Introduction

Introduction

Game:

LittleBigPlanet

Location:

The Gardens

Creator:

Media Molecule

Level type:

Main, co-operative

Number of players:

1-4

Level Chronology
First Steps

“	Introducing LittleBigPlanet™	„
— Level description

Introduction is the first level of the original LittleBigPlanet, as well as the LittleBigPlanet series. Being the first level one visits when starting a new profile, it serves both as an opening credits sequence and a tutorial familiarizing the player with the game's core mechanics in a safe environment.

Overview

Walkthrough guide

The first part of Introduction is straight, open space for players to get comfortable with running. Pushing the left stick causes Sackboy to move, with his direction matching which way the stick is being pushed. Continuing to the right leads to a large developer showcase, presenting the people who worked on LittleBigPlanet in the style of opening credits. The first true obstacles of the level test the player's ability to jump, and narration will continue to explain these mechanics. Small studs protruding from the ground can be overcome by pressing and holding the action button to jump.

LittleBigPlanet's expansive physics engine is put on display in numerous visual gags and otherwise insignificant obstacles. Continued use of running and jumping are required to reach the first Tutorial TV about customizing your sackperson. Pressing the menu button opens the main Popit menu, where the Customize Character tab will be highlighted automatically. Pressing the action button opens the tab, showcasing what costume pieces are currently inside your Popit. Pushing the left stick sorts through the pages inside the tabs. Pressing the back button exits out of the Popit tabs and the Popit itself. After finishing the customizing tutorial, one last Tutorial TV sits just after a set of stairs.

With the default configurations, tilting the PlayStation controller shakes Sackboy's head, while pressing the left stick changes the controls to animate Sackboy's pelvis instead. Using the directional buttons changes Sackboy's facial expressions. The up button cycles through the happy stages, down through the sad stages, left through the scared stages, and right through the angry stages. Holding down the limb buttons in conjunction with the left stick animates Sackboy's arms. This concludes the most basic mechanics of controlling Sackboy, and the Introduction fades to black moments after.