OT: Little Big Planet

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:26 pm

Lots more confirmations that the servers are up.

Can't wait to play more tonight. The game is incredible, although, it's going to take me a year to make a halfway decent level on my own I think. The level creator is overwhelming to say the least.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:44 pm

I am just in awe of this game, GOTY material for me - just amazing what some people have created - I played a "Mirrors Edge"-inspired level, just awesome.

The overall art-style and vibe just makes me smile from ear to ear.

fanatic · Post by **fanatic** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:51 pm

I think this game looks fantastic - however, I'm wondering that in this time of economic uncertainty whether I should just rent the game, really enjoy the amazing 5-6 hours the single player has to offer and return it with fond memories.

Do you guys see yourself playing this long into the future? I mean eventually, would the charm of the game wear off a bit and all we're left with is user-created levels that can't quite compete with the studio stuff? I'm sure the studio will release some DLC, but not sure I'm up for paying extra for levels.

Again, I'm really itching to play this one - just not sure if it's a buy or amazing two-week rental.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:39 pm

fanatic wrote:I think this game looks fantastic - however, I'm wondering that in this time of economic uncertainty whether I should just rent the game, really enjoy the amazing 5-6 hours the single player has to offer and return it with fond memories.

Do you guys see yourself playing this long into the future? I mean eventually, would the charm of the game wear off a bit and all we're left with is user-created levels that can't quite compete with the studio stuff? I'm sure the studio will release some DLC, but not sure I'm up for paying extra for levels.

Again, I'm really itching to play this one - just not sure if it's a buy or amazing two-week rental.

I guess it depends how creative you are - if you're not into creating your own levels you could just rent it but at the same time for a game that's been out for less than a month I'm amazed at the quality of many of the user-created levels (the Shadow of the Collusus level is another stunner).

If you're not sure just rent it.

fanatic · Post by **fanatic** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:50 pm

Macca00 wrote:
fanatic wrote:I think this game looks fantastic - however, I'm wondering that in this time of economic uncertainty whether I should just rent the game, really enjoy the amazing 5-6 hours the single player has to offer and return it with fond memories.

Do you guys see yourself playing this long into the future? I mean eventually, would the charm of the game wear off a bit and all we're left with is user-created levels that can't quite compete with the studio stuff? I'm sure the studio will release some DLC, but not sure I'm up for paying extra for levels.

Again, I'm really itching to play this one - just not sure if it's a buy or amazing two-week rental.
I guess it depends how creative you are - if you're not into creating your own levels you could just rent it but at the same time for a game that's been out for less than a month I'm amazed at the quality of many of the user-created levels (the Shadow of the Collusus level is another stunner).

If you're not sure just rent it.

Good point about the short amount of time....You just know that in two years, some guy is going to crawl out of his basement just having designed the Lord of the Rings trilogy or something like that.

You know I'm only considering the rental because there's just so much to buy right now (including $190 on RB2), but I know that this is a real gaming achievement, so I might just take the plunge.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:52 pm

Nothing really specific to add, just that this is a very polished, very fun game. This is one of the few non-sports games I've played in a while that gives me that "one more level" feel.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:13 pm

GOTY for me.

I finished the single player yesterday and have just been creating stuff - I spent the last hour making a functioning elevator that works with 3 pulleys, casters and a simple on and off switch. Might be simple as hell compared to what other people are creating out there but the sense of satisfaction I got from getting this thing working was out of this world.

It's like being given the most amazing box of legos ever. The amount of things you can do here are just incredible - best of all, all the tools are so easy to use and there's tutorials for everything.

I'm just in awe of this game.

Oh, the game does an great job of making you go back through the single player again so you can collect more materials, stickers, switches and stuff to use in your own levels.

Okay, time to tweak the car I made this morning.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:41 am

For those who have the game, check out the level - Little Big Calculator. Some guy made a freakin' CALCULATOR! Sure it only does addition but it's absolutely amazing - plus you can fly around the level and see just how many switches he had to create to make it - absolute genius.

My elevator is looking lamer by the minute!

fanatic · Post by **fanatic** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:02 am

Well, I made the ultimate lifestyle change. Traded in Niko Belic for Sackboy yesterday....

Great game just like everyone's been saying obviously. The levels are incredible, and I've barely scratched the surface. I can see myself enjoying this one for a long long time.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:17 am

I love the music in this game.

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:41 pm

The level editor is absolutely insane. I've just spent the past hour watching tutorial after tutorial and I'm floored at the amount of options and the possibilities. What a cool lil' game:)

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:50 pm

macsomjrr wrote:The level editor is absolutely insane. I've just spent the past hour watching tutorial after tutorial and I'm floored at the amount of options and the possibilities. What a cool lil' game:)

If you get into creating levels it's just amazing - you spend your spare time just thinking of ways to make levels and devices. The tutorials are amazing but once you start playing around with them you realize there's even more you can do.

My fav. game of the year (sorry I keep repeating that but I'm just in love with LBP).

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:04 pm

I'm glad you guys are enjoying the game. LBP and WoW are two games I just don't get.

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:01 pm

So has anyone made any levels yet? I was poking around and checking out some of the user created stuff and some of the stuff people have created has blown me away. The "Mirror's Edge" level was uncanny!

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:39 pm

Rodster wrote:I'm glad you guys are enjoying the game. LBP and WoW are two games I just don't get.

Never played WoW, but I'm with you on this one. I love, love, love the idea of the level creator, and some of the created content is pretty amazing. However, it is married to a mediocre platform engine with floaty as hell physics. I hate games with pressure sensitive buttons (triggers are a different thing, like gas pedals); double jumps work just fine if you want to have a "bigger jump" mechanic. Not knowing whether you have enough run-up or pressure or what-have-you, and not having a way to consistently repeat success in platforming, is unforgivable. I'm glad I rented it before I bought it.

If I want platforming with interesting worlds and physics I can just play Super Mario Galaxy.

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:54 pm

EZSnappin wrote:
Rodster wrote:I'm glad you guys are enjoying the game. LBP and WoW are two games I just don't get.
Never played WoW, but I'm with you on this one. I love, love, love the idea of the level creator, and some of the created content is pretty amazing. However, it is married to a mediocre platform engine with floaty as hell physics. I hate games with pressure sensitive buttons (triggers are a different thing, like gas pedals); double jumps work just fine if you want to have a "bigger jump" mechanic. Not knowing whether you have enough run-up or pressure or what-have-you, and not having a way to consistently repeat success in platforming, is unforgivable. I'm glad I rented it before I bought it.

If I want platforming with interesting worlds and physics I can just play Super Mario Galaxy.

This definitely has become the prototypical love it or hate it game for the PS3. I'm still in the love it category b/c I'm constantly wow'ed by the level of creativity that people breathed into the tons of levels available online. If I had more time I'd be right there with 'em but it just isn't happening at the moment.

As far as the touch sensitive jumping goes I can't tell you how much I've missed touch sensitive buttons after moving over to the 360 from the PS2 a while back. It was one of those sacrifices I felt like I just had to get used to but now that I'm back on the PS3 I'm stoked about the DS3 controllers and games that take advantage of the button sensitivity. The one thing I don't like though is how my fingers seems to occasionally slip off of the R2 and L2 buttons during racing games (i.e. Motorstorm).

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:43 pm

Man, now that people have had months and months to create content there are tons of AMAZING levels. I'll admit that the floaty physics are annoying as hell, but this is an absolutely fantastic game that is perfect for multi-player and the kids and I are laughing half the time we play it.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:10 pm

Leebo33 wrote:Man, now that people have had months and months to create content there are tons of AMAZING levels. I'll admit that the floaty physics are annoying as hell, but this is an absolutely fantastic game that is perfect for multi-player and the kids and I are laughing half the time we play it.

I heard the game just went over the 1 million created levels. That is insane!

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:09 pm

sportdan30 wrote:
Leebo33 wrote:Man, now that people have had months and months to create content there are tons of AMAZING levels. I'll admit that the floaty physics are annoying as hell, but this is an absolutely fantastic game that is perfect for multi-player and the kids and I are laughing half the time we play it.
I heard the game just went over the 1 million created levels. That is insane!

I still haven't even tried the game, not my cup-o-tea, I guess. The same goes for bluray movies, have yet to try it. Still have Taladega nights.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:05 pm

Never watched a blu-ray movie? Wow! I'll gladly pay a couple dollars more for a high def movie over the same dvd movie. The difference imo is fairly significant.

matthewk · Post by **matthewk** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:45 am

I still haven't watched a Blu-ray movie on my PS3. Anyways.....

LBP is now only $40 used at Gamestop. They have a bunch of games used for $5-$15 off the regular price.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:34 am

My daughter and I still play this one. We'll take a break for a week or two and come back to it and it's like they released DLC. There's constantly new levels to play through and there's a lot of very good stuff from the community. This is just one of those games that will continue to stay fresh and deliver long after its' release.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:10 pm

sportdan30 wrote:Never watched a blu-ray movie? Wow! I'll gladly pay a couple dollars more for a high def movie over the same dvd movie. The difference imo is fairly significant.

I guess i'm in the group who bought a PS3 to play games not watch movies.

Jimmydeicide · Post by **Jimmydeicide** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:03 am

Yeh but come on do you still wear 3 star jumpers?

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:01 pm

Big update coming soon. I can't wait.

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