darkSpyro

Personally I would. For Swap Force, the story mode was so boring. And then to have to go through it a second time for Nightmare, a third time for Score mode, and a fourth time for Time Attack mode was just overkill. It made the game feel more like a grind than something that is actually fun. Anyone else think Nightmare mode should be unlocked from the start?

so much yes.

Not really, I never really play it unless I want a higher score for something. I feel like having to unlock it first is good enough for me personally

Why do you really care? I thought you made such a big deal about how you weren't getting Trap Team..

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Why do you really care? I thought you made such a big deal about how you weren't getting Trap Team..

CACKLING! This is the best response to this thread.

Seriously, though the story for each game in the series has been poor. Spyro's Adventure (it gets points for being the first one), Giants, and Swap Force (it gets points for effort) were devoid of any real plot and Trap Team will be no different. It's all a generic "villain is trying to take over the world go stop them"! Difficulty modes aren't really going to make it any better...it just makes your money *seem* more well spent.

Yeah, Nightmare mode is the best mode and shot be unlocked from the start.

If you are buying this game and it is a slog to actually play it more than once then you can probably find better ways to use your money - as some have pointed out that you have already done. Seriously, if it isn't fun for you then it isn't fun for you - move along, no one is requiring you to play it. It costs way too much for a once and done game.

And no, Nightmare is an earned reward - they already let you start out in a higher level if you choose. It isn't intended to be a starting point, it's where you take your pimped out Skylanders to use the moves and levels they earned the first time through. Unlocking rewards adds to longevity. Again, if you don't want longevity in a $75 game, it probably isn't a wise choice.

Nothing to get upset about guys. It's just a yes or no question lol.

Yes but you cant have your cake and eat it

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Why do you really care? I thought you made such a big deal about how you weren't getting Trap Team..

CACKLING! This is the best response to this thread.

Seriously, though the story for each game in the series has been poor. Spyro's Adventure (it gets points for being the first one), Giants, and Swap Force (it gets points for effort) were devoid of any real plot and Trap Team will be no different. It's all a generic "villain is trying to take over the world go stop them"! Difficulty modes aren't really going to make it any better...it just makes your money *seem* more well spent.

Here's my thoughts on the Trap Team Plot...

I know I will still get it and love it though!

Nightmare mode is killer. Even if it won't be until the game is beaten once, I need to get to know the whole game before choosing Nightmare.

I don't love it but it's a cute, fun, fluff of a game anyways.

It would be cool if it was but I rather it not because I need time on the easier difficulties to level up my new characters, they will die almost immiedetly unless they have some decent levels and upgraded fully.

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Personally I would. For Swap Force, the story mode was so boring. And then to have to go through it a second time for Nightmare, a third time for Score mode, and a fourth time for Time Attack mode was just overkill. It made the game feel more like a grind than something that is actually fun. Anyone else think Nightmare mode should be unlocked from the start?

Unlocked or not, the repeat playings would be MUCH MORE enjoyable if they could design different patterns of enemies, or behaviors based on the difficulty.

It be nice to have the option at the beginning so yes they should. Besides it help us portal masters who play the PS3 version the time to beat the game just to play it on nightmare and unlock the trophies for nightmare mode.

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Unlocked or not, the repeat playings would be MUCH MORE enjoyable if they could design different patterns of enemies, or behaviors based on the difficulty.

ah, the bane of nightmare mode in games everywhere, trying to make it more than just scaling incoming and outgoing damage and defence.

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It be nice to have the option at the beginning so yes they should. Besides it help us portal masters who play the PS3 version the time to beat the game just to play it on nightmare and unlock the trophies for nightmare mode.

That also adds another point. With Swap Force I bought the game on 360 first because the Xbox One wasn't out yet. Finished it on 360 on Hard and Nightmare. Then when the Xbox One version comes out I have to start all over again. Now it was much quicker since I had my figures leveled up, but it got very stale beating the game nearly 7 or 8 times.

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It be nice to have the option at the beginning so yes they should. Besides it help us portal masters who play the PS3 version the time to beat the game just to play it on nightmare and unlock the trophies for nightmare mode.

That also adds another point. With Swap Force I bought the game on 360 first because the Xbox One wasn't out yet. Finished it on 360 on Hard and Nightmare. Then when the Xbox One version comes out I have to start all over again. Now it was much quicker since I had my figures leveled up, but it got very stale beating the game nearly 7 or 8 times.

I am in the same boat here, but with the Sony systems.

I'd rather have Nightmare mode unlocked after attaining certain criteria. This would mean that Nightmare , is truly nightmare. Such as beat certain levels, on hard, in "x" amount of time, Max Level / attributes so many characters, complete "x" level on hard with no damage, just kind of to warm you up for Nightmare.

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Personally I would. For Swap Force, the story mode was so boring. And then to have to go through it a second time for Nightmare, a third time for Score mode, and a fourth time for Time Attack mode was just overkill. It made the game feel more like a grind than something that is actually fun. Anyone else think Nightmare mode should be unlocked from the start?

Unlocked or not, the repeat playings would be MUCH MORE enjoyable if they could design different patterns of enemies, or behaviors based on the difficulty.

Not sure what's so difficult with building a configured set of randomness with the enemies, and mixing in harder enemies earlier in harder modes. It simply takes time, and if they can program hundreds of skylanders per game they sure as heck can do this.

Is the Nightmare mode permanent?

YES! I would love it to be available from the get-go.