Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

November 12, 2020

AdventurePlatformer PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Face thrilling, unpredictable challenges as you explore distinctive hand-crafted lands through deeply immersive and expressive controls. Go solo in an epic race against time stuffed with danger and peril – or create teams of two to four adventurers for fun-packed party play as you work together to overcome nefarious tasks …

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Critic Reviews (35)

Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Nov 2020
78.0 /100

"Although we miss the creative side of LittleBigPlanet, Sackboy is still a solid, fun platformer for everyone, with a superior visual plot on PC (you&s;ll need a modern GPU to see it big). Perhaps with more unique mechanics (such as …"

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Brad Ellis Easy Allies Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure moves away from providing creation tools, but it&s;s still a jolly platformer filled with all the charm you&s;d expect from one of his outings."

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Chad Sapieha Post Arcade (National Post) Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"It doesn’t take a lot of risks. You’ll run around a little hub world choosing visiting shops and choosing levels filled with various running and jumping challenges, plus some signature Sackboy moves involving tugging, pushing and hanging onto stuff. But …"

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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Nov 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

94.0

"In terms of PS5 launch titles, Sackboy: A Big Adventure didn&s;t make headlines as a highly anticipated game, but it manages to be one of the most charming and fun PS5 games so far. Its heart was an unexpected delight, …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"Bring your family and friends into your Sackboy: A Big Adventure playthrough and have a blast. Or play by yourself. It doesn&s;t really matter, as Sumo Digital has once again tapped into the essence of what makes this series so …"

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Chris Jarrard Shacknews Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

58.0

"Sumo Digital has done a wonderful job bringing the visual aesthetic of the LittleBigPlanet franchise into a 3D platforming world. The levels are a delight to look at and shine brightly when paired with a top-shelf display. The various outfits …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure features some great platforming across gorgeous levels, with plenty to do and collect along the way. The music is a lovely touch to a rich and fulfilling adventure, and playing with others is the best way …"

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David Gill DualShockers Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

73.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a great platformer filled with charming levels, fun combat, and a lot of challenges to complete."

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Nov 2020
78.0 /100

"Sackboy is a fun adventure for everyone, easy to play and difficult to master, and it also works as a demonstration of some Dualsense capabilities, but we miss the creative side of Little Big Planet and more unique mechanics (such …"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure is dripping with charm and makes excellent use of the DualSense controller."

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Giovanni Marrelli IGN Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Sumo Digital&s;s new game is a colorful and fun adventure that brings back Sackboy, allowing players to explore new worlds, each based on different themes and gameplay mechanics. A great game for Christmas to spend some time along with your …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a competent platformer with tight controls. However, the generic craft theme and lack of memorable characters prevent it from being outstanding. The 3D platforming genre is filled to the brim with classics, and to stand …"

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JC Suttun Daily Mirror Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure isn&s;t a particularly revolutionary platformer, replicating a structure seen many times in the likes of the latter Rayman titles and so on. But what it does, it does with panache and bags of charm that will …"

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Jeff Cork Game Informer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Cleverly designed levels offer moderately tough challenges, but generous checkpoints and a genial atmosphere make it easy to keep coming back"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Nov 2020
95.0 /100

"A warmly feel-good and highly accomplished 3D platformer filled with wonderous worlds and delightful characters, though Sackboy: A Big Adventure might lack the bombastic profile of other offerings such as Marvel&s;s Spider-Man Remastered and God of War, it&s;s certainly no …"

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Jordan Oloman VGC Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Sackboy doesn’t have the tight movement tech of Crash Bandicoot 4 or the butter-melting charms of a game like Astro’s Playroom, but it’s well worth a look if you’re in the market for an innovative platformer that makes the most …"

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Where Sackboy: A big Adventure proves most winsome isn&s;t in its play but in the surfeit of its surrounding glitter."

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Kai Powell Wccftech Nov 2020
86.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

64.0

"Sackboy&s;s first foray outside of the Media Moleculeverse without an editor to guide his way is not only a fantastic 3D platformer for all ages but also one of the best PlayStation 5 launch titles for younger audiences"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a charming game that I was smiling while playing almost entirely. It will likely get lost amonth after the Spider-Man and Astro Bot mainstays, but this game is more than worth checking out. Especially for …"

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Kevin Dunsmore Hardcore Gamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Sackboy’s legacy was always tied to LittleBigPlanet and its creation tools. Media Molecule no doubt created a PlayStation icon, but he always played second fiddle to the tools. That perception is no more thanks to Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Sumo …"

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Kirk McKeand TheGamer Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a decent platforming game that’s stuffed with charm, if a little lacking in imagination, which is a shame for a franchise built on creativity. Saying that, if you’ve got children, this is a must-buy for …"

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Lex Luddy TheGamer Nov 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

38.0

Story

52.0

"Two years ago, Sackboy: A Big Adventure proved Sumo Digital was more than capable of creating its own unique vision of Media Molecule&s;s banner Little Big Planet series. Now in 2022, as I write this while listening to the game’s …"

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Marco Bortoluzzi The Games Machine Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Sackboy comes to PC, and it&s;s a big adventure indeed: our knitted hero will have to travel through five worlds in his quest to stop Vex from turning the entire Craftworld into a chaotic nightmare. Overall, the game is a …"

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Mike Epstein GameSpot Nov 2020
70.0 /100

"Though Sackboy: A Big Adventure&s;s aesthetic is a bit basic, its solid platforming presents a good challenge."

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Paul Sullivan COGconnected Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure represents a nearly forgotten genre of game, and represents it in fine fashion. Competent if not revolutionary platforming propels Sackboy through a stunning world full of fun set pieces and clever writing, while an approachable challenge …"

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60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure scraps creation mode from the main series to focus wholeheartedly on platform hopping. Some courses such as the rhythm-based are brilliant, but despite the improved control, the vast majority are too light and slow for the …"

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Sammy Barker Push Square Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"There&s;s a lot of love been poured into Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and thus it&s;s hard not to love it back. This is a brilliant platformer with tons of imaginative ideas and a strong sense of style. The lack of …"

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Sayem Ahmed Telegraph Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure has tonnes of heart, and just has joy bursting from every seam, whether you play alone, or in co-op. The scalable Unreal 4 engine impresses here, as we had the game looking, and running well on …"

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Sky Flores Screen Rant Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

68.0

"A great new spin on Sackboy&s;s charm."

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Stefan L TheSixthAxis Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure starts off slow, feeling like a hollow reflection of the franchise, but eventually grows into its new 3D platforming elements. It&s;s at its best when it blends the new with the old, when there&s;s power-ups, side-scrolling …"

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Stefano Calzati The Games Machine Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Sackboy: A Great Adventure is perhaps the real surprise of the PS5 debut. A solid platformer as expected from Sumo, which knows where to draw inspiration from and how to reinvent it, as if they were true game design restorers. …"

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a blast to play, no matter where you play it. Its PS4 shortcomings only lie with with graphic fidelity and loading times. Apart from that, Sackboy is back and better than ever on all fronts …"

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Tom Marks IGN Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a charming LittleBigPlanet spin-off that trades its creation tools in for a more straightforward Mario structure."

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Tom Orry VG247 Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Sony is on a roll with the PS5, with Sackboy: A Big Adventure being yet another title PS5 buyers should seriously consider adding to their collection."

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Vikki Blake Eurogamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"Sumo Digital takes Sackboy for a breezy delight of an adventure."

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