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January 2011
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The editors liked
Best example of customisable 2D platforming you can get
Additions for developers
Improved story mode has some of the best platforming action around
Level editor very extensive and simple to access
4player mode
Original and varied decors
New interesting objects and minigames
Physics engine gives good credibility
Charming
Fun and effortlessly inventive.
Huge potential to create a wide variety of games
Story mode has an actual story
Delving into Community levels is still pretty fun
The editors didn't like
Not much
Building complex levels is still time consuming
Long load times
Handling of Sackboys still a bit delicate
You need to create levels to fully enjoy the game
It takes a lot of time to create a good level
Short
Poor physics
Nothing new.
Controls still feel just as floaty as the first game's
Create mode could actually use a few more tutorials
Abstract: In 2008, Sony attempted to force-feed their starving fan base a lovable mascot in the form of Sackboy, and it worked. LittleBigPlanet was a sizable success, catapulted far beyond the core creation by developer Media Molecule thanks in large part to th...
Abstract: As a proponent of the medium, I find almost nothing better than listening to criticisms of gaming from those who rally against the activity. Misguided and uninformed opinions are often the loudest and most pervasive made via mainstream media, labeling ...
While LittleBigPlanet 2's main campaign is something of a disappointment, there's no denying the impressive scope of the new creator. Media Molecule has provided gamers with a formidably deep tool-set that still manages to be fairly accessible, which i...
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Published: 2011-01-20, Author: Joe , review by: gamespy.com
Staggeringly powerful creation tools; upgraded visuals; lots of neat, new power-ups; refined user-content-browsing system.
Jumping's still obnoxious; same with moving from background to foreground; perhaps too much shooting for platformer fans; disappointing music.
Abstract: There's no way you can seriously sit down and play LittleBigPlanet 2 and not have a smile on your face the entire time. As with the original, Media Molecule's groundbreaking "Play, Create, Share" sequel has depth, charm, community and cuteness to spare...
Abstract: Sackboy returns with a slew of new tricks.The first LittleBigPlanet is still one of the most charismatic and innovative games released this generation. With that said the developers at Media Molecule created a game that could last forever with its leve...
Abstract: I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't exactly thrilled when LittleBigPlanet 2 was announced last year. I felt there wasn't enough time between releases, and despite churning out great community and downloadable content for a year, that there was mor...
Little Big Planet 2 has so much going for it. The game looks fantastic and plays like a dream. This is the benchmark for all platformer titles. And that’s just the story mode. With such an in-depth creation mode, no other games comes close to Little Bi...
Incredibly versatile creation tools, Great Story mode with plenty of replay value, Presentation is uniformly excellent, Community feedback features ensure that the best user content is easy to find, Supports user content and DLC from the first game.
Cooperative play can be confusing, Tutorials aren't as comprehensive as they could be.
An enjoyable Story mode, powerful creation tools, and great online features make Sackboy's sequel a giant leap forward for LittleBigPlanet....
