Post: LittleBigPlanet 2 Preview: Five ways the sequel improves upon the original
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01-01-2011, 11:37 AM
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Sync
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Released in 2008, the first LittleBigPlanet on the Playstation 3 won numerous “Game of the Year” awards with its innovative level creating and sharing features. A little over two years after the original release, the sequel promises to expand upon the ambitions set by the original.
Improved Graphics
Although LittleBigPlanet 2 may look similar to the first game, developer Media Molecule did made several enhancements to the game engine. The improved lighting and special effects give the sequel a more realistic and detailed look compare to the original. In the final product, you should be able to see the differences yourself because all of the community levels from the first game will also be playable in LittleBigPlanet 2 with the new graphics engine.
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Better Cinematic Experience
The story in the first LittleBigPlanet was pretty forgettable. For the sequel, Media Molecule decided to improve upon this weakness by adding cut scenes and voice-acting into the mix. The excellent Stephen Fry returns once again as the narrator and voice guide. He won’t be the only voice you will be hearing in LittleBigPlanet 2 as the non-playable characters will also be voiced. Furthermore, you can also create custom cut scenes and record voices when creating levels.
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New Gadgets
Sackboy also added a few new tricks for the sequel. Previously, he can grab and pull certain objects. Now, he can also pick up and throw them thanks to the “Grabinator” gadget. He can also move around the levels quicker thanks to the bounce pads and grappling hook. Furthermore, the “Creatinator” allow you to shoot any objects from your miner’s hat. Finally, the “Controlinator” gives you custom controls for vehicles and other objects. All these new gadgets give more variety to LittleBigPlanet 2 compared to the first game.
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More Genres
Although platforming is still the main genre in LittleBigPlanet 2, it won’t be the only one in the game. Thanks to the creativity of the community from the first game, Media Molecule has expanded the scope of the sequel to include other genres. The story and community-developed beta levels have shown how limitless the possibilities are with horizontal/vertical shooters, real0time strategy, role-playing, top-down racing and even first-person shooters added into the mix of platforming levels. LittleBigPlanet 2 expands the gameplay scope significantly.
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Streamlined Share Features
With million of user-created levels, finding the quality ones to play through can be a little cumbersome in the first game. Fortunately, the sequel promises to streamline the sharing feature with LBP.me, a new social networking site designed to let you browse user-created levels from your computer and set them in download queues for the game from the Playstation 3 side. Find and sharing levels should no longer be a problem in the sequel.
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Although LittleBigPlanet 2 may look similar to the first game, the number of upgrades and gameplay additions are staggering. It is everything you could have ever hoped for in a sequel and then some. You can see for yourself how great the game is when it launches in North America on January 18th.
Improved Graphics
Although LittleBigPlanet 2 may look similar to the first game, developer Media Molecule did made several enhancements to the game engine. The improved lighting and special effects give the sequel a more realistic and detailed look compare to the original. In the final product, you should be able to see the differences yourself because all of the community levels from the first game will also be playable in LittleBigPlanet 2 with the new graphics engine.
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Better Cinematic Experience
The story in the first LittleBigPlanet was pretty forgettable. For the sequel, Media Molecule decided to improve upon this weakness by adding cut scenes and voice-acting into the mix. The excellent Stephen Fry returns once again as the narrator and voice guide. He won’t be the only voice you will be hearing in LittleBigPlanet 2 as the non-playable characters will also be voiced. Furthermore, you can also create custom cut scenes and record voices when creating levels.
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New Gadgets
Sackboy also added a few new tricks for the sequel. Previously, he can grab and pull certain objects. Now, he can also pick up and throw them thanks to the “Grabinator” gadget. He can also move around the levels quicker thanks to the bounce pads and grappling hook. Furthermore, the “Creatinator” allow you to shoot any objects from your miner’s hat. Finally, the “Controlinator” gives you custom controls for vehicles and other objects. All these new gadgets give more variety to LittleBigPlanet 2 compared to the first game.
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More Genres
Although platforming is still the main genre in LittleBigPlanet 2, it won’t be the only one in the game. Thanks to the creativity of the community from the first game, Media Molecule has expanded the scope of the sequel to include other genres. The story and community-developed beta levels have shown how limitless the possibilities are with horizontal/vertical shooters, real0time strategy, role-playing, top-down racing and even first-person shooters added into the mix of platforming levels. LittleBigPlanet 2 expands the gameplay scope significantly.
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Streamlined Share Features
With million of user-created levels, finding the quality ones to play through can be a little cumbersome in the first game. Fortunately, the sequel promises to streamline the sharing feature with LBP.me, a new social networking site designed to let you browse user-created levels from your computer and set them in download queues for the game from the Playstation 3 side. Find and sharing levels should no longer be a problem in the sequel.
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Although LittleBigPlanet 2 may look similar to the first game, the number of upgrades and gameplay additions are staggering. It is everything you could have ever hoped for in a sequel and then some. You can see for yourself how great the game is when it launches in North America on January 18th.
– Custom Voice Acting
There will be custom voice acting in Littlebigplanet 2 so you can link your voice into the game,I guess you will probably have to have a mic for your PS3 to work
– Cutscenes
There are cutscenes now, i think cutscenes can be time set or motion set, so a cutscene can be shown after 5 secs or if someone gets to a specific area. Credits to Manxlad619. for this bit of info :y:
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01-02-2011, 11:59 AM
#4
Manxlad619
Hiya
Also some cool things I found:
– Custom Voice Acting
There will be custom voice acting in Littlebigplanet 2 so you can link your voice into the game,I guess you will probably have to have a mic for your PS3 to work
– Cutscenes
There are cutscenes now, i think cutscenes can be time set or motion set, so a cutscene can be shown after 5 secs or if someone gets to a specific area.
– Custom Voice Acting
There will be custom voice acting in Littlebigplanet 2 so you can link your voice into the game,I guess you will probably have to have a mic for your PS3 to work
– Cutscenes
There are cutscenes now, i think cutscenes can be time set or motion set, so a cutscene can be shown after 5 secs or if someone gets to a specific area.
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01-03-2011, 04:04 AM
#5
Sync
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Originally posted by Manxlad619.
Also some cool things I found:
– Custom Voice Acting
There will be custom voice acting in Littlebigplanet 2 so you can link your voice into the game,I guess you will probably have to have a mic for your PS3 to work
– Cutscenes
There are cutscenes now, i think cutscenes can be time set or motion set, so a cutscene can be shown after 5 secs or if someone gets to a specific area.
– Custom Voice Acting
There will be custom voice acting in Littlebigplanet 2 so you can link your voice into the game,I guess you will probably have to have a mic for your PS3 to work
– Cutscenes
There are cutscenes now, i think cutscenes can be time set or motion set, so a cutscene can be shown after 5 secs or if someone gets to a specific area.
you mind if i add that and i'll put the credits to you :y:
01-03-2011, 09:50 AM
#6
Manxlad619
Hiya
Originally posted by xSync
you mind if i add that and i'll put the credits to you :y:
Yeah sure sounds good.:y:
01-05-2011, 09:44 AM
#9
kwajaMonster
Keeper
OMFGGGG I have been waiting for this game FOREVER. I'm really pissed that I have a tv that is only 480i resolution because I really feel I'm missing out on the graphics quality. I also purchased the recent issue of Playstation magazine because it has a calender that has the release date of LBP2.
I'm also looking forward to trying to make a level of my own (I miserably failed the first 4 I did in the first LBP) and seeing what other people can do with the new materials and stuff. I love playing the community levels--so I can't wait!!
I'm also looking forward to trying to make a level of my own (I miserably failed the first 4 I did in the first LBP) and seeing what other people can do with the new materials and stuff. I love playing the community levels--so I can't wait!!
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