PSP Level of The Year 2010: Results

[famouscustard]

Here are the results, sponsored by Dragonvarsity, Fastbro and booXley...

2010 was an incredible year for Sackboy on the PSP. The hard work and dedication from our humble community has produced some truly astonishing levels. For the past few weeks, you’ve been nominating and voting for the best of the best. So, as decided by you, here are the greatest levels of 2010 in four categories…

Autumn Maple Leaves is an artistic achievement. Spark151’s lifelike representation of the autumnal scene is a showcase of the level-editor’s capability to produce beautiful environments. From the picturesque forests to mesmerizing falling leaves and lovingly crafted characters, Autumn Maple Leaves is truly deserving of this award.

Only one creator springs to mind to mind when gameplay is mentioned. Throughout the year, VelcroJonze has produced incredible platforming levels which capture the essence of LittleBigPlanet. Timber Canyon II greatly improves on the original to surpass any of Velcro’s creations. Simple in its design and yet infuriatingly addictive, Timber Canyon II is platforming perfection.

Amazingflyingpoo is well-renowned for his story-telling abilities. The Destiny Series combines ability this with an epic space theme and to produce an instant classic. Destiny 2 takes you far across the galaxy, introducing you to endearing characters (Pilot Taffey = genius), plenty of plot twists an incredible ending. Destiny II puts a fully-fledged RPG in the palm of your hand.

I was so utterly pleased when Ted & Robi was nominated, that I almost jumped for joy. The invention of Robi is a masterstroke, introducing players to a whole new way of playing. From guiding him through dangerous territory to riding him across insurmountable obstacles, Xenon creates some incredible gaming situations. Chuck in a few alternate endings and some adorable dialogue, and you’ve got a recipe for fun.

Congratulations to each category winner. You each receive 750XP!


But there can only be one overall winner…

I can remember the first time I played ZEN. I was immediately captured by the incredible visuals, brilliant gameplay and genius puzzles. But then I hit a problem, I was unable to traverse the clouds of Poofey - no fault of Jeffcu’s, merely my own stupidity. Thankfully, Jeffcu28 updated the level with a few hints and minor improvements and I was able appreciate its brilliance fully. That beautiful oriental feel, those mind-bendingly enjoyable puzzles, the ingenious background-sequencer mechanic and that awe-inspiring ending put ZEN in a class of its own. It will therefore come as no surprise that ZEN receives the 2010XP prize. Only one word can describe it - a masterpiece.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this competition, congratulations to the winners,
and here’s to a brilliant 2011!

[famouscustard]

Lets not let the levels take all the attention. Throughout the length of the decision-making process, you’ve been spamming you’re way up the leaderboard to compete for the crown of ultimate TrashTalker. From itricate use of the English language to excessive pictures of creepy cats, you've Trashed with the best of them, such as this highlight:

And that's old school trash talk!

But only one can be crowned as the ultimate champion. The winner of 500XP is...

I would like to extend my congratulations to DizzyZebra. You are truly the rudest, most foul mouthed person I have ever come into contact with.

Final TrashTalk Leaderboard:
DizzyZebra: 65
Fastbro: 55
The-Questor: 50
Cory_7101995: 45
booXley: 40
jimydog000: 40
valmassoi: 40
unXpectiD: 35
Dragonvarsity: 30
ricky3: 30
randomperson3459: 25
CyberSora: 25
Silver39: 25
SketchNZ: 20
The-Frez: 20
CheezeBo: 15
jeffcu28: 15
Hellobob5: 15
Iceychill56: 10
jkarow: 10
Balgarino: 10
Alismuffin: 5
HappyGreenCactus: 5
WoodburyRaider: 5
BlueBulletBill: 5
WoodburyRaider: 5
VelcroJonze: 5
Xenon: 5
Spark151: 5
austimerr: 5
eagerneph: 5
amazingflyingpoo: 5

[Hellobob5]

Wow what a suprise, the best level ever wins the best level ever.....

well, of 2010...

[ConverseFox]

Sweet.

How many of you knew Zen was going to be the level of the year. I know I knew.

[DizzyZebra]

Hehehe, why thank you Custard. I am so honoured.

And a huge CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners, you truly deserved it. Well done!

[VelcroJonze]

Woo hoo!!

Wow, best gameplay is a huge honor, and I am so pleased it won considering all the other awesome levels in the same category.

Huge congratulations to all the other winners and all the nominees too, you all deserve a big pat on the back.

And thanks to Famous for the hard work you did on this and to Dragonvarsity, Fastbro and booXley.

[jeffcu28•]

Hey all,

Thanks for your continued support of ZEN... I remember all those sleepless nights in college making it, but I had so much fun and was uber excited to show all of you my creation. I wish I could crank up more levels these days, but my job is keeping me busy during the day and tired on my little free time. As soon as I'm free again, you bet I'll finish this new creation I never had the chance to finish.

Congratulations to all the winners and outstanding nominees as well and thank you famouscustard, Dragonvarsity, Fastbro, and booXley for running such a cool feature. Great job everyone, and I'm looking forward to another year of incredible and awe-inspiring levels.


LBP PSP Forever,
jeffcu28

[Voltergeist]

Congrats to all the winners!

*COUGHCOUGHTCIIFORLEVELOFTHEYEARCOUGHCOUGH*

[The-Questor]

I updated my sig for the awesomeness that is jeffcu28!

[anoken]

Congratulations to the winners!! Sure I didn't win, but truly it was such a great honor to even be nominated by these incredible levels.

[KQuinn94Z]

Congratulations to all the winners. Although I haven't played all of these levels due to the fact I hate the psp (Not lbp psp, but the thing itself) but I think I can bare to lift the thing up for these great levels.
I had the fortune to play ZEN. I was amazed. Felt like a level that would have fitted well as a classic on the console version, which is incredibly hard to do with a psp level.
This community is proof lbp psp is a great creation tool and a wonderful game.

Congrats to all, especially Jeffcu28 for the big prize. Well deserved and he's a top guy.

[eagerneph]

Most of those early levels made when LBP PSP first came out seem pretty outdated. But Zen was way ahead of it's time and even if it had just been published today, it would still be the most amazing level out there. Congratulations Jeff!

[amazingflyingpoo]

Woo-hoo! Thanks so much for running the guys! It is a serious honor that Destiny 2 won for story. There were amazing levels nominated for the story category (and why the heck do Taffey and I always end up going head to head?! ).

A big congratulations to all of the nominees and all of the winners. It's great to see the amazing levels getting noticed!

[Taffey]

This is awesome! A huge thanks to famouscustard for organizing and running this whole thing, and to Dragonvarsity, Fastbro, and booXley as the sponsors. You guys rock!


But really... a MASSIVE congratulations to jeffcu28 for what is hands-down the coolest level I have ever played. Forget PSP level of the year - how about simply level of the year, period.


A big and well-deserved congrats also go to Xenon and VJ, but to be honest I am the most excited for amazingflyingpoo's win. At LAST he was able to redeem a victory that I've always felt was his all along from last year's Sacky awards. It's great to see you bring home the win poo!

[Hellobob5]

I think there's one thing we all havent noticed...... Jeffcu is back!!!!