LittleBigPlanet is an amazing accomplishment and a groundbreaking platformer that is unlike any other game, period. The level creator is brilliant for those who can fully utilize it, and the unique objects, environments, and stickers sprawled throughout the levels are heartwarming, creative, and original.
I have played 19 of the single player levels and the DLC monster level. The controls are great and the physics are very impressive. The incredible graphics make the textures of objects (cardboard, thread, wood, wool etc.) look like their real life counterparts. You will do a lot of running and jumping, and the facts that sackboy "slides" at the end of his "moon gravity" leaps, doesn't help when you are trying to ace, or not die in a level. If you're fresh off of a Mario sidescroller, LBP may take some getting used to. Physics and momentum are present, so you must play carefully and jump wisely, unlike Mario.
The story levels are filled with so many objects, decorations, stickers, and real-life textures that I'd be willing to call this game modern art. Originality is an understatement. This game DEFINES what original means. Some of the SP levels may be a little boring compared to the PSP version, but MP is encouraged. MP changes the game entirely. Keep in mind that I am not much of a MP gamer. I am kind of old school (although I'm only 18), and I prefer a strong story and/or strong single player experience over online play. I also am not very interested in creating my own levels because I lack the patience and creativity as a level creator needed to take on such a task. I have played 20 levels from the "story" so far.
Of the bonus community levels on the disc, I've played 6 or 7. They're laughably bad. I recommend looking for the highest rated community levels, because they are much better than those crap community levels they chose to put on this disc. The Metal Gear Solid levels are absolute essentials to LBP because of the inclusion of the paintinator.
This is not my first run in with LittleBigPlanet however. I am a proud owner of LittleBigPlanet PSP and I find the single player in the smaller, MP-less, and much graphically inferior iteration (best graphics on the PSP though over Peace Walker and COO)to be a tad superior to what I've played in the console version as far as single player is concerned. Some parts on the PSP version are VERY HARD. The levels on the PSP have better music to match the vibe, and there is much more of a challenge. The PSP version is what actually made me purchase this one. Cambridge topped Media Molecule in some areas with the single player, but its a good thing because the lack of MP on the PSP called for a STRONG single player.
I will not conclude my review yet. I will continue to play the rest of the game and all of the included DLC. This game shows glimpses of brilliance, and there is SOMETHING waiting for me in the later levels. I CAN FEEL IT. I will continue to explore LBP's SP.
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 24th 2010:
From what I've played since publishing this review a few days ago, the levels are a bit funner after the first 20 dull levels (as expected). There is much more of a challenge now, which is bad and good. Good because I craved the rush of a challenge, but VERY BAD because you only have 4 lives before you have to restart the ENTIRE LEVEL. That almost breaks the experience. I switched back to Killzone and God of War 3 a few times because I DID NOT FEEL LIKE RESTARTING THE ENTIRE LEVEL. ANYTIME YOU TURN OFF THE GAME AND REFUSE TO CONTINUE ITS BAD. KEEP THAT IN MIND MEDIA MOLECULE. They should have an option to have infinite checkpoints. I will update again with the final verdict once I've finished all story levels and DLC levels.
UPDATE OCTOBER. 21st, 2010
You see, I went from 3 stars, to four, now 5. This game is an absolute classic. It is the beginning of a genre and I'm proud to have been a part of its start. At first I was spoiled by the PSP iteration, and still today, I believe its single player is just as good (at some points superior) to the original PS3 version. I beat the game, went back to ace levels that I had previously disliked and had an absolute BLAST. I must say if you are trying to Ace and collect all the goodies then you will have a ton of fun. Don't even get me started on MP. My buds helped me solve PUZZLES in order for us both to get the gifts that required two or more players. This game really is the definition of good, creative, clean fun.
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Amazing Game 10/10
A PlayStation 3 classic! A game that should be on every PlayStation 3 owner's shelf. Even if you aren't the creative type, the story levels and many already existing levels created by other online are more than worth the money. That plus the extra dlc bundler with the game of the year version make it a must buy.
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