LittleBigPlanet

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2008
User Score
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. john
    Oct 23, 2008
    8
    We rented this from the 94 video store in Rowland Heights. The offensive song actually sounds very cute and we didn't know what the lyrics were, so it didn't matter. It's fun with four people, but play time should be limited because you will get sick of dying randomly. There are moving objects or creatures with spikes and they don't kill you every time, but it throws We rented this from the 94 video store in Rowland Heights. The offensive song actually sounds very cute and we didn't know what the lyrics were, so it didn't matter. It's fun with four people, but play time should be limited because you will get sick of dying randomly. There are moving objects or creatures with spikes and they don't kill you every time, but it throws off your timing. It's not 6.3 bad.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. MattJ
    Oct 26, 2008
    9
    A stunning game, but the fact R* removed aircraft during development (There are ways to access choppers by 1 or 2 glitches, have a good rumage around gtaforums.com) and other niggles that could have been improved before release simply make me unable to give it a 10, even though I think that Liberty City is a far superior setting than Vice City Stories' on PSP. 'Nuf sed:-)
  4. 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
  5. 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, ....
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. StanKojima
    Nov 5, 2008
    1
    Can't even get online for a little co-op play. All sort of server issues. I paid $60 plus tax for this. What a ripoff
  9. 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
  10. RickS.
    Oct 23, 2008
    0
    Having been testing the game for the last month or so i have to say im disapointed. Being a game tested i do not normally comment on games as i go through so many in the year but this one was especially poor, very unoriginial game play and long long load times. Menus were difficult to get around and the game lacked any kind of luster. My suggestion is to buy an xbox360.
  11. FrankieM.
    Oct 23, 2008
    0
    I was so excited for this game before the release. REALLY EXCITED, but when I bought it I knew the game was extremely over hyped. The game had clunky controls, my PS3 could barely play it because it lagged alot, the music sucked, and it crashed a couple times. I cannot believe I actually bought this shit, dont buy it, just save your money for a good game.
  12. SethC.
    Oct 24, 2008
    0
    My local store broke street date so I got a copy of this game. It is boring. Essentially it's just a 2D scroller with a level editor. OK. Haven't I played a 2D scroller with a level editor before? Oh yeah, it was called Excitebike and it was for the original Nintendo system. Maybe these critics never played 2D scrollers but there was a big reason even Mario went 3d. The gameplay My local store broke street date so I got a copy of this game. It is boring. Essentially it's just a 2D scroller with a level editor. OK. Haven't I played a 2D scroller with a level editor before? Oh yeah, it was called Excitebike and it was for the original Nintendo system. Maybe these critics never played 2D scrollers but there was a big reason even Mario went 3d. The gameplay is simple to the point of idiocy....jump, run, jump, collect stuff, jump again, ad naseum. don't believe the hype for this game.… Expand
  13. ChrisB.
    Oct 24, 2008
    9
    Excellent side scrolling platformer! Its a must buy if you own a PS3. Its a build and share your own platforming game. You or friends create and share stages. Your able to play then with friends online and rate other user created stages you've played. Only complaint I have is dealing with the 3d'ish movement to the fore or aft of the screen can be a little annoying.
  14. DmytrykD.
    Oct 25, 2008
    4
    Slick all through but that's not saying much since there is so little gameplay unless you take about a weeks work of building level only to see yourself play through your own penbox. Except there's little fun to be had since you build it.
  15. HershellM.
    Oct 31, 2008
    9
    Looking at the user average score in comparison to the critic average would lead one to believe their is b.s. amidst. You would be correct in assuming so as that score was averaged far prior to LBP's release. Let me assure you that the user score is utter b.s. , as I've played LBP and its actually fun to play. The intro is very unique and memorable as the english narrator guides Looking at the user average score in comparison to the critic average would lead one to believe their is b.s. amidst. You would be correct in assuming so as that score was averaged far prior to LBP's release. Let me assure you that the user score is utter b.s. , as I've played LBP and its actually fun to play. The intro is very unique and memorable as the english narrator guides you from a dark room through a level that serves as a tutorial and the credits pop up in the background. You won't have to worry about opening that book as the narrator will provide instructions for you during the early part of LBP. The sp campaign has a total of 50 levels that vary in complexity and style. One memorable one is a level where you must guide a hot air ballon towards a volcano and actually go inside the mouth of the volcano. I wont spoil the rest for you. You can choose to go through them solo, or team up with a buddy to access parts of the levels otherwise inaccessible. You also have the option of creating your own levels as you see fit, uploading them, and sharing them with friends. The game in its simplest form is a platformer, but its engaging in the fact that it challenges you as you progress. You'll even encounter boss battles through the campaign. OOPS!!!! Forgot to put up the spoiler warning. If I had to complain about one thing it would be the controls. Jumping can often times be frustrating especially in the later levels where platforming becomes more challenging. Go buy this game its worth owning.… Expand
  16. ChrisE.
    Oct 4, 2008
    5
    After playing the beta, I cannot understand the hype for the game. Sure, creating your own levels and sharing them amongst friends is an awe-inspiring feature; but this has been done many times in the past. Where's the innovation; playing a 2D sackboy? I'm taking this off my Christmas list.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. BillH
    Nov 3, 2008
    8
    I don't think the people giving this game a 0 are quite being fair, but I can understand their feeling that their voices aren't being heard. This is a solid game with notable problems. If you've ever considered yourself a fan of the genre I'd say it's worth a play-through, just don't buy into the hype that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, I don't think the people giving this game a 0 are quite being fair, but I can understand their feeling that their voices aren't being heard. This is a solid game with notable problems. If you've ever considered yourself a fan of the genre I'd say it's worth a play-through, just don't buy into the hype that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, because while I guarantee the first couple days you have it you'll be thoroughly engaged, it is rather surprising how quickly it becomes tired and the flaws you initially overlooked start to grate on you... much in the way that a really hot girlfriend is great at first, but then just starts to annoy the hell out of you. The physics and controls really are problematic (while at the same time, oddly enough, the physics for objects seems to be VERY solid, when it's applied to your avatar it becomes splotchy, particularly in regards to jumping, which... in a platformer becomes frustrating). I was also surprised to see basic innovations in the platforming genre absent (such as grabbing onto ledges and wall-jumping). However, at the same time, you do have the capability to grab ahold of certain objects and pull-triggers, but as this capacity to interact is selective in level design it becomes the equivalent of a quick-time event due to it's restrictions. Overall, I haven't played it for a few days, but know in the back of my mind, I'll likely pick it up and play a few levels online today or tommorrow or the next day and it strikes me that that may well be the best measure of whether or not this is a "good" game, is it something I'll wax ecstatic about for years to come? No, not really, but it's a decent game that I'll check in on from time to time and spend a half hour to 45 minutes fooling around with before putting down and going on about my day. It's casual gaming, it's very pretty, the presentation is exceedingly well-done, and there are plenty of moments that will be both elate and infuriate you as a result of it's design - but don't expect the second coming, this simply isn't the killer app PS3 owners have been waiting for and I don't expect you'll see a boost in system sales as a result of this game. Remember, any game that will do that has to be damn good to get people to choke up $400 in the mass market and, to date, there hasn't been any game on any of the seventh gen consoles that has been that good, but here's hoping Sony will turn it around yet!… Expand
  29. jewmcface
    Nov 3, 2008
    0
    It's fun for about ...5 hours and then its complete shovelware.
  30. JeffG.
    Nov 4, 2008
    3
    The game is average at best. With just really not that much to do, LBP will not keep you coming back.
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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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