Product ReviewsLittleBigPlanet 2 (Sony PlayStation 3, 2011)

great game my son loves it!!!

The levels are clever, a bunch of new additions change platforming for the better, and the community tools are smarter than ever. This game is a fantastic way to kick off a 2012 packed with PlayStation 3 exclusives. Still, the game has some nagging issues that won't be unfamiliar to folks who rocked the first game. Does it ruin the experience? Not at all.

LittleBigPlanet 2 packs 30 story levels that tell the tale of the Negativitron, a horrible beast that has invaded Craftworld and is gobbling up all the cities on the planet. You're Sackboy, and you've got to travel to spots on the globe to run, jump, shoot, grab and fly on your way to saving the day. The story is cute like a children's storybook, but it's not all that engaging. Luckily, the levels are exciting and the gameplay's a blast.

The majority of this plays out in the familiar LittleBigPlanet style, which is essentially 2D platforming similar to a Mario game. Sackboy starts on one end of the level and runs to the other side while jumping over obstacles and on top of enemies to make it to the goal. There are three planes for Sackboy to live on (background, middle and foreground) and you move him between them with your controller. All the while, you're nabbing point bubbles and hidden prizes on the screen. If you get lonely, you can team with up to three other Sackpeople either locally or online.

Media Molecule has outdone itself on these story levels. Each world feels unique, and the platforming challenges get more intense as you go along -- one minute I was fighting a possessed cupcake and the next I was using deadly fireflies to navigate my way through a pitch black room full of spots to die in. As great as those levels are with their colorful motifs and truly rocking tunes, the stuff that I really dug had nothing to do with platforming.

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Beyond the traditional swinging and jumping story levels, there is a lot going on. LBP 2 has head-to-head challenges where I was trying to nail button combinations faster than my opponent, races where I was piloting a caterpillar up a tree, and more. Single-player is spiced up, too, and flying a bee while shooting honey in a 2D side-scrolling shoot'em up and riding a nanomachine through a guy's body to fight an infection are really cool worlds that I didn't expect to play when I got my hands on LittleBigPlanet 2. The newfound focus of creating games in the game really shines through. There were moments where I was giddy over how fun it was, so the fact that you have complete access to these newfound creation abilities is impressive to say the least.

Media Molecule has whipped up challenges that I'm going to remember for quite some time, and that inspired me to get back to creating LBP levels. When the original game came out, I spent a week trying to get the hang of the tools, got frustrated and eventually scrapped my ambitious Ghostbusters level in favor of a rudimentary platformer about my life. I was happy enough with the level, but compared to what other people were doing, it didn't really deserve to be on the servers.Read full review...

great!!!

amazing game for an awesome price!! it came as pictured and the disk didn't have scratches. my boyfriend and i have been having a blast playing. thank you so much!!

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Great, Fun Game for Two Players

This game is adorable - I can't get enough of Sack Thing! I find myself smiling all throughout it. Great two-player game. My husband and I play together on weekends and end up laughing time and time again.Read full review...

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Take my word for it : )

When I first saw LBP (the first one) I thought to myself: "Well, it must be another little kids game..." I was really WRONG!. I own the first one, and let me tell you, it is really a game for the young and the old-young-at-heart alike. I'm 36 years old, and last time I played it with my 5 year old cousin, we had a good laugh together.

Now, regarding LBP2, I have to admit that the people at Media Molecule really did an excellent job. Not only the graphics are improved, but also the fun factor was increased to a 150%. why is this? because first of all there are new elements added to the tools bag that most people know from the first LBP. My personal favorite is the new sackbots (funny name, huh?) that you can customize to turn them into friends or foes. There's also new character enhancements, like the 'Grabinator'(that allows you to grab some elements in the game), grappling hook, etc.

So, in short, LBP2 is a breath of fresh air in a world where first person shooters are the rule, and I don't have any kids, but I think this game can really encourage creativity on kids. You can play the whole story and then go on and create your very own levels, making them as simple or complex as you want. As a comparison, this game would be the "Disneyworld" of videogames, because you can have so much fun with it.

So, give LBP2 a shot, I assure you, you won't regret it. And do me a favor, when you see your kids playing this game, play with them. Take it from me, It will make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside ; )

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Best game ever made. The game that keeps on giving.

My kids and I have played this game for hundreds and hundreds of hours. The community is vibrant and free to connect to. We are still not bored of playing.

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Fun game! Great value!

Little Big Planet 2 is a fun game for my 5 year old son to play! Great quality and great value!

Amazing game, for a great price

Works very well, feels like I bought straight out of the factory it was made in and with a great price!

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Love this game.

I purchased this game for my brothers birthday. He has the first one and literally begged for the second. I decided to play a bit with him, despite not being into video games that much, and ended up playing for four hours straight! The game is just hilarious. There's a bit more to do in the second than the first. You can use jet packs, grappling hooks, paint throwers, pie throwers, scuba gear, etc. If you get bored playing the levels, although I don't know why you would, you can play fan made levels as well. The game is non stop entertainment. The only draw back is that he did already beat the game itself, in less than four days, but with all the additional game play and things he may have missed, he'll be playing this one for quite some time. Well worth the money.Read full review...

Awesome interactive game for young developing minds!

Super fun games within games, hours of fun and learning!

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Great Game for Adults and Kids

Great gameplay with a great story line. Lots of challenges and fun to play with two people!

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