Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a platform video game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows on November 12, 2020, with the PlayStation 5 version available as a launch title.
The game shifts from the series' traditional crafting gameplay to a more focused platforming experience while still retaining elements of creativity. Here are some key gameplay features:
In Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Sackboy must save Craftworld from the evil Vex, who has taken control and turned the once vibrant world into a dark, oppressive place. Players navigate through different themed levels, solving puzzles, defeating enemies, and rescuing other Sackfolk to ultimately restore peace to Craftworld.
The game was announced during Sony's State of Play event in August 2020. Sumo Digital, known for their work on other games like Team Sonic Racing, took on the development, aiming to bring the beloved character Sackboy into a new, more focused adventure game format.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the game's:
However, some reviewers noted that the game lacked the extensive creative tools that fans of the LittleBigPlanet series had grown accustomed to.