Little Big Planet 3 Day One Edition - PlayStation 4

LBP3 is a continuation of LBP 1 and 2. As such, all the same mechanics are present with some fantastic new tweaks, including better wall / object grabbing precision, better jumping, and 16 layers to switch between instead of the standard 4. The layer switching, particularly, is a point in it's favor. When LBP1 came out, I found that it's greatest shortcoming was the difficulty a player would have switching between layers. It was often clunky and resulted in characters getting stuck behind the scenery. With LBP3, they've made transitioning much smoother and easier to do, so this is much less of an issue and sackboy/girl actually behaves the way you want them to. I haven't delved too deep into the creation tools but from what I have seen, they have greatly streamlined the experience. Level creation is easier than it was previously, What's more, you cna upload levels made in LBP1 or 2 and play / share them in 3, so there's virtually no end to the content you'll get out of this title. Soundtrack is, as usual, great. Better than in LBP2 for sure, with a return to more indie rock and alternative music that blends very well with the overall experience while still standing out in a good way. If you liked LBP1 or 2, you should get 3. This is Little Big Planet on steroids, with more level options, a better structured story mode, fantastic creation tools, and all the charm you've come to expect from the series.

My wife and I tried playing this game together, and while we were able to beat most of the levels on which we co-oped, there wasn't a lack of frustration. The story mode is how you unlock the three new characters and while I consider the game to be relatively simple and still quite fun, it's disappointing when my wife just wants to play as the last unlockable character. She struggled in some parts which makes me question if a typical child could enjoy this game as much as I do; I would consider this a child-friendly game otherwise. My wife is not a big gamer, she likes simple games and LBP3 requires a combination of button pressing and direction at certain points. That is where my wife struggles to keep up. All in all, the game is still quite fun and quite cute. I don't know how much I'll end up playing on the user-created content; I hope I play quite a bit and get my money's worth, but we have yet to see the things my wife can do to enjoy this game.

Despite the new characters (who don't add much to the game besides the story levels they are used in) and the new "weapon wheel" as I like to call it, the game doesn't have much different from the previous installments. But this isn't a bad thing, there is still lots of content in all the LBP titles, and this one is no different. If you really liked the create mode in the previous games, you will love this one as it improves many of the things the others had wrong. If you enjoyed the previous titles, then this is for you. Especially if you're like me who got rid of their PS3 in favor of a PS4 and need that LBP fix. And if you have kids, this is a no brainer. Only complaints I would say so far is the wait times for connecting to levels online, but this has always been a problem with LBP and hopefully it improves over time.

When I first heard that little big planet three was being made I was very excited. I spent countless hours playing Little big planet one and two. I knew that the new characters would just add more depth to the gameplay and I could not wait to get my hands on the game. Thankfully I was not let down. This game is fantastic, it went beyond all of my wildest expectations. It's both fun and challenging, very funny, and makes you want to come back and play again and again and again. The levels that were created by other players is vast and almost never ending. The new mechanics only accentuate the games that came before. Don't hesitate for looking at this game and considering picking it up. Just grab it, go home and prepare to spend several hours laughing and having a great time and being highly entertained.

Like the games before LBP is a fun side scroller with in depth creation tools. The addition of the three other characters gives some nice variety but the play time is limited and unlike the video shown at E3 you never get a chance to use all four at the same time to solve puzzles (at least not in the single player campaign). You have to find a door to be able to switch to another character and the selection is decided by the level you are playing. You can't choose which character to play. The campaign is relatively short but I found it enjoyable. There are plenty of user created levels so there is still plenty to do once you finish the story. Also, since there are areas of levels that were inaccessible in the first run through there is some replay value to be had.

The new LBP is a jump into another dimension for gameplay. The addition of different characters and abilities puts a fresh spin on a genre that has dwindled in popularity over the years. The co-op play is just plain fun that is hard to replicate in other games. If you haven't played a LBP game before, this is a great place to start. But I highly recommend looking into trying to play the first two games if you have access to a PS3. It's not at all essential to play LBP3, but the experience is totally worth it. This third game is somewhat short in its main story campaign. But there are so many user-created levels that are really detailed and amazing, that it is like having free DLC!

Little Big Planet 3 delivers in the cooperative fun. With "next gen" games often lacking local co-op, LBP3 remains a beam of light for those looking to play with friends and family together on the couch. The mechanics are simple, but the adventuring is fun. All the different characters make the game more dynamic than previous iterations. maps are overall larger as well, making exploration and finding all those bubbles more of a challenge (but not a frustrating one)! This is a favorite game in my household, and it will likely stay that way since most games don't offer the option to play with others locally.

Once you get past the initial glitch of being unable to continue past the prologue (fixed by replaying the cinematic a few times) this edition of LBP is more of what you expect from previous games with some new features mixed in. If you have played any of the past LBP games, you will most likely enjoy this one. If you're new to the franchise and unsure you might want to wait for the price to drop. There's a bigger emphasis on creating levels this time around, and all the previous DLC is imported for you when using the same account tied to your previous LBP games.