• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2008
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  1. DustinW.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    One of the best developed games i have ever played in my 20 years of gaming. I think the initial level designs are brilliant and the create portion of this game will keep the community alive, growing and happy.
  2. uzi
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    SIMPLY ROCKS.
  3. AlexC.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    Given over 1300 votes for a game not even released things look strange. Given those votes (currently 59%) are substantially out of whack with genuine criticism (currently 96%) seems stranger. The strange fanboyism permeating any debate on LBP is frankly disturbing and is obviously a major force in this voting strategy. As a 360 owner I am want to distance myself from my fellow players. Given over 1300 votes for a game not even released things look strange. Given those votes (currently 59%) are substantially out of whack with genuine criticism (currently 96%) seems stranger. The strange fanboyism permeating any debate on LBP is frankly disturbing and is obviously a major force in this voting strategy. As a 360 owner I am want to distance myself from my fellow players. Too many people are seeing an attack on LBP as an attack on Sony in their strange deluded world. If LBP and Sony is successful it does not take anything away from the 360 experience, it will in the long run add to it as the new ideas permeate across. Envy is a destructive and unpleasant emotion Expand
  4. Collin
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    Amazing game. I truly love it. Fun by yourself, 10x better with another person in the room.
  5. MikeR.
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    Great game, one of the most innovative games released this year. A must buy for any PS3 owners who are into platformers and creating and just having plain fun. And to whoever the Xbox 360 fanboy (or fanboys) that is downvoting the user score with 1s, seriously get a life. Are you that insecure that the game is receiving better grades than Halo 3 and Gears of War? Are you afraid of this Great game, one of the most innovative games released this year. A must buy for any PS3 owners who are into platformers and creating and just having plain fun. And to whoever the Xbox 360 fanboy (or fanboys) that is downvoting the user score with 1s, seriously get a life. Are you that insecure that the game is receiving better grades than Halo 3 and Gears of War? Are you afraid of this game selling very well and boosting the PS3's status? If anyone is undecided about the game and wanted to consult reviews, they'll 99.9% of the time look towards the professional reviews. So all you're doing is wasting your time andmaking other Xbox 360 owners look bad. Expand
  6. TomFox
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    Amazingly fun game! The story mode is kind of short but the online community expands the game so much, with the custom made levels and what not. Plus, new download content every week or two will keep the game fresh and interesting. A must for any PS3 owner!
  7. MartS.
    Oct 16, 2008
    10
    Surey a savior for this generation of console, LBP brings back a long-forgotten flavor to actual gaming diversity. For those who forgot over time the essence of videogames, rejoyce! Media Molecule lets everyone witness the power of today's machines handling practically endless user-end possibilities (Sackboy movements,level editing, etc...) , carefully wrapped around a timeless Surey a savior for this generation of console, LBP brings back a long-forgotten flavor to actual gaming diversity. For those who forgot over time the essence of videogames, rejoyce! Media Molecule lets everyone witness the power of today's machines handling practically endless user-end possibilities (Sackboy movements,level editing, etc...) , carefully wrapped around a timeless classic game concept: 2D SideScrolling Platformer! Distinguished, unique and simply addictive. A MUST. Expand
  8. SamE.
    Nov 7, 2008
    10
    This game's an absolute blast for the whole family, and everyone who visits. I have absolutely no complaints with it, controls are excellent, and the hidden treasures and puzzles are perfect. I'm looking forward to getting online with this once we've played through all of the levels.
  9. NickI.
    Nov 7, 2008
    10
    Absolutely incredible. This game alone is reason enough to buy a PS3. It's addicting, cute, fun and gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside when you play. Creation is simple to pick up, and works like a dream, and if that's not your thing, you'll have hours, no, weeks worth of fun playing on the story mode and player made levels online, be it by yourself, or with a group Absolutely incredible. This game alone is reason enough to buy a PS3. It's addicting, cute, fun and gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside when you play. Creation is simple to pick up, and works like a dream, and if that's not your thing, you'll have hours, no, weeks worth of fun playing on the story mode and player made levels online, be it by yourself, or with a group of fellow sackboys. The only thing I can fault with this game, is the controls are a little tricky at first, and the background, midground, foreground way of placing objects isn't the best, but you soon get used to it's format. And what's even more incredible, is that it was developed by a tiny team of 27 people from Guildford, UK. If you have a PS3, buy this now. If you don't have a PS3. Buy one now. Expand
  10. JonathanC.
    Oct 18, 2008
    10
    WOW Phenomenal game!!!! I was in the beta, and that itself was amazing!!! Very easy but deep creative mode. Very good online functions. FUN gameplay!!!!! I have no idea why this game is voted so low on here, maybe just the xbots fans voting it negatively!!! ahahaha jealousy is a disease!!!
  11. NathanA.
    Oct 18, 2008
    10
    I actually HAVE played this game before, and it is very, very entertaining. The multiplayer mode is especially fun because it requires you to simultaneously fight and work with your opponents. It's an experience unlike anything from any other game. And I'm not some retro "bring back the Atari!" side-scroller Nazi, I just think this game is highly, highly entertaining. Oh, P.S., I actually HAVE played this game before, and it is very, very entertaining. The multiplayer mode is especially fun because it requires you to simultaneously fight and work with your opponents. It's an experience unlike anything from any other game. And I'm not some retro "bring back the Atari!" side-scroller Nazi, I just think this game is highly, highly entertaining. Oh, P.S., the visuals are amazing. Expand
  12. SimonQ.
    Nov 8, 2008
    10
    The most fun in gaming i've had since Lego Star Wars. The online community is superb. The visuals are superb. The sounds are superb. The gameplay gets a 9 for me as jumping around successfully can be a little annoying but this is the only down i can think of and isn't enough to pull it down from a 10. The life of this game should run for years due to user made content and, well, The most fun in gaming i've had since Lego Star Wars. The online community is superb. The visuals are superb. The sounds are superb. The gameplay gets a 9 for me as jumping around successfully can be a little annoying but this is the only down i can think of and isn't enough to pull it down from a 10. The life of this game should run for years due to user made content and, well, right now, i simply can't stop playing it. Superb !! Expand
  13. GrantC.
    Nov 8, 2008
    10
    Awesome game! You know a games good when it keeps you off of the computer and stops you from doing anything else just to play on it! And when you do get round to playing a different game all you can think about is Little Big Planet, or ideas to create in Little Big Planet and you actually begin to MISS the game! :') Buy it now! Buy a PS3 and buy it if you haven't already, your Awesome game! You know a games good when it keeps you off of the computer and stops you from doing anything else just to play on it! And when you do get round to playing a different game all you can think about is Little Big Planet, or ideas to create in Little Big Planet and you actually begin to MISS the game! :') Buy it now! Buy a PS3 and buy it if you haven't already, your missing out big time. Expand
  14. michaeldunnigan
    Oct 21, 2008
    10
    i played the beta and i have to say it was amazing. this game uses all of the features that are available on the ps3, including the motion controls and playstatioin eye camera. it was also so much fun to play the story mode and the online mode. the user-created levels are simply fabulous.
  15. EdA.
    Oct 22, 2008
    10
    Dang. This game is so amazingly fun and brilliant in ways that NO OTHER games have seen. Its nice to see something so new, so fresh, so fun breathe life into a cookie cutter game industry. The Beta alone is better than anything I have played in the this entire generation on PS3 and 360. I understand the hatred and jealousy that the 360 Fanboys have toward LittleBigPlanet. I was furious Dang. This game is so amazingly fun and brilliant in ways that NO OTHER games have seen. Its nice to see something so new, so fresh, so fun breathe life into a cookie cutter game industry. The Beta alone is better than anything I have played in the this entire generation on PS3 and 360. I understand the hatred and jealousy that the 360 Fanboys have toward LittleBigPlanet. I was furious when Sony pushed back LBP! Only difference is that I will have it next week while you douche bags angrily hit 1 on rating button because this is NEVER coming to the 360. Have fun crying me a river u losers. Expand
  16. 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.
  17. GabrielM.
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    Have not got chance to play full game yet, but BETA was Great. Main problem i have is people use way to many dang rocket cars! and the layers are annoying when trying top jump sometimes! other than that game is great!
  18. AaronO.
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    Best RPG ever!!!!!
  19. AnonymousMC
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    the beta was great, the gameplay and the ease of use when creating is spectacular. I alos like the customization you can do with sackboy, the pirate outfits and such. I can't wait to use my god of war skin on sackboy. I especially like that you can share things with other people, and you can past stickers on your sackboy just like you can in any level. I'm also anxious to seethe beta was great, the gameplay and the ease of use when creating is spectacular. I alos like the customization you can do with sackboy, the pirate outfits and such. I can't wait to use my god of war skin on sackboy. I especially like that you can share things with other people, and you can past stickers on your sackboy just like you can in any level. I'm also anxious to see what other full costumes will become available after its release next week. The animations that you do with the l2 and r2 buttons in conjunction with the joysticks is also real fun, along with the facial animations you can do with the d-pad. Expand
  20. EDWARDG
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    I played the BETA of this game and if it were released the way it was it would get a 10 out of 10 from me. The game is amazing and has unlimited potential. As a father who games, with kids who game, this is the perfect platform for us to enjoy together. Thank you MediaMolecule.
  21. AnonymousMC
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    I was in the beta and even though I don't care much for LBP I was blown away when I saw that this game has something that games have been missing for a long time and that is genuine innocence.I'm glad that most of the reviewers caught this while reviewing the game.
  22. EB
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome! Too bad we have a bunch of bitches giving this game a low score. You guys need to grow up, seriously. Because the game got pushed back a week you are giving it a bad score? Come on. I repeat you guys are bitches, to whom ever gave it a bad score to pull the rating down. Same goes for GOW2.
  23. BoyGeorge
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    Seriously the best game I've ever played. Great platforming elements, but what is really cool is the level creator, with near endless possibilities, this game will be a medium for the creative minds. The world is leveled (well at least for those with a ps3 and this game), and no longer shall geography separate the bright minds from each other. This game is totally amazing.
  24. James
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    Ah fanboys, trust them to provide an objective score for a game... NOT 6.2 wtf?? I really rate this game about a 93 but I'm giving it a 10 to try even out the odds a little. Go back to playing XBOX and stop rating games you can't even play...
  25. EdwardM.
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    This is the best Action-Platformer since Mario. Coming from me - a Super Mario Fanatic - that is a huge compliment. I don't know how the fan rating is only at 6.2 unless "Special Ed" rated this game a 6 two thousand times. If you have PS3 buy LBP. If you don't have a PS3 buy it and make your first game LBP. Peace.
  26. AbeL.
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, There's nothing else like it on any system. Every single facet of this game is completely and utterly flawless. It blew me away, and the user levels continue to do so. Perfect. Game of the year. Hell, game of the decade.
  27. steck67
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    I was able to get my hands on LBP on Saturday. The game is fun. LBP delivers not only the epic scaled levels but the game also delivers memories from the old days. The story mode took me about 8 hours, though I did not get 100% As for the create part, it is absolutely fun. Making levels is a little complex, but as you keep building and creating, soon enough you will create a work of art. I was able to get my hands on LBP on Saturday. The game is fun. LBP delivers not only the epic scaled levels but the game also delivers memories from the old days. The story mode took me about 8 hours, though I did not get 100% As for the create part, it is absolutely fun. Making levels is a little complex, but as you keep building and creating, soon enough you will create a work of art. This game is a must buy for PS3 owners and for the game being too "childish" is an extremely lame excuse. PS3 owners are in for a treat this holiday season. Expand
  28. ShaunC
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    This really is a masterpiece of game-making. I picked up my early pre-order yesterday afternoon and played LBP until I fell asleep. In the end, there are a few control issues (it can be difficult judging the odd angle etc) but the sheer breadth of gameplay, the fun narration (by what sounds like the Hitchhickers Guide to the Galaxy) and the massive amount of customization available just This really is a masterpiece of game-making. I picked up my early pre-order yesterday afternoon and played LBP until I fell asleep. In the end, there are a few control issues (it can be difficult judging the odd angle etc) but the sheer breadth of gameplay, the fun narration (by what sounds like the Hitchhickers Guide to the Galaxy) and the massive amount of customization available just makes this an absolute must have for anyone and everyone. Great job MM and Sony for developing a concept like this Expand
  29. NickM.
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    This game lives past the hype it was receiving and easily deserves the game of the year award. This game never gets tiring because of the variety of levels people upload to the servers for other people to play. People were paying $350 to get this game a week early. Tell me that is not crazy.
  30. JasonE.
    Oct 27, 2008
    10
    Superb game. An original concept executed with a unique style and high production values wrapped up in classic 2D platforming gameplay. Creativity and community options guarantee extensive replay value. If you own a PS3, you must get this game. If you don't own a PS3, this is the reason to buy one!
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. 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.
  3. 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.