Little Big Planet is a videogame for the Playstation 3, made by British developer Media Molecule. It is a sidescrolling platforming game that allows users to make their own levels. The aesthetics of the game are highly handmade. Videogames traditionally either aim for a realistic perfect look or a high stylised artistic look. Little Big Planet has elements of realism it is display like a hand made project.
The character you play as is called a Sackboy which is like a sewn together doll so already there is a handmade theme in it's design. The levels are constructed by elements that look like magazine cutouts or stuck to card and them held together by string. It is a very pleasing and refreshing look for a videogame. Some of the animation is crude and the background elements look painted on which adds to the charm.
Here are some videos displaying the visual style:
This video shows the games opening credits. The ground you walk on looks made out of cardboard and has tears, tape and worn areas that look really rough. Elements that come down from the top are actually suspended on string/rope so it has a real prop feel to it.
This video shows a boss character and it is clearly handmade with different elements stuck together and joined with rope and poles. The animation on it is very crude which works with the handmade design.
