haha, this tickled my funny bone for some reason
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Disney Infinity |OT| Where Worlds Collide
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haha, this tickled my funny bone for some reason
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
20 minutes before closing at a diff TRU.
Got 4 disk packs and Mike
I'm seeing so many pictures of stocked store shelves and I'm really starting to wonder if Disney drastically overpriced these sets and figures compared to what the general public is willing to pay.
devotedgmr17
Banned
PMed
darkressurection
Banned
I think the Target sale price of $17.50 for the Playsets is about as high as I would pay for them, although they do have quite a bit of content in them. I think the figures should have been $10 or under and the Playsets $25 or under.
Stormwatch
Member
I really don't read or watch too many children's publications and TV shows, so I don't know how well this was advertised. I admit that if it weren't for GAF I would have no idea that this exists as an adult Disney fan.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Agreed. I think we may see some price drops very quickly if things don't go well. Everything is just WAY too expensive here compared to Skylanders.
Agreed...Basically Skylanders prices, and anytime Skylanders have been more expensive, they were Giants, or they were special lightcore versions. I feel like $13.99 is a way too high asking price for single figures...even though I bought all the day 1 figures, lol for the masses, those are too high.
superdeluxe
Member
I'm guessing these will pick up for Christmas
Wii U owners
I was having a ton of problems with getting my base to pick up more than 4 items at a time (any combination of figures/discs/playsets). It failed constantly and never worked right. I was prepared to return it to the store to swap it with another starter set.
But then I had the idea to delete the update and have it to reinstall.
And that solved it!
I'm now dropping 3 hex discs and two round discs along with two characters in the toy box and it works perfectly every time. Just thought I'd pass this along.
Also...
I was having a ton of problems with getting my base to pick up more than 4 items at a time (any combination of figures/discs/playsets). It failed constantly and never worked right. I was prepared to return it to the store to swap it with another starter set.
But then I had the idea to delete the update and have it to reinstall.
And that solved it!
I'm now dropping 3 hex discs and two round discs along with two characters in the toy box and it works perfectly every time. Just thought I'd pass this along.
Also...
PeteZaTheHutt
Member
Well, it seems as though simply deleting the day one patch fixed the freezing issues that I was having with the 360 version. My daughter will be happy when she gets home from the park!
SlasherJPC
Banned
Time to stream some Lone Ranger playset. I hope this is decent.
darkressurection
Banned
Posting this on the new page just to see if people are having a similar issue.
Been trying to play PS3 version all day. When I saw the patch was borked I uninstalled the patch and things were working, played a bit and turned off the PS3 after saving it.
Turned it back on and the save was corrupt, so I thought "Hmm let me make sure I go all the way out to the main menu." So I got through the intro (again) and played a few minutes in the Incredibles playset. Saved the game and quit all the way out to the main menu.
Loaded it back up again and, hey it worked! Played for about an hour or so cycling through the playsets, saved and backed out to the main menu again. I was still paranoid though, so I booted the game again to check if everything was still working and BAM, "this save is corrupted"
Just wondering if anyone else was having save issues even WITHOUT running the 1.01 patch on PS3?
Been trying to play PS3 version all day. When I saw the patch was borked I uninstalled the patch and things were working, played a bit and turned off the PS3 after saving it.
Turned it back on and the save was corrupt, so I thought "Hmm let me make sure I go all the way out to the main menu." So I got through the intro (again) and played a few minutes in the Incredibles playset. Saved the game and quit all the way out to the main menu.
Loaded it back up again and, hey it worked! Played for about an hour or so cycling through the playsets, saved and backed out to the main menu again. I was still paranoid though, so I booted the game again to check if everything was still working and BAM, "this save is corrupted"
Just wondering if anyone else was having save issues even WITHOUT running the 1.01 patch on PS3?
Unless you know something I don't, Disney is no longer distributing Ghibli films and I don't think they have any rights to merchandise, games, etc.
I do watch those shows with my kids and the few ads I did see really failed to explain what the game/platform was. They made it seem like just another Disney game. A surprising mistake for a company as good at this stuff as Disney. But I suppose a bad launch is not really a problem. They're in this for the long haul.
The Teachinator
Banned
Yup the game is unplayable on the ps3. I rolled back and got 2 more corrupted save files. This game is janky as all hell. I'd expect much better polish on a game targeted at children.
OK so I've basically had zero interest in this game till I finally saw some review videos and was pleasantly surprised how good the gameplay looked.
My question is, is the game actually fun to play. I know that I am not the target audience for this type of game but messing around in Disney themed worlds seems like it could be awesome as long as the gameplay isn't toned down to extreme levels to fit a younger audience. So how does it play? Is the world creation stuff akin to things like LBP or ModNation? Is some of the loot challenging to acquire? Do the character "story boards" actually have some depth and story? Do they have the kind of depth say a Mario 64, Spyro(ps1), or Banjo Kazooie has?
My question is, is the game actually fun to play. I know that I am not the target audience for this type of game but messing around in Disney themed worlds seems like it could be awesome as long as the gameplay isn't toned down to extreme levels to fit a younger audience. So how does it play? Is the world creation stuff akin to things like LBP or ModNation? Is some of the loot challenging to acquire? Do the character "story boards" actually have some depth and story? Do they have the kind of depth say a Mario 64, Spyro(ps1), or Banjo Kazooie has?
darkressurection
Banned
I have a strong feeling that this save bug may be what 1.01 was fixing, but since the patch is broken too it is just a total clusterfuck. It's a shame too because the game is a lot of fun. Gonna hold off on playing it anymore til tomorrow and I will see where things stand then.
The Teachinator
Banned
I think the game is fairly basic and really great for children from what I've played. Not so sure it'd be so awesome if you didn't have some kids or some friends who are interested in playing with you.
Muppets maybe. Studio Ghibli no. They don't own them.
The Teachinator
Banned
My first corruption happened in the patched version. We played for about 4 hours too. I won't touch it again until it's sorted out. My daughter was massively disappointed.
darkressurection
Banned
Yeah I had save issues while patched too, but that was mostly because the game kept crashing.
Jawmuncher
Member
Yeah the prices definitely feel like they are a bit much.
But i'm guessing disney is banking on this holiday and parents not caring about it.
Thanks for your thoughts. My four year old loves Skylanders too and like yours he loves just swapping in any character playing them for a bit then bouncing back to the ship to see if he can buy some upgrades.
Im worried that the limitations with swapping in any character you like in Infinity might be a fun killer for him. Having to explain that to use this character you have to put on this game pack etc...
I've tried to show him trailers for the game but he seemed disinterested, Skylanders swapforce on the other hand...
Agree, the prices are at a point where to me you have to think about them. They should be priced where you just say , "eh its only $10 or so ill grab one or 2"
I really want to try it out but when I think about the $$$ it kinda makes me take a step back. Hope everyone is enjoying it though!
Wii U version and I've had no problems with like 5 hours in so far.
Thoughts? Toy box mode at least to start with is REALLY overwhelming. I almost think they should have introduced you with the playsets first, because toy box comes off as cool but intense. Overdone like 4 of the mastery quests with Sully and it was fun.
Then I stuck in the POTC playsets and so far I haven't looked back. The gameplay is actually excellent, and the collectibility portion of the game is really insane (in a good way). Completionists are going to be in heaven (or hell).
I would say if you are getting this for kids OR you genuinely enjoy Disney, the price is actually a great deal. The toy sculpts are all mostly great and each playset basically comes with 6-8 hours of gameplay for basically dollars (counting that you get two great figures). I commented to my wife that I would actually put a sculpt like Sully, Barbosa, or Captain Jack on display somewhere.
If you aren't a Disney fan, there is still a great game here, especially if you are interested in a "play a whole ton of different games/genres over the course of 20 hours or so" style of game.
7/10 if you are not a kid or Disney fan. 9/10 if either of those is the case. True 10 point scale so I have a tough time believing that someone would really not like this game on its own merits.
Thoughts? Toy box mode at least to start with is REALLY overwhelming. I almost think they should have introduced you with the playsets first, because toy box comes off as cool but intense. Overdone like 4 of the mastery quests with Sully and it was fun.
Then I stuck in the POTC playsets and so far I haven't looked back. The gameplay is actually excellent, and the collectibility portion of the game is really insane (in a good way). Completionists are going to be in heaven (or hell).
I would say if you are getting this for kids OR you genuinely enjoy Disney, the price is actually a great deal. The toy sculpts are all mostly great and each playset basically comes with 6-8 hours of gameplay for basically dollars (counting that you get two great figures). I commented to my wife that I would actually put a sculpt like Sully, Barbosa, or Captain Jack on display somewhere.
If you aren't a Disney fan, there is still a great game here, especially if you are interested in a "play a whole ton of different games/genres over the course of 20 hours or so" style of game.
7/10 if you are not a kid or Disney fan. 9/10 if either of those is the case. True 10 point scale so I have a tough time believing that someone would really not like this game on its own merits.
Out of four packs, I did alright.
Got:
Fix It Felix Repair Power
C.H.R.O.M.E's Armor Shield (Double)
Mickey's Car
Kahn
Tulgey Wood (Alice Sky)
Marlin's Reef
Nemo's Seascape x2
With that said, I have the following for trade.
CHROME's Armor Shield
Nemo's Seascape
Mike's New Car
Looking for: Any Wreck it Ralph/Sugar Rush disks.
Got:
Fix It Felix Repair Power
C.H.R.O.M.E's Armor Shield (Double)
Mickey's Car
Kahn
Tulgey Wood (Alice Sky)
Marlin's Reef
Nemo's Seascape x2
With that said, I have the following for trade.
CHROME's Armor Shield
Nemo's Seascape
Mike's New Car
Looking for: Any Wreck it Ralph/Sugar Rush disks.
Pops Maellard
Member
I don't know anything about either so forgive my ignorance, but how is the pricing compared to Skylanders?
Ok I actually get something now. I mentioned not liking how they dump you into toy box mode to start with instead of the playsets, but now that you two guys are saying this I think I understand why. As you start the game, exactly what you are saying is the case.as you progress you can swap anything at any time. For me the playsets are the meat but in game presentation they are like a second helping to the toy box.
I think kids in general from what I'm understanding will get more enjoyment out of the toy box. Unless of course they want to play a playset and swap those characters in and out,
Gunstarheroes
Member
So, do i need to make a disney account to get the Disney-Made stages, or are they down on 360, because i can't get to them, it says the servers are down?
I have a Disney acct and I haven't seen them all day.
I can only remember for a single figure Skylanders is $10 and Infinity is $17 here, though I'm not interested in Skylanders.
Chance Hale
Member
So much screen tearing.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
I kind of get why they couldn't mix IP's, but Skylanders gets about a 9/10 for ease of use and this game gets about a 4/10. The interface and 5 circles etc is fucking atrocious. Certainly not non-reader friendly for my 5 yr old. Too many menus and too many different ways of accessing them.
Sola Scriptura
Member
Any sports card company that puts chase cards with "feelable" features as the front or back card in packs is run by complete morons. No one would try to do that at a sports card shop, especially considering that "feeling" the card packs could potentially damage the cards inside.
If Disney didn't want people to be able to feel the rare discs, they had ample opportunity to prevent it not only through multiple test productions on packaging, but also by not making the rare discs lenticular in the first place.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Edit: nm misread post
Baron von Loathsome
Member
I can only remember for a single figure Skylanders is $10 and Infinity is $17 here, though I'm not interested in Skylanders.
That seems pretty steep. The standalone figures are going for $13 on Amazon, though, which is not too much more expensive than Skylanders.
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Deleted member 20415
Unconfirmed Member
Bought basically everything except for the Lone Ranger and the single Incredibles characters... played as Mike and Sully all day...
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Most Skylanders single characters (the ones that aren't giants) are $7.99. WAY cheaper.
I got some questions. Where do you download the DLC stages?? Like the Disneyland one?
I'm on the PS3.
And 2nd question. Is it possible to stack two of the same circle power disc on top of one another? Like two Bolt's power. And how many circle ones can you stack underneath one character at a time?
3rd question. The Hexagonal ones.
Is it like you put it on once and it unlock it in you box mode? Or do you have to put it on everytimes you use it?
Thank you.
I'm on the PS3.
And 2nd question. Is it possible to stack two of the same circle power disc on top of one another? Like two Bolt's power. And how many circle ones can you stack underneath one character at a time?
3rd question. The Hexagonal ones.
Is it like you put it on once and it unlock it in you box mode? Or do you have to put it on everytimes you use it?
Thank you.
DJ_Lae
Member
Man, I didn't realize how much cheaper Skylanders were in the US.
Basic Skylanders are $10CDN here, and I think $15 for the Giants. Three packs are $25.
So it's pretty comparable with the Infinity characters at $13 each and $30 for three.
The whole random disc pack thing is pretty shady, though.
Basic Skylanders are $10CDN here, and I think $15 for the Giants. Three packs are $25.
So it's pretty comparable with the Infinity characters at $13 each and $30 for three.
The whole random disc pack thing is pretty shady, though.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
I was just going by his comment. I don't follow Skylanders at all.
But yeah, that's a considerable price difference.
Outtrigger888
Member
Do you level up the figures or anything? Does anything save to them? Was kinda put off on not being able to use what character you want in the playsets.
12 booster packs bought, for a total of $38. Thanks to the Toys R us sale.
Have all the pieces except 1 Alice in Wonderland (with no mushroom )piece and The 2 rares Abu and Dumbo.
Duplicate pieces:
2 Cinderella Carridge
2 Tangled night Sky
1 tangled Day Sky
1 Wreck it Ralph Star Mint
1 Mulan
1 Lilo & Stitch
1 Carl Fredrickson from up.
Hate that I have this set almost complete and cant play it cause of the damn janky PS3 shenanigans.
All for trade as I want the Alice in Wonderland piece would trade multiples for rares
Have all the pieces except 1 Alice in Wonderland (with no mushroom )piece and The 2 rares Abu and Dumbo.
Duplicate pieces:
2 Cinderella Carridge
2 Tangled night Sky
1 tangled Day Sky
1 Wreck it Ralph Star Mint
1 Mulan
1 Lilo & Stitch
1 Carl Fredrickson from up.
Hate that I have this set almost complete and cant play it cause of the damn janky PS3 shenanigans.
All for trade as I want the Alice in Wonderland piece would trade multiples for rares
Outtrigger888
Member
Already on the disc. I want this game but the prices are a joke. Can't believe some of you are justifying 30$ for 6 hrs of content, for a playset. I thought sky landers was overpriced, but these guys are using the Disney name to over charge the consumer.
MeatZilla1
Neo Member
Was thinking about picking the guide up seems like it might come in handy with all the hidden stuff, anyone get it ? Opinions ?
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Deleted member 20415
Unconfirmed Member
I hear you on the price, and it's definitely on the top side (and I got some good deals today with price matching Wal-Mart...) but I always use the movie theater price as a proxy for value.
I can spend $30 for me and the gf to go to the theater (NYC) for 2 hours... or I spend $30 for 6 hours of entertainment.