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Review of Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves on PlayStation 3

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Dec 2010
Cover image of Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves on PS3
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 14 Dec 2010
Genre: Platformer, Multi-genre
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Introduction

Welcome to the unlikely prehistorical escapades of your favorite knitted hero! Discover how "Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves" attempts to leverage the whimsical charm of the LittleBigPlanet franchise while simultaneously showcasing the fancifully twitchy capabilities of the PlayStation Move controller. Is it a dinosaur-sized hit or just a tiny woollen mishap?

Gameplay

"Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves" is a multiplayer experience that requires players to don their Move controllers like they're heading into a dance-off with a velociraptor. Initially released as an add-on to the LittleBigPlanet experience, it whisks you away to a vibrant world populated by cavemen-esque Sackboys and unpredictable prehistoric critters. Remember, coordination is key! One player wields the Move controller to manipulate the environment-think of it as being the 'God' of Sackboy's world, while others bask in their power by controlling Sackboy himself. They hop around like it's the end of the world, trying to avoid pitfalls and snagging collectables like candy in a candy store. However, one must note that with only ten levels to offer, this game is shorter than my attention span after two cups of coffee.

Graphics

Graphically, "Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves" sticks closely to the crafty aesthetic we've come to expect from the LittleBigPlanet franchise. The environments are filled with bright colors and whimsical designs that feel as if they were plucked straight from an arts-and-crafts project gone delightfully wild. Everything looks smooth and vibrant, with the kind of cartoonish charm that will make you feel like a kid again-just with more responsibility, like avoiding digital dinosaurs and not spilling your soda on the couch.

Conclusion

In summary, "Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves" goes down as an enthusiastic, yet flawed, endeavor in the realm of PlayStation Move titles. While it offers moments of fun with friends and showcases the potential of motion controls, it also suffers from a lack of depth and substance, leaving players wishing for what could have been. If you're in the mood for a short distraction and have a few pals armed with Move controllers nearby, then give it a spin. Just don't expect it to fill the void left by more robust games in the LittleBigPlanet universe. Maybe next time, it'll bring more than just ten levels to the party!

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