LittleBigPlanet review

LittleBigPlanet is the PS3's best family game. Sony's launch release describes a community game in which players control Sackboy to play, create and share levels in a stitched-together, crafted world. Story Mode offers 50 pre-loaded levels, and the editor uses the same tools, materials and stickers Media Molecule used to build the game. Creations can be shared, ranked and searched online through PlayStation Network, and co-op supports up to four players at home or online. It also supports the PlayStation Eye camera for importing photos. DKOldies lists the disc as rated E for 1 to 4 players at $14.99 used. It ranks below the action games because its depth sits in the editor and the online community, which depends on Sony's servers. For a household with several kids, few PS3 discs offer more.

Who it is for

Families and creative players who want co-op platforming and a level editor.

Price

Used PS3 disc from $14.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $14.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Story Mode with 50 pre-loaded levels
• Level editor using the same tools Media Molecule built the game with
• Share and rate user-made levels online through PlayStation Network
• Co-op for up to four players offline or online
• PlayStation Eye support to import photos into levels

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rated E for Everyone and playable by four people at once
• Strength: The editor turns one disc into a creative toolkit
• Strength: Used disc lists at $14.99
• Weakness: Online sharing depends on Sony's servers
• Weakness: The creation tools take time to learn
• Weakness: Sequels LittleBigPlanet 2 and 3 are also on PS3, so the first game is not the only option

Key facts

• Developer: Media Molecule
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
• North American release: October 27, 2008
• ESRB: Everyone
• Story levels: 50

Where it ranks

LittleBigPlanet is No. 7 in our Best PS3 Games of All Time verdict.