I think it’s safe to say, I’m not much of a “make your own game” person.
I mean, that’s your job, game developers.
Not mine.
Like, what if I go to a restaurant and the chef comes out and says, “Hey, here’s
all the tools I use to do my job.
Here you go, use them yourself!
Make any meal you could imagine!”
You know what happens to that chef?
He gets fired.
If I wanted to make my own meal, I would’ve stayed home.
Just my opinion.
But I certainly understand the appeal of these games.
Especially if you’re the kind of person who’s into the idea of spending days and
days creating your own levels, sharing them with strangers…
I was taught not to share anything with strangers.
On this planet, there were razorblades in the apples.
But this is LittleBigPlanet, 3!
So it’s kind of hard for me to get excited about a game that’s about creating, when
I’m just here to play, you know?
I mean, my interest in video games…it’s pretty old-fashioned.
I’m not here for your stories, or any of your modern gaming bullsh*t, I’m just here
to play.
But I’ll say this.
When you see what people have created, with LittleBigPlanet?
It is pretty amazing.
Like, this.
This is an archery game…that someone, somehow, made in LittleBigPlanet 3.
No idea how, that’s amazing.
But here’s my problem with LittleBigPlanet.
The only thing that’s amazing about it?
Is the process.
Is that it was made.
Because in reality, this is a crappy archery game.
If this was released on the PlayStation Network, no one would care.
But since someone made it, in a game like LittleBigPlanet…oh, all the sudden, it’s
the coolest thing in the world.
Even if it’s just a crappy archery game.
See, this is why restaurants exist.
Most of us suck at this.
So unfortunately, I just…I don’t have to say about the creation aspect of the game.
Which probably sounds blasphemous to people, but look, it’s just not my cup of tea.
I’m not going to say anything that hasn’t been said, anyway.
What I do like about LittleBigPlanet…is this, the game itself.
Because LittleBigPlanet 3 is a seriously charming platformer, and with some creative elements
that you don’t have to spend weeks of your life working on.
In fact, one of my favorite things about the game…is how you can customize your little
character.
I mean, a lot of games do character customization, but this one kind of takes it to another level.
‘Cause it’s actually interwoven into the gameplay.
See, there are collectibles everywhere in this game, and you can use them for the game’s
creative elements.
Including your character.
So the more stuff you find, the better you play…the more styles, patterns, fabrics,
hair styles and whatevers, that you can use for your character.
And that’s awesome.
I actually like to create characters that match the levels I’m in.
Like a little malt shop girl for these 1950s levels.
I wish we still had malt shops.
Speaking of the 1950s levels…holy crap, those were awesome!
The aesthetic was just so on point, and they even have the music to match, which is so
cool.
And you can say that for all the levels, really.
Each one has its own aesthetic, and it’s always interesting to see how the game interprets
that aesthetic within that LittleBigPlanet style.
It’s just a gorgeous game.
Even on the PlayStation 3.
There’s just so much imagination in the game’s art, and level design.
Although, if I have a complaint about the presentation…it is wordy sometimes.
A little too much talking, and the dialogue isn’t nearly as cute or clever as the rest
of the game.
Some people will say, “Derek, why even play LittleBigPlanet if you’re not gonna create
anything?
You’re playing it wrong!”
But isn’t the whole point of a game like this, that there is no wrong way to play?
I mean, for f*ck’s sake, someone made an archery level.
And besides, the game that’s already been made for you?
It’s pretty good, you guys.
LittleBigPlanet 3 is an awesome platformer.
And the new characters change up the platforming, too.
It keeps things fresh, and ensures you never get bored.
Which is probably the biggest thing for me in games these days.
If I get bored, I get pretty sour about a game.
But it is, just about impossible to be bored in this game.
Even if you never make a single thing.
The LittleBigPlanet series has always been a great one, and LittleBigPlanet 3 has all
the things that make it awesome.
But more.
If you’re into community features and sharing and making your own levels…this game will
keep you busy forever, it’s crazy.
But even if you’re like me, and you just want to play a really good, really tight,
really creative platformer…
LittleBigPlanet 3 let’s you do that, too.
I’m not much of a “make your own game” person, but I do like playing great games.
And even on its own, LittleBigPlanet 3 is a great game.