B+Sackboy: A Big Adventure
A vibrant and imaginative 3D platformer where players navigate a handcrafted world to stop the villainous Vex and his Uproar.
Parent verdict
Is Sackboy: A Big Adventure good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone (ESRB E). Best for teamwork, confidence.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 19, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
10-20 minutes
Safety level
High
Best for
Teamwork, confidence
Ages
Everyone (ESRB E)
Great for your child
It offers a rich, sensory experience where kids can express their style and overcome challenges alongside a mentor.
Great for you
The drop-in multiplayer makes it easy to join for a single level and strengthens bonding through laughter and cooperative play.
Parent notes
Ensure online settings are set to 'Friends Only' to avoid random player interactions. Discuss the concept of 'Griefing' (intentionally hindering others) to ensure play remains positive.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
The game works brilliantly as a joint platformer where you can physically carry a struggling partner through tough sections, though the shared life pool and tug-of-war camera can cause genuine friction when one player rushes ahead.
Skills this builds
- Physically carrying a partner through tricky platform jumps using the grab mechanic
- Coordinating simultaneous switch pulls and sponge throws to uncover secret Dreamer Orbs
- Engaging in harmless post-level podium slapping matches and celebratory emote poses
Try this together
When you reach a high ledge that only one person can grapple onto with the Clawstring, have the leader grab and toss the other up to reach the Dreamer Orb.
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