Sackboy: A Big Adventure

 PlayStation 5
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 545 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 450 out of 545
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 545
  3. Negative: 51 out of 545
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  1. busylast
    Dec 1, 2020
    6
    Its a decent game, nice characters and great world design. I feel like they should have taken more advantage of the PS5's controller. Overall it seems more like a PS4 title and I don't see the next gen benefits really.
  2. BubaMan
    Jun 27, 2021
    6
    The presentation is brilliant, the music is sublime, the voice acting is good and the control is just OK.
    The thing that knocked most of those points off is the obsession with auto-scrolling levels in this game!
    Auto-scrolling levels are the worst part of any platformer (as they deny you the chance to explore) and they're something that you tolerate in tiny doses, when the rest of the    The presentation is brilliant, the music is sublime, the voice acting is good and the control is just OK.
    The thing that knocked most of those points off is the obsession with auto-scrolling levels in this game!

    Auto-scrolling levels are the worst part of any platformer (as they deny you the chance to explore) and they're something that you tolerate in tiny doses, when the rest of the game is great but nearly 50 % of the levels in Sackboy feature auto-scrolling!
    So, what could have been an absolute classic is a instead a very missable experience :(    … Expand
  3. Equinocio
    Jan 14, 2021
    5
    The game is ok, the only problem is that, unless you've got another controller and somebody to play de coop levels, you wont be able to get te amount of orbs required to access te last stage. This is simply ridiculous.
  4. Steyraus
    Nov 14, 2020
    6
    It an ok little platform game. I think the new camera angle is good. It not in the same leuge as Mario 3D or any mario, but about as good as the new Yoshi game.
  5. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    7
    Spaßiges Jump'n'Run-Abenteuer und cool für Zwischendurch. Es hat mich aber auch nicht komplett umgehauen. Hätte mal wieder Bock auf so ein richtig großes Jump'n'Run-Abenteuer mit Erkundung und so. Wie bei Banjo Kazooie oder Donkey Kong 64. Da mal was mit moderner Technik als Triple A wäre schon bombastisch.
  6. B-Bog
    Oct 3, 2021
    6
    This game "borrows" (steals) A LOT from the more recent Yoshi games in terms of gameplay, crafted look, level design, collectibles etc., but it can never quite reach the heights and polished gameplay of those games, let alone of a game like Super Mario 3D World. The controls feel too imprecise, Sackboy is super-sluggish (I was constantly wishing for a sprint button), the moveset is reallyThis game "borrows" (steals) A LOT from the more recent Yoshi games in terms of gameplay, crafted look, level design, collectibles etc., but it can never quite reach the heights and polished gameplay of those games, let alone of a game like Super Mario 3D World. The controls feel too imprecise, Sackboy is super-sluggish (I was constantly wishing for a sprint button), the moveset is really limited, your jumps are INCREDIBLY short and combat is annoying because your reach seems to be about 2 millimeters, which, combined with very weird hitboxes and enemies that don't always stick to their familiar patterns, make it way too easy to get hit. Should that happen too often and you die, respawning takes about half an eternity. Also, adding up stuff at the end of the level takes WAY too long and the fact that you can't just skip taking a dumbass photo for every completed level is just ridiculous.

    On the plus side, the presentation is very good: The game looks amazing and the music is more than serviceable, if a little forgettable.

    So yeah, I'd recommend this mostly to kids/parents. Or if you're really into 3D platformers, you might want to get this on sale, but don't exactly expect a masterpiece on par with the likes of Mario. All in all, Astro's Playroom is the better game and that comes for free with every PS5, soooo...    … Expand
  7. Colfax
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    I agree with most people when they say the game is a sleeper hit. It is a surprisingly good platformer and has a good amount of challenge to it. The final (ultimate) challenge in the game is a bit annoying. It strings together all of the previous smaller challenges into one big one, which seemed a bit uncreative. There are also no checkpoints through it, which demands near perfectionI agree with most people when they say the game is a sleeper hit. It is a surprisingly good platformer and has a good amount of challenge to it. The final (ultimate) challenge in the game is a bit annoying. It strings together all of the previous smaller challenges into one big one, which seemed a bit uncreative. There are also no checkpoints through it, which demands near perfection just to complete it, let alone gold medaling it. I will admit, though, getting gold on it does leave you satisfied.
    My biggest complaint is definitely related to online play. A friend and I played the whole campaign at it was a total nightmare. Teleporting, glitching, random deaths, etc., were constant. Both of us have 60Mb internet and play together frequently. I do suspect, however, it may be due to crossplay (I was on PS5, they were on PS4). My other complaint has to do with the currency that you buy outfits and emotes with. After completing the game 100% (gold completion on every level, challenge and trial) and even going through most levels an extra time with my friend as host, I was far short of being able to purchase every one of these items. This leads to roughly 8+ hours of tedious farming, as there is no good way to build this currency after the game.
    In short... The game is generally fantastic and is truly fun to play, especially in single player. The issues the game has could easily be fixed with patches and if fixed, I could easily give the game an 8.5 or 9.

    (**SIDE NOTE... The game does not properly save the non host's high score, making you have to get the high score again**)

    PROS:
    -Lots of Little Big Planet charm
    -A general good balance of challenge
    -Licensed music themed levels are well engineered (audibly, visually and creatively)
    -Runs smooth and looks fantastic

    CONS:
    -Glitchy co-op play
    -Tedious currency accumulation at the end
    -High score does not transfer correctly when not hosting co-op
    -Disappointing final challenge    … Expand
  8. ho3ean
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    I played it's previous games
    They were fun but none of em were as complete as this one is
    Its so damn cool to see this stuff in these gen but it is so simple for adults, the puzzle are easy to solve and the gameplay will bore you after 3 hrz
  9. benprofessional
    May 29, 2023
    7
    Its fun for kids i think, and for older ppl if u play with someone else like coop, dualsense features nothing special, just a kid adventure
  10. BryanSartori
    Aug 22, 2021
    5
    O jogo tem potencial, mas exigir requisitos para avançar as fases é tão ''mobile'', que eu fiquei com preguiça de voltar todas as fases novamente para coletar os itens para destravar o último mundo.
  11. HuevoAlce
    Jun 24, 2022
    7
    A fun time with a friend. While it doesn't elicit the same adventurous tone that the original Little Big Planet games do, it's still a fun time.
  12. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  13. dr-kenobi
    Apr 28, 2023
    6
    Нічого особливого. Типовий оверпрайсд платформер. Кооп механіка явно не допрацьована: якщо хтось застрягає і не може наздогнати, екран все одно йде вперед, а того хто застряг автоматично телепортують до іншого гравця. В середині стало настільки нудно, що навіть не виникло бажання йти до кінцяНічого особливого. Типовий оверпрайсд платформер. Кооп механіка явно не допрацьована: якщо хтось застрягає і не може наздогнати, екран все одно йде вперед, а того хто застряг автоматично телепортують до іншого гравця. В середині стало настільки нудно, що навіть не виникло бажання йти до кінця
  14. Gamer05113
    Jan 1, 2023
    6
    If you just want to play through the game without collecting everthing, the game makes fun but if you want to collect everything, the game can get incredibly difficult at some points where you just want to throw the controller around. It's also too long for a plattformer. My friend and I had several problems in multiplayer where we were bugging around. If you want to 100% the game, youIf you just want to play through the game without collecting everthing, the game makes fun but if you want to collect everything, the game can get incredibly difficult at some points where you just want to throw the controller around. It's also too long for a plattformer. My friend and I had several problems in multiplayer where we were bugging around. If you want to 100% the game, you also need to play coop levels where you need a local friend who likes plattforming games or have to buy PSN, very unnecessary in my opinion. I also couln't see any differences between the PS5 and PS4 version that is 10€ cheaper.… Expand
  15. Suriel
    May 22, 2023
    5
    El juego no es malo es divertido pero me lo encuentro algo infantil no es un juego para cogerlo en serio como jugador está es solo mi opinión ya que somos subjetivas
  16. P-Daniele
    Jun 3, 2023
    7
    riuscire a far fare il salto al 3d da un platform che è sempre stato in 2d non è semplice, quindi dare questo progetto ad uno studio secondario che aveva già pubblicato un più che dimenticabile little big planet 3 non è stata forse l'idea vincente.
    in questo caso il gioco è riuscito, ma allo stesso tempo è pieno di tante piccole imperfezioni che non me lo fanno apprezzare completamente.    riuscire a far fare il salto al 3d da un platform che è sempre stato in 2d non è semplice, quindi dare questo progetto ad uno studio secondario che aveva già pubblicato un più che dimenticabile little big planet 3 non è stata forse l'idea vincente.
    in questo caso il gioco è riuscito, ma allo stesso tempo è pieno di tante piccole imperfezioni che non me lo fanno apprezzare completamente.
    in generale i livelli non sono male, non molto complessi ma pieni di segreti e di obbiettivi tipo completa il livello senza morire che fanno aumentare la sfida, per poi arrivare nella parte finale con un sostanziale aumento della difficoltà.
    il problema viene quando alcune hitbox dei nemici sono un po troppo grosse facendoti morire ingiustamente, o ancora peggio quando il protagonista non si aggrappa e rimbalza sulla struttura facendoti cadere inevitabilmente nel vuoto.
    anche il salto che non copre grandi distanze nei livelli dove bisogna saltare tra piattaforme mobili regalerà tante belle cadute.
    ma la cosa più insopportabile di tutto il gioco è la premiazione finale dopo aver finito un livello.
    inizieranno elencandoti i punti fatti
    poi ci sarà il momento foto, quindi mettiti in posa attendi diversi secondi, tutto finito? no ovviamente ora ti mostriamo per altri secondi la bellissima foro appena fatta.
    tutto finito? no ovviamente ricapitolo dei premi che abbiamo ottenuto nel livello, ed ora finalmente potremo ritornare nella mappa del mondo.
    però aspetta un secondo forse ti interessa sapere per la terza volta quanti collezionabili hai trovato nel livello.
    ma aspetta ancora un secondo hai trovato tutti i collezionabili, che bravo che sei stato ecco un bellissimo adesivo che ti verrà applicato sul tuo diario con tanto di animazioni lentissime.
    tutto questo porterà via poco più di 1 minuto nulla di grava se solo non ci fossero una novantina di livelli, e se solo il gioco non durasse poco più di 10 ore, risultano quindi essere il 10/15% del esperienza complessiva di tutto il gioco.
    fortunatamente il gioco non è solo questo, e tra simpatici livelli, e piacevoli prove a tempo che aggiungono fin da subito una buona sfida il titolo in generale risulta consigliato.
    anche se forse il titolo è stato più studiato per essere apprezzato di più in cooperativa.
    tra livelli opzionali che si possono giocare solo in coop, a livelli in singolo che palesemente hanno zone arene pensate per più giocatori, fino ad arrivare alle premiazioni finali , la sensazione che si ha è che sia proprio un titolo volutamente puntato sulla coop, ma che lo si può apprezzare anche da soli.
    voto 75    … Expand

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#12 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2020
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#7 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2020

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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    90
    Sackboy is not groundbreaking in any way, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s a wonderful platformer that looks great, sounds excellent, and offers superb co-op. It is pure, varied fun and deserves much more recognition than it received overshadowed by Spider-Man: Miles Morales and some other big releases. [01/2021, p.38]
  2. BaziCenter
    Feb 23, 2021
    80
    Sackboy A Big Adventure goes out if its way to be a Nintendo-like platformer, and almost gets it right if not for a few small but costly mistakes. It's still a very good game, but could have even been better if the developers focused more on their own ideas.
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  3. GameGrin
    Feb 1, 2021
    90
    A brilliantly accessible and clever platformer with a top-notch soundtrack. This is a must-have title for any PlayStation owner who likes platformers.
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