![]() ![]() The problem is the PC isn’t the place to do it. Playing Sackboy: A Big Adventure two years after its release on PlayStation 5 felt like discovering a future cult classic everyone ignored on release. Moreover, the game’s movement – which at first may seem somewhat slow and shallow - has a surprising amount of depth and nuance, making the Knitted Knight Challenges enjoyable playgrounds to test your skills. Levels move and change as you play them - especially in the back half of the game where the game’s villain takes control of platforming challenges as you play to try to trip you up. ![]() Boss fights have unique twists and aren’t simply three-hit-and-done encounters, instead having some extended sequences that require you to use the skills you’ve learned throughout the world. Sackboy operates with a level of freedom to experiment you don’t see with other established platformers. It’s a joy to see games like these incorporate remixes of licenced bangers like Britney Spears’ Toxic or Madness’ House of Fun for one-off themed levels. The game’s sound design and music is a modern counterpoint to traditional Nintendo soundtracks. The game introduces new mechanics at a perfect clip and puts fresh spins on them as soon as they start to become a little stale. Like Nintendo’s flagship plummer, Sackboy is full of verve and joy at every turn. When people theorise what a Mario game with the power of a modern console would look like, Sackboy should be the prime example. It’s a shame because this game is an overlooked gem releasing alongside Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls’ remake, this seemingly straightforward platformer was always going to be viewed as nothing more than launch day padding. That’s reflective of a lot of the feel of this port, and as a result, it has been struggling on PC unlike any other Sony game released on the platform. Related: We're Happy Sack Boy Isn't Stuck In Little Big Planet AnymoreĬonsidering every other Sony first-party game brought to Steam has been optimised for the Deck, it’s strange Sackboy isn’t. ![]()
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