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Video Review - LittleBigPlanet Karting

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  • Nov 6, 2012

Tom Mc Shea and sackboy tackle the horde in this video review for LittleBigPlanet Karting.

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96 comments
shelivade1991
shelivade1991

That cardboard cutout look is awesome, for a racer.

XxTroxnubumxX
XxTroxnubumxX

Ive heard of LBPK and i want it but it wasnt there and it said its coming in Nov6 And i waited and Waited and Bam! it was Here!Let me tell That LBPK is alot like Modnation So i decided to get it but since christamas was close I was Geting it for Cristmas Now were is meh epic kart >:3

DamageIncM
DamageIncM

Another unnecessary game. I mean, there was already 'ModNation Racers' which is a lot like 'LittleBigPlanet' in ways only then a racer. Heck, they even marketed it together, but still they have to create a "LBP"-version.

They would probably have been better off doing "LBP"-styled DLC for "MNR", if they haven't already done that.

 

What I want in racers today is a new 'Destruction Derby' or a new 'Carmageddon'.

Those were pretty awesome and crazy and they could do a lot more with those titles today.

swavo13
swavo13

Mario kart, diddy kong racing, sonic allstar racing, crash bandicoot, mortal combat and now little big planet?

 

WHERE IS MY RESIDENT EVIL KART :C !?

Nibraybirk
Nibraybirk

Another example of How much Video game industry would suck without Nintendo's Influence.

Red_Jester
Red_Jester

 @Nibraybirk No disrespect to Nintendo, but you realize outside of Zelda clones, most companies that copy Nintendo are going for casuals, right? Nintendo's influence hasn't exactly been a good thing this generation if you're playing on PS3 or 360.

Wensea10
Wensea10

I enjoyed the review but this is a game that I would still put on top of my most wanted list.

TommyT456
TommyT456

ModNation Racers did everything so well that it was always going to be hard for LBP Karting to be able to compete but I expected more.

Elnath10
Elnath10

I'll stick to ModNation Racers... much much better

kbaily
kbaily

I don't hate Mario Kart clones in fact I was really hoping this would not nesseciarly be an "MK killer" but at least hold a candle to it as Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing did.  It is rather surprising this wasn't stronger than a lot of us hoped.  May hold off on buying it right away.  Or at least wait for a demo.

adam1808
adam1808

Out of curiousity Tom, did you get the appeal of the original LBP games? Because your criticism of the fact that the games you can create with the LBP tools are kind of why the series has any kind of following at all.

jelloman18
jelloman18 like.author.displayName 1 Like

I really hate when these reviewers try to use intelligent words but cant pronounce them correctly...

uglypinkmoose
uglypinkmoose

I never got Modnation when I planned to....the question is....would this be better to buy now or should I still get Modnation when I have some extra cash?

zilcher
zilcher

 @uglypinkmoose Considering how much less MNR costs go with that. In my opinion it's a better game also, unless you have a thing for sack people.

standarddamage
standarddamage like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @zilcher  @uglypinkmoose I have to respectfully disagree, Zilcher.  Modnation Racers was alright but has a lot of issues that LBP Karting doesn't have...starting with the fact that you don't have to wait through the abysmal loading times.  The actual racing is more fun and creation tools seem to be easier to use as well.

zilcher
zilcher

 @standarddamage  That's understandable, everyone has different tastes . The issues I had with LBP K was the sense of speed was not there. It was like you were coasting all the time. Also the weapon system. Unless you memorized the icons you didn't know what your weapon effects would be. But that's just me. Everyone will find different good points and bad points about different things. The important thing to you the player is if you enjoy the game and not what other people think of it.

Jonwh18
Jonwh18

After a string of downright terrible reviews from Tom Mc Shae, we finally get one that is pretty spot on. This type of game is all about creation, and creation tools are a step back in terms of ease of use when compared with Mod Nation Racers. Boosting management & weapon system are also inferior to MNR. 

Joedgabe
Joedgabe

Looks great to me. (: I just hope the map editor brings more options than the previous game did.

Gblazer01
Gblazer01

talk about screwing the pooch..

robsonsiebel
robsonsiebel

it's funny that you read without any excitement whatsoever, totally fits a 7 lol

naryanrobinson
naryanrobinson

Tom McShea is DOING something again...

 

I should complain.  That IS the rule right?  Oh you DON'T have to?  Really?

 

Alright then, I guess I'll just watch.  Might leave just ONE troll comment, don't want to get withdrawal anorexia or something.

parkurtommo
parkurtommo like.author.displayName 1 Like

this game just got tom mcshea'd

avatarIVN
avatarIVN like.author.displayName 1 Like

7.0. That is . . . . . . . . . a bold affirmation. Since so many people like LBP games, Gamespot is probably annoying someone right now, (even when they are right about some games they annoy someone). 

warhawk-geeby
warhawk-geeby

Quite surprised it got a 7 actually, considering IGN (that usually over-rate games) gave it a 5.

 

I think the little big planet games have now become one of them "Fun to play if you're good at it" genres.  They're brilliant in terms of innovation, but only the pros can really get to grips will all the modification and creation tools.

 

I loved LBP1, the second one however I felt a bit left behind, things were farrrr too confusing.  Karting does look good, but the non-interactive tutorials will undoubtedly be one massive ball ache.

 

If there's a demo for this i'll give it a go, won't be rushing out to buy though without further knowledge.

jayjay444
jayjay444

Looks ok, reminds me of Mario kart or crash team racing. still iv'e growing out of those kinds of game's so i think ill pass. Going to go back to completing Halo 4 and then God of war. 

 

SDBusDriver1979
SDBusDriver1979

Watching this video just makes me want to play Diddy Kong Racing instead.

vishisluv7
vishisluv7

So..I'm buying a clunky set of dev tools?

When I call the mechanic he says, "Here, buy these tools and do it yourself",lol

vinardo
vinardo

Maybe I'm just being grumpy but when I see a game whose strong point is the level editor I think the game makers had no creativity themselves to create good levels so they released the level editor so players make their own. When I see people commenting on Portal they never say the game is good because it lets you make your own levels.

sknight175216
sknight175216

 @vinardo I don't own a PS3, but isn't Little Big Planet's emphasis on creating levels and playing other users' levels?

cbb1018
cbb1018

kinda disappointed but yet im not surprised......its a cool addition to the LBP universe but they really never gave out much info....they were always hiding it from the public. sad but i possibly still might get it

push88
push88

I know this is random but, where are all the podcasts man?!

jsmoke03
jsmoke03

lol wait racing lines with arcade racers? thats weird to hear

GamespotSux_IKR
GamespotSux_IKR like.author.displayName 1 Like

Mario Kart is still best. I feel like the battle items kill the other kart racers. ..What is it about those damn shells?!

joe_b1_kenobi
joe_b1_kenobi

 @GamespotSux_IKR Agreed. I think its hard to learn the items on new kart racers. Whereas mario kart is nice and familiar. When we get a shell or banana skin we know whats gonna happen.

seanmcloughlin
seanmcloughlin

Still a decent score. But it seems they missed the potential the game possessed. 

DefunktJunk
DefunktJunk

I'm gonna have to pass on this game.. it just never looked like it was that fun of racer from the get go, well at least not to me anyway. Here's hoping Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed is alot better.

JOYRIDEME
JOYRIDEME

Gamespot just never can get a break from the stupid comments. 

callofduty405
callofduty405 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

If this was made by microsoft they woulda gave it an 8.5

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