Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Puzzle
- Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360
- Developers: n-Space, Toys for Bob, Vicarious Visions
- Publishers: Activision, Neoplay, Square Enix
Skylanders: Giants (2012)
Overview
Skylanders: Giants is a 2012 video game in the Skylanders series, a direct sequel to the 2011 game Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. It was developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision. The game was released on October 21, 2012, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS.
Gameplay
Skylanders: Giants is an action-adventure platformer game. Players control one of 40 Skylanders, each with their own unique abilities. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges and enemies. Players must use the Skylanders’ abilities to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and collect treasure.
New to Skylanders: Giants are the Giants, larger and more powerful Skylanders that can be used to destroy obstacles and defeat enemies. Giants also have their own unique abilities, such as the ability to breathe fire or fly.
In addition to the Giants, Skylanders: Giants also introduces a number of new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to ride vehicles and the ability to use potions to heal the Skylanders.
Story
The story of Skylanders: Giants takes place after the events of Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. Kaos, the main antagonist of the previous game, has returned and is once again threatening to take over Skylands. The Skylanders must band together to defeat Kaos and his army of minions.
Characters
Skylanders: Giants features a cast of 40 Skylanders, each with their own unique abilities. The Skylanders are divided into eight different elemental types: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Life, Undead, Tech, and Magic.
Some of the most popular Skylanders in the game include:
- Spyro – A purple dragon who is the main protagonist of the Skylanders series.
- Gill Grunt – A blue fish-like creature who is a master of water magic.
- Eruptor – A red volcano-like creature who can breathe fire.
- Tree Rex – A green tree-like creature who is a master of earth magic.
- Whirlwind – A blue tornado-like creature who is a master of air magic.
Reception
Skylanders: Giants received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fun and engaging gameplay, its charming characters, and its beautiful graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 4 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Skylanders: Giants is considered to be one of the best games in the Skylanders series. The game’s success helped to spawn a number of sequels and spin-offs, and it also helped to popularize the toys-to-life video game genre.
Conclusion
Skylanders: Giants is a fun and exciting game for all ages. The game’s innovative gameplay, charming characters, and beautiful graphics make it a must-play for fans of the Skylanders series and action-adventure platformers in general.
Review Score
8/10
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