There are many contenders for the best video game in the 2000s with runner-ups, such as the infamous “Grand Theft Auto San Andreas,’’ “Half-Life 2” and “Super Mario Galaxy.’’ However, none can top “Little Big Planet.’’ Made and created by Media Molecule, the puzzle platformer series follows the main character named Sackboy.
What makes the game stand out is the physics-based gameplay with many of the characters’ movements affecting the environment around them, allowing things that are placed to be moved. The game also gives players the ability to create, play and share their own levels for others to play.
The vibrant nature and stylized simulation with a lot of the objects in the game being based on things in real life help make it an incredible game. “Little Big Planet” also shows the creative capabilities that players can explore with the fun whimsical gameplay. You are able to play with friends, families and even strangers with the features in the game promoting fun interaction with others. The vibrant colors and things that are present in the game are eye-catching and everything is made of things in real life.
After Sony green lighted the idea of “Little Big Planet’’ and the creation of Sackboy, the popularity of the game led to Sackboy becoming the company’s mascot. More important, “Little Big Planet’’ inspired the creation of a new genre called “play, create share’’ This genre empowers players to become creators, allowing them to use tools to create new things and experiences, which lets players generate new content.
Players in the 2000s loved the game: So did award committees: In 2008, Little Big Planet” won an Award for the best implementation of User-Generated Content , IGN Overall Award for Best New IP and “little Big planet” won game of the year at the The 8th Annual NAVGTR.
“Little Big Planet’s” gameplay was ahead of its time and although the online features shut down in April 2024, you are still able to play the story mode, which is just as good, “Little Big Planet, available for $10 to $20, can still be played on PlayStation 3. Which is a good thing because many people adore and still talk about the game till this day.
