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5 Reasons: LittleBigPlanet
njsykora | 8:47 AM on 07.17.2008 18 comments


Opening with a question, does anyone know what that song is in the new trailer?

OK, I have figured out 5 reasons why I'm excited about LBP and I would hope that at least one of them resonates with you and awakens that excitement that you've seen from everyone else for this game but which you haven't quite felt yourself.

1) The Gameplay Itself

Its an effortlessly simple idea. Plonk some obstacles between you and the finish and see what happens. Its pure and simple 2D platforming but not in the retro sense, moving in and out to other layers of the stage and the physics make LBP a 2D platformer without the stigma that's attatched to most modern 2D platformers.

2) Sackboy



Just look at it, its such a simple and uncomplex design yet it has somehow captured the hearts of gamers. When was the last time a character did that? I'm honestly excited to mess about with dressing mine up, its going to be the personal mark of every player. Nintendo have Mii's, Microsoft have Avatars, Sony have Sackboy.

3) User Created Levels

Downloading them specifically, I'm not too excited about the creator (though that might change once I get a hold of it) but anyone who's dabbled with N's user created levels knows that when you give a gamer a level designer for a platformer specifically something snaps in their head that makes their imagination that little bit more evil than usual. So long as the community don't resort to cheap tricks to take people down we're going to see some damn fine hard stages and possibly even some excellent stories.

4) Stephen Fuckmothering Fry

Seriously, I squealed slightly at this news. A fantastic actor and story reader bringing his formiddable talents to videogaming at long last, its hard to think of many other games that could benefit from having that sort of kindly voice narrating the story.

5) What Could Follow

Mods in UT3, MyBuzz and LBP's level sharing are all brilliant ways to differentiate from the competition but when I think of level sharing and creation there's only one game I truly am foaming at the mouth to see on my PS3.



Please Nadeo. I am on my knees and begging you, give me console Trackmania. This is the big one. If LBP itself blows chunks, if the sharing alone works it could open the door to loads more games based around user created content. Even if you don't want to play LBP, at least get excited for what it could mean for future games.



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shipero's Destructoid Blog
I've already started plotting out the levels I want to make.
Takeshi's Destructoid Blog
Agreed, I'm pretty exited about LBP as well. Every time I see that Sackboy waving his arms above his head I cry from enjoyment.
thefil's Destructoid Blog
I love the fact that in multiplayer, the sackboy's mouths will lip-sync in real time to your voice.
adultswim810's Destructoid Blog
are you serious thefil THAS AWESOME
Wexx's Destructoid Blog
I'd be excited about LBP, but alas, another thing that doesn't justify buying a PS3 :(
garrfunkel's Destructoid Blog
Im really excited about this one even thought I dont have a PS3 yet. I love sackboy.
Ha-Puken's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, I can't wait to see what kind of demented levels my fellow Dtoiders will come up with!
SoopaFly TNT's Destructoid Blog
The game is going to be awesome
Senisan82's Destructoid Blog
Did any of you see the part of sony's keynote done using LBP, it was awesome!
BlackFreefall's Destructoid Blog
Does anyone know if Media Molecule is owned by Sony?
shipero's Destructoid Blog
@BlackFreeFall

No, they are not.
freker's Destructoid Blog
OHHHH, I'd KILL for Trackmania.
Well, maybe not kill. But possibly shove a spoon in someones left nostril.
I think LBP'll keep me happy for a good while and could do the same to console gaming what Garry's Mod did for PC Gaming.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
I am extremely optimistic for this game. I have ideas for levels. Most of which involve massive spinning and high velocity sackboy launching. I can't wait to get my hands dirty and make some of this stuff.
njsykora's Destructoid Blog
@Brainderailment

We all know you're excited for LBP, you have a freaking knitted Sackboy.
Primo's Destructoid Blog
LBP has local multiplayer too, right? I'm excited for that!
mix's Destructoid Blog
I can't wait as well!

Whats the verdict on the release date? I havn't heard anything in a while....
xMalachi's Destructoid Blog
I can't wait. This game always looks better and better :D
manta's Destructoid Blog
Considering I have 0 skill when it comes to creating stuff, I'll probably just be playing your guys' creations. Who knows though? If it's as easy to get into as they say, I might create a few of my own.

But yeah, my pants have been repeatedly crapped everytime new info comes out. Can't wait.


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