Sackboy: A Big Adventure - the Digital Foundry Tech Review - PS5 vs PS4 vs PS4 Pro!

Sony may well be wedded to the concept of the console generation, but it's also indulging in some cross-generational development too. So how does Sackboy: A Big Adventure from Sumo Digital work across three very different PlayStation consoles? In this review, John Linneman assesses the quality of the game as a whole, how it stands out on PlayStation 5 and how the older PS4 Pro and PS4 Amateur consoles compare.
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[@kazum9746]

Bugsnax Tech Review pls

[@GeneralKenobi69420]

Should've been sponsored _winkwink_

[@Dr.D00p]

Why is this just affecting you? I'm not having any problems getting 4K videos from all my other tech channel subs.

[@jesusurrabieta9700]

What about scheduling the uploads for, let's say next day, in order to give time to the processing? I always have the urge to immediately see the digital foundry videos and I'm always suffering watching them in a very poor encoded 1080p.

[@dun0790]

Hey jon with the talk of music you reminded me no one seems to have said much about the tempest audio engine is it good? Bad?

[@truecauseofchaos]

Proper chuffed that most people are enjoying Sackboy: A Big Adventure. It was a joy to be a part of the development team!

[@transfo47]

You all at Sumo are doing great work, congrats on the game!

[@landonmillerofficial]

Best launch game!!! Solid 10

[@shakengandulf]

Cant wait to pick it up..

[@eternalpain7762]

And I'm glad that the dev team is seeing the response. It's a very fun game.

[@HasneyZone]

Waiting for the online patch to play with a friend that's interested, but every video I see makes me want to get it even more!

[@josephgarfield3363]

honestly this game is the best surprise of the ps5 launch, we need more 3d platformers in the industry as a whole.

[@loci5327]

I'll 100% agree.

[@Celenthyll]

Totally 100% fucking agree man

[@willjohnboy]

Crash bandicoot 4, sackboy, astros playroom and the new ratchet and clank all within the year aren't enough.

[@michaelmayers3622]

More 2d like gunstar heros mario etc

[@michaelmayers3622]

Raymond

[@leejmoffatt]

Me and the kids are loving this game

[@antwango]

just missing the apes from ape escape hiding all over the place..... a missed opportunity sackboy, astrobots and apeescape all in one playstation adventure!!! now im waiting for these cute little guys to turn up in a future Everybody's Golf!!!! or Kart game!!! make it happen Sony!!!!

[@adrianhosein7698]

*The kids and I.

[@catdogsquirl]

@Lee, how are the haptics in this one? anything noteworthy?

[@WaffleCake]

The kids and I are loving this game*

[@Rationalific]

I only clicked to view the comments under this to see if someone wrote "The kids and I", and I wasn't disappointed...haha. But any "I" fanatics reading this, please also note that "This game entertained the kids and I" is also not right. Some people overdo it. :)

[@moiseshernandez4264]

I'm 38 years old and enjoying this game along my 11 year old and 4 year old sons.

[@nightowl3582]

This game was a surprise. It's a seriously good platformer.

[@DR.DisInfect]

It looks so good coming out my shiny new ps5

[@brandonorozco8358]

Little Big Planet has always been A+.

[@ThePokestopPapi]

Well definitely cop when they make it free for Plus eventually, lol

[@blakejohnson7373]

I'm a huge fan if 3d platformers but for some reason this game just doesnt appeal to me at all.

[@nihat7930]

@@blakejohnson7373 have you played it?

[@platocplx4993]

This is definitely a sleeper hit of the launch. It’s such a great game.

[@gurjindersingh3843]

This should be nominated for Best Family Game

[@86lanzo]

Too late...maybe next year

[@86lanzo]

@Noluyo Lan the game awards nominees have to be games released before October ...it it could be nominated for best family game next year...but this year it came out too late

[@potato8427]

@@86lanzo It didnt come out too late cause it came out on the same day as a game like miles morales and that got nominated. I think its just the reviews came out too late so yeah next year.

[@noirzillagamer]

Isn't there a platformer category, already?

[@tylerdeen5099]

It was fun...but I enjoyed Astrobot a lot more.

[@musikmakerman]

This game makes me smile soooo good ...bless Sackboy 😂

[@djbpresents9584]

Me to uptown funk blew me away

[@rozwelljones4976]

All the LBP games make me smile, it's so great, been making fun games for so many years 😄

[@danribe]

That's what she said

[@MrTurtle15]

It looks great on ps4

[@antwango]

missing Knack!! and ape escape apes, sackboy and the astrobots all in one game

[@joji7851]

Imagine Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart will be like on PS5. It's like you will be playing an Animated Show.

[@theknightftw1]

Lol

[@ThePokestopPapi]

Incredibly hyped for Ratchet tbh

[@Dboux12]

@Grizmark Kena Bridge of Spirits, I can't wait😭😭😭

[@unicorntomboy9736]

@@Dboux12 It's an amazing looking indie game

[@ajaakola2]

looks like what I see with ultra graphics setting on my pc, thats not a bad thing and this gen consoles are really powerful. Most people just don't understand hardware and also trying to push rt+4k does not help as its really heavy on anything to run. All I am trying to say is that this gen consoles are an bigger upgrade than xbox one and ps4 in my opinion

[@K1RTB]

They really outdid themselves with the sackboy look. The tiny hairs and wrinkles are very realistic.

[@CaveyMoth]

It's realistically sacklike.

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

Sackboy is such a stupid name, it’s so redundant...

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

ChiquitaSpeaks well what would you call the little fella instead?

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

@@hestonblumenthal4263 make it more to the point, call him ballsack boy!

[@unicorntomboy9736]

@@ChiquitaSpeaks 😂😂😂😂😂

[@The_Wailing_Doom]

This game is so awesome. My daughter and I have been playing through it and having a lot of fun. Some levels, while cleverly designed, can be a bit difficult for my daughter, but there is an accessibility option to enable infinite lives. That's so helpful.

[@MrTurtle15]

It's a beautiful game

[@Omegajayb]

How old if you don't mind me asking? My daughter is 6 and is terrible at games. As she really struggles. But I'm determined to make a gamer out of her if I can. I've tried toejam and earl, overcooked, sonic racing, mario kart (snes mini)

[@Rashimotosan]

I was wondering about this since kids will likely want to play due to the fun looking characters and set design. It def seemed challenging for kids.

[@Rashimotosan]

@@Omegajayb I def think it might be just a little too hard for a 6 year old. It starts getting really crazy by the time you enter the second world. I'm 36 and I've been having a hard time on some levels but I've not played a platformer in years so super rusty lol

[@one_up907]

@@Omegajayb she'll get there I always played with my son even when he struggled, he's a lot better now 8yo we played quite a bit of BO zombies, Left4dead 1 and 2, Spiderman, GOW, TLOU, and quite a bit of Nintendo games Been playing with him since he was 5.

[@kenb.1096]

Here before it gets taken down for the music

[@eric.waffles]

@@MasDouc How? KZbin and Twitch have been absolutely ruthless regarding copyrighted audio.

[@CaveyMoth]

I don't hear any music. Was it removed already? Edit: 11:11 I hear music! Edit2: Wait, I hear a repetitive, nearly inaudible music track.

[@kenb.1096]

@@CaveyMoth uptown funk by Bruno Mars was playing at the beginning and end

[@frozen1237]

@@kenb.1096 The music is in the game though

[@CaveyMoth]

@@kenb.1096 Ohh, lol. I barely noticed. I was watching at 1.5x speed as usual, though.

[@Sieg_W]

This is an example of how games should be: lovely colourful places with amazing music. You feel happiness when you play it.

[@Final_Fantasy_7]

I agree with you 100%..this is exactly the joy and good feeling I often get when a play a great platform adventure game...it’s nice to say it happening on PlayStation for change other than on the usual Nintendo systems

[@Sieg_W]

@@Final_Fantasy_7 Sony knows how to please old school players and not only younger generation that's why I always prefer playstation over xbox

[@CasualPlyr]

This game was such a surprise Its wonderful and you wont be disappointed

[@averagecartoonfan3519]

@Ash Bajaj It’s worth the $60

[@Pitman856]

@@averagecartoonfan3519 dude not everyone has money for every game at full price, stop being a lil kid

[@nix2939]

He said its worth $60, not that if you don't buy it at $60 you're poor

[@averagecartoonfan3519]

@@Pitman856 I need to stop being the little kid? Look at your comment...

[@anonymouslytodays2104]

This doesn't look that great of a platformer though, I rather get Hat in the time or Celeste.

[@HuGiv5]

Sony just put a ring on Sumo Digital & BluePoint. Tremendous launch titles!

[@willinton06]

MSFT will be like, if you liked the thing you should have put a ring on it

[@samtagg8754]

Sumo digital don't have a great track record blue point for sure though.

[@bacardim390]

@Rosencrantz what’s with you guys? Lack of self esteem? Lacking confidence. You seem the type of guy who would buy a huge truck or a hellcat to make up for your tiny member. Maybe you should just relax and play your system.

[@bacardim390]

@Rosencrantz I mean. How many PS5 only exclusives are there? 1? 2 if you include astros demo room?

[@Bole_ZG]

Sumo wasn't that good. LBP 3 was ok and Crackdown 3 disappointing,and they made a lot 6and7/10 games, but this one looks really good.

[@XeroSigmaPrime]

DF: "No console launch is complete without a platform game." Astro's Playground: AM I JOKE TO YOU?

[@daviddfinton]

I’m about halfway playing through this game on the PS5, and this game is truly amazing!!!

[@madarasoun3018]

A wise man once said “ let the games talk”. This is another game that does. Keep it up.

[@mjc0961]

DF: Call of Duty? Me: Nah DF: Watch Dogs? Me: nope DF: Sackboy? Me: now you're speaking my language.

[@Miadaskate]

Cat in the wall eh? Now you’re talkin my language...

[@T3BFitnessTripleThreatBoss]

Are you 13 years old?

[@averagecartoonfan3519]

@@T3BFitnessTripleThreatBoss What’s so bad about liking SackBoy?

[@T3BFitnessTripleThreatBoss]

@@averagecartoonfan3519 Nothing lol but look at the list it is being compared to

[@vita-girl4345]

@@T3BFitnessTripleThreatBoss I’m 50 and the LBP games are still my favorites of each generation hardware.

[@xtasy2k7]

This game is fantastic and remarkably fun. Got it at launch with my PS5. Can heartily recommend it.

[@piobu5357]

How's the difficulty? LBP1 was pretty difficult, but fun and rewarding, the lack of any kind of challenge in LBP2, though, made it very boring for me, and after a while, I couldn't even bring myself to play it

[@xtasy2k7]

@@piobu5357 The degree of challenge varies from almost non existent to moderately challenging. I’d say it’s certainly more challenging than LBP2. It’s not a game I’d recommend if you’re looking for challenging, precision platforming, but it certainly does offer moments of difficulty where swift avoidance of obstacles and enemies are necessary, along with some fast paced moments that require an uninterrupted flow of coordination. Every stage has between 2-5 orbs. Collecting at least some of these is necessary to unlock new worlds and to progress through the game. Finding and obtaining all of them can be reasonably challenging. If you’re looking for some light hearted and amusing platforming with some moments of challenge, this game should satisfy you. It also looks incredible. The colors and textures really look great.

[@LowlyEidolon]

Video games have peaked, we can now enjoy games that look like they are made of playdough and knitted cotton animals

[@kriskater]

😁

[@samuelkeene1589]

This might be my favourite launch title tbh.

[@Oozaru85]

Not hard when you don't really have a big variety of them, lol. One being a DLC for a PS4 game, the other one being a remake of an old niche game 98% of PS3 owners didn't even touch, and 2 platformers nobody cares about. What a launch, eh?

[@theknightftw1]

@@Oozaru85 What DLC? Those 98% of players are old and their kids are gonna want in on the PS5, like me, I did not know it was a remake and I still wanna play it on PS5. Those 2 platformers are wanted. If any of these games we're not exciting you would not see scalpers selling PS5's for $1500 and People fighting over them

[@Oozaru85]

@@theknightftw1 No sane person will buy from scalpers. And demand is always high when new tech launches. People would've even bought the PS5 if it had no launch titles at all. Consumers are brainless sheep. Or most of them at least. The launch games have nothing to do with the PS5 selling so well. Also, Sony simply didn't produce enough consoles to meet the demand and lots of what was available has been snatched by scalpers. To each their own I guess. To me this launch was a total failure with 4 launch titles that don't interest me at all. No reason for me to even try to get a PS5.

[@yunochan1849]

@@Oozaru85 Don't get one then. Meanwhile everyone else who got one for the new games on launch and ones coming out soon are going to enjoy it. You guys are something else with this PS5 has no games talk.

[@theknightftw1]

@@Oozaru85 yeah but sony selling more would have done nothing better. It would just make scalpers have more in hand

[@whealman142]

Out of everything, little big planet really hits home. After playing the first one on ps3, and on PSP, having a new LBP really make me want a new PS.

[@arthurcuesta6041]

Yeah, playing LBP with my sister is one of the best memories I have.

[@kriskater]

@@arthurcuesta6041 same here bro

[@twix56]

Yeah but that is not an LBP game. If it was so, they would have named it like: "Little Big Planet: A big adventure".

[@Rashimotosan]

This game is honestly my favorite and it's super challenging. The music is fantastic. It's beautifully rendered and the story is so touching. I was really excited to cop it when it released and have not been disappointed.

[@David-vg8ou]

Yeah the challenge of the later stages surprised me. I'm trying to 100% it and have had to play stages several times to get all the requirements. The lack of instructions really threw me for a loop to. I know they can be found in the menu but I would have thought they would have on screen tutorials in this type of game.

[@transfo47]

@@David-vg8ou That's the point of the hint system integrated in the PS5 UI.

[@Rashimotosan]

@@David-vg8ou yeah they do have online tutorials if you get stuck. Hit the PS button to view. But same. It's almost like you need to memorize the level layout a bit to get everything. Seems built so that you need to go a few playthroughs to get it all.

[@Adamchevy]

I wish I had a PS5 to play this on. Damn Scalpers.

[@icarus9980]

Isn’t it on PS4 aswell?

[@solid_justice5855]

@@icarus9980 do you need to ask? did you see the title or watch the video?

[@djbpresents9584]

Sell ya mine 650

[@djbpresents9584]

Wanna sell before breaks very unstable atm

[@sergz8241]

you still have ps4/ps4 pro =D

[@skeletorx8529]

This game looks really good and makes me want to get a ps5.

[@MasDouc]

Its such a great little game

[@DBTHEPLUG]

''Sackboy''

[@MJSpiderman7116]

It’s also on PS4 if you wanna save some money!

[@unicorntomboy9736]

@@MJSpiderman7116 Why would I want to get the technologically inferior version?

[@BurnoutsAndBourbon]

This game looks so charming

[@XRubenX]

It is! All of the LittleBigPlanet games are so freaking cute,adorable, and charming and in this game its even better! I am enjoying the crap out of it haha! Ive been playing the games since I was very young back on the PS3 so i was like 6 or 7 and I am now 19 and I STILL enjoy them! I super recommend playing them! One of the best platformer games ive ever played for sure and the player created stuff is amazing too(people are crazy talented)! I hope they add a feature on this new one soon to let Player created worlds come back.

[@kevinleite6309]

Yes the look charming, but, i hope a lot of impressive games on ps5, the graphics don't look so amazing yet, thought.

[@Blazeness911]

@@kevinleite6309 It's a cross-gen game.

[@kevinleite6309]

@@Blazeness911 i know, and that is the problem.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

What about Astrobot Playroom

[@Independenceday95]

That 'original track' is a licensed song as well, it's Rahh! by Pepa Knight, an indie artist.

[@AdadG]

Thank you.

[@toeknee3302]

One day in the future “now Ray tracing, I know it’s nothing fancy anymore”

[@Mark-tb6nn]

Currently playing this on my PS5 with my young lad. Great game and runs and looks fantastic

[@SoundsMick]

Physically based sack material haha

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

I got all excited, was expecting something a little more wrinkly and skin like.

[@MasDouc]

Found the 12 year old

[@Snoopey0]

A man of culture I see

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

@@MasDouc You'll never be a real woman. Join the 42% quicker.

[@CaveyMoth]

More games need this feature.

[@JJPurp]

I honestly feel that the PS4 Pro is still very relevant in the gaming world. It looks very good, and still performs well. Coming from someone who has a PS5 and currently playing Sackboy. Good job ps4 pro 👍🏽

[@charass1]

Only flaw of ps4 pro is the stupidly loud fan which made me go for an upgrade. But the loading times and overall feel + the new controller is well worth it I would say. Also so many games running on 60fps vs 30 is also a big deal.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

The fan isn't even a little bit loud. I don't care if you have a launch pro, which is a lot worse than the follow ups, it's still nothing compared to a launch ps4. I still have one and that thing makes ps4 pro sound like it's not even on so stop whining dude. If you can't put your volume up on your TV, USE HEADHONES! There's so many options for headphones on ps4 and ps5 you got no excuse Join the 21st century dude instead of whinging about fan noise LMFAO

[@Bole_ZG]

I like LBP games, this looks interesting to me.

[@ndbsolar]

Nevermind the rest of the games, if only the xbox had a game as good as Sackboy

[@JamieRobert_]

@Rosencrantz xbox thinks that having yakuza as lead platform makes them japanese friendly lol

[@jayroman3384]

@Rosencrantz don’t get me wrong I’m getting a PS5 eventually cause it’s next gen games are superior. I’m just getting an Xbox now to play old games like destiny and monster hunter for now at 60fps

[@one_up907]

@@jayroman3384 Dude you can do emulators on Series X pretty neat just pay 20$ to unlock dev mode.

[@neosrt10]

Pretty much the dumbest comment ever. Xbox has the award winning Banjo Kazooie series, Conker Bad Fur Day.

[@neosrt10]

@Rosencrantz Another fanboy comment Xbox has Dark Souls Collection, Banjo Kazooie series, Conker Bad Fur Day, Gears Tactic, Tetris, Yakuza Like a Dragon , Forza Horizon Ps5 wishes it had

[@kenshigo3833]

They´ve done a wonderful job with the different versions. That´s how you downgrade right! Such a wonderful game for the whole family

[@flyback777]

Am I the only person who would take a Sackboy RPG in that universe?

[@scottd7222]

The dual sense is game changer IMO. It feels incredible and immersive.

[@PythonPlusPlus]

17:16 Am I the only one who is annoyed that he didn’t collect the prize?

[@MasDouc]

My OCD was screaming

[@one_up907]

Omg you made my OCD kick in

[@RPS13959]

Man, John could be narrating the fine print we all gloss over and he would still have my upmost attention. Such a damn soothing voice

[@imelbook]

You comparison is very confusing. Sometimes, the PS5 screen is on the Left and PS4 on the Right. Then you switched them again and again.

[@Tyxi]

Glad to see it runs at 60fps across all platforms

[@sharlinespinal3287]

Digital Foundry you just sold me on buying this game. Thank you.

[@kapt980]

DF getting more and more sponsors. It's 100% deserved, the work you do is just phenomenal. Thanks guys.

[@dunbar91]

Been watching all of your new vids for the past couple of weeks, so informative and you guys really know your stuff 🙏

[@RebelPrizes]

Sackboy and AstroBot are really two great surprises.

[@3jake5mee]

Nutsack: A Sweaty Adventure

[@fenixa2z936]

Nutsack 2: Going Balls Deep

[@bw4512]

Nutsack 3: Vasectomy

[@tiddyattacker5786]

And introducing the PVP spin off: Nutsack: Beat It!

[@mau4604]

DEEZ NUTS

[@T00muchF00Dchannel]

I’m getting this for PS4 Pro. I hope. I put it on my Christmas wishlist lol

[@EchoDissolve]

Yoshi's Crafted Sackboy 3D World Adventure.

[@jerrywillis1177]

You’ve done a great job doing this video reviewing of Sack Boy. I never had a thought of purchasing this game, but I will now, seems not only did your review change my mind so did the game play. Well done, Thank You. Jerry

[@ReginaldVannison7777]

That music is everything🙌🏾

[@eulalawrence1222]

4:44 comparison starts😂

[@mastaw]

Honestly the PS4 Pro Version is really impressive

[@theknightftw1]

Not really

[@simulify8726]

We need Dreams on PS5

[@ActNasty5]

I mean it works. Idk about boosted performance yet

[@nitehawk-cg6jb]

It's a locked 60 fps on backwards compatibility. You can see the difference immediately.

[@ActNasty5]

@@nitehawk-cg6jb hell yeah nice thats what i like to hear

[@MasDouc]

Imagine being able to create your own haptics with the controller when making a game. Im sure its coming.

[@ActNasty5]

@@MasDouc shieeeeeeet thatd be sick! I could see that being added for sure

[@bryanking1428]

Great work John, what a great game to give some attention to... I will get this for my son, he still spends quite a bit of time on LBP3 content creator. Between the interview with Bluepoint games for Demons Souls, your Spider-man coverage going deep on raytracing or the two platformers that you've now covered, you're really giving PS5 some great attention...which I appreciate.

[@shuvam6952]

I'm convinced that one can now make Disney Pixar level animations using UE4, let alone UE5. Just throw in tons of anti-aliasing (preferably TAA) during render time and you're done!

[@stefanossagkriotis2325]

Surprised not to hear about Dualsense vs Dualshock 4. I'd say that's integral to the comparison.

[@madfinntech]

Even though Sackboy is cool I think Astro's Playroom is a way more charming game and a real winner for the PS5 launch! I hope they make more Astrobot platforms in the vein of that one! I think Astrobot is the perfect platformer/mascot character for the PlayStation.

[@MasDouc]

This is the secret best launch game for PS5. It's such a delight.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

No, Astrobot Playroom is

[@m3lodeth]

How does this game take advantage of the haptic feedback on the dual sense?

[@patfer9578]

Among other things in music focused levels you can feel the music working through the controller.

[@huntoi]

Great video guys like always! One thing that I would like to hear from you guys on every PS5 video though is how the Dualsense’s features play into the game.

[@GhostOfSparta305]

Targeting 60fps across all platforms was the right call. Can only imagine what a remastered LBP collection, all running at 60fps, would look like.

[@Console_Gaming_Vids]

Incredible game with excellent couch co-op and a wonderful soundtrack.

[@BoofPack69]

2:22 That manual, kick flip, ollie up the curb, powerslide, frontside boardslide on the fountain was a fucking sick line dude. Too bad he bailed out on the landing.

[@bopna]

I so Need this game 😂

[@ActNasty5]

Me too i wish i wasnt broke from buying the bundle and having my bills come around at the same time lol

[@Kaisq]

Did they just use a copyright song at the beginning?

[@flimermithrandir]

So?

[@kevinmichael3810]

Totally LOVE this game! 🥳

[@lynnlynnson4921]

Beautiful game and a beautiful review John!

[@bodombeastmode]

Congrats on the one million subscribers!

[@icarus9980]

Congrats man, when did you get there?

[@Sp1cyP1sc35]

Great review! After seeing the pure fun everyone in our family had with Astros Playroom, this should be another big ball of fun!

[@tastycappuccino4723]

Nice to sea a comparison with the last Generation :) Might we also get a ps4 ps5 comparison on games like ac valhalla or cod cold war? Would be cool

[@chrismorrison5301]

The ps5 is using ray tracing, the lighting is way to complicated to be ssr, the ps4 and pro on the other hand look like ssr I've noticed you guys have been downplaying the ps5, while at the same time claiming the series x has the same graphical power as a 2080, which is completely false and was a cherry picked comparison with a games that is famous for running terribly on PC (gears of war 5 for anyone who's interested). I don't think it's a coincidence and makes you sound biased if you ask me.

[@apgdanielricardo8196]

OMG!!! I HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THE SONGS!!!! I'M BUYING THIS RN

[@locust76]

I played a level with my girlfriend last night and there was a remixed version of Let's Dance by David Bowie... really cool stuff! Sometimes you'll be playing the game and won't even realize you're listening to an orchestral version of Material Girl by Madonna lol

[@David-vg8ou]

There are maybe 4 or 5 actual rhythm levels they add a lot to the gameplay though.

[@hallm3lbp]

Thanks for the review! But just a heads up the example music you used for "original music" was actually an instrumental of a licensed track, "Rahh!" by Pepa Knight to be exact.

[@Anthony0Mcloughlin]

Oh hi mark

[@latmask00]

When I get a PS5 this is a confirmed buy. Thanks John!

[@tazmanceltic]

As soon as you hear Johns voice ...you know it's time!!!!

[@shadw008]

I was wondering why he didn't mention the music and score in this game.

[@kernspalt-kartoffel]

Great video John as always, but I would have liked if you had talked about the Dualsense rumble and trigger features and the way they are used ingame. :)

[@GuilhermeGiglio]

PS4 - Low PS4 Pro - Medium PS5 - High

[@bacardim390]

In a nutshell. And this should shut up all the naysayers about how next gen is being held back by current gen.

[@ghostthough7874]

@@bacardim390 well it is, depending on the game. Horizon: Forbidden West is a perfect example of being held back by PlayStation 4. Of course a simplistic platformer like Little Big Planet wouldn't be. Digital Foundry even said in this video that they stand by their opinion of next generation game being held back by a cross generation release.

[@ZackSNetwork]

@@bacardim390 It’s only a resolution difference and yes last generation consoles are holding back next generation.

[@GuilhermeGiglio]

@@ZackSNetwork last generation and next generation are holding back PC games =D

[@one_up907]

@@GuilhermeGiglio idk the new consoles if anything will help PC games move forward, they ditched harddrive and instead of having the next 30 seconds of gameplay ready its next 1-2 seconds ready.

[@SG710]

Love the video as always! :) But guys, why did you make the decision to showcase the new consoles on the left and old consoles on the right? What you opted for is flipping from Before-After to After-Before, not Old and New, but New and Old. It's confusing.

[@angrytacos5497]

Xbox fanboys can breathe a sigh of relief that there wasn't a multiplat comparison today lol

[@gunstar7538]

Yawn

[@NBA6Fan]

That was two rough slaps for Xbox

[@rinaa6865]

Whys that? the devs are slowly catching up with the Series X dev kits and releasing patches, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla now runs good unlike ps5 now running at 40fps in some parts of the game. Looking forward to Dirt 5 patch for Series X now devs acknowledged it was a bug. Are you starting to get the feeling that the devs are slowly but surely getting to grips with the Series X power and its only a short while before the PS5 is left in the dust. Don't forget don't buy many games as ps5 has little SSD Storage and no SSD upgrade plus you can't store and move ssd games to USB 3 unlike Series X which does both

[@jemmi20]

you can keep this cartoon game none of you clowns are playing

[@theknightftw1]

@@rinaa6865 r/wooosh

[@tonygeddes9558]

Have this for my PS5. Such a great fun game to play with the other half. Love it.

[@faizan8910]

This remind me, crash bandicoot PS1 😍😍

[@ZackSNetwork]

How? The game looks beautiful, the controls are good, the game is easy and it’s a real 3D platformer.

[@Filmthechannel]

in other words, if you have a PS4, you good.

[@billygunn142]

Sackboy has better graphics than Halo Infinite lol

[@Hassan06675]

Oh wow A finished game is better looking then An unfinished game well guess what AC:valhalla had pretty bad graphics when its first gameplay came out and now look at it Look at the difference how much better it looks like when its FINISHED

[@temjin0014]

Looks great. I really appreciate your work John.

[@Someone-eb6ih]

The PlayStation symbol for me

[@aaliguy9986]

@16:12 I'm a sucker for that kind of stuff too. Absolutely loved every bit of this review, John. Thank you for the great view!

[@namechecksout6300]

"no console launch is truly complete without a platform game" lol, unless you are xbox.

[@MisterReen]

Hehe

[@Deehulk888]

Sackboy looks like it's flopping so that's a matter of opinion.

[@gamebond6248]

@@Deehulk888 sources?

[@RobKnapp1]

I’ve been with the series since the beginning and I’m excited about it. But omitting create mode and not being able to import all my created levels is so disappointing

[@athornsound304]

This is a great game. I hope it sparks a ton more Sackboy.

[@ActNasty5]

You say that like this isnt like the 5th game haha

[@athornsound304]

@@ActNasty5 ...I liked the other LBP games but they just didn’t feel like a solid game, rather many levels pieced together. This one feels solid. And I like the controls better in Sackboy. 😃

[@luk2480]

Two questions: 1. Does it use any unique DualSense features? 2. Dos it allow to use DualShock 4 on Playstation 5 for Multiplayer? Can you check? Apart... as a PS4 owner that wanted to play this with kids I'm somewhat disappointed with only 720p and not even full 4k on PS5. Not sure if its target resolution or they didn't have enough time to optimize and will bump that in patches.

[@patfer9578]

As Sony has said over and over for months no, you can’t use Dualshock 4 to play PS5 games. If you want to play this game using DS4’s then either play it on PS4 or load the PS4 version -instead of the PS5 one- on PS5.

[@DougE93]

Even sackboy looks graphically better than almost anything on Xbox. Almost everything I see from playstation is quality.

[@kawaiikv5587]

dude please. you are ridicolouss

[@icarus9980]

Let’s not do this

[@DougE93]

@Pixel Domination Nah just the truth. Just doing a public service, helping Xbox fans to see the light one step at a time.

[@kawaiikv5587]

@Pixel Domination triggered

[@Imisgrunbula]

Now I really want to play this game!

[@tzukima]

“the sackpeople” 🤭

[@GemTodd]

Great vid. I'd have liked to hear about how the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback are used in the game, too (if at all).

[@David-vg8ou]

Honestly there is nothing ground breaking here. If they're used it's so subtle I hardly noticed the use of it. Missed opportunity for sure.

[@pikkapool8300]

God of war patch for ps5?

[@thunderwood]

It seems like if you don't have a 4k screen to play on there is little reason to upgrade at this moment.

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

2:13 You are breathtaking! Sorry, can't wait for CP2077

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

@Rinku Multani You've seen the future? I have, I've seen Night City in 2077 and it looks great.... wouldn't know why it would disappoint :/ Also it's gonna look great at first on PS5, but somewhere in 2021 we'll get a true PS5 upgrade which is gonna look amazing, believe me.

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

@Rinku Multani sure if you have the best hardware you can get for pc it will surely run better on pc, but I still think what I've seen so far for ps5 looks good

[@yomamasohot6411]

@@High.on.Life_DnB I'm sure it will run the best on pc but I can't help but imagine what they will do with the dual sense..... It has FPS, RPG elements so I just want to know how the guns feel or the melee weapons or the body modification. It will all probably be there in the 2021 update because it's a big game I don't think they have time to do it in this version.

[@willwunsche6940]

Little Big Planet 2 is my favorite game of all time so I'm looking at this with interest even if 3 didn't turn out that well.