LittleBigPlanet review on Sunday
Stay up to see what we make of it.
LittleBigPlanet has been winning headlines with consummate ease ever since its announcement at GDC last year, so it's my pleasure to tell you that one of the first reviews of the finished game will be posted on Eurogamer at midnight on Sunday.
Just so there's no doubt about that, I'm going to hit the button at 11.59pm. You can all read it a minute later. The game's obviously destroyed our web-servers once, with the beta key giveaway, but hopefully they will hold in two days' time now that we've upgraded them a bit.
LittleBigPlanet is, of course, Media Molecule's fascinating new 2D platform game where every level is something that the player could then go off and recreate in its entirety using the creation tools included.
The developer confirmed this week that all of your creations from the beta will be online for use with the full game, and of course the winning level in our ongoing LittleBigPlanet level design competition will be as well. Plus you'll be able to play it at the Eurogamer Expo.
For more on the game - as if you can take any more - check out today's Eurogamer TV Special on Media Molecule, where Johnny and James visit the studio and talk to the people behind it.
Then join us again at bedtime Sunday to find out whether it lives up to the massive, massive hype.
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The Pro Evo review will be interesting this week one way or another.
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"The Pro Evo review will be interesting this week one way or another."
Yeah, if they finally get round to sending it to me. Snarl.
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Played the beta today for the first time. It rocks, game of the fucking year, yeah!
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I'm amazed it didn't strike anyone as odd that dispite all the people on the beta, no-one really had anything tosay about the game. Most likely a lot of people were like me, and played through the demo thinking "What the heck was the fuss all about".
I predict a 10/10 from EG and a lot of disappointed people after launch day. Much like GTA 4.
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Paragraph 1;Description of Game
Paragraph 2;Awesome
Paragraph 3;Awesome
Paragraph 4;Awesome
Paragraph 5;Screen tear once= major flaw
Paragraph 6;Control Problems
Paragraph 7;Minor flaw
Paragraph 8;Sonys hopes rest on this, could fail
8/10
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If it gets the 10 so many are expecting, all will be right in PS3 land.
Why does LBP and PS3 elitism go hand-in-hand?
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I noticed this too. A lot of, "I made this level" and "such-and-such level is so cool!" but not much in the way of actual impressions beyond "this is great!" Like, I didn't hear many actual, in-depth impressions.
It all faded rather quickly, too. The beta is still going but there aren't many talking about it anymore.
Yes, yes...I know, "they're too busy playing."
I look forward to the review! I hope for EG's sake it's a good one.
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What are you on about "no one had anything to say?". The LBP thread in the forums when from 30-odd pages to 100-pages.
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After playing the beta, it's an easy 9 or 10 for me. The tools are so incredibly versatile even in the limited beta, the stuff people came up with in such a short amount of time was amazing, it will be even more so in the full release. The game is not only a lot of fun to play, but a lot of fun to create.
And penhalion, what the fuck are you talking about no one had anything to say about the beta? There's a massive thread in the forums about that's updated at least every day with loads of people talking about it. You weren't expecting people to PM you with impressions were you? All the gaming podcasts I've listened to have talked about it too.
The best thing about the game is that it's going to get better every single day you play it, with more people making better levels.
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its a hyped game and its for little girls and geeks
wow making level sounds fun lol
it sounds proper gay. and it shouldnt get 10/10.
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*stays up*
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Like ZZap's review of SEUCK years ago they'll say something like:
"There's no doubt that The Shoot 'Em Up Construction Kit is an exceptional piece of software - the Gold Medal award is thoroughly deserved. However, since it's in a class of its own we feel that it's unfair to compare it with other software on the market, and therefore there are no ratings. We have offered three individual opinions as a guideline, but ultimately it's up to you to decide whether or not you'd like to try and design your own games.
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As for OPSM giving it a 10, it's slightly suspicious an official sony magazine giving their golden hope a 10. It's like the way the official 360 mag gives nearly every 360 exclusive a 10 so they can quote the article and the score on their promotions. I'll wait for independant reviews, but I do take alot of them with a pinch of salt and prefer to see what people on these forums say. So far, what I've read from those who have played the beta has made me pre-order the game.
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http://uk.gamespot.com/special_feature/littlebigplanet-contest/index.html
Having missed out on the Eurogamer version i resubmitted my design for this one and got onto the not so short list. Mine is Number 2, but they have only included the overall level view, not the step by step story board i also submitted.
If you would like to see the full submission it is available at the link below, any votes would be very greatly appreciated.
http://uk.gamespot.com/users/irvaldo/view_album?id=smRjXh8JLX-GR8ps
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It will either get a 9 or 10. You only have to see what has been created with the limited resources of the beta to see the longevity of the game. That being said, if you dont like platform games and/or have no creative talents, then you arent going to like it.
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Still, I'm mildly interested in LBP so I'll have a look but until I actually play a demo myself I'm not convinced fully.
Oh EG, please give it 8/10 if only for comical re-run of MGS4 review
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Hurrah for being in Australia - will be posted just in time for work.
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8/10 confirmed!
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The score should be either 3/10 or 10/10, just for the laughs. Hoping (and expecting) it's the latter, though, because this is the game that's tipped me over the edge from "maybe getting a PS3 at some point" to "getting a PS3 before Christmas".
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Cant say the game interests me all that much (same way RPGs and Golf Sims do not, they simply arent my cup of tea) but LBP's style, promotion, the people behind it (of those that I know, all are very nice chaps who deserve success) all go hand-in-hand with a pinch of originality which leads me to think the game deserves a high mark.
10/10 would probably, looking from afar at what LBP is, be comical (unless justified in the review) so I think it'll get... erm... 8/10!
However, I havent played it so what do I know?
Done.
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Gears of war
Lost odyssey
Mass Effect
Uncharted
Viva pinata
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most reviews are 9 or 10 outta 10
i dont need to see another one to see if ill buy or not...let alone eurogamers cack reviews
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btw is that girl Kristan doing this one
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What will you Sony cockgobblers do if it gets a 10/10? Will you finally stfu and stop whinging? Here's hoping huh?
I can see it getting a 9/10 myself.
What I don't get is, what will this game be like for guys like me? Guys that have all the artistic vision of a shit covered pebble. I honestly can't be arsed with the simplest of FPS map creators, let alone this. Is there enough of a single player element on the disc to keep me from getting massively bored? And does it have an actual storyline?
Not slamming the game by any means, I honestly think it looks smashing and hope it sells facking loads, if only to get the message out to developers that original IPs that contain fresh ideas do sell just as well as ole 'generic space shooter X'.
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"It's a kids game!"
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So worse than halo 3 then. Ah, was to be expected. ;p
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but count me in for the review!
official playstation mag beat u to it uro gamr
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What bloody time is right now?
Where in Euro is this site held?
Bloody useless Europeans.
Midnight Sunday, why dont you just say...I'll post it.
Whenever!
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Anywho, I wont be waiting up, but i predict an 8.
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I predict a 7.
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WOOOOOOHOOOOOO
You know what sucks, it's been sunday for 8 hours here already
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Im bored here...
I want it now, hit the fucking post button!
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i.e. he will post the review at 23:59 on Sunday.
Review will be up at 00:00 on Monday.
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....and nothing hey?
Awesome... EPIC FAIL!
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00:00:00 is Monday morning
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He means midnight tonight.
It's now morning.
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Not Monday
What a total retard this guy must be.
LBP review..
Absolutely awesome game 10/10
Oh wait.. its on PS3...hmmmm 2/10
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I hope for your sake you're kidding...
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just hope the review comments are going to be as entertaining, is a given really, roll on midnight.
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Gameplay can be quite repetitive in nature though addicting nevertheless, and even when it does branch out (on levels like space invaders/pinball) for all its good intentions it kinda falls flat on its face, as you'd be better off playing the game the concept came from, so a lot of stuff does feels gimmicky.
The collision detection is by no means perfect either. Also the layered parts of levels were frustrating enough in Super Mario Sunshine with the Wiimote, but its not fun having the character automatically change to a different layer in LBP, and consequently die as a result of the game and not your own actions. I would much prefer the option to control Sackboy with the D-pad as the analogue sticks are unweildy and feel loose. I would certainly hope that the full release offers complete character customizability, not limited to clothing/accessories, but being able to change Sackboy's own physics properties, add double/higher jump/full gravity options, to make sackboy feel less floaty and less prone to wayward manoeuvres.
Also the game seems to lack any kind of pick ups that offer character deformations (ie: mushrooms in Mario), that add an extra dimension to the gameplay (eg: ability to shrink so you can enter a tiny gap). The whole sticker pick up system is annoying when put into use in a level, (having to scroll through tons of items just to find the one you need to progress), when it would be better to have a recently picked up item mapped to a button for immediate use.
Being limited to taking pictures in eyetoy just isnt going to cut it, as they come out looking blurry. It makes a mockery of the user generated ethos, when you cant import your own designs/music from the HD. Would be nice to think a lot of these issues are beta specific, though as the beta was taken from a late in the day build I imagine they will still surface in the final release.
So yeah it concerns me a little that its problems might get overlooked, due to how much charisma the game oozes. I mean if the game looked more like Crash Bandicoot does these days, few would stand for the oft broken gameplay. Based off the beta I'd give it....
Graphics 9/10 (Not quite as pretty as the early videos suggested, with a lot of pixellated edges on show, but damn close)
Sound 8.8/10 (Stephen Fry is an inspired choice of narrator, and the music will stick in your brain for days)
Gameplay 7.5/10
Lastability 10/10 (Unlimited replayability due to 100s of levels popping up daily, most of which are predicatably rubbish, and even the diamonds can be a little rough around the edges, but stuff like God Of War - Demon Skull show off best just what can be achieveved with a little time and effort)
Overall 8.7/10
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Are Sony lovers going to go fucking mental if this gets a 9/10? Are some of you lot really that petty and sad that you'll kick up a shitstorm over 1 point? (It'll be fun to read though I s'pose)
GOW2/Fable 2/Banjo3 could all get a 6/10 and I wouldn't give a flying toss, as long as I actually have fun with the games, that's all that matters.
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Fuck, I got to go work. I hope it doesn't get a 10 so I can see some people real mad posting uncool and angry stuff - make my day.
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twat!
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It's '2D' through design choice, which isn't quite the same thing as you think obviously. It's also heavily physics based in the same ways something like Half Life 2 or Portal are.
It's not like there aren't plenty of other games on the current gen consoles that aren't effectively 2D games in design that people get excited about either - any RTS, any bemani (Guitar hero, RockBand), any JRPG (Blue Dragon, Infinite Undiscovery), any beat 'em up (Soul Calibur, VF, SF4, Tekken), most racers (GT, Forza) and most sports games (FIFA, PES). The vast majority of 'sandbox' games are also basically restricted to a couple of planes of movement too with the exception of Just Cause and Crackdown.
What it is however, is amazingly good fun with phenomenal amounts of charm, and the most intuitive and flexible 'level create' mode I have ever seen, with incredibly well thought out online integration.
Assuming you are actually baffled and not just trolling anyway.
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All the PS3 fanboys are saying that it'll be a bad score because EG have a bias against the PS3, while the Xbots assume it'll be a 10/10 'cause EG are cosy with the developers. It's making me want to punch some babies.
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Oh. My. God. What is wrong with you!!!??? With your level of sadness I think you could legally be declared dead.
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I think you mean 'failure'... massive failure.
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I think you mean 'failure'... massive failure.
Actually I don't think he gives a crap
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Cons: Not on 360
EG score: 7/10
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http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21880
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and the fact that you actually care how owners of another console feel about a simple score saddens me, it just shows how retarded people can be.
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Im just excited to read about the final build.
This game is still going to sell millions of PS3's and Copies of LBP regardless of whatever number is at the end of his post.
I really want to read his oppinion.
I bet half the fucking trolls in here will read the score and then leave as if it means something.
Tools.
I would still get this game if it gets a 4/10
I couldn't give a fuck.
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COD, BETA key server stress test in 35 minutes.........
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/Jewel
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*Cannot afford a PS3 right now.
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Seriously... get a fucking life, it's just a fucking console...
It's just... a fucking console... you could buy one if you wanted...
I could get an Xbox.. I just don't want one at the moment. When they fix the Red Ring of Death Issues, I'll buy one, thats not a stab it's just the honest reason for me not getting one.
I support good game development no matter what it is.
Couldnt care less about the console and their Brand.
I just want good games.
What the fuck is a fanboy anyway?
I seriously miss the point to why they even exist.
I know Fable II is on 360, Im not going to shit on it just because its an Xbox game.
I hope the developers do really well, because in the end, games are all that matter.
Fanboys need to get a fucking life.
Leave your room once a year.
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and if you want to complain like a baby then call 911 and tell them your getting shanked
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