LittleBigPlanet 2 [PS3]

[JP]

There's a few more details in this Alex Evans interview.

[Richie_uk]

this looks stunning, and the music is gorgeous in the trailer. Does anyone know what song this is ?

[JP]

It's Passion Pit's "Sleepyhead".

[Uli]

i never could understand the hype around LBP. it's pretty and occasionally cute and funny, but oh so boring.

[Neon Ignition]

It's appeal pretty much entirely hinges on the level editor aspect of the game as (in LBP1) the platformer side of it was dire, it's down to seeing what people can come up with using the materials in the game. With loads of people buying LBP and finding that out, that's why I imagine many won't bother picking 2 up as Level Editors are of limited appeal.

[Number45]

I couldn't disagree with those two posts more. I played it almost exclusively as a platformer (Dabbling occasionally with the create mode) and thoroughly enjoyed it even playing single player, add a second player to the mix (Usually my eldest daughter) and it becomes incredibly entertaining on so many levels.

I didn't get the longevity out of it that the creators did, but I spent a lot more time with it than I have a lot of other full price SP focused games.

[mugetsu]

what really got me interested were the fact that in that interview the gut talks about being able to change the jump physics.............goodbye floaty ****e, hello solid mario stylee.

[JP]

I couldn't disagree with those two posts more.

It's the same for me, it was an absolute joy to play, Had a few good laughs with people on here too just slapping them around which should be even better with the new grappling hook thing.

Had a mess around with the level editor and I do admire what the tools they handed over to their community in it can do but I can't ever see myself spending a lot of time in that.

what really got me interested were the fact that in that interview the gut talks about being able to change the jump physics.............goodbye floaty ****e, hello solid mario stylee.

That seemed to be a fairly common complaint but it wasn't something I had any issues with myself. It certainly felt different to some other platformers but it never felt wrong to me.

[Darwock]

Me neither, I was gonna start ranting but instead I just shrugged my shoulders and didn't bother - LBP has always been misunderstood and under-appreciated in some quarters.

The fact is the game is still thriving, so perhaps that 'limited appeal' is only limited to people with no imagination :P

[Family Fry]

Well there must be a LOT of PS3 owners with no imagination.







45 seconds in says the jumping fails. For me my lack of wanting to create levels did put me off but ultimately the tight physics around jumping killed it for me, presentation of the game was beautifully done though.
LBP 2 will hopefully tighten it all up so it will add more to the creation side for better designed levels.

[Number45]

The criticism that seems to be constantly levelled against LBP is that it's not Mario. If you can accept that fact then you're fine, if not... there's a million Mario games available.

They've suggested that the default physics will be the same but that you'll be able to tweak them if you want. Personally, I'd argue that being able to change the physics will be more detrimental to the game as you potentially need to adjust to a new system with each new level you play.

[Richie_uk]

It's Passion Pit's "Sleepyhead".

Thanks mate, just downloaded from itunes.....great song.

[JP]

A brief video from Qore.


I've recently deleted my original save and started playing through the first game again and I'm loving it all over again. If anybody needs to collect the multi-player items let me know as I'm wanting to do that too.

[JP]

LBP FAQ FTW:

• Are the LittleBigPlanet DLC costumes going to be compatible with LBP2?
• Yes, any LBP1 costumes purchased on the PlayStation Store will be compatible with LittleBigPlanet 2 - We can't wait to see you what you guys do with the various costumes combined with the new cinematic tools!

• I hope this is on a FAQ - are the first LBP and GOTY edition levels going to be included with LBP2?
• The wonderfully fun LBP1 story levels will remain unique to its Blu-ray disc, but you'll see familiar elements/tools/items as part of the foundation for LittleBigPlanet 2. And while the community levels will be unique to the GOTY edition - hopefully if you guys vote for us again, you'll see something similar in the future...

• Will any of the new costume DLC that will be released after LBP2 is released be compatible with the first game?
• LittleBigPlanet 2 has been redesigned with a completely new graphics engine, so costumes and upcoming DLC designed for LittleBigPlanet 2 will not be compatible for LBP1 players.

• Will all the costumes/stickers/decoration/DLC we collected in LBP1 be usable in LBP2?
• We're working hard to ensure that everything you've collected from LittleBigPlanet can be used in the new game. Certainly anything you've picked up from the PSN Store will be fully present and correct in LittleBigPlanet 2, the only time something might not quite work perfectly is if it has been created by another player using a 'glitched' object of some kind. Even then we're optimistic that all of the existing content you've collected will continue to work.

• Any idea when we'll be getting that Sephiroth skin?
• Nothing confirmed yet, but don't worry we still have this in our plans...

• Whatever happened to the Marvel Comics themed costume pack that was supposed to come out a year or so ago? I REALLY wanted a Wolverine Sackboy and it's quite disheartening that something so cool was announced and shown and then never mentioned again.
• We announced the partnership at Comic-Con last year (but no release date). It takes a bit of production time to get everything lined up, but hopefully you'll hear some announcements soon.

• Will LBP2 include from launch day all the DLC of LBP1? Including costumes level packs and all that good stuff?
• Because of the backwards compatibility for LBP1 DLC, all the costumes on the PlayStation Store will still be available for purchase. Expect to see a ton more content in the next few months, including the eventual LittleBigPlanet 2 DLC.

• Will it be in 720p or 1080p?
• LittleBigPlanet 2 is getting a completely new graphical overhaul, so stay tuned for a future LittleBigPlanet 2 post, where we'll cover off on more specifics like this.

• Sackboy, no matter what costumes he wears still looks like Sackboy in LBP1, seeing the new costumes in LBP2 has this idea been lost?
• Some of the new costumes we've shown for LittleBigPlanet 2 are certainly unconventional, but then Sackboy has an eclectic wardrobe taste. At the end of the day however, he's still Sackboy and we'll be sticking close to making him look that way no matter what the costume.

• Will Stephen Fry be narrating it again?
• Yes, your (and our) favorite narrator will be back for LittleBigPlanet 2.

• Will this game have the 50 levels single player like the first game or is this just a big create kit?
• LittleBigPlanet 2 is a whole new game, so just like the original you get a full storyline for Sackboy to play thru. Add to that the endless possibilities of the evolved Create and Share modes, where you'll see completely different gameplay experiences in the community levels.

• Can I electrify/set things on fire using switches and logic? What has happened to emitters in LBP2? Are they much easier to use? Has dissolve material changed? How many layers will there be and what different types?
• Expect some lots more details about CREATE mode at this year's E3.

• I heard of custom Voice Acting. Confirm or Deny.
• Confirm!

• Does Sackbot have to look like a robot or can I change his form to any creature?
• Nope, Sackbots are totally customizable, from their reactions to their clothing/skins.

• Just to double check, we'll be able to have evil Sackboys as bad guys?
• There's no such thing as an evil Sackboy - just some mischievious ones...Sackbots, on the other hand, can have a mind of their own.

• Can you program Sackbots to activate swithces? *Example* giving them jobs on a pirate ship.
• Stay tuned, we have a specific "Sackbots" feature planned in an upcoming LittleBigPlanet 2 post - we just hope you provide your Pirate Sackbots the proper minimum wages

• I just saw the LBP2 box art pop up on Twitter...Why didn't you guys post it here?
• Glad you noticed, but don't get too attached to that piece of art - It's something we put together from the artwork created for an exclusive EDGE Magazine cover article. And while we love it, its definitely NOT final box art.

• Are you guys going to be at E3? I hope so, every gamer in the world needs to see LBP2!
• Of course we'll be at E3, the bigger question is...will you?

• Will there be a Sackboy costume contest again?
• I sure hope so, we had so many great entries last time. And now that we have more fans and more people familiar with what can be done, we can't imagine how creative you guys can get. Stay tuned.

• Will there be any pre-order goodies?
• Yup. Expect announcements later down the line. We have to make sure all the "i"s are dotted and "t"s are crossed.

• What is the name of the song on the video. I can't get it out of my mind!
• The song "Sleepyhead" is from the group Passion Pit. And we're glad you all like it!

LBP BOX JPG, BOO BOO BEE DOO:

[Number45]

TL;DR.

Love that box though.

# I just saw the LBP2 box art pop up on Twitter...Why didn't you guys post it here?
# Glad you noticed, but don't get too attached to that piece of art - It's something we put together from the artwork created for an exclusive EDGE Magazine cover article. And while we love it, its definitely NOT final box art.