great game my son loves it!!!

The levels are clever, a bunch of new additions change platforming for the better, and the community tools are smarter than ever. This game is a fantastic way to kick off a 2012 packed with PlayStation 3 exclusives. Still, the game has some nagging issues that won't be unfamiliar to folks who rocked the first game. Does it ruin the experience? Not at all.

LittleBigPlanet 2 packs 30 story levels that tell the tale of the Negativitron, a horrible beast that has invaded Craftworld and is gobbling up all the cities on the planet. You're Sackboy, and you've got to travel to spots on the globe to run, jump, shoot, grab and fly on your way to saving the day. The story is cute like a children's storybook, but it's not all that engaging. Luckily, the levels are exciting and the gameplay's a blast.

The majority of this plays out in the familiar LittleBigPlanet style, which is essentially 2D platforming similar to a Mario game. Sackboy starts on one end of the level and runs to the other side while jumping over obstacles and on top of enemies to make it to the goal. There are three planes for Sackboy to live on (background, middle and foreground) and you move him between them with your controller. All the while, you're nabbing point bubbles and hidden prizes on the screen. If you get lonely, you can team with up to three other Sackpeople either locally or online.

Media Molecule has outdone itself on these story levels. Each world feels unique, and the platforming challenges get more intense as you go along -- one minute I was fighting a possessed cupcake and the next I was using deadly fireflies to navigate my way through a pitch black room full of spots to die in. As great as those levels are with their colorful motifs and truly rocking tunes, the stuff that I really dug had nothing to do with platforming.


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Beyond the traditional swinging and jumping story levels, there is a lot going on. LBP 2 has head-to-head challenges where I was trying to nail button combinations faster than my opponent, races where I was piloting a caterpillar up a tree, and more. Single-player is spiced up, too, and flying a bee while shooting honey in a 2D side-scrolling shoot'em up and riding a nanomachine through a guy's body to fight an infection are really cool worlds that I didn't expect to play when I got my hands on LittleBigPlanet 2. The newfound focus of creating games in the game really shines through. There were moments where I was giddy over how fun it was, so the fact that you have complete access to these newfound creation abilities is impressive to say the least.

Media Molecule has whipped up challenges that I'm going to remember for quite some time, and that inspired me to get back to creating LBP levels. When the original game came out, I spent a week trying to get the hang of the tools, got frustrated and eventually scrapped my ambitious Ghostbusters level in favor of a rudimentary platformer about my life. I was happy enough with the level, but compared to what other people were doing, it didn't really deserve to be on the servers.

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When I first saw LBP (the first one) I thought to myself: "Well, it must be another little kids game..." I was really WRONG!. I own the first one, and let me tell you, it is really a game for the young and the old-young-at-heart alike. I'm 36 years old, and last time I played it with my 5 year old cousin, we had a good laugh together.

Now, regarding LBP2, I have to admit that the people at Media Molecule really did an excellent job. Not only the graphics are improved, but also the fun factor was increased to a 150%. why is this? because first of all there are new elements added to the tools bag that most people know from the first LBP. My personal favorite is the new sackbots (funny name, huh?) that you can customize to turn them into friends or foes. There's also new character enhancements, like the 'Grabinator'(that allows you to grab some elements in the game), grappling hook, etc.

So, in short, LBP2 is a breath of fresh air in a world where first person shooters are the rule, and I don't have any kids, but I think this game can really encourage creativity on kids. You can play the whole story and then go on and create your very own levels, making them as simple or complex as you want. As a comparison, this game would be the "Disneyworld" of videogames, because you can have so much fun with it.

So, give LBP2 a shot, I assure you, you won't regret it. And do me a favor, when you see your kids playing this game, play with them. Take it from me, It will make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside ; )

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Great game, fun for all ages. Highly recommend this for both kids & adults!

This is a great sequel to the beloved game, the LBP series are great for all ages! This sequel does not disappoint, the graphics and high-flying action is packed with adventure, suspense, and fun sackboy fashion! Collect more stickers, material, outfits and accessories, and watch Sackboy be the star in each level. New creatures, new machines, new races, this was the best gaming media purchase I made all year!
I highly recommend this for everyone - LBP whimsical artistry is sure to leave you wanting more!

Great Game!

This is such a fun series to play! We loved the first LBP & were worried the second might not live up to it. But, we have been pleasantly surprised! This one does seem a bit tougher from the outset & there are even more areas where you need the help of 2, 3, and even 4 players to get all the points. So, that's kind of a pain, if you don't have friends who own the game. All in all we're having fun playing it & I'm glad we bought it. Good for any age, as far as content goes, but may be too difficult for little kids.

People of All ages

I bought 2 copies of LBP2 my son who is 7 plays and little brother whom is 16, they both love it in their own different ways.
My husband and I watch as they play and sit in amazement at all the different things they can do and create.
They can buy items and costumes, create their very own levels, play by themselves or play with friends online.
There is always something for them to do, no levels can be created everyday they sign on so there is usually something different one day that they didn't see the days prior.
The skill level seems to be easy enough that our 7 yr old son plays without asking for help.
What else is very nice is you can bring a lot of your items from the Original Little Big Planet over to part two.
This is a very fun and interesting game and would recommend it to anyone who asked!