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My Little Universe PlayStation 5 Review: Craft, Explore, Conquer!

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Dive into the colorful realms of our My Little Universe PlayStation 5 review, where creativity meets adventure in a 3D sandbox teeming with possibilities. From crafting hexagonal tiles to unlocking nine planets packed with challenges, this game is a unique blend of idle mechanics and hands-on exploration. Whether you’re battling bosses, leveling up, or simply watching resources regenerate, there’s always something to do in this captivating world. But does the grind-heavy gameplay and performance hiccups hold it back? Stick around for an in-depth review of the highs and lows that make My Little Universe a standout title for better or worse. Let’s build this universe together!

My Little Universe PlayStation 5 Review Pros:

  • Nice graphics.
  • 851MB download size.
  • You can set actions such as attacking and mining to manual or automatic.
  • Horizontal splits screen option.
  • Controller settings – Invert axis and sensitivity sliders, manual switch tool, and manual actions.
  • Supports all types of controllers.
  • 3 save slots.
  • Unlock new characters to play as.
  • Local multiplayer support.
  • Opening tutorial section to introduce the basics.
  • A full 3D world with full 360 camera control.
  • Trees and other minable resources regrow over time.
  • To move around er the hexagonal world use resources to make new tiles and connect the already created tiles.
  • As you create new tiles, a random item or piece of equipment can spawn and be used.
  • Different tools make farming/mining easier or harder.
  • With auto actions on you can stand in a group of trees and just keep farming.
  • You can manually hold down a button to charge up your whack or attack doing a wider area of damage.
  • The Hud is very clear and easy to read.
  • Radical menu for quick access to things like inventory or the map.
  • The map fills in as you create the world.
  • Different resources are needed to build different tiles.
  • Earn EXP as you play, level up, and pick one of three upgrades.
  • A real-time sink of a game.
  • You can swim in the water.
  • Find random rewards around not only tiles but in the world already on both land and sea.
  • Machines will show a progress bar for every action.
  • Your health bar shows when you are fighting.
  • Simple hack-and-slash combat.
  • There is always a choice as to where you travel.
  • Find upgrade stations for improving your gear.
  • Overall game completion shows on your save file.
  • I like how I can almost play it like an idler and have my guy next to a resource and he will just go and go.
  • Nine planets to unlock.
  • Create a portal (stargate-looking ring) and fast-travel between planets.
  • Each planet has at least one hidden challenge room.
  • Boss and mini-boss encounters.
  • Collect ALL Gaia orbs on a planet to unlock a new character/suit.
  • Craft/buy new parts of your armor to increase your stats.
  • Planets may have you rescuing people to unlock new workstations.
  • You can farm/mine/attack with any weapon you like as sometimes a more powerful sword is better than a low-level axe.
  • Dungeons start being more of a thing, seperate from the world and usually housing a boss.
  • Plays like an interactive clicker.
  • The more upgraded a tool/weapon is, the more resources you get.
  • Full freedom to play how you want.
  • This new fishing mini-game is where you input directions in time to catch a fish and the rewards can be materials, cash, or an oil-type liquid.
  • The shop now has timed buffs and new character outfits that use the special new oil-type currency.

My Little Universe PlayStation 5 Review Cons:

  • Cannot remap the controls.
  • The performance after the first planet is horrendous, it has a delay, lag, and weird pop-up issues.
  • You can only create tiles in certain places, it’s not a case of creating one anywhere.
  • The game teaches the very basics then it’s all up to you to figure out.
  • Takes ages to get going.
  • The initial impression is it takes a long time for the game to express and tell you what it’s about.
  • Playing with manual switching of tools and weapons is not that great especially when ambushed or you have a lot going on.
  • Never sure when it was saved.
  • Makes grinding a necessity.
  • Registering an enemy or resource seems to have an exact point otherwise nothing happens.
  • The Hud only shows three resources at one time.
  • Switching of weapons is so slow.
  • Every planet is just the same loop over and over.
  • Seeing a massive resource requirement fill in just one tile and the next four are the same, it’s not fun.
  • Level-up rewards start to repeat.

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My Little Universe:

Official website.

Developer: SayGames

Publisher: SayGames

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PlayStation

  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 6/10
    Sound - 6/10
  • 8/10
    Accessibility - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Length - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
7.4/10

Summary

My Little Universe offers a dynamic and visually pleasing gaming experience with its vibrant graphics and user-friendly interface. The game boasts a 3D world with full 360-degree camera control, allowing players to navigate a hexagonal landscape by crafting and connecting new tiles. As players expand their world, they discover resources, rewards, and equipment, ensuring a steady sense of progression. The option to automate actions like mining and attacking introduces an idle-gaming charm, while manual actions, such as charging attacks for wider damage, add a strategic layer. Features such as local multiplayer, nine planets to unlock, and boss encounters add depth and replayability. The game also excels with its customization options, supporting a range of controllers and offering adjustable sensitivity sliders and invert axis settings.

However, the game is not without its drawbacks. While the concept of creating new tiles and exploring a procedurally unfolding map is engaging, the repetitive loop of resource collection and grinding can dampen the experience over time. Performance issues, particularly after the first planet, manifest as delays, lag, and pop-ups, detracting from the immersion. The inability to remap controls and the slow weapon-switching mechanics can be frustrating, especially during combat-heavy scenarios. Furthermore, the game takes a considerable amount of time to establish its core gameplay and can feel unstructured after the opening tutorial. The grind-centric progression and repetitive level-up rewards may leave some players feeling disheartened.

Overall, My Little Universe strikes a balance between an engaging sandbox adventure and a meditative idle-gaming experience. Its vibrant world and diverse gameplay mechanics shine, though they occasionally falter under the weight of grinding and technical hiccups. With its blend of charm and challenge, it’s a game that rewards patience and exploration—a journey where your creativity shapes the universe.

“Build your world, one tile at a time, and let the universe unfold! but beware this could be your new addiction”

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!