

Then, if that fails, it leaves the player or players who are lagging behind for dead and they rejoin the action at the next checkpoint. First, it zooms out in an attempt to keep all of you in shot, which can make distinguishing one Sackboy from another difficult. Furthermore, playing cooperatively (especially locally) can get pretty confusing because, unless all of you are moving in sync, the camera becomes problematic. Sequences that require multiple players are rarely complex, but even relatively simple objectives can be tricky to complete if you have to enlist the help of someone who isn't familiar with LBP's floaty physics or comfortable with how Sackboy moves between the foreground and background. Furthermore, Story mode levels have plenty of replay value if you're interested in finding all of the collectible materials, stickers, Sackboy outfits, and other goodies that have been expertly hidden away.Ī number of the Story mode's collectibles can only be reached if you're playing cooperatively in a group of up to four players. Each and every one of these levels serves as an enjoyable showpiece for what LBP2's new creation tools are capable of, and playing through the Story mode is even more fun than in the original game because you never know what the next level is going to have in store for you. Then, after using sticky cake projectiles to solve simple puzzles, you might find yourself cruising through another character's body and using white blood cells to combat a meanie infection. One moment you're jumping between moving wooden platforms and swinging from sponges the next you're riding a bee through a blocky-looking side-scrolling shooter and knocking enemies out of the sky with honey projectiles. The 30-plus Story mode levels are incredibly varied both in terms of gameplay and visual design. The world of LittleBigPlanet has come under attack from the evil Negativitron, and only you (and up to three of your friends) can save the day. Regardless of what you ultimately hope to get out of LBP2, the Story mode is a great place to start. Now Playing: Little Big Planet 2 Video Review By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
