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[Triggerhappytel]

I've had this game since I bought my Vita around May last year, although last week was the first time I got around to giving it a proper whirl. Really glad I finally gave it a chance; I thought it was excellent all around. It makes superb use of the Vita's unique features without feeling crowbarred in, and I loved almost all of the mini-games which are like decent iOS games, but here they're just a brief little side-dish amongst the sizeable content elsewhere. The story mode was really good too, with some likeable characters and some great bosses, and I thought in particular some of the levels in the Haunted House were brilliantly atmospheric and creepy. There were some great vehicle levels and I thought the score was great, even though it's lost a little bit of its character in no longer being licensed. I've only had a quick play of community levels, but there's a load of creativity possible with the Vita hardware, and I think my favourite overall was simply a keyboard on which you can change the sound of the keys. The game also has wonderful integration with the vita.lbp.me website, where you can search games and add them to your queue, so they're ready to be played immediately from within the game - is this typical for a portable game, because I thought it was such a good idea, neatly executed.

It's my favourite in the LBP series so far, and I'd gladly see Tarsier & Double Eleven become custodians of the series from here on. Although after four similar 2.5D instalments, I think it's time for a significant shake-up with the next mainline iteration - moving it to 3D being the obvious evolution. I'd say this comes in just below Tearaway in terms of essential Vita games, and it regularly goes on sale here in the UK for ~£7, so for those prices you'd be crazy not to.


TLR - it's brilliant. Buy it.

 

[kazebyaka]

Best LBP game

 

[KalBalboa]

What he said.

LittlebigPlanet Vita is absolutely my favorite in the series. The use of rear-touch was enough to get me to become an early adopter to the Vita after playing a demo prior to the launch of the handheld. That grapple claw boss fight in the tech/spy stage was so damn fun the first time I played it- very organic, too.

 

[donkey show]

Yes, buy it. :O

 

[dugdug]

Yep, best LBP. I love the whole series, but, the touchscreen stuff really added a lot to it.

Story was really charming, as well.

 

[nampad]

Best LBP game

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The Vita is the ideal home for LBP. While it doesn't have the couch coop, it adds all the modern input abilities for a greater variety of user generated content.
The quality of the story levels is also amazing.

 

[KalBalboa]

Does anyone know the name of the level in the campaign where you use the claw to defeat the machine at the end? You swing around, jumping into recesses that go back into the Vita screen... it's one of the tech espionage levels. I'm trying to find a video or screen shot.

 

[Ramune]

Another nod in agreement. The "Kirby Super Star" of the series for me personally. Everything felt like it finally came together. The story mode definitely made me smile and was very charming. And I actually finished it, unlike previous LBPs. Really loved the music too.

 

[pauljeremiah]

totally agree, best LBP game and best use of all the hardware features on the Vita. It's actually the game I use to show people what the Vita is like.

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

Picked it up when it released, really is a great game and fits the Vita perfectly. Hoping to see something come about on the PS4 and maybe another Vita game!

What say you Donkey show?

 

[GalacticMouse]

Best LBP game by far for me. Really hoping to see them bring the franchise onto the PS4 in 3D...especially now that Microsoft is showing off Project Spark, which looks like a lot of fun creating in a 3D world.

 

[VanWinkle]

I'd say overall it was my least favorite LBP (well, besides the PSP one). BUT. I really liked it.

 

[pretty done]

does it use the dpad this time finally?

 

[VanWinkle]

does it use the dpad this time finally?

No...the LBP games have analog movement, don't they? Maybe I'm forgetting....

 

[MicH]

Definitely the best LBP game. It's such a perfect fit for the Vita

 

[Jawmuncher]

Absolutely loved it.
It really is the best LBP game by far. If this level of quality continues with the LBP series i'll be quite happy.

 

[Shinriji]

The second best, only because the first LBP was such a breath of fresh air.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Does anyone know the name of the level in the campaign where you use the claw to defeat the machine at the end? You swing around, jumping into recesses that go back into the Vita screen... it's one of the tech espionage levels. I'm trying to find a video or screen shot.

Not sure, and I can't find it without watching a walkthrough on YouTube. Can't really get away with that right now (at work).

 

[codhand]

I have it and havent touched it. Hopefully I will unlike the PSP version which I sold along with the PSP awhile back....

 

[ScreenSplitter]

In an ideal world LBP3 would be a 3D blend of LBP and Tearaway aesthetics.

 

[silver.tongue]

It's the best LBP game in single player... but get's screwed for the laggy online and the lack of adhoc multiplayer (seriously, wtf!?)

It should be the best LBP game overall, but LBP2 still get's the nod for actually working for multiplayer.

Edit: Music of LBP 1 is still the best in the series, though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beUDa4T_TvU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlvXgtsebg THE BEST!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSw92CCHraA

 

[Figboy79]

LBP Vita is my favorite of the series. Brilliant game.

 

[phosphor112]

Definitely the best LBP game. It's such a perfect fit for the Vita

Indeed. Great game.

 

[Acquiescence]

It's a terrific game that fits like a glove on the Vita. I still think LBP 2 is the series' high-water mark though.

 

[pretty done]

No...the LBP games have analog movement, don't they? Maybe I'm forgetting....

I dunno, I just know that I don't like playing 2D platformers with analogs. I'll just wait till its free on PS+

 

[Jacobi]

The characters in this game were awesome as hell

 

[outunderthestars]

I dunno, I just know that I don't like playing 2D platformers with analogs. I'll just wait till its free on PS+

This is exactly how I feel. I love everything about LBP except for the part where I actually have to play it.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

i've heard this many times - think this will be a great jumping in point for me and the series.

looking forward to LBPV

 

[Foxix Von]

I always thought I was crazy for thinking that it's far and away the best LBP game. Thankfully I'm not alone!

The way they integrated touch controls with the standard platforming was surprisingly effective. A short game but packed with brilliance.

 

[sn00zer]

Loved it and yes it is the best in the seris at least mechanically.....hopefully LBP3 has a more unified artstyle like Tearaway

 

[goonergaz]

I dunno, I just know that I don't like playing 2D platformers with analogs. I'll just wait till its free on PS+

IIRC the d-pad is used for sackboys emotions.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Does anyone know the name of the level in the campaign where you use the claw to defeat the machine at the end? You swing around, jumping into recesses that go back into the Vita screen... it's one of the tech espionage levels. I'm trying to find a video or screen shot.

Did you find this out? I think the level you mean is called 'A Capacitor for Evil'.

 

[Xeno_V]

I wanted to get it during the January EU sale (it was around £8-9) but I didn't and I kinda regretted it. When I saw this thread I searched for a download code on ebay and I found it for even less (less than £6).
I won't play it anytime soon as I don't have the time, but what the hell, it doesn't get cheaper than that. So thanks OP for the reminder .

 

[leroidys]

It is fantastic. I don't know why people don't mention it in Vita haz no games listwarz more often.

 

[Xenon]

Online multiplayer and downloading levels was painfully bad. I bought my Vita for this game and regretted it. I enjoyed the story levels, not much else.

That said, Ill pimp my paltry levels. A Mario level that was more focused on the mechanics and a weird grapple arena game. GT:XenonHMW

 

[GardenSirens]

I ran through the game rather quickly but loved it more than LBP 1 or 2. I can't wait for a sequel for this one (and a LBP 3 for consoles)

 

[Oni Jazar]

Just want to add my support that it is the best LBP game and just an amazing game overall. Kudos to the devs!

 

[megalowho]

Nice choice for a LTTP. It didn't make me love Little Big Planet (I've tried multiple times) but it's solid all around and a great fit for the platform.

 

[HueyFreeman]

Sigh

I really want to buy this game, but I feel like as soon as I do, Sony's gonna throw it on plus for free or at a big discount. Plus is becoming a victim of it's own success

 

[MrBambinoDent]

One of the best Vita games made till now, a must have imo!
A PSN would help sell quite a bit of that game, maybe $15 or even $10!

 

[Jigorath]

HAving a full fledged LBP on the go was amazing for me. The PSP version left me a bit wanting, but this knocked it out of the park. One of the best games on the Vita.

 

[Syroc]

Well, this is a nice thread. I'm glad most of you enjoyed our work. Thank you!

 

[sn00zer]

Well, this is a nice thread. I'm glad most of you enjoyed our work. Thank you!

Yay you guys, was some very good stff....glad you fixed some of the finer player movements that always seemed "off" before the Vita version

EDIT: Oh shit you guys are the City of Metranome studio.....so uhh...you guys working on any non LBP games?

 

[SeriuzBiznus]

I've had this sitting on my Vita for a while (got it free with the Tearaway bundle). I keep meaning to play it but then end up loading Persona 4 instead. Guess it's time to set some time aside and give it a go!

 

[maverick40]

Best LBP game by far. Awesome story, graphics and mechanics. Perfect for the PS Vita

 

[jeremy1456]

Best LBP game

No offense to the series, but hearing this I realize the series simply isn't for me.

 

[Syroc]

We are not working on Metronome at the moment and haven't been for quite a few years now, but you can definitely expect more than just LBP-related things from us in the future.

 

[DrKelpo]

I played through the game and also really liked it, but one thing I noticed was that it seemed to have kind of few costumes. I played lbp 1 and 2 and ended up switching costumes every few levels because I had so much i liked, but on the vita I finished the game basically wearing 1 or 2 different costumes, cause I had relatively few things and not much I wanted to wear.
And It was not the case that I rushed through. I collected a fair amount of stuff.

Did I miss something or is this really the case?

 

[Triggerhappytel]

EDIT: Oh shit you guys are the City of Metranome studio.....so uhh...you guys working on any non LBP games?

I would also love to know this... can you comment at all what Tarsier's next game will be, Syroc? Is it well into development? Are you developing it alone, or is it another co-development like LBP Vita? Will it be for the Vita, or PS4? Anything you can possibly give away would be welcomed!

EDIT - never mind, I took so long writing this you've already answered sn00zer!

 

[dead monkey uk]

Best LBP game by far. Awesome story, graphics and mechanics. Perfect for the PS Vita

Good to hear, I picked up a Vita for £120 a couple of days ago and LBP was one of the free games I got, will give it a go over the weekend.

With free games and Playstation Plus I already have around 20 games on my Vita