Buy it if you like
- Co-op: 94 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 59 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 36 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Multiplayer: 34 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Controls: 25 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 24 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 5k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise16% are divided42% are complaints
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
94 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Playing co-op was fun at first and my girlfriend (who is still new to video games) could keep up and even play some levels on her own.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
59 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Each level introduces a fresh mechanic or theme, keeping the pace brisk and preventing the experience from feeling repetitive.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
36 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Lighting and particle effects enhance the magical atmosphere, while the animation gives Sackboy a personality that radiates warmth and curiosity.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack complements the visuals beautifully, mixing original orchestral compositions with cleverly adapted pop songs.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
26 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative is straightforward and lightly humorous, bolstered by expressive character animations and a delightful sense of innocence.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Co-op94 reviews
Gameplay59 reviews
Graphics36 reviews
Audio28 reviews
Story26 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty76% still recommend
Characters86% still recommend
Players complain
Multiplayer68% still recommend
Controls72% still recommend
Performance54% still recommend
Steam Deck56% still recommend
Bugs22% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$19.79$59.99−67%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
5 points recordedtoday · $19.79
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