The newest episode of our Community Spotlight has arrived! For those of you who are out of the loop, our Community Spotlight is a bimonthly collection of our favorite levels posted by our members. All of these levels have been posted on our site within the last 3 weeks, so you're getting a taste of some of the latest and greatest we have to offer. Click through for the full list. Enjoy!
The Miracle of Life by poms/poms
It’s the story of a small “Sperm Sack”, thought in the level he is called “500.000.001” (I’ve always been scared this level becomes moderated).I think it’s my best creation to date and it’s got all the elements that a great level must have: great atmosphere, humor, fun game play, a beautiful story… etc.I’ve been developing the idea of this level even before “The Bunker”, but though I always thought it was a great idea, I wasn’t sure it could work as a LBP level. Also the fact that LBP is a +7 game, made me changed my mind. Then I had the idea of making it, as if it was a space trip to “the unknown caves”, that could be ok for a 7 year old kid to play, but at the same time, older players could notice the “second intention” of the story xDD.
Poms is back with a strange and beautiful level that hints at one of the deepest subject matters possible in a way that is subtle and reverent at the same time. Amazing use of decorations and lighting, texture and shape, make this otherworldly looking level both alien and beautiful at the same time. The double helix is especially memorable and while much of the level is covered in eye candy the game play will keep you focused as well. A great lesson, in more ways than one, about what makes a level truly inspiring and well made.
God knows what kind of Biology lessons Poms recieved when he was at school, but I`m glad he did, because he`s created a wierd and wonderful level that takes an unorthodox look at an everyday miracle.
The Miracle of life is another miracle creation from Poms. The level is jam packed with cool little visual flairs that make excellent use of the material and decoration set in LBP. Theres also some brilliant platforming, and some of the most bizarre vehicles you'll ever ride in. Whether you have an understanding of the theme or not, the level is an absolute blast from start to finish.
As the younger audience in the spotlight, I may have focused on the "second meaning". However I was more than content to sit back and platform. Let's face it, this is one of those levels where you wait for everyone to go to bed before you sneakily go and play it. Awesome fun, brilliant visuals and great platforming make this guilty pleasure perfect for the spotlight.
The Descent by javi_haguse/by javi_haguse
Based on the horror movie "The Descent". You wake up and go look for your missing friends that have gone to a unexplored cave. But you'll never guess what you'll find inside. This level will freak you out! I put a lot of work into it, hope you like it.
Players without a HD TV be warned, this is a dark level. It's based on a horror movie and the dark atmosphere will immediately make you feel like your in a dark remote landscape full of danger you can just make out in the darkness. Great organic shapes make up the rocky cave floor and ceiling making it even more closed in and scary. Don't miss quite possibly the grossest sponge swing ever. This level features one it the best uses for the global lighting tool I've yet seen - night vision! Check it out for a moody visual treat.
A very eerie, and extremely atmospheric level that aims to put to both unsettle and please all at the same time, and pulls it off. If like me you've never seen (or heard of in fact) the film, theres still plenty to enjoy, from the way the note is presented at the start, to the sackboy swing, down the extremely cool night vision effect. The level looks beautiful, and has as some really nice touches, a must play!
Scary levels usually end up more camp than anything else in LBP. This level however manages to capture the trepidation of crawling into the unknown and provides a few genuiine scares along the way. The night vision section is worth the entry fee alone.
The Spirit Passage by Aurongel/Aurongel
Embark on an ethereal journey through a mountain deep in the wilderness. Explore the mysterious crystalline caverns, see the ancient waterfalls, and even explore the ruins of a forgotten windmill leaning in the mist.
One of the most stunning atmospheric lighting designs I've ever seen in LBP. It's quiet and doesn't throw a ton of gameplay at you but making your way through this darkly beautiful level will be something you'll remember. The final cave section is just gorgeous with soft blue lights glinting off crystals and white flowers. You have to see this eye candy lovers delight!
I have to agree with Morgana about the lighting in this level, it really is stunning, from the thunder at the beginning to the brilliant, shimmering blue of the crystals at the end it is something to behold. But whilst your eyes are treated, your fingers aren't left wanting, there are some great platforming sections and a puzzle or two for good measure. One of the most beautiful levels I have seen.
Woah! How? Spectacular. Just some of the things you'll think whilst playing this ridiculously well designed level. Every little detail has been taken into account - lighting, visuals, platforming and even sound are use brilliantly here. Even the opening of this level is enough to make you puke your eyes out because of the awesomeness!
Hyper Sphere Revolution by MrsSpookyBuz/MrsSpookyBuz
The Sphere has (r)evolved! Spin, speed and spiral your way through a course that will test your skill, your timing, and your nerve! It's a non-stop dash to the finish; it's a 360-second short-sharp-shock against the clock; it's the BEAT that your HEART will miss! Thank you, and I hope you have lots of FUN!
Just when you thought they couldn't get any better, the Hyper Sphere series continues with a fast paced, fantastic and most importantly fun level straight from the creative mind of MrsSpookyBuz! It's paced a little faster than the previous levels in the series but still features great geometric visuals along with some fantastic swirls. This whole series has been fantastic and are must plays for anyone who loves LBP.
One of LBP`s elite creators comes up with yet another winner. Imo the best in the Hyper series. From the introduction to the spinning scoreboard, this level is a non-stop joy ride through the magnificent imagination of MrsSpookyBuz
You always know your in for a graphically brilliant, and challenging level when you see Mrs SpookyBuz has posted another level in the showcase, and this one far from disappointments. Keeping in line with the clean visuals, insane speed, and brilliant mechanics we all know and love from the "Hyper" series, MrsSpookyBuz has created another knockout level. You don't get much more hyper than this one!!
MrsSpookyBuz pulls it out of the spherical bag again! Clean visuals, innovative challenges and the all important "Buzz Family Charm" are poured into this level in the bucketful. But look, you already know whether you’re going to play this or not from the other brilliant instalments in the series. And if you decide not to, you're seriously missing out.
Sack's On The Beach by RangerZero/RangerZero
Welcome to Sack's On The Beach, sequel to Sack's In The City. As its predecessor this is an adventure level aimed at single player. Sackboy is finally on vacation and he ended up in a small village near the beach. But something is going wrong in this place. The citizens are asking Sackboy to help them solve their problems. Sackboy, with his big heart, couldn't say no...
A thinker of a level with some really interesting challenges await you in this level from RangerZero. Events change based on time of day and if you've completed other tasks in the level. Secret score areas you need to think about how to get to if you can find them at all make the challenge even more noggin scratching. The boss will give you a run for your money too. Set aside some time to fully experience all the subtle challenge this fun level has to offer.
Kick off your shoes, and enjoy the sunshine and see at your toes! Unfortunately there's no time for that! Help an idyllic little village plagued by immense earthquakes and threatened by the biggest ugliest beast I've seen since I last looked in the mirror. With a multitude of tasks to perform through a beautiful, well designed and encapsulating island, make sure you have enough time to see it all, you will need plenty, but you won't come away disappointed.
Don`t let the sun, sea and sand fool you. The village is plagued by earthquakes and it`s up to you to stop them. You won`t be dealing with tectonic plates however. You will be solving puzzles, cleaning grafiti and battling a massive monster, which isn`t your usual trip to the beach. Unless you visit Blackpool.
Another crude name from a RangerZero RPG style level. It's open as wide as your imagination - help them or leave them, it's up to you. A dark underlying story and timed events also make an appearance in a spectacular level. Don't miss this one.
Sky Pirate: Shipwreck Cove by Toinkz/Toinkz
Continue your search for Cap'n Sid in the Shipwreck Cove. Its the 2nd part of my first level, Sky Pirate: Introduction. Once again soar among the clouds in search of Cap 'n Sid in your own pirate ship. Make your way through a ship graveyard and all the dangers inside to complete your quest.
Another fun and pretty edition of the Sky Pirate series from Toinkz. Make your way through a Ship wreck strewn landscape high above the waves in search of Cap 'n Sid. Lovely lighting and very complex sections of ships to get around make this level a joy to see and fun to play. Great material choices and wonderfully rendered ships await you in this high flying level.
Take to the Seven...er...Skies in this level. Excellently crafted with an intricate environment for you to frolic in with some nice characters thrown in for good measure. Eye candy up there with the very best.
I loved the style and quirkiness of this level from the moment I set eyes on it. Its absolutely dripping in detail and fine little touches from beginning to end. Follow the adventure through islands in the sky, pirate filled bars and wonderfully detailed vehicles. A definete treasure you'll have to experience.
In the skies again as we are spoiled with another beautiful Toinkz level. The layers are the key to this level and what make it such a genius and fun level to play. Can you find Cap'n Sid and find the location of the ultimate booty?
SuperSACK Market by dajdaj03/dajdaj03
Walk through a little market shop but be careful,
it's not the safest place for little sackpeople. A very short and simple platform level : Jump, run, swing. The long work was to create all the different visuals and products packaging using stickers. Hope you like it!Grocery day will never look the same again after playing this charming level by dajdaj03. Help sackboy make his way along the store shelves featuring some wonderful sticker work on various products that will bring a smile to anyones face. Excellent use of decorations on the clerk "Jad" and on product displays. A must play level sure to delight.
As cute as a level can get! Simply get Sackboy to the checkout in one piece, but watch out for the falsers! Also, I really want to buy food...
I left this level feeling strangely hungry, and thirsty for beer. Not suprising really when you must guide Sackboy through a supermarket filled with every day groceries out to get you. I loved the amount of detail, care and effort that has gone into every part of this level. The sticker work is excellent, the layout rewards exploration and the style is most certainly impressive. Now, off to the fridge.......
Space Escape by jwwphotos/jwwphotos
While in stasis for the return trip home, your ship has been collected by an alien spacecraft for scrap. Your only chance of survival is to get off the ship, but the ship's automated pest control system doesn't seem to like you. (1 - 2 player suggested, but 4 can manage via co op)
Sci-Fi that doesn't take itself too seriously is some of my favorite material for an LBP level and jwwphotos' level is full of spaceships (being chopped apart), robots (both cleaning and killing varieties), rockets (the better to blow you up with), and a chicken leg..... I'll let you figure out what that's for on your own. A fun, funny and very entertaining level to play that has excellent variety of challenges and places to explore. Med kit "secrets" to find and two boss encounters only add to the cool factor of an already awesome level. You really should check this one out or you'll be missing out on a very unique experience.
This level is a great mix of excellent visuals, superb platforming and humour. The mix works well too and the result is one of my favourite levels in recent times. The cleaning robot on the end title was genius!
JwwPhotos has crafted a very entertaining and funny little sci-fi level that oozes character and charm throughout. The enemies are great, from the killer mops to the very cool turret system, but as cool as they look they pack a mean punch so stay alert. I loved the visuals, and there are some really great platforming sections that give the level an extremely rounded, and fullfulling experience. And with the promise of more, whats not to like?
Silly as this level is, as humorous as the cleaning robots are and as crazy as the chicken leg - your impression of the level is what a great creator jwwphotos is. He's got the humour spot on for this level, and managed to squeeze in all the same charm Mm gave us in story mode. Take to your space ships and get on the PS3, it's time to play!
Vanilla Breeze by Kipmonlin/Kipmonlin
My new level is a breeze if you're heading for the scoreboard, but if you like the world you're visiting make sure to explore it for bubbles and work up a good high score! I love making beautiful levels and I think I've created something unique looking with some intriguing special effects. It may look simple, but avid creators will understand what's going on and the factors combined to create the design and the vivid colors of the level.
This level exploits a number of lighting and material glitches to produce a psychedelic dream world in gorgeous shades of magenta, blue, cyan and purples. A free roaming level in the style of Jaeyden's Tye Dye this lush and densely decorated level is relaxing to stroll through but if your keen on bubble combinations it can get pretty intense. Winged bears and fish add a whimsical element. A beautiful level that will have you saying ohhhh - pretty!
A free roaming level that rewards your exploration and tests your point multiplying skills always ranks highly in my book, and this is one of the best. The visuals are striking, the effects amazing and the replayability through the roof. Whats not to like?
The most open ended level since Jayden gave us tyedye. Kipmonlin gives us Vanilla Breeze, and yes it's as crazy as the name suggests. Giant wheels, huge decorations and the all important LBP charm make this level brilliant fun to play. Explore high and low to get a high score or rush to the end taking in all the wonderful views. The trippy effects is really well done here [although as a 14 year old I don't know what that's meant to be like].
OH NO!!! THE PRINCESS!!! World 3: Ocean Side by CaptainCowboyHat/CaptainCowboyHat
The third in my eventual eight part series. In this level, you sit down with the Dinosaur King and carry out an elaborate negotiation for the freedom of the Princess. Be aware of social graces and the nuances of diplomacy on your path to victory! Just kidding; you swim around and jump a lot.
Single layer platform goodness is an addiction I just can't shake. Back again, CaptainCoyboyHat delivers the third installation of his fantastic series. Platforming the rewards patience, precision and practice are the order of the day here. The king is also back and is funnier than ever. Challenge and charm have been fuzed together again - don't miss it.
You won`t find better platforming in LBP than in this level, it`s as simple as that. CaptainCowboyHat is clearly the son of Shigeru Miyamoto as round every corner is a new obstacle that is both fun and innovative. Fantastic stuff.
I don't know how CaptainCowboyHat manages to create something so akin to Nintendo, yet so true to the LBP charm and style so often. The hazards on show here are both original and at times fiendishly difficult although very fair. You will curse yourself for your mistake and make another, more detirmined effort to pass the obstacle and see what next lies ahead to sap your precious lives. With a good dose of humour, and a beautiful, one plane design, I can't wait for the next installement.
Destiny! by CCubbage/CuzFeeshe
You're suddenly awakened from hybernation in your Cryo-chamber and informed that a huge mysterious storm is about to destroy your spaceship! You must flee at once by surviving six areas of the ship that have gone all wonky... pausing only to collect energy (ummm.... point bubbles).
Addictive doesn't even come close to describing this heart pounding, hectic and great level from CCubbage. Besides looking amazing it has the rush of a survival challenge with elements and puzzles you will need to practice to perfect. Innovative scoring system and pulse quickening sound design make this a very memorable experience. This is a level destined for greatness!
I get in trouble for spending a little to much time in front of LBP occasionally (well all the time!). Just when I am about to take a break, Ccubbage releases another of his insanely addictive levels that just beg you to replay them. Many, many replays later and the visuals still impress, the challenges still thwart me regularly and the level gets better and better as I improve. To pull off this task is no mean feat, but Ccubbage manages it brilliant. I dare you not to say "just one more go"!!!
Columbo Cubbage is well known around these parts. So by the time you read this, you will probably have been pwnd by this level several times before going back for more punishment time and time again. A sharp learning curve, but one that you can`t help but take on over and over in a bid to improve. It`s a good thing CCubbage doesn`t make drugs as we`d all be addicted for life.
It is your destiny to play Ccubagge levels until he runs out of ideas - and so it looks like we could be playing well into the future! Maybe even until this level becomes reality and super fast reactions are needed to conquer six different, genius challenges. Have your wits about you or you may just be about to be sucked into a terrible storm. The music of this storm is the stuff of nightmares for us LBP'ers so how about a nice trip to the zoo for your next level Cub?
Night of the Monsters! by SLS10/SLS10A mysterious creature has freed the Monsters from their confinement! As a Sackboy, storm the haunted lands in order to repulse these vile monsters! This level features an epic boss battle, detailed enemies, and many secrets!
If cute, campy and fun horror themed levels sound like fun to you, do not miss this fun level. Cute bats with bad attitudes, wolfmen howling for glee and slimy pink blobby baddies abound in the spooky landscape. Feels a lot like a MM level in many places (complete with viewable switches) and then brings the difficulty up by having an awesome boss with multiple attacks that look and play great! Takes Braaaains to create such a fun level that still manages to bring challenge to the table. Have fun!
If the Monster Pack and the MGS pack had babies, they would look like this. Great characters, fun platforming and one of the best bosses ever see this into spotlight 18.
PIRATE PLANET by Bombw87/Bombw87
The Ultimate Pirate series on Little big planet. A three part series of pirate adventures over sea..creepy islands...underwater caves and crumbling castles! Different to all the other pirate levels on Lbp, with great looking levels...crazy action sections and HUGE bosses haha. You don't have to read pages and pages of pointless speech bubbles or bounce on repetitive enemies brains its just simple, fun action and adventure.
If your looking for a pirate adventure across the seven seas, through strangely lit underground caverns, all over exotic islands and into pirates treasure stash you need to check out these levels. Cool lighting and landscapes house memorable characters and puzzles. A moderate difficulty for all three levels that will appeal to mainstream players. It's a great adventure to undertake.
First the sky and now the sea - LittleBigPlanetCentral has come under siege by pirates this spotlight, but it's all great for you. Lovely visuals and a killer boss help this one get into the spotlight. If you haven't seen this one yet, if the sneaky matey slipped under yer radarrrr that go and play it now for a real treat.
