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Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure |OT| This Is Not Your Father's Spyro
- Thread starter fernoca
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So I was thinking, I wonder if they do dlc. Because I imagine the characters are already coded in the game. Do they do dlc figures that come with an xbox/wii/etc code? then you couldn't use them in the 3ds version, right?
So basically Skylanders 2 next year is what i'm saying
So basically Skylanders 2 next year is what i'm saying
Liberty4all
Banned
zoner said:
The adventure packs you buy in the store ARE the DLC (although obviously already on the disc and unlocked by putting the adventure piece on the portal of power)
Absolutely. It's starts off pretty easy and gives you time to come to grips with the controls - if you're a kid. No one else will have a problem. Some of the platforming in the hidden areas can be a bit tougher for kids, but that's good - not everything should be easy, right? And, it doesn't stop them from completeling the level.
This is really the perfect game for parents to play along with kids, because ... Well, it's just not stupid, you know? Even if it is easy for you, you'll have fun with it - and there are little homages to things that will make you laugh.
For example, there is a great one where Terrafin ( a land shark) does his special where he can swim underground - he moves around with just his fin showing, he then.starts humming a riff off of the Jaws them, duh-dum-duh-dum ... Its hilarious. The kid had no idea why I was laughing.
This is really the perfect game for parents to play along with kids, because ... Well, it's just not stupid, you know? Even if it is easy for you, you'll have fun with it - and there are little homages to things that will make you laugh.
For example, there is a great one where Terrafin ( a land shark) does his special where he can swim underground - he moves around with just his fin showing, he then.starts humming a riff off of the Jaws them, duh-dum-duh-dum ... Its hilarious. The kid had no idea why I was laughing.
Liberty4all
Banned
Does the game play/feel like Lego titles when doing co-op?
piratepwnsninja
Member
I wish there was a list of where you could find what....like I see Hex on the giant Collect them All! picture, but I can't seem to find her anywhere.
edit: Ah, looks like not all of them are available at launch.
edit: Ah, looks like not all of them are available at launch.
Bought the Wii version and an additional 3 figure pack. My boy played it for hours yesterday and would not stop blabbing about it. I finally got to play with him for about an hour last night, and I thought it was fun, with some Gauntlet style of gameplay. And the swapping of the figures whenever I want, was very smooth, quick and pretty cool.
The one negative so far that stands out with me are that the voices are really grating and I wish I could skip the conversations. Other than that, can't wait to play with my boy again later today.
The one negative so far that stands out with me are that the voices are really grating and I wish I could skip the conversations. Other than that, can't wait to play with my boy again later today.
Keep'em coming guys (and girls? 
)!
Updated GAF impressions by adding iazq's and adding the extra bit Briarios mentioned recently.
Also added 'Destructoid's' [8/10] review (which mentioned both versions) to the 'reviews section':
EDIT:
Some Twitter posts are reporting "sell outs" across multiple retailers/ mostly across UK/Europe.
)!Updated GAF impressions by adding iazq's and adding the extra bit Briarios mentioned recently.
Also added 'Destructoid's' [8/10] review (which mentioned both versions) to the 'reviews section':
About the 3DS version said:
Really positive impressions so far all around.Overall said:
EDIT:
Some Twitter posts are reporting "sell outs" across multiple retailers/ mostly across UK/Europe.
Liberty4all
Banned
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Seems like this could have a chance at being "THE" toy for the Christmas season.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
So I'm skeptical, but I went out and bought the thing for the 360 and also bought a ton of the individual figurines. Dropped around $180 total. My (almost) 4 year old loves the figurines. He had one in his hand and started opening it when I turned my back even though I told him not to. Bad boy.
What are adventure packs? It looks like they have several characters plus some kind of additional prop. Are the props needed? Do they work with the portal?
Here are the additional figurines I bought besides the 360 starter pack:
Voodoo
Prism Break
Stealth Elf
Flameslinger
Drill Sergeant
Chop Chop
Stump Smash
Bash
Drobot
Boomer
Eruptor
Sonic Boom
Zap
And the three in the 360 pack:
Trigger Happy
Spyro
Gill Grunt
Oddly enough the Walmart I was at only had one of each figurine I purchased except for the Walmart exclusive. They had tons of starter packs.
What are adventure packs? It looks like they have several characters plus some kind of additional prop. Are the props needed? Do they work with the portal?
Here are the additional figurines I bought besides the 360 starter pack:
Voodoo
Prism Break
Stealth Elf
Flameslinger
Drill Sergeant
Chop Chop
Stump Smash
Bash
Drobot
Boomer
Eruptor
Sonic Boom
Zap
And the three in the 360 pack:
Trigger Happy
Spyro
Gill Grunt
Oddly enough the Walmart I was at only had one of each figurine I purchased except for the Walmart exclusive. They had tons of starter packs.
Yep; you put everything on the portal to send it to the game.BigNastyCurve said:
What's in the box?
Adventure packs unlock new worlds to play and explore within the game and come with the following:
- 1 Exclusive Character
- 2 Magic Items
- 1 Location Piece which unlocks a new gameplay level
- 4 Sticker Sheets
- Skylanders Spyro's Universe Code
darkressurection
Banned
I am starting to seriously become interested in this after all the positive impressions. I am such a sucker for silly peripherals and this actually sounds like a well made one at that.
Kotaku posted a really nice video detailing/showing general aspects of the game.
The video also shows him swapping figurines across versions (3DS to 360, etc.).
And a really positivee "Gut Check".
Should You Buy Skylanders: Spyros Adventure? Yes.
The video also shows him swapping figurines across versions (3DS to 360, etc.).
And a really positivee "Gut Check".
Should You Buy Skylanders: Spyros Adventure? Yes.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Popped it in. Interesting game so far, but I'm waiting for the gameplay to pick up a bit. Maybe I'm just used to the brutality of Dark Souls, but this is about as easy as easy gets.
Darn it.. by adding the new Kotaku-stuff to the main post, exceeded the 24,000 characters limit..so had to remove a few of the 'Skylanders'. looking for ways to reduce the characters even more. Guess by combining all characters into one image (instead of individual links) might reduce the characters-use.
If things don't go down a lot after that change, will only post the links to the reviews (along the scores).
If things don't go down a lot after that change, will only post the links to the reviews (along the scores).
jump_button
Banned
Why do I need a toy to play what in the game? DLC dress up? what a rip-off
wouldn't mind for kid if the toys where playable with but they don't move, really poor chooses where in making for this game.
wouldn't mind for kid if the toys where playable with but they don't move, really poor chooses where in making for this game.
Well, changed the 'Skylanders' section. Now only showing their faces, together in one file/link. Takes less area too so people now don't have to scroll 18 characters to read about the next info.
Unlike the rest of the thread, had to upload this one file to TinyPic, because imgur kept uploading it with a white/black background (was supposed to be transparent). So, hope TinyPic doesn't decide to get fun and saying that it exceeded the amount of bandwidth.
Unlike the rest of the thread, had to upload this one file to TinyPic, because imgur kept uploading it with a white/black background (was supposed to be transparent). So, hope TinyPic doesn't decide to get fun and saying that it exceeded the amount of bandwidth.
Liberty4all
Banned
Destructiod says the game is a lootathon hack and slash ... Accurate? If so I'm heading out in 10 mins to pick up
Game Informer review posted (8/10)
Basically that the game is really good, but the end (in console versions ) is really difficult (reviewer had to swap 12 figurines and have another player join him to defeat the last boss). That the experience is great, but the "buying toys aspect" to expand the game might scare some people.
Basically that the game is really good, but the end (in console versions ) is really difficult (reviewer had to swap 12 figurines and have another player join him to defeat the last boss). That the experience is great, but the "buying toys aspect" to expand the game might scare some people.
Liberty4all
Banned
Yeah I'm a little "invested" now
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53168380@N08/6256097060/in/photostream
Damn me and my OCD tendencies
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53168380@N08/6256097060/in/photostream
Damn me and my OCD tendencies
Well, removed the review quotes and now turned the GAF-quotes into pictures (to use less characters). Also moved the reviews to below the starter packs, instead of after the game differences; now that the section is smaller..so it's easier and faster to go to it.
Darn it, imgur is acting today. Couldn't upload any of the "pictures"; so another 5 pics to TinyPic.
Darn it, imgur is acting today. Couldn't upload any of the "pictures"; so another 5 pics to TinyPic.
It's been funny - everyone that has played the game likes it. People that haven't are the one's putting it down. I guess that isn't unusual, but this is one of those games you just don't get until you've had some time in playing it ...
Also, I didn't realize Darklight Crypt was out when I bought everything Sunday -- so, I hope I can still find it tomorrow!
Also, I didn't realize Darklight Crypt was out when I bought everything Sunday -- so, I hope I can still find it tomorrow!
Pinko Marx
Banned
My father never played Spyro.
darkressurection
Banned
So question for those who have played it some already. I have heard there is some sort of loot component. How prominent is it? Also, does it seem like their is a good amount of content in the game? My main draw for this would be buying new characters and going through and leveling them up, is the game built to be played through multiple times or does it feel like you might play it through once and be burnt out on it?
Well, don't have the game..darkressurection said:
But reading around, I guess it will depends on how much you like the characters/world.
For the console versions, they'e said that it starts quite easily and the last levels are more difficult with the last boss been "quite difficult".
There's a level cap (up to Level 10) that, at the moment there's no info about if it can be raised later somehow.
But, in that aspect it goes back to depending on how much you like the characters. Each have they relative-uniqueness; so playing once with a dragon that throws flames from his mouth might require/need a different tactic for gameplay than a character that throws arrows or smashes things.
From what I've read also; figurines also serve as "life extensions"; so the more figurines you have the more you can last.
Maybe someone with the game can share some more details.
darkressurection
Banned
Yeah, the best case scenario I would want is for the game to do well and the developers figuring out a way to release some sort of "update pack" for at least the HD versions that will pave the way for new figures. My biggest concern is that obviously all the data for the currently released figure sets is on disc, and unless they have just a crazy amount of stuff already stored away they will have to either do updates or require you to buy a new game every time a new series of figures come out (hopefully the former).
Still, with that said I think I might jump in on this once I get some money.
Still, with that said I think I might jump in on this once I get some money.
Yeah, would be interesting to see if there's some of update method in the game already or something of sorts planned for the future; or they will just release new games and figures every year.
They could technically release updates as only downloads/updates for everyone and "special bundles" sold in store. Free updates for those with the game, since they will need to buy the figures by separate and a $20-$30 add-on pack in retail with the update/disc/expansion and a few new figures for those that are not able to download them.
Whatever it is, it should be something simple and painless; since their main public/demographic is younger children and parents. And with the reports of sellouts already in multiple areas; the less they want is to piss off a fanbase by releasing a new version that voids this one next year.
But, we'll see. The way things are, it wouldn't surprise me if it's new toys and game every year...with the "old toys" becoming "rare collectible/trades" that unlock "cool stuff" in the new ones.
They could technically release updates as only downloads/updates for everyone and "special bundles" sold in store. Free updates for those with the game, since they will need to buy the figures by separate and a $20-$30 add-on pack in retail with the update/disc/expansion and a few new figures for those that are not able to download them.
Whatever it is, it should be something simple and painless; since their main public/demographic is younger children and parents. And with the reports of sellouts already in multiple areas; the less they want is to piss off a fanbase by releasing a new version that voids this one next year.
But, we'll see. The way things are, it wouldn't surprise me if it's new toys and game every year.
..with the "old toys" becoming "rare collectible/trades" that unlock "cool stuff" in the new ones.
Liberty4all
Banned
darkressurection said:
I just put in about 3 hours and finished 3 chapters. Concentrating on lvlng up Gill Grunt, got him to almost lvl 3.
Almost everything is breakable which gives you coins, coins are used to purchase power upgrades. Leveling up on the other hand increases stats.
So far each level I've gone to has had 2 hidden hats (hats give stat boosts), 2 - 3 element specific gates (gates that can only be unlocked by element specific Skylanders), at least 1 hidden trophy, 1 - 2 soul stars (I haven't found these yet). All levels contain Special chests packed with loot.
At the end of each level you get a completion screen that tells you what you finished and what you missed (how many hidden areas you missed, how many trophies, stars, hats, etc you missed. I'm guessing this screen is tied to whatever Skylanders data you are using although not sure.
Game started off super easy, almost relaxing to me but is slowly picking up ... I like the
colors and the puzzles. Enemies are interesting and cutscenes have a Saturday morning (90s) cartoon flair to them
I'm not far yet but had to tear myself away to go to bed .... I REALLY want to play more to buy new powers. Game has the "one more level so I can level up/get more coins/find all mah hats/complete this or that" ... Game has that shit locked down hard. Kids are going to be helplessly addicted judging from my adult reaction. Can't wait to try coop tomorrow with wifey .... Just wish online was available ... Seems like a major oversight although I guess this was done de to the demographics being targeted.
Game reminds me kind of how I felt playing marvel superheroes ... At least in terms of thinking I will definitely be looking forward to replaying content with new characters.
So far I likey and LOVE the portal/collectable gimmick.
Liberty4all
Banned
Double post
darkressurection
Banned
I think those impressions sold me Bamelin, thanks for posting that. Definitely picking this up when I get the chance.
Liberty4all
Banned
This review at ars technica really nails it based on my time with the game: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/...ased-rpg-for-kids-that-adults-will-love.ars/1
eudaemonic
Member
Man... I was supposed to be working but I just lost two hours playing with the online site. *chuckles* Probably one of the best integration of console game and online though. Plus the portal works with bringing your characters in there as well (well, there's a PC driver... dunno about Mac) so I didn't have to type in all the codes.
Side note... I purchased the Best Buy version with the Volcanic Vault and the site was telling me it was already registered. Hopefully they can clear that up. :\ *shifty eyes* I wanna max out all my items/characters out on there.
Side note... I purchased the Best Buy version with the Volcanic Vault and the site was telling me it was already registered. Hopefully they can clear that up. :\ *shifty eyes* I wanna max out all my items/characters out on there.
Don't judge me!