Croc and Roll!
Snap Shot! Is he worthy of being the Starter Pack's main Trap Master? ...Even though I don't really have a say in that? Let's find out, shall we?
On the right is Snap Shot's dark variant, the version I own.
DESIGN
Let's start with his design. He's a bipedal blue crocodile (or "crocagator" if you read his bio) wearing some armor around his shoulders and chest, as well as gloves, and carries around that Traptanium bow and arrow. Overall I find his design basic, but still appealing. After all, he is a starter pack Skylander, and I do think his design is good enough to be the poster boy for Trap Team.
3/5 - Average
GAMEPLAY
Snap Shot is on the slower side, but he's not like turtle slow. More like... crocodile slow. I don't know, but it feels just right for the character. In terms of attacks, he basically does what you'd expect a bow and arrow wielder to do. Shoot arrows. But aside from that, he can also take said arrow and slam it into the ground. And if you do this attack while airborne, considering he's fully upgraded, it also sends out crystal shards from the ground in a wave to damage enemies. His whirlpool attack is the one I chose to develop in upgrade paths. Not only is it good for taking out swarms of Chompies or similar enemies, but if you choose the same path I did it can also temporarily trap enemies in a watery veil. And not to mention a kraken. Overall I found Snap Shot very fun to play as in terms of abilities.
4/5 - Good
PERSONALITY
In his bio, it states that he trained to be a hunter. And playing as him I can definitely see him as the kind of guy who would enjoy the thrill of the hunt. He's also got an Australian accent, which does make sense as crocodiles are commonly found in Australia.
Wait a minute... he's got an Australian accent, his bio states he's a hunter, and he's a crocodile...
Eh, probably just a coincidence.
And this sort of hunter character does make sense for someone who's supposedly the leader of the Trap Masters. After all, what do you do in the game? Hunt down bad guys and trap them. So personality-wise, he's also a good character.
4/5 - Good
OVERALL RATING
-Design: 3/5 - Average
-Gameplay: 4/5 - Good
-Personality: 4/5 - Good
-Overall: 4/5 - Good
With a basic design, but better gameplay and personality, Snap Shot is one I can definitely recommend for your collection. ...Unless you only want to get the 3DS Starter Pack. ...And even if you get the console or tablet versions you really don't have a choice but to add him to your collection. Um... so yeah, he's a great character.
Next time on Adam's Trap Team Reviews...
This sprouting Skylander
Is one all Portal Masters should know
He carries around a weapon
With ammunition he must grow.
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It is I, the Chompy Mage! And you are not a Chompy, so I don't like you!
Yeah, we're not ending there. As I said in my announcement post, I'd be holding votes for which villain to do a mini review of at the end of the main review. And with... two votes... one vote for Chompy Mage and one for Bruiser Cruiser, I decided to do a personal vote and go with a Doom Raider first. So here he is, the one and only Chompy Mage, back from Giants! And Chompy Mage is a very fun character, both in gameplay and personality. If his design isn't enough to show you just how Chompy crazy he is, then just wait. He can attack by slamming the ground with his Chompy Staff, which does quite a lot of damage, and can also transform into a giant Chompy and create shockwaves whenever he jumps! ...He can also summon two Chompies, but I didn't really find that all that useful. And don't get me started on his personality. He's just nuts. So what else is there to say about him really? He's the Chompy Mage! He was great in Giants and he's great now.
5/5 - Great
Chompy Mage can be trapped at the end of Chapter 3: Chompy Mountain. Defeating the Chompy Mage is the only way to finish the level.
Leave a comment below with your vote on the next villain for a mini review. And also if you agree or disagree with any of my opinions above, feel free to (respectfully) reply on that as well.