Little Big Planet (Developed by Media Molecule and Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe) is a game anyone can love. The controls are simple to use and understand, the game play is satisfying enough for the more experienced gamer yet forgiving enough for the beginner or casual gamer, and the multi player is simply delightful.
Little Big Planet (LBP) was one of those games that I hoped like none other would live up to the hype the preceded its release. Too often a game is so over talked that one can not help but be disappointed in some way once you actually get to play it. However LBP lives up to all it's talk. You play the game as a little sack person who can be customized to your liking with many more dress up options that are collected as you progress through the game. The sack person is a character anyone can love and the ability to have an expression on ones face is something that provides an incredible amount of amusement.
As I said before the controls to this game are simple and easy to use. In a time when it seems like every button on the controller has to have more then one function, this easy to use system is a refreshing change. The game play itself is also fairly simple although not always easy. Some levels require acrobatics that take some practice but they are not so difficult that it will frustrate someone who doesn't game very often. As an example I played this with a friend who hardly ever plays anything except when over to visit me and she picked it right up with hardly any trouble. Mixed in with all the fun goodness are some challenges that will keep even the more experienced player thinking and working out puzzles.
Little Big Planet not only plays well but looks great too! The small details that go into the environment really make the game. The more realistic elements such as bricks and sky are well designed and really set the stage for the other elements. The cardboard cut out ghosts and clouds suspended from chains add a whimsical element to the environment and remind the player that they are playing a creation. A creation which you can add on to in the creative mode of the game. As of yet I have not had a chance to play with the level creation so I can not comment on this part of the game, but from what others have told me the level creation is much like the rest of the game. It can be as simple or as complex as the player wishes to make it.
The soundtrack to this game is one you will find yourself humming along too every time you hear it. The first thing I thought as I was playing this game is how great it would be to have this sound track in my car. The music is all well written, hum along to pieces that will stick in your head and you won't mind at all.
Little Big Planet blew me away. It exceeded my expectations and has me coming back for more. If your looking to buy a game for someone this holiday season I would highly recommend it. This would also be a great game to buy if you are a gamer but your significant other isn't as avid a gamer as you are. The cooperative is fun for everyone and lots of fun so it's great for people of varying gaming levels to play.
Graphics: A
Audio: A
Game Play: A
Story: N/A (there really isn't any story)
Originality: A
Immersion: N/A (I am going with this because the game doesn't try and suspend your disbelief in the fact that you are playing a game. In fact it embraces the idea and uses it to draw you in.)
If you have any questions about Little Big Planet (or anything else) feel free to email them to game...@gmail.com and I will answer them on the Gametopius podcast recording this weekend (October 25th) and going up on www.gametopius.com usually on Monday. If you need an answer right away let me know and I will email you back one.
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