Sunday, June 7, 2015

Skylanders SuperChargers Pt. 2

SuperChargers marks what may be the biggest change to gameplay in the Skylanders series. Vehicles are what's hot, and with that opens up a whole expanse of new gameplay that's obviously very different from what fans are accustomed to. And it's this difference that has some of those fans up in arms. A turn off for veterans, and a possible avenue to a bright new future that revitalizes the Skylanders franchise. There's a lot to talk about, so let's get started.



Saturday, June 6, 2015

Skylanders SuperChargers Pt. 1

The last game, Trap Team, sold undeniably well. The game featured 57 characters, 55 trap crystals, and 8 magic and adventure items, not including special editions and variants. The game commanded a massive portion of retail shelves, and an even bigger portion of the toys-to-life market despite heavy competition from Disney. Looking back, it's obvious Trap Team simply offered more than not only its competition, but every past Skylanders game to date as well. But was it perhaps too much?