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LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition

200995/100
PlatformPuzzle
The joy of LittleBigPlanet stems from its tactile, physics-driven platforming and the boundless creativity it fosters. The core appeal lies in its construction tools, where players craft entire levels using an intuitive suite of gadgets and materials. This emphasis on user-generated content, shared and remixed, gives the game a unique longevity, ensuring a steady stream of fresh, inventive stages to explore, all while wrapped in a charming, handcrafted aesthetic.

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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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  • Features incredibly tight and responsive platforming mechanics, requiring precise timing and execution similar to the more challenging user-created levels in LittleBigPlanet.
  • Criteria — 'Challenging Difficulty' is central to the experience, with each screen presenting a new, often brutal, platforming puzzle that tests player skill and perseverance.
  • Criteria — 'Action' is constant, as every moment involves navigating treacherous environments, dodging hazards, and performing complex aerial maneuvers.
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Why recommended

  • Offers a rich sense of 'Adventure' through its sprawling, interconnected world that encourages exploration and discovery, much like uncovering secrets in LittleBigPlanet's levels.
  • Criteria — 'Challenging Difficulty' is a core aspect, with demanding boss fights and intricate platforming sections that require skill and persistence.
  • Criteria — 'Action' is prominent through its fluid combat system, where players must master precise dodges and attacks against a variety of formidable foes.
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Like LittleBigPlanet, Ori presents a visually stunning world with a charming protagonist. However, Ori focuses on a more directed, yet equally challenging, platforming adventure, blending precise movement with a touching narrative.

Why recommended

  • Emphasizes 'Adventure' through its beautifully crafted world, encouraging exploration to uncover secrets, upgrades, and new pathways, similar to the joy of discovering hidden areas in LBP.
  • Criteria — 'Challenging Difficulty' is present in its demanding platforming sequences and boss encounters, requiring players to master Ori's movement abilities.
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