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March 7, 2007
Sony's Little Big Planet
Let's see, Microsoft has Viva Pinata, Nintendo has. . . actually almost everything Nintendo has is sorta "age friendly", now Sony has Little Big Planet but what is this terrifyingly adorable game about?
In a phrase, gamer centric co-op. It's a physics based platformer for the PS3 and tho words fail me now, I will try my best to articulate the game.
The game seems to be divided up into 3 parts. First you have customization. Everything from your character right down to the environment. Create new game levels and challenge yourself and friends. The second part of the game is the actual platforming. Play alone or with 3 others online. The word of the day here is "co-op" if that's even a valid word. The platformer consists of many challenging obstacles that require you and your mates to work together. The environment is completely interactive. Grab ahold of things, swing, smash into walls, smack your team mates around; you know, whatever floats your boat, just as long as you successfully complete each level. The third part of the game is posting your custom made levels online, like a gamer's version of YouTube. People post comments and rate your game as it rises thru the ranks
The music is totally infectious. The graphics are stunning and incredibly sharp because the game runs in true HD. The physics are also stunning but you'd expect as much from the people who developed last years indie hit, Ragdoll Kung-Fu Masters.
A demo version will arrive on the Playstation Network this fall with the full release sometime early 2008.
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electro, I personally would love to team up with you and play this game. It looks amazing and the graphics are, as you put it, STUNNING. The textures look so crisp.
Posted by: James Tungsten at March 8, 2007 1:09 AM
It still amazes me a lot of gamers define "mature" games as violent. When I see games like this, I'm reminded that "mature" means utilizing your brain. Design your own levels, work together and share it with others. That sounds much more "mature" to me, games that make you use your noggin.
I can't wait for this game. There's one 60 gig PS3 left at my local Best Buy. I think I might have to treat myself this weekend.
Posted by: Jim C. at March 8, 2007 1:14 AM
This game looks HOT!
Posted by: Glen Beamer at March 8, 2007 11:17 AM