Not really. They're quality figures and the characters are admirably unique feeling. I wouldn't call them overpriced, especially if you wait for the rather frequent sales most retailers have on them.
Yes, the playsets are pretty much story mode. The individual characters can be used in the toybox mode, as well as open assets for world-building in that mode. And, for the first time in the series, any character can be played in any playset, so you can have the original characters in the PT era sets, and vice versa.
What's the deal with the power disc packs? New to Infinity but I can't resist the Star Wars goodness included here.
I don't think there'll be a "Ben" or R2/3PO. If anything, they'll do a power disc to change Clone Wars Kenobi's appearance and I don't think the droids have any combat potential. Well, at least not C-3PO. R2 does have that teddy bear zapper.
Do we know how much the digital version will be? I"m trying to figure out if it would be cheaper to buy the playset, a portal on amazon, and then the digital version or just get the bundle straight up.
CorrectThanks, Curb.
So, we have to buy the base 3.0 game, and then the DLC, correct? Can't pop that OT dlc on top of 1.0 base, right?
Thanks, Curb.
So, we have to buy the base 3.0 game, and then the DLC, correct? Can't pop that OT dlc on top of 1.0 base, right?
Yeah, didn't think of the power disc for Ben, though its kind of odd as a long time fan how Mcgregor's Kenobi is now looked at as the defacto one, instead of the original old man Kbenobi played by Sir Alec Guiness.
And yeah, you're right about the droids. Guess it's a little odd to do anything Star Wars without including them in some way.
Thanks, Curb.
So, we have to buy the base 3.0 game, and then the DLC, correct? Can't pop that OT dlc on top of 1.0 base, right?
It is weird to think of them not getting figures but they don't really fit into the "game" part of it.
Also, one of the behind the scenes videos I watched brought up how both Kenobi and Yoda are in the prequel set and not the OT. Since the Prequel set is much more lightsaber focused, they decided to base those figures in that set since it makes more sense combat-wise to have them there than in the OT set which is more exploration focused.
Does anyone know when the Toy box takeover is releasing? Best buy had them as preorder bonuses, but now it shows as backordered for me.
Yeah I can see the logic behind their inclusion as 'PT' characters. Good thing the restrictions on mixing characters and sets is now gone....
In 3.0, the power discs come in set packs of 4 -- no more blind boosters!
I ended up ordering the PS4 LE ... I couldn't wait for the episode IV-VI set lol
However, that means I have an extra base if someone wants it for free. Just PM me.
I'm glad the upcoming Marvel playset is inclusive like the Star Wars ones are.
Any Marvel character including the 2.0 ones are compatible.Does that mean 2.0 characters can be used in the 3.0 Marvel playset? Or is that only for 3.0 characters( Hulkbuster, Ultron)?
The Polygon review said the digital version would be $29.99
I have question:
How are the separate movies being sold? As separate DLC?
So when the Original Trilogy set releases next month, will it be priced at DLC or as a full price game?
As physical "play sets". It will have two figures and the game piece that go on the base, unlocking the OT game.
Edit: also $35 USD I think.
They had to, Star Wars is as big as they come and if it under-performed, I think that would place 4.0 in jeopardy. I'm wondering what they would even follow Star Wars with? Indiana Jones? I can't think of any other IP under their umbrella big enough to base a game.
The Disney Infinity Team confirmed on Twitter that PSN will have it on sale for $20. I presume this is a release week sale price.
Kotaku just posted theirs: http://kotaku.com/disney-infinity-3-0-the-kotaku-review-1727121099
Thank you. Best buy usually cancels backordereditems after 2 weeks. If they cancel all those preorder bonuses, it's going to get ugly.I thought it was a month from now. I can't find a firm date anywhere though.
I think it's worth noting that while it's not mentioned in the review, the reviewer put in the comments that the Toy Box takeover may not be as good as the rest citing it to be a "total grind".
I think it's worth noting that while it's not mentioned in the review, the reviewer put in the comments that the Toy Box takeover may not be as good as the rest citing it to be a "total grind".
Any Marvel character including the 2.0 ones are compatible.
They already mentioned that 3.0 is the last game to introduce a franchise world, from now on it will build the established ones.
However they still have The Muppets, Indiana Jones and... I guess it is all.
Awesome...
Oh ok, yeah I figured the well was running dry beyond the classic stuff. I'm just amazed that 3 years in we haven't seen Lion King and Aladdin playsets.
I'm still confused why there are limitations on which characters can be used where when dimensions has no limitations at all.
Controversial Statement Incoming.
This is gonna be the best Star Wars game since the PS2/Xbox/GameCube era.
I'm still confused why there are limitations on which characters can be used where when dimensions has no limitations at all.
I think it's worth noting that while it's not mentioned in the review, the reviewer put in the comments that the Toy Box takeover may not be as good as the rest citing it to be a "total grind".
Game Informer said:The surprising star of Disney Infinity 3.0 is Toy Box Takeover, a separately sold adventure that unites the Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel universes in a crazy adventure in which the strangest conflicts can arise such as Minnie Mouse throwing explosive purses at stormtroopers. This set is nicely paced and loaded with exciting combat challenges. It also puts one of Disney Infinity 3.0s coolest enhancements, sidekicks, into the spotlight. As you play, these computer-controlled helpers fight at your side, and level up as they go. You even get to hunt down a nice selection of loot for them.Moving forward, Id love to see more sets like this released.
For contrast, this is what Game Informer has to say about Toy Box Takeover:
Sounds like this reviewer enjoyed it a whole lot more than Luke over at Kotaku.
All Star Wars characters can be used in any Star Wars playset. Likewise, all Marvel characters can be used in the upcoming Marvel Battlegrounds playset.I'm still confused why there are limitations on which characters can be used where when dimensions has no limitations at all.
Especially with so much Aladdin buildings. I'd love a frozen playset. They would make a killing if the sold a playset piece like the first game with multiple worlds. I'd kill for a playset for Aladdin or Frozen playset.
Yeah, some of their choices in terms of who gets a playset is a little odd. I mean, Frozen was out when 1.0 launched, given the popularity of that film a playset was no-brainer. Especially when you consider that the Lone Ranger got a set and that film wasn't nearly as successful commercially or critically...
The rumor I heard was that someone choose Lone Ranger over Frozen. No Idea why. That seems really stupid, especially given that Frozen has more toys to sell.
What does the $20 digital version off of PSN get you since I already have the base? Can I just buy Star Wars figures then to play?
What does the $20 digital version off of PSN get you since I already have the base? Can I just buy Star Wars figures then to play?
Let me get this straight I could for instance play as Sabine in the twighlight playset?
Huzzah
I thought I had read that they were loosening character restrictions for 3.0, in the sense that any Star Wars character could play in any Star Wars playset (i.e. not just OT characters for OT playsets), but don't quote me on that.
That is correct. Any Marvel character will be playable within the upcoming Marvel 3.0 playset as well.