*Disclaimer: I am not writing a full review on the reviews section as I didnt actually complete the single player mode. Here are my thoughts on the game, written as a review but I cannot review properly as I didnt finish it.

Oozing Charm and likeability from every pore is no mean feat, but it is one that LittleBigPlanet achieves with great aplomb on first glance. Scratch beneath the surface however, and the real beast comes to light and its one that spoils the title almost beyond repair.

Sackboy is a charming and likeable mascot, and one that Sony does right in putting its faith in. The instantly customisable character provides a great focal point for his first title. However, Sackboy isnt without his flaws, most notable of which is his frustrating control scheme.

This scheme sometimes doesn't even recognise a press of the jump button, and can lead to cheap and unfair deaths, adding a frustration factor to what should be an endearing and polished title.  The somtimes harsh level design can compound this and mean that I wanted to throw my controller at the wall more times that is right for a platformer.

Each level contains items that you must collect to get the 100% completion for that level, however, several of these items are located in areas that force you to have at least one other player with you. While its good that this forces players to work together and the co-op sections are well thought out, if your PS3 isnt online it can prove infuriating to try and complete these sections by yourself with a second controller or completely impossible if more people are required.

The multiplayer is LittleBigPlanets biggest failure, as there is no way I can see to invite a friend to join your game, therefore you have to rely on the game finding someone who is playing the same level and adding you to thier game, which rarely happens and can prove so laggy its not possible to play. The ability to ask friends to join your game is a fairly basic addition to a title in this day and age, and its oversight here really brings the game down.

The charming exterior belies a frustrating and unfairly harsh (at times) game, and though many will overlook this, it simply proved too frustrating for me. Sony can do so much better, and the foundations are laid for what should be a superior sequel.