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How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | 79 | 20 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 92 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | – | – | 0 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 74 | 438 |
| Backloggd ratings | – | 71 | 750 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (73)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Despite the backward compatibility, which allows you to import all your hard-won (or purchased) objects from the previous two entries, LittleBigPlanet 3 does more than merely upgrade the graphics, pushing the boundary of layers, for instance, from three to 16.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“LittleBigPlanet 3 is the most complete game in the franchise, and will delight the most creative minds with many new mechanics at their grasps. However, we would like some of them to be polished and, on top of that, fixes for some strange bugs. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Adventure mode at the center of LittleBigPlanet 3 is a grand showcase of bold imagination like nothing else out there, with a wellspring of charm and warm-natured humor at its heart. Even so, Sumo Digital's brief 4-5 hours of polished, pre-made contributions pale in comparison to what could be, but that's essentially the point.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With a string of new tools on offer, creator curators will have a blast exploring all of the possibilities available here, and while you’ll certainly need dedication to get the best out of them, the lazy among you will more than get your fill via the output of more industrious players over time.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“LittleBigPlanet 3 is one of the biggest surprises of 2014 due to its great visuals, magnificent level design and excellent soundtrack. The creation mode keeps you busy for hours and provides countless new levels. More than a sequel, LBP 3 reimagines what the series can be and represents a good jump into the new console generation.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It’s charming, fun, lighthearted and has a plethora of content to play and create. It’s a shame that the experience of LBP 3 couldn’t be a little more polished or the story mode just a little longer, because these are the only two blemishes on an otherwise excellent addition to the series.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Held together by Sellotape rather than superglue, LittleBigPlanet 3 is in constant danger of falling apart.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The push for creativity is limited in the way you play the campaign, but it’s an overwhelming presence within creation mode, offering boundless ways to leave your own mark on Craftworld.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The story might not explore all of the potential, but briefly shines a light on what the new possibilities might be for those making their own levels. The wide array of new tools, the removal of limitations and addition of new characters and power-ups will all serve to empower the community to reach new heights.”
read full review ↗ - 85
- 70
“LittleBigPlanet is once again its own worst enemy, as it fails to make the best use of its own fun new characters. Although the creation tools are the most accessible they’ve ever been.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“LittleBigPlanet's enjoyable playstyle gets even better with new characters and new objects. The level creator screen has been improved with many new features as well. However, there are some bugs in online mode, which renders the player unable to complete levels.”
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