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LittleBigPlanet' s debut at Game Developers Conference in 2007 inspired promise that is almost impossible to quantify today. It seemed insane. An arts & crafts platformer where you made your own levels and seamlessly shared them with other players who you...
Clean arts & crafts style still rules, New characters and items impressively change up LBP's platforming, Creative tools still allow for incredible range in making your own games...
Campaign does little to teach how to use creative tools, Constant interruptions for ineffective tutorials and pontificating, New characters far too under used...
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With the Guildford studio busy working on a port to the Vita's best game alongside an all-new project, it's handed over the keys to its world of fabric, cardboard and sticky-backed plastic to Sumo Digital. New developer, new approach? You could be forgive...
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In a year when gaming has revolved around shooting aliens, shanking zombies, and slaying dragons, there's something wonderfully refreshing about playing a knitted Sackperson and running around inside the imagination. Or, as is the case in LittleBigPlanet...
Continues to prove classic platform games can deliver, new characters add gameplay variety, madcap story and (generally) fun voice acting fun, looks great...
Difficulty curve a bit wobbly, Popit levels are dull, community/level build still complex, shorter story than previous outings, some animation and stability bugs...
LittleBigPlanet 3 has lost none of charm that has made the quirky series stand-out since its conception in 2008. The third game instalment looks gorgeous and, despite some animation glitches and other frayed edges, it plays like a dream if you're a...
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Available on PS4 and PS3 LittleBigPlanet 3 is the first of the cutesy series entries to grace the PS4, and this time round the big focus is on the introduction of three new characters. Along with the ever loveable Sack Boy, LittleBigPlanet 3 introduces Od...
Strong and immersive storyline, Gadgets and Sack Pocket add new gameplay layers, Beautifully crafted levels and soundtrack, New characters to master, Strong community created content...
Campaign is far too short, Not enough co-op fun, Last levels are evil...
It seems disappointing that new developer Sumo Digital didn't take the time to really make this a definitive LittleBigPlanet entry. Long loading times and slightly restrictive campaign levels are holding LittleBigPlanet 3 back from being a fantastic game...
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LittleBigPlanet is one of the PlayStation brand's darlings. Created by Media Molecule early in the PlayStation 3's life, it brought about a particular ethos: Play. Create. Share – well before Minecraft even existed. Since then, users have created over 8 m...
A whimsical and charming adventure, LittleBigPlanet 3 makes a few welcome changes to the core game; namely new characters and new powerups four our old knitted chum, Sackboy. With an even more robust set of creation tools, it's a game of limitless possibi...
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It may at first seem like a bit of a gimmick, but having four different characters with completely different skills and roles has a profound effect on the gameplay experience, and turns LittleBigPlanet from a distracting party game to a simple-yet-deep, h...
Still super charming, Expanded Creation tools, Looks great on PS4...
Major bugs at launch, Design frustrations, Co-op underwhelms...
Open Gallery The departure of Media Molecule from the series may have initially seemed like a Bad Thing, but the truth is that LittleBigPlanet needs a bit of a kick up the backside if it's going to be relevant when it hits PS4. With those new...
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g3ar.co.za Updated:
2016-02-17 09:08:00
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LittleBigPlanet 3 joins the ranks of Sony's franchises to make their way to the PS4, in what turns out to be a rather charming adventure that just falls short of true greatness. Developed by Sumo Digital with Xdev, and with Media Molecule assisting in an...
An Incredibly Powerful Creation Mode, Great Coop...
Story Mode is Very Short, Buggy Online Multiplayer...
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The original Little big planet was nothing short of amazing. The mechanics where, even at the time, rather outdated and giving them a quick polish worked amazingly well. It's pure innocent charms and Steven Fry's commentary are impossible to resist. But r...
New character abilities, Tutorial presented as series of interactive puzzles, Access to player created content from all three Little Big Planet titles, Just as charming as ever...
New features don't change quite enough to recreate magic of the original, Reviewed on PS4. Also available on PS3.
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It may at first seem like a bit of a gimmick, but having four different characters with completely different skills and roles has a profound effect on the gameplay experience, and turns LittleBigPlanet from a distracting party game to a simple-yet-deep, h...
The departure of Media Molecule from the series may have initially seemed like a Bad Thing, but the truth is that LittleBigPlanet needs a bit of a kick up the backside if it's going to be relevant when it hits PS4.With those new, game-changing and co-op-e...
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Who says gaming means a bunch of sedate kids slumped on the sofa, staring idly at a screen? Just Dance 2018 – widely acknowledged as one of the best music dance games for PS4 – is just the ticket to get kids moving. Exercise dressed up as interactive gami...
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Our favourite burlap sack is back in LittleBigPlanet 3, and he is not alone. Sackboy and his friends save the universe once again. LittleBigPlanet 3 has almost everything you'd expect from LBP and more, both good and bad.For anyone who has played LittleB...
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (read our review) isn't the only adorable game we've had our eye on this month. An assortment of recently released and equally endearing titles are available on every platform you might own. And the best news is that they're...
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LittleBigPlanet was a bit of a revelation for the PlayStation 3. It brought a new flavor of platforming, a set of robust creation tools, and Sackbots for all. The sequel followed a few years later and largely refined the existing formula without making an...
LittleBigPlanet 3 brings a box of new toys and drops them at your feet. Your enjoyment of the game will greatly depend on what you decide (and are able) to do with that assortment of goodies...
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bgr.com
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2015-04-02 12:37:20
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I have a volatile relationship with the LittleBigPlanet series. As much as I want to love every entry, I always seem to run into things that drive me up the wall to the point that I never stick around long enough to see all the incredible inventions that...
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When the sequel hit though, it didn't have a whole lot that was new about it to entice us further, and it fell by the wayside. Similarly, LittleBigPlanet 3 doesn't shake things up from the core formula, but the sheer commitment to keeping the level-buildi...
Good: A solid game that definitely has an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun...
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After delivering a title that captured hearts and enthralled the mind, Media Molecule successfully went on to receive praise for one of the best titles on the PlayStation 3 system in 2008 that applauded ‘Play, Create, and Share' worldwide. Now, nearly six...
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Platforms: PS4 (reviewed), PS3Little Big Planet has been one of the more interesting PlayStation exclusive franchises for a few years now, offering a combination of charming platform fun and level-design capabilities that Microsoft is only now attempting...
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Are you ready? Sackboy is back for some more side-scrolling physics, and he is bringing along some new friends this time around. This whimsical, beautifully designed game is ready for you to fall in love with all over again.I've been a fan of the series s...
Professional look and feel. Simple yet elegant. Sapphire crystal display. Just enough features to keep users engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Waterproof. App integration...
Pricey. No touchscreen. Better suited for righties. Menu system takes some time to learn. Firmware upgrades are only performed via the app...
Overall, despite a new developer in the mix, Little Big Planet 3 stays true to its roots. The non-user generated levels are still as trippy (no chemical stimulant required) and beautiful as ever. If you are a fan of the series, there is no reason not...
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It's not often that I can forgive a game for throwing me through the geometry to my doom simply because the game itself is just too damn delightful. I am not the most fast-fingered of platformer players, but when I'm guiding a tiny creature made of wool a...
New, creative gadgets allow for and encourage deeper exploration, Intricate stage decoration and quirky NPCs adeptly worldbuild, Background music perfectly sets ambience and tone, adds to the playfulness of gameplay, The level editor is a rabbit hole of c...
Where and how you can use new characters is extremely limited, Bugs are problematic enough to hinder progression in some areas...
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I'm going to be completely upfront about this. When LittleBigPlanet first came out I was stoked. Like Keanu Reeves in The Matrix stoked. I had grand visions of what I was going to create. Grander visions of how I was going to enjoy the game for hours and...
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Little Big Planet has always been a series that seems to be a last bastion for Sony, at least in the sense of platforming games. Let's be frank, the fact that games in this genre even exist still today is an achievement, as the industry has mostly moved a...
Great visuals and charm, Endless user created content, For newcomers or fans, Best campaign in the series...
Glitches and bugs, Short story mode...
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Do you want to build? LittleBigPlanet has always been a tricky sell for non-creative players, and number three, more than ever, needs an imaginative and persistent mind to shape the fun from its occasionally gritty clay.If all you want to do is play, then...
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