LittleBigPlanet

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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5681 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. stevem
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    This is a fabulous game. I predict it will start a new wave of games that allow the users to create and share their own levels on consoles. Ignore the XBOX kids who haven't even played this game. They are lowering the rating because they are mad that Sony didn't give them the game too.
  2. RoelBinnendijk
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    Great graphic style, fantastic atmosphere and music, incredibly fun gameplay mechanics, and especially fun with 2 players playing the game in co-op. There's also a competitive element in the multiplayer. Creating your own images and sticker them all over the place, customize your character, create your own levels, and make your way through all the physics-based madness.. replaying theGreat graphic style, fantastic atmosphere and music, incredibly fun gameplay mechanics, and especially fun with 2 players playing the game in co-op. There's also a competitive element in the multiplayer. Creating your own images and sticker them all over the place, customize your character, create your own levels, and make your way through all the physics-based madness.. replaying the levels to find all the secrets, Just really... really great. It's pollished to the smallest detail.… Expand
  3. MarkoBuxton
    Nov 14, 2008
    9
    The only reason this game has a 6.3 is because of douches who give it a zero because it's not a shooter game. Shooters are great but they get old just like any game. Little Big Planet is great not a 10 but still pretty good. Fun to screw with people online too, slapping and grabbing people is fun
  4. k..
    Nov 14, 2008
    10
    I love everything about this game, that is apart from the multiplayer sections in story mode, but thats not enough to bring the overall score down. Its an excellent game, exactly what the ps3 needs, and good for all ages, certainly not a 'kiddie' game as creating a decent level of your own would be quite challenging. Some of the other user reviews that rated the game 0 should beI love everything about this game, that is apart from the multiplayer sections in story mode, but thats not enough to bring the overall score down. Its an excellent game, exactly what the ps3 needs, and good for all ages, certainly not a 'kiddie' game as creating a decent level of your own would be quite challenging. Some of the other user reviews that rated the game 0 should be ignored, blatent lies. Get the game, you wont regret it ;)… Expand
  5. BJStevens
    Nov 14, 2008
    10
    This is the best game I have played in years. Probably the best video game I have ever played in my life, in fact. I'm very impressed with it, and I play a lot of games from all different genres on a variety of platforms. Little Big Planet has raised the bar for video games. It is incredibly fun, and anyone can find a lot to like about it, whether it be a hardcore gamer like me orThis is the best game I have played in years. Probably the best video game I have ever played in my life, in fact. I'm very impressed with it, and I play a lot of games from all different genres on a variety of platforms. Little Big Planet has raised the bar for video games. It is incredibly fun, and anyone can find a lot to like about it, whether it be a hardcore gamer like me or someone just looking to have some fun in a wonderfully designed game world. You really have to play it to understand what a work of art this game is. 10/10.… Expand
  6. ValC.
    Nov 13, 2008
    6
    LittleBigPlanet in every sense of the word was over hyped. Of course graphically the game might have well been superb but overall gaming the game gets incredible dull. The level creation has its benefits but the levels were enveloped in complete idiocy and ludicrously sewn together. As, Ps3 games a gamer, i predict that this game wont get very far. To it's credit. the game doesLittleBigPlanet in every sense of the word was over hyped. Of course graphically the game might have well been superb but overall gaming the game gets incredible dull. The level creation has its benefits but the levels were enveloped in complete idiocy and ludicrously sewn together. As, Ps3 games a gamer, i predict that this game wont get very far. To it's credit. the game does contain what most Ps3 games are lacking nowadays, fun (at least for a while anyway).… Expand
  7. FrankT
    Nov 13, 2008
    10
    KISS - keep it simple stupid... Media Molecule's Littel Big Planet is a well crafted, content rich game that is here to stay. With the user created content, the game play will be as rich as anyone's imagination. Yes, in this beginning stages, user content will not be as polished as Media Molecules, but users will get the hang of it and interesting levels will appear soon enough.KISS - keep it simple stupid... Media Molecule's Littel Big Planet is a well crafted, content rich game that is here to stay. With the user created content, the game play will be as rich as anyone's imagination. Yes, in this beginning stages, user content will not be as polished as Media Molecules, but users will get the hang of it and interesting levels will appear soon enough. Game play is simple and straight forward. There is no need to go thru manuals and complex button usage. Everything is as intuitive as the game. A major plus is the ability to download content from the Playstation Network for free or with a small fee. The latest... astronaut suit and the pumkin head, download it before it is discontinued. Multi-player coop is what will propell LBP to a level that no other games will reach. The interaction between different characters adds a new dimension. Lets hope that user created content will be careful enough not to create levels only for multiplayers, allowing single players to finish the level without a partner.
    Any PS3 owner should have this game.. it is a must have.    … Expand
  8. MikeC.
    Nov 11, 2008
    10
    One of the most stellar and inventive editing sandboxes I've ever had the joy to play. If you don't have a big smile on your face the entire time you're playing this gem then you had better check your heartbeat, you're probably clinically dead. The tech powering the game is staggering, the graphics and sound seem to rival Pixar's efforts and the control scheme isOne of the most stellar and inventive editing sandboxes I've ever had the joy to play. If you don't have a big smile on your face the entire time you're playing this gem then you had better check your heartbeat, you're probably clinically dead. The tech powering the game is staggering, the graphics and sound seem to rival Pixar's efforts and the control scheme is simple so you don't even have to think about the controller at all, just what type of fun you want to have. A little on the repetitive side and requires alot of creativity from the player, but that's more than acceptable given the brilliance of the core editing design. This isn't a platformer, this is a creativity game. It's like being given a brand new box of crayons and reams of blank paper when you're a kid. Your mind can run wilder and you can have more fun creating than you would just coloring between the lines in a Disney book. Every PS3 owner with the desire to create should pick this up.… Expand
  9. RogerR.
    Nov 9, 2008
    10
    There is simply nothing like LittleBigPlanet anywhere else. It's a fun game that you can play with anyone, kids, adults, teens, it has appeal for everybody. The ability to create and share your own levels is something else that everyone should enjoy. This is the best game for PS3 so far.
  10. JackD
    Nov 8, 2008
    7
    There isn
  11. JeremyP
    Nov 8, 2008
    10
    Awesome game. For those that don't like being creative though, this game is NOT for you. The Story mode is nice, and well done, and over time there will be a lot more user created content that doesn't suck. But you won't like it if you can't create things on your own.
  12. DylanR
    Nov 8, 2008
    10
    Ok. Thisgame doesn't warrant a ten, its controls are a bit too unrefined for that, however i shall ot suffer unfair damage from fanboys on either side, as im gonna go remark on gears next. Still this game is a solid nine and if the controls were a touch more intuitive it'd be a ten. The level creation tools are psychotically fun and you can make essentially anything. Hell i even Ok. Thisgame doesn't warrant a ten, its controls are a bit too unrefined for that, however i shall ot suffer unfair damage from fanboys on either side, as im gonna go remark on gears next. Still this game is a solid nine and if the controls were a touch more intuitive it'd be a ten. The level creation tools are psychotically fun and you can make essentially anything. Hell i even saw a calculator. Frankly i don't give a flying rat about online multiplayer but I should mention that the online co-op aspect is extremely broken. However playing levels from other people is easy and fun so long as you do it alone or with local multiplayer. If you don't get this then your not getting the full value of your PS3. which some fanboy prick will inevitably remark, is none.… Expand
  13. BlockJuice
    Nov 8, 2008
    10
    This is easily one of the best games of the year. A stellar set of designer-made levels and quite a sleuth of items to find help make the story mode worth playing. The level creator is truly powerful on all aspects, and easy to use, and the online community is very flexible. But, the game only has a few problems, such as switching back and forth from the layers in a level can be This is easily one of the best games of the year. A stellar set of designer-made levels and quite a sleuth of items to find help make the story mode worth playing. The level creator is truly powerful on all aspects, and easy to use, and the online community is very flexible. But, the game only has a few problems, such as switching back and forth from the layers in a level can be complicated, the level editor's undo feature doesn't work so well, and whenever you play multiplayer, and then you play alone, only the person playing alone gets a lot of items, and it doesn't transfer to the other controller/s. Other than that, this is a truly great game, and it's a good reason to buy the PS3.… Expand
  14. Dave
    Nov 8, 2008
    10
    I've had the XBOX 360 and now own the PS3. IMO this is by far the best game to come out in years. In a world where every 2nd game is a shooter this is a nice breath of fresh air. Some of the levels are ingenius and the multiplayer aspect is kick @(#(. I know this looks like a kids game, but try it before you lay down your judgement....I've never laughed so hard for a 3 hour I've had the XBOX 360 and now own the PS3. IMO this is by far the best game to come out in years. In a world where every 2nd game is a shooter this is a nice breath of fresh air. Some of the levels are ingenius and the multiplayer aspect is kick @(#(. I know this looks like a kids game, but try it before you lay down your judgement....I've never laughed so hard for a 3 hour period :-) If I could give a 10.5 I would.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. GaryW
    Nov 8, 2008
    10
    Its a shame that an excellent site like this is being used by idiots who post comments based on their preferred console system rather than the game itself. Just look at some of the banal comments posted with scores of 0 for this game. Well I have all the consoles and think that this game is very innovative and fun - right up there with Nintendo and just what the PS3 needs. The graphics Its a shame that an excellent site like this is being used by idiots who post comments based on their preferred console system rather than the game itself. Just look at some of the banal comments posted with scores of 0 for this game. Well I have all the consoles and think that this game is very innovative and fun - right up there with Nintendo and just what the PS3 needs. The graphics and physics system is spot on and although online play can be slow at times it is early days and hopefully capacity will be improved. So back to my first point, I hope that the moderators on this site remove stupid scores that have no meaningful comment (e.g. Zero - PS3 sucks!).… Expand
  17. 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
  18. HarryL
    Nov 7, 2008
    0
    Utter rubbish, played it for 10 minutes, and every level was as poor and cliche as the next, the story line is terrible, the graphics are the only thin i could see right with this game, and wiht its im not a dork, im a video game maker look to it, if you want to run around with fluffy animals and have a fun time with it, viva pinata is for you
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. RichP
    Nov 7, 2008
    9
    Couldnt rate this 10 because of small control issues, but theyre not that bad. My girlfriend doesnt play games and shes hooked on this despite the jumping being a little imprecise. Main game is a little short and has no story, but who cares?! i started playing games when 85% of games had no story. User made levels are great and some are very innovative. Multiplayer is great fun, but the Couldnt rate this 10 because of small control issues, but theyre not that bad. My girlfriend doesnt play games and shes hooked on this despite the jumping being a little imprecise. Main game is a little short and has no story, but who cares?! i started playing games when 85% of games had no story. User made levels are great and some are very innovative. Multiplayer is great fun, but the best thing is level editor, extremely versitile and as easy or difficult as you want it to be. you can create levels in multiplayer with your friends so its not like you have to spend hours on your own trying to make something perfect, you can just put it on and mess around. After a while you find yourself trying out ideas, trying to make parodies of films or games and generally laughing away for hours. Bought the ps3 for this and metal gear 4 (and blu ray movies) and i love both. This games probably not worth the money if you have no friends like some of the people on here rating it 0 as single player gets dull quickly, but putting it on with my girlfriend, trying out new levels and messing around with the creator for a couple of hours is awesome fun. These 360 fanboys should probably go and play Generic shooter 4 or whatever the latest big exclusive is and get over the fact that someones made a great game that doesnt have an m-rating.… Expand
  22. LJR
    Nov 7, 2008
    10
    This game is the most innovative game I have played this gen on any console (I own both PS3 and 360). The character and ingenuity is second to none and I take my hat off to Media Molecule for daring to do something as ambitious as LBP - and pulling it off with finesse! This is my GotY (although Gears 2 is a very very close second)
  23. GrahamBurt
    Nov 6, 2008
    10
    These ratings should really be only open to people who've actually played the game, and not idiots who're just angry xbox owners, or people with no sense of creativity. :P

    The game is awesome fun. The combination of physics and platforming works really well, and the posibilities of the level editor are only limited by your imagination. It's the gaming equivalent of Lego    These ratings should really be only open to people who've actually played the game, and not idiots who're just angry xbox owners, or people with no sense of creativity. :P

    The game is awesome fun. The combination of physics and platforming works really well, and the posibilities of the level editor are only limited by your imagination. It's the gaming equivalent of Lego Technics, if lego technics had flamethrowers and rocketboosters.    … Expand
  24. Simon
    Nov 6, 2008
    1
    Why on earth is this game being rated so highly? I was playing games similar to this back in the days of the atari 2600, run, jump, run, jump some more. Innovation my arse. Do yourself a favour save £40 and download a snes emulator and play much better platformers for free.
  25. AaronChapman
    Nov 5, 2008
    0
    This game is absolute rubbish. I'm sure microsoft would of done a better job with this. The PS3 will never stand up to the XBox 360 and Wii, and i am ashamed to admit it as i am a PS3 owner.
    If you want to discuss this further, add me on msn : lil-azza@hotmail.com
    Or talk to me on myspace =]
  26. JamesK
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    Sorry, but this game has left me speechless. Buy it. If you haven't got a PS3, buy one. Then buy LBP. You will not be disappointed. I'm not joking.
  27. ChrisIannitti
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    A beautiful game. This is the first game I've played in a long time that actually made me feel like it was made to be fun and not just for the money.
  28. MichaelPowers
    Nov 5, 2008
    9
    This has to be the most fun I've had playing a platformer since Mario64. Its a most buy if you own a PS3. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 is because of the 2.5D auto switching when running or jumping. Its not always perfect but it doesn't hurt the game any as the developers animated the cute and cuddly sackboy, or sackgirl, so damn well. I'd give it a solid 9.5 if I could.
  29. JackHanoy
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    Best game to come out in years it is a must own for anyone. If you were looking for a reason to buy a PS3 this is it. No matter your gaming level hardcore casual etc... this game will meet your needs. Fantastic effort from MM and should be game of the year.
  30. KyleY
    Nov 5, 2008
    9
    In the land of FPS/3PS and MMO's its about time a good platformer came out. All in all it's an amazing game, kept me hooked until the end of the boxed levels. Challenging and frustrating at points, but still playable. The replay factor is high because face it, you gotta get all those stickers and objects, as well as ace the levels. Playing online is a little laggy (horribly so In the land of FPS/3PS and MMO's its about time a good platformer came out. All in all it's an amazing game, kept me hooked until the end of the boxed levels. Challenging and frustrating at points, but still playable. The replay factor is high because face it, you gotta get all those stickers and objects, as well as ace the levels. Playing online is a little laggy (horribly so when you connect to the game occasionally). Most of the player made levels range from amazing to not bad, with very few terrible ones. All in all a very good game, and a must have for any real fan of platformers or level creation.… Expand
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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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