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Comedy · Fantasy · Sandbox

The joy of LittleBigPlanet stems from its tactile, physics-driven platforming and the boundless creativity it fosters. Players build and share entire levels, injecting a community spirit into a genre often defined by solo runs. The simple joy of grabbing and swinging Sackboy through the handcrafted environments, coupled with the ability to remix and reimagine everything within, created a unique and enduring experience.

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LittleBigPlanet is set in a world full of creations made by Creator Curators. One of the Curators, a rogue Creator called "the Collector", is stealing the other Creators' creations and not sharing them with the world (sharing is one of the core elements of LittleBigPlanet). Play starts at the "Gardens" level, where the player meets the King, one of the Curators; the Queen; Little Xim; Big Zam and Dumpty. The player is taught the basic gameplay at this stage: running, jumping, and grabbing. The next setting is the "Savannah", where the player accidentally breaks one of the ruler's creations. In return for forgiveness the player must investigate what's scaring the ruler's buffalo. Further adventures involve finding Meerkat Mum's son and a Bridegroom (a story arc with a Day of the Dead theme). After the wedding play moves to the "Canyons", where the player must rescue Uncle Jalapeño and defeat the evil Sheriff Zapata. After completing this the player is taken to the "Metropolis" and gets a car for a race scenario. The next adventure takes place on the "Islands", where the player is trained in martial arts and must defeat the Terrible Oni. From there the player goes to the "Temples", to get a flame-throwing cat. Here they meet the Great Magician, who tells them to defeat the Collector in his "Wilderness". After the final battle the Collector is revealed to be a little, lonely man who kidnapped everyone because he did not have any friends. Everyone, including the player, offers to be his friend and he accepts, ending his being evil.

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Recommendation strength
89%

Tearaway

2013 · Platform

Like LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway is a charming platformer from Media Molecule that emphasizes creativity and a unique tactile experience, but with a more focused narrative and a world crafted entirely from paper.

Why recommended

  • From the same developer, Media Molecule, sharing a whimsical art style and a strong focus on creative interaction with the game world.
  • Criteria — Adventure is central, as players guide the messenger through a world made of paper, uncovering secrets and engaging in light environmental puzzles.
  • Features a delightful and distinct art style, where the entire world is constructed from paper, allowing for unique interactions like tearing the environment or using the PS Vita's rear touch pad to poke through the world.
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Critic & community
90
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Recommendation strength
78%

While lacking LittleBigPlanet's creation tools, Rayman Legends offers a vibrant co-op platforming experience with a similar emphasis on joyful movement, musical levels, and a constant stream of new challenges.

Why recommended

  • Offers a highly polished 2D platforming experience with fluid controls and diverse level design, reminiscent of LittleBigPlanet's core platforming mechanics.
  • Criteria — Action is a core component, with fast-paced levels, enemy encounters, and precision jumping challenges that require quick reflexes.
  • Features a charming and colorful art style, along with memorable musical levels that sync gameplay actions to the rhythm, creating a highly engaging and fun experience.
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Critic & community
88
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Recommendation strength
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This beautiful platformer shares LittleBigPlanet's enchanting aesthetic and precise platforming, but elevates the challenge with a more demanding combat system and a deeply emotional, narrative-driven adventure.

Why recommended

  • Features stunning hand-drawn visuals and a magical forest setting that evokes a similar sense of wonder and charm found in LittleBigPlanet's imaginative worlds.
  • Criteria — Challenging Difficulty is present through intricate platforming sequences, demanding boss battles, and environmental hazards that require precise timing and skill.
  • Emphasizes fluid movement and precise platforming, requiring players to master a variety of abilities to navigate complex environments and overcome obstacles.

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