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| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
Buy New: CDN$ 59.99
New (3) Used (1) from CDN$ 57.49
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 102
Platform: Playstation 3
Genre: adventure_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 711719819929
Model: 711719819929
UPC: 711719819929
EAN: 0711719819929
ASIN: B001IVXI7C
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Availability: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
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| Features:
| • | Community-based game in which players meet on a planet scattered with individual plots | | • | Design, shape, and build both objects and entire locations for others to view and play | | • | Full of places to discover, creative resources to collect, and puzzles to solve | | • | Explore the massive single-player game or go online to find user-generated content | | • | Customizable characters, landscape, and more; online and offline multiplayer modes |
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Amazon.ca Product Description
Imagine a World with no Limits Imagine a world that's yours to shape, build and explore. Imagine the possibilities, then jump head first into the reality. LittleBigPlanet puts the power of absolute creation into your own hands. If you can see it, you can enhance it. If you can't see it, you can invent it. The LittleBigPlanet experience starts with players learning about their character's powers to interact physically with the environment. There are places to explore, creative resources to collect and puzzles to solve - all requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As soon as players begin, their creative skills will grow and they will soon be ready to start creating and modifying their surroundings - the first step to sharing them with the whole community. Characters have the power to move anything in this glued and stitched-together 3D landscape; they have the power to design, shape and build both objects and entire locations for others to view and play. There's no complicated level editor; all of these skills can be learned by simply playing the game. Creativity is part of the game play experience and playing is part of the creative experience. Fathom out ways to overcome tricky obstacles as you interact with the surrounding environment, or compose inspirational locations and objects that are totally unique to you. Immerse yourself in an organic world that's just waiting to be personalized. Players can make their world as open or as secretive to explore as they like. When it's ready, they can invite anyone within the LittleBigPlanet community to come and explore their patch - or can go and explore everybody else's. |
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| Customer Reviews:
 LittleBigPlanet is a game that must be owned, it's even reason enough to invest in a PS3. December 7, 2008
Rami Elali (Toronto, ON Canada)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Before I start let me give a frame of reference concerning the reviewer: I'm a 26 year old male, and I speak on behalf of what I've thought and heard from my peers (both female and male).
Whether it has been explicitly said or not, LittleBigPlanet (LBP) is a creative masterpiece that revolutionizes what games can be while being appropriate for all ages.
First, the game does not derive its fun factor from massacring other humans, aliens, or god knows whats. In a time where it seems like most game developers have the deluded idea that a game must involve violence to be good (no thanks to Microsoft's firm 'killing is the best fun' policy), LBP stands out as one of a kind. How strange that we humans would want games to be 'realistic' when reality is realistic enough! Surely an imaginary world is better than copying our own imperfectly and with its imperfections.
Second, LBP's gameplay is excellent both in its single-player and multi-player modes. The multi-player modes are admittedly more fun, and they're accessible either online or on a single PS3. The game's replay value is high, both because the disc levels are full of things to collect, and because there are many creative user-designed levels online. The platforming is reminiscent of older game generations like the SNES and Genesis/Megadrive, while simultaneously being new both artistically and as far as the character interaction mechanics are involved.
Third, LBP delivers a good platforming experience, but where it really amazes is in the level of customization it allows. Your sackperson (the character) can be dressed up, can be made to wear different expressions, can have all its joints/limbs move (e.g. you can make him/her dance), can have stickers placed on itself and its environment, and finally can even have its own world created from the ground up (i.e. you can make your objects which eventually can go into your own level). I think this customization is really what makes LBP stand apart from all other games. An adult can enjoy and be truly challenged by this, it really does push the limits of creativity. Even more importantly, if one has children, I cannot stress how good LBP can be for a child's mind. It is creative, light-hearted, and accessible (with parental help), offering an experience that is on par with constructing a world out of Lego pieces. I really don't think any game offers that. The Wii, for all the hype its gotten, is yet to offer a game that is even in the same ballpark as LBP.
Finally, Sackboy/Sackgirl is an incredible character. Nothing so cute, personable or memorable has been introduced in years. I would surely think that 10 or 20 years down the line, Sackperson will still be with us, much like other gaming mascots like Mario. The fact is that sackboy/girl has been given such a range of animations, emotions and appearances that I find it hard to believe that any human will not be taken in by this fictional character.
Needless to say, I fully recommend this game. Not only because it's a worthy investment, but also because I feel we need to reward those who work on producing true art. It would be a shame if a game like this went unrewarded, perceived to be worse then the many first person shooters that crowd the market with their ideals of murder. We might one day end up with nothing but them, and that would be a real tragedy.
Rami
Awesome game, nice break from other games December 3, 2008
Diego Figueroa (Toront, ON Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I bought this game my wife looked at it and said "seems like a little kids game". After a couple of hours of seeing me play she asked to play. Later on she would not let me play my game! I went out and bought another controller for her.
We both have a great time playing this game, there is a main story line and with each new level you can unlock side levels that are also fun. There are also a ton of online levels organized by a very cool tag system so you can tag a game with things like: fun, large, challenging, etc.
For those people looking for a game to play with their spouse I would say this is a pretty good one!
Cheers.
The most wonderful game ever made - make no mistake November 24, 2008
Jerome Pleasance
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been a pretty hard core gamer for 30+ years (there, I said it) and I can easily say that nothing like this has ever been made. I have played cool games, fun games, awesome games...this is the first time I've ever thought a video game was truly wonderful.
The levels that come with the game will keep you plenty busy, and they are a sight to behold. From a level design point of view, they are groundbreaking and fresh. There is so much replayability since you will be going back again and again to collect all the bonuses which you'll want to have later on when you start making stuff. The graphics are unbelievable - you feel like you could reach out and grab the textures and objects that populate this world, unlike any other game made.
It is also a game for all ages and tastes. The sackpeople have a cuteness that goes well beyond the normal definition. And they can emote in various ways that make communication with the people you meet easy, and quite endearing.
That is precisely why there is moderation occuring behind the scenes, and enabled within the game itself. If you see something objectionable, you can report it to Sony with a few simple clicks. I have seen swift action taken against offensive levels, and am thankful for it - my small children don't need to see "that" sort of thing in the most E for Everyone game out there.
Some people, like the reviewer before me, will bemoan the fact that Sony frowns upon people using copyrighted images, etc. to populate their less-than-original levels. To them I say, 'read the EULA that you agreed to' since Sony has been upfront from Day 1 that they will not tolerate outright copyright infringement - nor should they.
I've been online since the beta, and all the Mario clones were garbage. There are people creating amazing content that is fresh and original - THAT is what this game is all about.
And speaking lastly of the creation tools that come with the game - they are incredible. You can create literally anything, and the controls are easy, intuitive, and fluid. You can whip up a gorgeous looking semi-3D map in minute, or you can spend weeks diving deep into the tools menu and creating all kinds of machines, sensors, switches, and events.
Everytime I log on, there are tons of new maps out there. And the facebook like tagging system means I can see what others have played, liked or not, and I can click through to see other levels that have been created by a certain person, or hearted by them (favourited).
In closing, this is hands down the most amazing, wonderful game ever made. Anyone with children, anyone with a creative bone in their body, of any age, needs to get this for their PS3. And if you don't have a next-gen console yet, this should be the tipping point for you.
And if you don't believe me, go to metacritic.com and look up LittleBigPlanet to see how reviewers the world over are gushing over this game.
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D. Roesler (Canada)
0 out of 10 found this review helpful
This game is fun but with the latest moderation issues the games slogon create whatever you want is false. You as a creator can not build anything that has a copyright on it. So no rebuilding of any mario levels or metal gear solid levels. These level get deleted off the server and can't be played. There is also the issue with the game being rated E for everyone, so anything you place online that isn't for everyone is deleted. So this pretty much dampers the whole expierence of the game and the main purpose of the game which is freedom to do whatever you want. I wouldn't buy it right now i'd wait until all the issues are resolved before buying.
Lots of Little Fun! November 3, 2008
S. A. Loney (Vancouver, Canada)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
First off, I recommend this game for everyone. Little Big Planet manages to remain seemingly simple yet so complex, having appeal for both the casual and hardcore gamer.
The game is visually stunning. Top notch graphics are matched with massive amounts of onscreen objects, allowing for some elements of gameplay that have never been seen before. Customizability is also key to this game, for both character appearances and level creations. Things are always looking different, and this keeps the gameplay staying fresh.
Little Big Planet's sleek online community is truly amazing. It runs very smooth. Finding others to play with is very easy, and online connections run very smooth.
There are only a couple of minor issues with the game's controls which may be updated in the future. But none of the issues really hurt the pure fun and quality of the game.
In short - If you think you might like it, you probably will.
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