![]() I can’t help but wonder if the graphics were intentionally watered down in order to facilitate the game’s tandem PS3 release. As it is, the graphics look nicer than they ever have, but there are definitely better looking PS4 titles out there. I just assumed a first party brand exclusive title making a debut on a new console would have more bells and whistles… but maybe that’s just me. I realize that LBP isn’t a series that’s recognized for its graphical prowess, instead preferring a more innocent and simplistic approach. It looks good, and you’ll be certain to notice a difference in any side-by-side comparison but to be completely honest, I can’t help but feel somewhat underwhelmed by what might have been a beautiful showcase of the PS4’s capabilities. While it’s not as obvious a leap forward as when Mario first went HD, Sackboy is now being presented for the first time (at least on the PS4) in full 1080p resolution. I guess I was just personally hoping for some more inventive risk taking from the same franchise that first made an icon out of a stitched, fabric sackboy.Īs you probably expected, the graphics on the PS4 are crisper, sharper and brighter than they’ve ever been in LittleBigPlanet. Basically, whether all you’re looking for is more of the same great gameplay you’ve already come to love, or if you’re completely new to the series, you really don’t need to know more – you won’t be disappointed, it’s a solid and fun platformer. I totally agree with the “if it’s not broke don’t fix it” mentality, and while this is certainly as good as the series has ever been, there’s just room for more and I feel like it didn’t meet its own potential. I don’t really know what I was expecting (that’s not my department), I just know that when I played this third installment, I didn’t experience the same sense of explosive wonderment that I had when I first played the original. Even with three new controllable characters, Toggle, OddSock and Swoop and the use of new equipment like a wind gun and a teleportation device, it still feels like more of the same when it boils down to it. ![]() And there’s some of that sameness going on in LittleBigPlanet 3. Sure, you got rocket packs and some other interesting abilities, and there was a new emphasis to online co-op play, but it was basically at its core the same game with a less appealing story mode. One of the reasons I wasn’t as big a fan of LittleBigPlanet 2 was that it seemed too similar to the original without bringing any truly groundbreaking new content to the table. The first thing you’ll notice when booting up (besides a rather lengthy update download) is that it’s very much like the first two titles. The series traditionally stars a lovable stuffed creature named Sackboy and it emphasizes user generated content, both in the customization of characters and in the creation of levels and items using the built in creation tools. The main story campaign is generally composed of levels that challenge you to guide, jump and avoid obstacles in order to deliver your character to the finish line. Now, finally, for the first time, Little Big Planet is here on the next-gen PS4 system.įor those of you who aren’t familiar, LittleBigPlanet is a side scrolling, pseudo 3d/2d, platformer with a puzzle focussed gameplay. ![]() Since LBP‘s initial launch on the PS3, it has spawned numerous sequels, ports and spinoff titles spanning a range of formats and over 9 million user-generated levels (yes – over 9 million). With a unique charm all of its own, it took the familiar concept of classic platforming and turned it on its head by offering a simple, yet intuitive, in-game level creator that opened the floodgates to a virtual endless supply of new user-generated content. The original LittleBigPlanet was one of those rare gems that immediately became an instant classic the moment it hit the shelves.
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