The 10 Best Multiplayer Games On PlayStation Plus Right Now – SlashGear

Back in the olden days, many developers tried creating mascot platformers to capture the magic of “Super Mario Bros.” and “Sonic the Hedgehog.” While the mascot platformer genre has almost been forgotten in the current gaming landscape, some studios are trying to revive them with a new generation of memorable heroes.

“Sackboy: A Big Adventure” is the latest entry in the “LittleBigPlanet” franchise, although instead of controlling a customizable sack doll in a 2D platforming world, players control a customizable sack doll in an isometric 3D platforming world. Think “Super Mario 3D World,” but without the iconic Nintendo characters.

While “Sackboy: A Big Adventure” is perfectly playable solo, the game is at its best with friends. You can cooperate to complete levels and acquire collectibles, or you can mess around and sabotage your allies, just like in earlier “LittleBigPlanet” entries. Of course, some objectives and collectibles require collaborative efforts, so you might not want to do that. Unlike “Super Mario 3D World,” you can trick out your Sackboy with a veritable tailor’s bag worth of colorful customization options, many of which are either found in the game or are free DLC.

If you want a more 2D experience, you can always play “LittleBigPlanet 3,” which also comes with PlayStation Plus Extra, but you don’t need to choose between them — so long as your subscription is active, you can play both.