You meet sackboy in a world of your making, building and creating as you explore landscapes chock full of places to dive into. While there is an overarching story to follow, LittleBigPlanet is defined by its inter-activeness. From the various costumes to the corner editor which literally allowed you to re-shape the environment, this game defined creativity before games like Minecraft hit the scene. Even the idle animations are something to admire, as sackboy dances across the world to the beat of its own drum.
And clearly I'm not the only writer with an immense amount of nostalgia for this world. Keen eye'd readers may have noticed that last years Memory Card review was also on LittleBigPlanet. While entirely coincidental, I think it demonstrates just how important this game was for so many childhoods! LittleBigPlanet undoubtedly stands among giants of the console, with a central character just as iconic as Mario to those who grew up blue.
So, in a world which seems to grow colder and more isolated - I don't think I will ever forget that Christmas. And while nostalgia comes with its own dangers, look back and reminisce anyway - you never know what you might remember!