LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition

10 Review to this product

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  Barry E. Wohl
  October 5th, 2009 on 2:01 pm

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  Great game for the PS3. People of all ages will enjoy this title. Not only are the levels included on the disc fun, yet complex – the online community has 100′s of hours of gameplay waiting for you…
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  A. Dent
  October 6th, 2009 on 9:25 am

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  BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE GOTY EDITION

  Play, Create, Share – that’s the LBP motto and, unlike most marketing empty slogans, Little Big Planet is more than up to the promise.

  The Game of the Year edition includes all the paid content made available online since the initial release and more – see below:

  - 18 user-created levels developed especially for the GOTY, good but not always up to the polish level of the professional levels
  
  - 3 sticker packs – some paid for these to download, include here
  
  - 16 new costumes – see above
  
  - the complete Metal Gear Solid set of levels that includes trophy levels and never-seen-before weapons such as the Paintinator
  
  - the key to access the online beta of ModNation Racers (after December 3, I believe)

  All of this on top of what turned out to be an already incredible game that stimulates creativity, cooperation, curiosity and celebrates the players themselves, proud creators of over one million levels, published and accessible by all. I don’t play the game so much but, when it comes to the kids, this is by far their number one game and they have quite a few to choose from already. They are proud of their creations and they seem to have what seems to be endless fun playing other people’s levels online.

  REVIEW

  Since this is about the GOTY, I will not write a full review of the game itself. I understand that many are new to the Little Big Planet universe but, it turns out, great reviews of the original game have been written by others so simply click on LittleBigPlanet to get an idea of what the game is about. Suffice it to say here that LPB takes advantage of just about every feature and peripheral that the PS3 has or supports and its online interaction is simply unparalleled. For example, you can go to a friend’s profile and not only play his or her levels but see what other players levels your buddy liked and get to try those out. Or, you can create some awesome weapons. You can include that weapon inside the prize bubble of a level you create and whomever plays your level can earn the object that you created and use it somewhere else – the fun is endless.

  PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

  Play, Create, Share – and, in our case, a lot more. I am not only a (casual) LBP player but also a parent and, to my delight and unlike what ‘some’ claim, this game has, in fact, made better, smarter kids. And I’m talking about my two boys. They took the ‘create’ part quite seriously and, after staging duels with custom-made awesome weapons, they began working on their own levels and, to my surprise, they actually asked me to help them learn computer programming – which we are doing now. And their grades have actually improved – the reason they are getting the GOTY is because they’ve done well in school so far this year.

  EVALUATION AND RATING

  If the ‘regular’ edition was a 5-star in my book, then add 50% to the initial evaluation. It’s a definite ‘must have’.

  For anyone who doesn’t own the original LBP, the GOTY is without a doubt the way to go. For owners of the original edition… I don’t know if everybody does this but we were able to sell our ‘used’ (it was in mint condition, actually) copy of LBP for about half of the original price and we used the earnings to partially finance the purchase of the GOTY.
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  Cute Chihuahua
  October 19th, 2009 on 4:14 pm

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  LittleBigPlanet is absolutely amazing. I have never seen such a creative game that has so much to offer. This was my first night playing the game and I am hooked. This game is so much fun I played it for about 6 hours straight. The levels are amazing and so full of character. You can unlock tons of upgrades to customize your sackboy or sackgirl. There are also free downloads on the Playstation network for this game from time to time. The game is exciting with so much to explore and tons of vehicles and rides like mine cars, skateboards, roller coasters, ferris wheels, bumper cars, spaceships, submarines and so much more. Your kids will love it!!! I am 29 and I love the game. Plus you can create your own levels and even host them online for others to play. It is a little complicated to create levels but the tutorials do a good job of explaining it. You can also play with and against others online and even chat with them. If you own the playstation eye you can upload your own pics and add them to the levels for a truly personalized experience. I have uploaded several screen shots so you can get a better idea what the game is like.
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  Mr Ke
  October 21st, 2009 on 5:02 am

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  From all the reviews I’ve read before purchasing this game I was a little skeptical that it wouldn’t be for me. I was wrong. Matter fact I purchased it for my 5 year old boy first, just to keep him away from some of my other games while I’m at work. And you know what? This game stays in the PS3 all day. Not only that, when I get home from work the first thing he wants to do is play Little BIG planet. Its fun for me and him. I was hoping for simplified controls like a Mario plat former with just a jump button. But he’s figured out how to use the Dual Shock 3 just as good as me. With the main buttons, X to jump and R1 to grab things, it couldn’t be any easier. He also knows how to change their clothes and apply stickers and so on. This game is simple, plain and easy. The only problem he may have is figuring out that the game has some physics involved. Running faster to get further jumps, holding the jump button longer, how to jump on springs like objects to get higher takes a little timing that I even have trouble with. This game has plenty of levels, I play maybe an hour a day since I bought it and still have not finished everything. You can also make your own levels, download levels that others have created online, and play with people online. This game has infinite replay if you get into the community. Also, If you want to teach a child how to be greedy with items than this game is for you. I forgot to say that this game is fun for me too. Glad purchased it and you’ll be too. One if the few must own exclusives for the PS3, this is coming from a 360 lover.
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  B Man
  October 30th, 2009 on 10:42 pm

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  I picked this game up along with Uncharted 2 and a copy of Halo 3: ODST a few weeks ago when Toys R Us had their buy two get one free deal. Just looking at the case for this game my initial thoughts were that it was very kiddish and not worth my time, however I did play the demo available on playstation network before buying so I knew what to expect and was not disapointed.

  You play the game as a sack boy, or girl, characters you customize with clothing, accessories, hairstyles, eyes and more as you play through the game you unlock more costumes, and features. The game is a side scroller platformer puzzle game where you go through stages dodging enemies, swinging across things and using items like stickers to find more items all which add to the best part of the game, creation mode. This game of the year edition comes with 50 levels to play through but the best thing in this game is the content created by the community which according to the back of the case is over 1 million stages and growing. I’ve played a number of these stages and they really are varied and it is amazing to see what people can make with this game, things like boards with Street fighter 2 characters, Starwars themed, Metal Gear, haunted houses, amusement parks, and the list goes on and on. I myself tried creating a board or two and though anyone can make simple levels the more complex stuff is really difficult to pull off but rewarding none the less. It took me an hour to figure out how to make a simple elevator that goes up and down but I felt so good about myself afterwards and would go on to spend another five or so hours before my first level was complete. The tutorials in the game do a pretty good job of teaching you things and after you complete each one you are rewarded with new items to use in your stages ranging from materials such as different kinds of wood, metals, cardboards, foams, and more. If you have the playstation camera add on you can do even more customization however I do not own one so I cannot comment on how this works, but it is good to know that feature is there.

  So don’t be put off by the cute looking characters, the game does start off easy but later levels are very difficult, and with the online community you will have lots of content to come back to and should add to the replay value. I am very happy with this purchase and am going to give this game a 5 out of 5, anyone with even a little bit of a creative streak will really enjoy it so check it out.
  
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  Jason W. "Chun"
  November 5th, 2009 on 8:58 pm

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  Not exactly the most exciting game ever, but it is one of the console defining game on PS3.

  With a near endless variety of online stages to download, LitteBigPlanet is a game suitable for all age. Supporting up to four players, it stands as perhaps one of the best party game on the console. With endless re-playability, LittleBigPlanet is worth its price, no matter how hefty a sum it might be.

  To those who are interested in the game, invest a bit extra for the Game of the Year Edition. The additional DLC included more than pay for itself.

  If you own a PS3, it’s a buy you will not regret.
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  Thomas Monroe
  November 20th, 2009 on 10:11 pm

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  We got a PS3 at the price drop, lots of us did! It was easy to find blu-rays for me and the wife, I got a nice role playing game for myself, and out boys were easy to shop for as well. Lots of first person shooters to choose from of course. But what to do about out 7 year old daughter? There is a dirth of family or female oriented games for the PS3. Enter LittleBigPlanet.

  Not that it is a girl’s game, it is a people’s game. Our daughter does indeed love it, she dresses up her sackgirl and enjoys new levels for the fun and fashion choices. Sometimes, she just tries out and displays different looks. Not my cup of tea, but then that is the point. It is really the only PS3 game she regularly plays.

  The rest of us enjoy it too. I usually game a bit after the kids have gone to sleep, and I play LBP much more than I ever imagined. My wife, who rarely plays video games, will play this one. The game is utterly charming. It is a good game without the wonderful, whimsical world, but the world, the animations, the music even, create a game experience that is wholesome, warm, and inviting.

  This is a different experience in gaming. I suggest you get the game of the year edition so you start out with more levels and more costumes. Your children, or even your inner child, will thank you.

  Trey
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  Rebecca Ngo
  November 30th, 2009 on 10:01 am

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  Amazing. I play it sometimes with my 9 year old sister, and we have tons of laughs. Only thing I don’t like is the camera position when more than one person is playing the game on the same console. I have a tiny t.v. so it’s hard to see where I’m at when it zooms out. Other than that, great game, I recommend it for families.
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  Jennifer Taylor
  March 1st, 2010 on 11:29 am

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  this game sparks SO MUCH creativity… there is no violence so our 5 year old can watch and enjoy and just thinks that dressing and creating outfits and worlds is so cool. endless hours of fun and an endless game really so it is totally worth every penny.
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  Peter M. Goldstein
  March 28th, 2010 on 9:35 pm

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  I bought this game because it looked like something my wife and I could enjoy together. The first game we’d gotten for the PS3, Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time, hadn’t really appealed to her. And I wanted to get something we’d both like.

  At its core, LittleBigPlanet is just another platforming game in the long line going back to the early Mario Bros. games. The gameplay is good, but nothing radically different from earlier platforming games. But there are several things that take LBP from good to great:

  i) The detailed artwork and music – The visuals and music on the story levels are fantastic. Each level has a recognizable look and feel that is designed to evoke a particular mood. The music is catchy and adds another level to the game.

  ii) Sackboy personalization – As silly as it sounds, the ability to change the sackboy’s outfit, skin, and accessories makes the game a lot more fun. This ability, combined with the fact that additional personalization options open up throughout the game, means that you can spend a surprising amount of time dressing up (and re-dressing up) your sackboy.

  iii) The community levels – I have been absolutely amazed at some of the levels that so-called amateurs put together. While some of the community levels are poorly conceived, there are incredible gems out there. Many of these levels are just as good as the story levels. If I had the time (and the skill) it would be a lot of fun to build my own level and share with the community.

  This is a great game and I highly recommend it. We’ve gotten hours and hours worth of fun out of it.