Ultimate Sackboy
- February 21, 2023
- Exient Entertainment
Ultimate Sackboy is a single-player platformer game with good graphics but can be buggy. As Sackboy, players compete in the Ultimate Games, a wacky obstacle racing tournament in Craftworld. The goal is to win the race, collect prizes, and look stylish, but watch out for obstacles that might cause you to wipe out.
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Reviews
- The race format is competitive and keeps players motivated to keep playing.
- The game has a charming visual design and offers a variety of costumes to collect and upgrade.
- Recent updates have improved gameplay, making it easier to achieve higher placements in races.
- The game is heavily monetized, requiring players to purchase a season pass to remain competitive.
- There are significant performance issues, including lag and unresponsive controls, which detract from the gameplay experience.
- The difficulty spikes dramatically after the initial levels, making it frustratingly hard to progress without spending money.
- gameplay25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its performance, repetitive mechanics, and heavy monetization that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the structure and competitive elements, the majority find it grindy, uninspired, and plagued by input lag and poor controls. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing map variety, removing time-gated mechanics, and adding more engaging gameplay modes.
“The designs are cool, the gameplay is fun, and competing with each other is amazing!”
“Pros: good gameplay structure, a lot of cosmetics from the main titles, great leaderboard structure, unique leveling up system.”
“A bite-sized, mobile-friendly version that hits all the right notes, dense enough to be satisfied with only a couple of minutes of gameplay.”
“The biggest issue that I'm facing is the gameplay performance.”
“I just wanted to play the game; however, the game forcefully makes you open loot boxes and equip items, etc. I understand that games need to make money, but here it's obvious that monetization comes first, trying to make habits out of its systems, and gameplay comes last.”
“The gameplay itself feels uninspired, straight up just ripping off Subway Surfers. It feels sluggish, controls aren't sensitive enough, and the 'levels' as well as the leveling system are very plain and boring.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals and animations as enjoyable and fun, particularly for fans of the franchise. However, many users express frustration over performance issues, such as lag and pixelation, especially on average mobile devices, leading to a perception that the graphics need improvement. Overall, while the game features appealing graphics, the technical execution and consistency leave much to be desired.
“Great graphics, lots of accessories, it's fun and there is a reason to upgrade your equipment and continue to level up to get higher scores.”
“This game is very cool and has nice graphics and there's no ads.”
“Very beautiful graphics game.”
“The graphics are simple, no complicated shading, shadows, or particle effects; I don't see why it shouldn't be possible.”
“My only question is, why do the graphics look like a PSone game?”
“The graphics are so poor.”
- monetization17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many reviewers expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on microtransactions, battle passes, and in-app purchases. Players feel that the game exploits the beloved Little Big Planet franchise for profit, detracting from the overall experience and making it feel soulless and lifeless. While some appreciate the graphics, the overwhelming presence of monetization tactics has led to a negative reception.
“Fun game with no ads.”
“The game isn't broken or anything but it's just a generic three-lane endless runner with nice graphics and dozens of microtransactions.”
“This game is very cool with nice graphics and there's no ads.”
“This game feels like a cash grab using Little Big Planet, a well-respected game, in order to pry on people's money. The pass, as well as wording choices, just says otherwise.”
“Doesn't help that battle passes are the most disgusting monetization method ever created.”
“I actually would have wanted to spend money on in-app purchases if this was an actual Little Big Planet game that played like LBP1 or LBP2, but this is just another cash grab game that will most likely be shut down due to not making enough money from pay-to-win costume upgrades and loot boxes with timers.”
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as some of the best original compositions in the series, while others criticize the heavy reliance on reused tracks from previous titles, particularly "Sackboy: A Big Adventure." Additionally, players have reported technical issues with the music settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the music is enjoyable for some, it is seen as repetitive and lacking innovation by others.
“Besides the music, which is some of the best original music in the series, this game is just another cash grab by Sony.”
“The graphics and music are fun, but otherwise the game is extremely repetitive and boring.”
“Very fun so far and love the music in the game.”
“Most of the themes already existed, and the music and costumes are from other Sackboy games.”
“There is also a glitch where I turn off the music and sound, but when I close the app and open it again, it turns back on even though the buttons say off.”
“It's lazy to put the same OST in as Sackboy: A Big Adventure.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as a mixed experience, with players enjoying the overall concept but expressing frustration over the mission system and season pass mechanics. Many users feel that the missions are often too short, difficult, or poorly structured, leading to a sense of unrewarded playtime and confusion regarding progression. Improvements are suggested, such as making endless running the default mode and allowing players to disable tutorials for a smoother experience.
“Enjoyable game but the season pass system makes no sense; I paid money for it and it tells me to complete missions to progress, but there are no missions.”
“Most of your playtime is unrewarded as you have to wait for the next day for more missions.”
“The game is fun but very buggy, plus the missions are crazy hard at some stages.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that lead to lost progress. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the overall consensus highlights a frustrating lack of reliability, with calls for updates to address these persistent problems.
“This game has no cloud saves or account system, so at the end of a season if it glitches and gets stuck on the rewards page, you'll have to reinstall and lose everything you've earned.”
“Completely lost tons of progress because the game randomly restarted and then continuously freezes so I can't even do anything.”
“Game literally freezes then boom game over..... just the worst.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as low frame rates, unresponsive controls, and significant lag, particularly in specific areas. Many players have noted that the game runs poorly even on high-end devices, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and battery drain. Overall, the lack of adjustable frame rate settings and frequent freezing have contributed to a negative perception of the game's optimization.
“The control and performance make me feel unresponsive while playing, and there's no option for frame rate settings (I always set it to high if available), which means the in-game FPS is capped, making it hard to execute fast gestures with the character, and even the UI feels heavy.”
“The biggest issue I'm facing is the gameplay performance.”
“Huge performance issues that freeze the game and cause players to lose their run automatically.”
“The biggest issue that I'm facing is the gameplay performance.”
“The controls, combined with performance, make me feel unresponsive while playing, and there's no option for frame rate settings (I always set it to high if available), which means the in-game FPS is capped, making it hard to execute fast gestures with the character, and even the UI feels heavy.”
“Huge performance issues that freeze the game and cause the player to lose their run automatically.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often tedious, as it is essential for increasing power levels and competing effectively. While some appreciate the structured races over endless running, many criticize the time gate mechanics and overall grindiness, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“Cons: extremely grindy, outrageous time gate mechanics, lackluster battle pass, bad animations, delayed actions during gameplay, annoying bugs.”
“Overall the game is designed to be grindy as ever.”
“Way too much grinding for not much fun.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with many players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable. However, some users noted performance issues, such as lag, which detracted from the overall experience.
“It's a really funny game and I spent a lot of time on it.”
“It is a very funny game.”
“It's fun and funny 😁 😂 😀.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find that connecting to PSN enhances the game's replayability by making it more personal, and the recent endless run update has significantly improved playability. However, some users express frustration with receiving duplicate costume rewards, suggesting that a system to ensure new rewards could further enhance the replay experience.
“Since the endless run update, the game is a lot more playable and enjoyable. I had a problem recently where the ad/reward wasn't working, but it was resolved thanks to the support team via email. The only issue I have now is that I am almost always getting duplicate costume rewards unless it's a new set entirely. I was wondering if this could be fixed in any way to ensure a new piece of the set if I don't have it yet?”
“Connecting to PSN makes it way more personable and increases replay value.”
“The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the current Sackboy games fail to capture the beloved atmosphere of the original Little Big Planet series, expressing nostalgia for the unique charm that made the franchise popular. There is a strong desire for a return to the original style, with many fans wishing for a new installment that aligns more closely with the classic vibe.
“The game beautifully captures the whimsical atmosphere of the Little Big Planet series, which is what made Sackboy so beloved. I truly miss that vibe and hope for a return to form in future titles.”
“The game fails to capture the charming atmosphere of the Little Big Planet series, which is what made Sackboy so beloved. I really miss that vibe, and I'm not a fan of the direction the Sackboy games are taking.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired compared to previous titles, lacking the creativity and whimsy that defined the franchise.”
“I was hoping for a rich and immersive atmosphere, but instead, it feels generic and lifeless, missing the unique charm that made earlier games special.”
