Sackboy: A Big Adventure

  • November 12, 2020
90%
Game Brain Score Based on 192 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • gameplay
Sackboy: A Big Adventure Game Cover
Sackboy is back and better than ever after his PS5 upgrade.

"Sackboy: A Big Adventure" is a platformer game with stunning graphics and a good soundtrack. Go on a single-player adventure or team up with friends to save Craftworld from the villainous Vex. Explore diverse hand-crafted lands, utilize Sackboy's unique moves and ges, and overcome challenges in this thrilling 3D adventure.

  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Play​Station
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews
graphics36 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a delightful platformer with charming visuals, engaging gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
  • The game excels in couch co-op mode, allowing up to four players to enjoy the adventure together, fostering teamwork and fun family interactions.
  • Utilizing the PS5's capabilities, the game features stunning graphics, tight controls, and creative level design that keeps players engaged throughout the experience.
  • The game can feel too easy and lacks significant challenge, which may disappoint seasoned gamers looking for a more demanding platforming experience.
  • Some levels are locked behind multiplayer requirements, making it frustrating for solo players who want to access all content.
  • The story is basic and uninteresting, failing to draw players in, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics43 mentions

    The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising the extraordinary visuals, exquisite texture work, and beautiful environmental effects, particularly on the PS5. However, some users report distracting graphical glitches and note that the graphics, while good, do not fully utilize the console's capabilities. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is highlighted, with many finding the graphics charming and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are extraordinary, featuring exquisite texture work, great use of ray-tracing, and beautiful environmental effects -- an absolute showpiece for the power of the PS5.”
    • “The world is beautiful and very aesthetically pleasing.”
    • “Love this game, definitely recommend it to people who just want to have a fun game with fantastic graphics and soundtrack, either alone or with a partner.”
    • “As of now, the game does suffer from some graphical glitches that make costumes act erratically, and it can be very distracting.”
    • “Its PS4 shortcomings only lie with graphic fidelity and loading times.”
  • music35 mentions

    The music in "Sackboy: A Big Adventure" is widely praised for its brilliant integration of licensed and original tracks, enhancing the gameplay experience with engaging soundscapes that complement the vibrant graphics and creative level design. Players appreciate the use of popular songs that are well-choreographed to the gameplay, making each level feel unique and lively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's charm and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both solo and cooperative play.

    • “Brilliant use of licensed and original music, including some stages that are choreographed to popular top 40 tracks.”
    • “The mixture of fantastic level design, coupled with a great soundtrack, will reignite that lost feeling of childhood happiness.”
    • “A brilliantly accessible and clever platformer with a top-notch soundtrack.”
    • “The music is jarring and doesn't fit well with the gameplay.”
    • “The character and visual design aren't interesting, the story is barebones and doesn't draw you in, and the musical levels are jarring.”
    • “While the game shows creativity in visuals and level design, the soundtrack often feels out of place.”
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as easy and accessible, making it suitable for less experienced players, particularly families. While many reviewers praise the engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and creative level design, some criticize the lack of challenge and repetitive elements. Overall, it offers a charming and enjoyable experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more demanding platforming challenge.

    • “The gameplay is superb and the controls are tight.”
    • “Easy yet engaging gameplay with beautiful music and graphics.”
    • “Excellent graphics and gameplay mechanics make for a very enjoyable platformer.”
    • “It's barely a platformer and it doesn't even work as a collectathon, so you're just left with a bad story and unfulfilling gameplay.”
    • “Not much of a challenge, repetitive gameplay design.”
    • “The gameplay is mostly easy, so it's probably better for less experienced console players.”
  • story21 mentions

    The story in the game is generally perceived as simplistic and unengaging, often compared to classic titles like Mario, which have maintained their charm despite repetitive narratives. While some players appreciate the cute graphics and replayability through collectibles, others find the plot lacking depth and excitement, with criticisms aimed at its basic structure and underwhelming character development. Overall, the story serves its purpose but fails to captivate or challenge players significantly.

    • “While the story seems to fly by quickly, the dreamer orbs and hidden prizes encourage you to replay levels to collect all of the items you may have missed.”
    • “The story, characters, and gameplay are all great.”
    • “The level design is amazing, the story is charming, and the score is fantastic.”
    • “My biggest complaint is the story being very basic and not interesting.”
    • “This game is boring and the story is not gripping at all.”
    • “[character and visual design aren't interesting, story is barebones and doesn't draw you in, musical levels are jarring]”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, "Sackboy: A Big Adventure" showcases strong optimization on PS5 with tight controls and impressive visual performance, enhancing the platforming experience. However, the PC version suffers from consistent stuttering and limited graphical options, which detracts from the gameplay for some users. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable and accessible for a wide audience.

    • “Tight controls allow for challenging platforming.”
    • “Great music can help push you through a tight platforming spot.”
    • “Great platforming variety within and between levels.”
    • “Sackboy: A Big Adventure isn’t at its best on PC, with consistent stuttering and not many graphical options, but it’s still a fun experience you can play with just about anyone.”
    • “Stuttering, options will disappear on certain setups, DualSense features feel weak.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game currently experiences stability issues, including distracting graphical glitches and erratic costume behavior, as well as occasional physics problems that can lead to unintended interactions between players.

    • “As of now, the game suffers from some graphical glitches that make costumes act erratically, which can be very distracting.”
    • “There are occasional goofy physics glitches with costume pieces, leading to a lot of 'accidental' slapping of your co-op buddy.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players highlight the high replayability of the game, praising its diverse and engaging levels, as well as the charming aesthetic and improved controls. The inclusion of original music and licensed tracks further enhances the experience, encouraging players to revisit the game multiple times. Overall, the combination of content and enjoyable gameplay makes it a fun adventure worth replaying.

    • “A fun new adventure with Sackboy, diverse levels with plenty of replayability, utilizes the PS5 features well, and the game looks fantastic.”
    • “Vivid, charming, and gorgeous aesthetic; Sackboy controls better than ever, with plenty of content and replayability. Original music, cover tunes, and licensed tracks all slap.”
    • “Plenty of content and replayability.”
    • “Diverse levels with plenty of replayability.”
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