you jump off a ledge he wont react and drop off, and jumping varies in height from time to time. Sackboys jumping distance is not great, and lacks any moves other than Jump, Grab and Slap, slapping isn't fun either because once you slap, you are stuck for 2 seconds and cannot move, giving the other player time to slap back. Now to the create mode. This is what sealed the deal for me, and insured I'd not be wasting any money, creating can leave you sitting for 6 or 7 hours watching tutorials, and its not like you can avoid tutorials, you have to watch, some features take common sense but there is a tutorial anyway, not giving you an option to see the tutorial or not, the create mode has an incredibly steep learning curve that an 8 year old or a parent cannot master, it would require a week to figure how to do this stuff, its not as simple as they make it, imagination is not your limit as they say, its actually your understanding of the create mode that stands between you making a level just how you imagine it, which is almost impossible, the navigation system could have been more simple as well. Sorry its just overrated… Expand
  83. AidenLangan
    Dec 2, 2008
    8
    This game is good however it is not perfect as many PS3 fanboys are saying and it is not terrible as 360 fanboys are saying. It's fun and brings out your creative side. It is like a video game version of Youtube, but it is not as good as SMB3 or as bad as Carnival Games. I will say I am a bit of PS3 fan but still.
  84. TomRadd
    Dec 1, 2008
    1
    OK, before I tell you what I think about the game let me briefly explain my background on this: Im a pretty 'early adopter' of the PS3 system. I like it a lot, enjoy many of the games. I feel from a general entertainment perspective (i.e. not just games, also video / internet / BluRay / etc etc), there is no comparable system on the market currently. I've been eagerly OK, before I tell you what I think about the game let me briefly explain my background on this: Im a pretty 'early adopter' of the PS3 system. I like it a lot, enjoy many of the games. I feel from a general entertainment perspective (i.e. not just games, also video / internet / BluRay / etc etc), there is no comparable system on the market currently. I've been eagerly anticipating LBP from day one. I instantly fell in love with the first trailers, the cute Sackboy character, the phantastic music score in the trailers. I have to admit, I then almost lost interest in the title, almost forgot about it, due to the constant launch delays. However when the game eventually came out, I felt I had to buy not. Not so much because I still really really wanted it bad, but because it was one of those titles I had 'planned' to buy ever since I bought my PS3 1.5 yrs ago. Oh, and another thing, I consider myself a gamer who enjoys new game concepts. I think there's nothing more exciting than experiencing a new and well-crafted game concept that tries something new in an inspired and well-devised way. I'm even ready to accept a number of flaws in a game, if I can tell that the underlying concept is really exciting and new. (Point in case: Assassin's Creed - certainly a game with quite a number of flaws, but the general underlying idea ist great. Even though the game has issues, I could still enjoy it a lot due to its general 'vision' that simply clicked with me.) OK, so I bought LBP. First letdown when I looked at the info on the game box: it's only 720p!!! Somehow, I think from the trailers, I was under the impression this was a 1080p game. Not the case.
    Huge disappointment! But what the heck, I thought, let's move on. So I installed it. To make things short: I invested about two sessions of about 45 minutes each into this thing, and I dont't think I'll ever play it again. It's one of the most boringt bits of software / games / whatever I've ever played. As a matter of fact, I haven't even gotten past the first few tutorial levels (at least I assume that I was still in a tutorial environment, as it felt like one). I have never even gotten the chance of playing an actual level or one of those 'user generated levels' simply because I DIDNT GET THERE!!! The tutorial is incredibly boring, most of the time your character just stands around watching unbelievably long explanatory videos with a narrator that talks soooooo slow... I probably should've gotten suspicious in the very beginning when the opening credits where mostly a gallery of photographs (!!!!!!) of the development team... Anyway... Bottom line: what we have got here is what happens when clever developers show a cute little demo with a cute little character (Sackboy) to some marketing guys, tell them a lot of bull about user generated content blah blah social networking blah blah 'the youtube of the gamers community' blah blah... I think Sony is just generally pretty open to that kind of bull (point in case: Home -- I BET by now this is going to be the next big boring disappointment -- at least the symptoms are the same: feels right at first sight, then launch date is pushed more and more...). The only thing that really worries me about all this (apart from the fact that I should've spent my money for something else) is that the game keeps getting all these phantastic high scores. What is wrong with these reviewers? Are they all bribed or are they afraid they're considerd "not cool" if they do not give this game 100%??? End of text. Oh, why do I rate this game "1" instead of "0"? There's one really nice background tune in the game. I liked that. Shame it's the best part about the game.    … Expand
  85. joehasham
    Nov 30, 2008
    2
    this game drops from a 9/10 down to a 2/10 due to the killing of the user created contnet community by the developers over zealous moderation of user created contnet
    as it stands all the good levels in LBP have been deleted an blocked from being shared online again
    way to cut off the hand that feeds you
  86. JeffH
    Nov 29, 2008
    8
    Game was really fun at first and the art style is awesome. Got boring after a couple days though. For the story mode, the difficulty isn't too bad for most of the levels; fun and not too frustrating, but there are a few levels that are truly annoying (Bunker & Sensei castle). Normally, that isn't a problem, but you get locked out of a lot of materials in the create mode if you Game was really fun at first and the art style is awesome. Got boring after a couple days though. For the story mode, the difficulty isn't too bad for most of the levels; fun and not too frustrating, but there are a few levels that are truly annoying (Bunker & Sensei castle). Normally, that isn't a problem, but you get locked out of a lot of materials in the create mode if you don't complete them. The level editing was nice, but the gluing/ungluing behavior started to annoy me pretty quickly. Coming from editing tools for 3D PC games, it really didn't stack up. That's probably an unfair comparison though since the controller is a bit limiting for that. Online has a few good user created levels, but you have to go through a bunch of junk to see it (search sucks, really confusing). Didn't get the point of multi-player with this game either. Made it harder to play since the camera keeps moving around to fit the players in the frame. Tired of folks asking for hearts. Note to Sony: never make getting a trophy dependent on other users helping you out. Too much spam. Overall: Good attempt, but needs some tuning.… Expand
  87. KevinLoiselle
    Nov 28, 2008
    10
    a must buy for any REAL PS3 owner, this game can be fun for little kids, but can be even more fun for adults who can use the level creator. Even if you are not into creating levels, people have already made some great levels, Gradius remake! Don't believe those zero rating reviews, they don't realize the point of this game is to have fun, not just blow stuff up like all the othera must buy for any REAL PS3 owner, this game can be fun for little kids, but can be even more fun for adults who can use the level creator. Even if you are not into creating levels, people have already made some great levels, Gradius remake! Don't believe those zero rating reviews, they don't realize the point of this game is to have fun, not just blow stuff up like all the other games, and FPSs… Expand
  88. chrisestes
    Nov 28, 2008
    0
    Just played online. It is terrible. This game is all hype. A certain type of payola obviously exists in the gaming world. If you want a game where you can build your own levels, buy Excite Bike. If you are thinking about buying this game, please rent it first. -That way you will only be out $5. There is a reason you cannot demo this game online - if you could you would never buy it.
  89. IsaacM
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    OK if you have zero imagination or you don't have a creative bone in your body or an internet connection you aren't going to like this game. For everyone else there is heaps to enjoy. The story mode is just a method of collecting all the pieces you need to build your own levels. The real substance of LBP lies in its online community and their creativity as well as yours. You do OK if you have zero imagination or you don't have a creative bone in your body or an internet connection you aren't going to like this game. For everyone else there is heaps to enjoy. The story mode is just a method of collecting all the pieces you need to build your own levels. The real substance of LBP lies in its online community and their creativity as well as yours. You do need to have a fairly decent connection as well. But some of the levels online range from brilliant (God Of War theme level) to bizarre (ICO recreation) and everything in between. The physics is exceptional glass acts like glass, metal like metal and stone or wood exactly as you would expect them to act in real life. The level creator can be at times impossibly finicky but the brilliance of it once you get used to it is not to be underestimated. Anything and everything you see while playing through the story can be recreated in the level creator you only need to work out how. In fact it is well worth playing through the story again once you have gotten used to the level designer just to see the contraptions you can build and how the game designers did it (not to mention trying to pick up more prize bubbles). There is no denying LBP's obvious charm, great music and its interactivity makes this one of the best games to come out in a decade, even some of my friends who are real diehard Xbox fanboys have been raving about this. Girls love it too :-P In summary this game is a cross between Youtube and Super Mario Bros, buy it!… Expand
  90. JordanL.
    Nov 25, 2008
    7
    It's cute... but after the hype machine leaves you're left with a game that's really pretty unremarkable. The construction set is incredibly deep and that's cool... but if you aren't interested in building anything and just want to play a game you'll find the actual play pretty mundane. It's a platform game. Nothing we haven't seen a couple thousand It's cute... but after the hype machine leaves you're left with a game that's really pretty unremarkable. The construction set is incredibly deep and that's cool... but if you aren't interested in building anything and just want to play a game you'll find the actual play pretty mundane. It's a platform game. Nothing we haven't seen a couple thousand times before.… Expand
  91. AndrewL.
    Nov 24, 2008
    10
    Easily the best game to come out this year since MGS4 everything about it is perfect. As soon as you start running through the opening credits (literally) you fall in love with little Sackboy and fight through each level waiting for the next hilarious get-up he (or she) is gonna wear. Online play can be a bit stuffy at times but its forgiveable considering how amazingly useful that extra Easily the best game to come out this year since MGS4 everything about it is perfect. As soon as you start running through the opening credits (literally) you fall in love with little Sackboy and fight through each level waiting for the next hilarious get-up he (or she) is gonna wear. Online play can be a bit stuffy at times but its forgiveable considering how amazingly useful that extra person is in getting all the leftover stickers and outfits for your 100% completion Platinum PS3 trophy. Cheers to Media Molecule for a perfect game.… Expand
  92. JoshuaB.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    This is a game that came from a small game developer team called MediaMolecule. And from there imaginations, came one of the most amazing games to ever grace the PS3. The thing is, it's not all about the single player. It's relativitely short, and can get frustrating at times, but the fact is that they made the single player using the tools from the level editor, in my eyes the This is a game that came from a small game developer team called MediaMolecule. And from there imaginations, came one of the most amazing games to ever grace the PS3. The thing is, it's not all about the single player. It's relativitely short, and can get frustrating at times, but the fact is that they made the single player using the tools from the level editor, in my eyes the main attraction. This is where a lot of the fun starts, but is nothing compaired to what happens if you have an account online on PSN. You can play other peoples published levels, rate them, comment on them, describe them and heart them (Favourite them). On the Playstation Online Store there is loads of DLC already, and I'll bet you there will be plenty more. All this makes the game last forever, if you want it to, but playing through these levels you will be controlling the games mascot: The sackboy. At first sight he's the sort of thing 8 year old girls like to buy from a toy shop, but the sackboy is basically a blank canvas. Along with costumes you can unlock in the game you can place stickers all over them, basically letting you make it look like whatever you want. Heck, my sackboy is the Joker of Batman. To finish this review off, I'm going to say about the controls, the physics, and core gameplay. Infact, controls are nearly as important as anything else. Make a great game, then create shoddy controls for it and it ruins it all. Thankfully, for littlebigplanet, thats not the case. The Left analog stick controls the sackboys movement and movement through the layers, holding R2 or/and L2 and moving both analog sticks controls the sackboys hands, X is to jump, SQUARE to open the Popit! Menu, R1 to grab onto things (e.g things made out of sponge, other sackpeople) and Holding L2 or R2 and flicking one of the anolog sticks to slap. And the physics are AWESOME. Different materials react differently; Wood is sturdy but can set on fire and be blown up, Sponge is light and grabbable and can be blown up, Cardboard is not that heavy, can be blown up, and can set on fire, peachy material is the lightest of the materials and is extremely floaty, stone is very heavy but cant be blown up or set on fire or conduct electricity, and metal is the heaviest, cant be blown up, cant set on fire, but can conduct sack-killing electricity. And for the gameplay, basically think mario+3 layers that the player can move through+ awesome physics=LittleBigPlanet. Oh and the graphics. They're awesome to, with each surface looking realistic, and the sackboys being very detailed.… Expand
  93. SebR.
    Nov 19, 2008
    4
    This game is one of the reasons why I traded my PS3 in. I just got gradually fed up that all the good games were either multi-platform or on other platforms, and that FF13 will both be out on XBox and PS3. When LBP came out, I was thrilled, because of the review... ...Only to find a game I played for about 30 minutes before getting utterly bored. Sure, the first few levels are fun, but This game is one of the reasons why I traded my PS3 in. I just got gradually fed up that all the good games were either multi-platform or on other platforms, and that FF13 will both be out on XBox and PS3. When LBP came out, I was thrilled, because of the review... ...Only to find a game I played for about 30 minutes before getting utterly bored. Sure, the first few levels are fun, but seriously: how much time can someone possibly spend working with/against the same gravity engine, doing the same thing, solving the same puzzles, over and over AGAIN? Not even the races are fun. Plus, the game is geared torwards, what, 10-year-old kids? That does not help, either, and there's no way to skip dialogues entirely. Half of the features are pointless, and let's not mention custom stages. I tried a few, all of them boiled down to the same thing. Plus sides are the credits at the start (which I thought to be really ingenious) and general graphics. The sackboy idea, however, is another failed avatar idea (much like what XBox live brought us today). Mind you, I'm not a terrible fan of PS3, but I frankly expected better than this.… Expand
  94. RyanS
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    The game play is simple... but that doesn't mean bad. Super Mario Bros. is simple... and only people who think they are "too cool" claim to no like that classic. LBP has some of the coolest levels I've seen in a platformer. The physics and machinery used in level creation give this game such an "alive" feeling. And these things are at your finger tips as well. I spent anThe game play is simple... but that doesn't mean bad. Super Mario Bros. is simple... and only people who think they are "too cool" claim to no like that classic. LBP has some of the coolest levels I've seen in a platformer. The physics and machinery used in level creation give this game such an "alive" feeling. And these things are at your finger tips as well. I spent an hour having my sackboy grab on to a rocket car and blast off into the sky ramming into random things. It's amazing how much fun this game is. It's virtual legos, erector sets, and tinker toys... all in one virtual toy box. The music and graphics are amazing as well. It's easily one of the most beautiful games I've seen with such a clever and fun art style. The tag line, "Fun will overcome" sums this game up nicely. When asked what the point of it all is, such as saving a princess or stoping an evil bad guy... I smale and say, "To have fun, of course!"… Expand
  95. MilesM
    Nov 18, 2008
    9
    Maybe game of the year. I only say maybe because of Fallout 3, which just barely beats this one out, IMHO.
    The platforming is a bit... floaty, as in the controls are not as precise as they should be, but the level creation is amazing, and probably the only reason to own this game. That said, it does have some limitations - which you will probably only see if you have played with a true    Maybe game of the year. I only say maybe because of Fallout 3, which just barely beats this one out, IMHO.
    The platforming is a bit... floaty, as in the controls are not as precise as they should be, but the level creation is amazing, and probably the only reason to own this game. That said, it does have some limitations - which you will probably only see if you have played with a true 3D editor.
    If you own a PS3, you should have this game. It's probably the only reason to own Sony's black box (as of 11/08).    … Expand
  96. screegesmith
    Nov 18, 2008
    6
    Well I think is little big dissapointment, I thought it would be a fun game, but no it gets very frustrating the controll is terrible, as other people say, maybe it ihas a good level editing tool, but where is the FUN on it. If you want a physics sim then this is your game, if you are looking for a fun game this is not it.
  97. JayK
    Nov 17, 2008
    10
    Beautiful, unique, extremely fun, some of the best co-op ever. Great art and music. Very creative. One of the only games I can play with my wife.

    The built in levels are fantastic. The level editor is very impressive. In my opinion, one of the top 10 games ever. Definitely one of the best platformers ever. Only drawbacks: "floaty" controls, and slightly frustrating jumping into    Beautiful, unique, extremely fun, some of the best co-op ever. Great art and music. Very creative. One of the only games I can play with my wife.

    The built in levels are fantastic. The level editor is very impressive.
    In my opinion, one of the top 10 games ever. Definitely one of the best platformers ever.
    Only drawbacks: "floaty" controls, and slightly frustrating jumping into and out of the screen; I'm sure this was a purposeful (if misguided) design choice. However, the levels are very fun, and don't depend on the same "precision" as other platformers, so it works out.    … Expand
  98. SeanMurphy
    Nov 17, 2008
    10
    I've only had the game for less than a week and I can already firmly say that the game is one of the most engaging gaming experiences I've ever had. From the quirky, jaw-dropping graphics, to the remarkablly intuitive use of the entire PS3 controller for everything from game action, interactive pop-up menus, controls for Sackboy's arms, and even his expressions (an entireI've only had the game for less than a week and I can already firmly say that the game is one of the most engaging gaming experiences I've ever had. From the quirky, jaw-dropping graphics, to the remarkablly intuitive use of the entire PS3 controller for everything from game action, interactive pop-up menus, controls for Sackboy's arms, and even his expressions (an entire range of tongue out happy to open mouth crying based on up and down button pushes on the original directional buttons). The gameplay is based on the classic platformer (i.e. Mario/Crash etc.) but really takes it into the next generation of gaming with the gorgeous textures, lighting and fun to be had everywhere you look. The further you get into the game, the more items you collect. Items that can be used for everything from personalizing your Sackboy to your own tastes, to using those items and textures to create your own levels to play yourself or share via the PSN for everyone to enjoy your creativity. As long as your connected to the PSN at the end of challenges and/or levels a Hi-Score board is shown showing how your score ranks among the entire world, which brings back memories of classic arcade game leader boards. This game will surely be a system seller, and a very hot item this holiday season. If you own a PS3 you absolutely must own this game. This game will almost certainly serve as a touch point where video gaming went to another level. I can't wait to get home and continue with my journey.… Expand
  99. stu
    Nov 17, 2008
    10
    I gave it 10. Its a 10 because this game is amazing. I have not felt like this about a game since playing Jet Set Willy in 1984!!! This game took me back to the joy of playing games. It's what gaming should be about, it should be fun, it should be about playing with a mate, it should take your imagination for a ride that you wont forget. Thats what LBP does and it does itI gave it 10. Its a 10 because this game is amazing. I have not felt like this about a game since playing Jet Set Willy in 1984!!! This game took me back to the joy of playing games. It's what gaming should be about, it should be fun, it should be about playing with a mate, it should take your imagination for a ride that you wont forget. Thats what LBP does and it does it brilliantly!!! You must get this game.… Expand
  100. dsg
    Nov 16, 2008
    9
    I have realised that almost all of the comments that give this game a low score are written in a childish manner and are (in some cases) completely irrelevant to the game. I have a suspicion that too many people believed that this game would have them drooling over their mothers lap in amazement. If you are going to buy a game please look to see what it is like and if you don't likeI have realised that almost all of the comments that give this game a low score are written in a childish manner and are (in some cases) completely irrelevant to the game. I have a suspicion that too many people believed that this game would have them drooling over their mothers lap in amazement. If you are going to buy a game please look to see what it is like and if you don't like it don't ruin the reveiws. Another suspicion is that xbox fanboys have tried to ruin the game's reveiws out of spite. The game is brilliant, the graphics are superb, the physics are solid and the game has a happy, fun feel to it. If you want to be childish don't ruin this game for everyone else please.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#3 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#3 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    100
    There simply isn't anything else like LBP on any system, anywhere. It's a beautifully elegant and powerful creative tool that puts unlimited potential in the palm of your hand. [Nov 2008, p.92]
  2. Eurogamer
    90
    We're just happy to see a flagship game for a modern system that's about running from left to right and jumping over things. New ideas are great, great old ideas are better, and LittleBigPlanet has both: it's the future and the past of videogames, rolled into one.
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  3. Meristation
    95
    Little Big Planet is revolutionary thanks to its flexible, fun and powerful editor. Creating a quality level takes time but the feeling of achievement is overwhelming. A must for everyone who loves creativity or likes to explore what the creativity of a passionate community can produce.
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