Sackboy: a Big Adventure is a paid adventure that features the iconic game mascot Sackboy. In this 3D platformer, you get to play as the titular character across a wide range of perspectives, camera angles, and environment designs in a fun and colorful world. Collect Dreamer Orbs and unlock new worlds in this spinoff to the LittleBigPlanet series.

Its shift from 2.5D to full 3D, plus its familiar powerup system makes Sackboy: a Big Adventure a great game for platforming and adventure fans. You might also want to try Unravel or Portal as creative platforming alternatives.

An adventure-focused spinoff

Fans might be familiar with Sackboy from the 2.5D platformer LittleBigPlanet. However, unlike its predecessor, this game has limited customizability. There is no Create Mod, although you can make visual changes to Sackboy thanks to the ZomZom’s Shop. These collectibles allow you to customize your character, making it easier to be identified in the game’s multiplayer mode—a co-op for up to four players.

In terms of the story, you get to follow Sackboy’s adventures. You follow the Sackpeople being attacked by the villain Vex. With Sackboy as the only survivor, it’s up to you to travel around Craftworld and save everyone. This premise reflects clearly in the game, with the variety of set designs making the game immersive and keeping it fun all throughout.

This game has rapid difficulty progression. This means that the game can be difficult really fast. Also, there are stages that are suited only for single player, while others are for co-op. Either way, it will feel like some levels are only fillers. Other than that, it’s a perfect game with a handful of challenges and good replayability. Lastly, it has a great soundtrack that gets your heart racing.

All-around fun

Overall, Sackboy: a Big Adventure is one of those few cases where a spinoff is just as good, if not better than the predecessor. It perfectly highlights the colorful land of Craftworld, creating an immersive experience for players—whether solo or with friends. Still, the game manages to stay worthwhile because of its difficulty scaling, which can take some players by surprise.