Yeah, is no "downloading" you just pick a stage and it starts within seconds usually.

Nearly everyone can enjoy LBP.

I was thinking online multiplayer with others who have LBP. I was unaware levels don't download. I think I'll get this for the holidays, seems a perfect game to have for family and friends.

The game is well worth it even if you don't create any levels. Some of the MM levels in story mode will benefit from 2 or more players, they include "side missions", but you will enjoy the story levels that ship from the game.

I suspect that you will spend some time in the create aspect of the game, but it is not necessary if you are really against it.

4 player local coop is included and works well.