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LittleBigPlanet PS3
Deep Obsidian - trainee
  332 days 23 hours ago | View Game Profile
LittleBigPlanet might not be your cup of tea
When LittleBigPlanet was first announced people in the industry such as Reggie Fils-Aime already claimed that LBP was the Playstation 3's killer app and as I look back at that statement it seems that I have been sadly disappointed.

I was not disappointed by the graphics, the graphics were pretty much accurate in displaying the materials and it's physics coupled with the sound made by each material is perfect to the point that you can hardly tell the difference between to pieces of wood hitting each other in LBP and two pieces of wood hitting each other in real life. It couldn't be the level creator it shows the physics with each material and gives adequate space for gamers to unleash their creativity, Levels made by the devs that show that almost anything is possible with the create tools. What disappointed me was the fact that some if not majority of the gaming community told me that anybody could enjoy it right away which proved false in my case.

In my opinion if you had viewed this game as a kid's game then playing it probably won't change your mind because that is the initial appeal it will show you cuteness and a vast array of color and not that those are bad things but if you've been spoiled with games like MGS4, Gears, and Resistance then it'll be hard to take this game seriously enough to change your mind. Other cause for concern is the gameplay everything seems to be perfect but the jumping can be a bit uncontrollable in terms of overjumping certain areas and the main gameplay flaw is Sackboy's movement from each of the three rows given wherein you flick the left analog stick towards the row you want to be in rather than have it as a freeflowing movement between rows.

Despite my disappointment I do see how people can get in to this game with it's astounding visuals, sound, and overall cuteness. Now all it needs are a better online system preferably one where you can filter the 5-star levels with the 1-star levels, the newest additions with the earliest made. For casual gamers and gamers who have a much more open mind this is a must buy but if you're the gamer that is still basking in the brutality of Gears of War 2, the seriousness of Metal Gear Solid 4, the intense fire fights of Resistance 2 or all of the above this game might not be your interest at least not right away
Ups
Amazing physics that perfectly applies itself with the given materials
Overall cuteness beats all other cute
Enough space to let creativity flow
Downs
Movement between the rows could be improved
Not for those spoiled by more serious games
Jumping could be improved aswell
Rating Comments
9.0 Graphics
Astounding visuals keep you coming for more
10 Sound
Not only is the sound realistic but combined with the games physics it is pretty much perfect.
8.2 Gameplay
Sometimes jumping and moving between rows can get irritating.
7.7 Fun Factor
As I stress out if you have been spoiled with more serious games this won't give you the most fun but given time it could slowly be better
- Online
8.7
Overall
(out of 10 / not an average)
 


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thor - 332 days 10 hours ago
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"Now all it needs are a better online system preferably one where you can filter the 5-star levels with the 1-star levels, the newest additions with the earliest made" - try the game again. They've added some new search features which enable you to view newest levels and highest rated - then you can find a creator you really like and view all his stuff. It was a criticism of mine, too, but they addressed it.

Try playing it co-op with a friend on the same console. Do VR survival or the skateboard ramp and try and slap each other off. That's why I love this game. I also thought the story levels were pretty fun but maybe some people disagree with me there.
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Deep Obsidian - 331 days 17 hours ago
1.1 - I guess I didn't see that filter part thanks for the info
but even when I play this with a friend who I also know has been spoiled by dark games like Dead Space, Silent Hill Homecoming, Siren Blood Curse (she'll play anything horror... creepy). Most of the things you said to me like slapping each other just does not feel fun enough for some people like myself.
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LeonSKennedy4Life - 331 days 22 hours ago
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Hm...I guess it's not for everyone. That's weird for me to hear though. It's just so much fun for me.
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mayberry - 330 days 2 hours ago
3 - awesome review
you are right about the jumping and lane switching.. they can be a little frustrating:( I also love the most intense "hardcore" games, but i digress about your statement that we might not like this game. I have a 6 year old boy who I play co-op with and what a freakin blast it is to play a game together that is simple enough 4 him and a challenge 4 me also! Also I have to sneak to play alone. what a blast to play some of the more thought out levels!
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Slinger420 - 327 days 7 hours ago
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I agree with you that after playing games like Gears 2, Call of Duty: WAW, and Left4Dead, LBP just couldn't hold my interest. I tried to like it but everytime I played it I would think about playing COD. Fair and accurate review.
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