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So yeah, I don't know if I said this before or not but at the beginning of Skylander's annoucement, I thought it was gonna fail. I didn't think it looked fun, and I thought people would give it terrible reviews. But it turns out, to my surprise, that almost every review I've read/watched on it gave it a good review. And yeah, I'll admit, the portal that the toys "come to life" with is an original and very cool idea. Although I was hoping the 3ds would use AR cards to load the characters. That would be freaking awesome.

But anyway, I was at the mall a couple of days ago and went into Gamestop to play the demo of Star Fox 64 3ds, and there was this huge shelf of nothing but those Skylanders packs of characters and items or something (I think they were called adventure packs), and above it there was a television with 5 or so buttons, each with a different Skylander above them. Whichever button you pressed showed you a trailer of a different Skylander and their abilities. I watched a few, then watched some gameplay at my house. It looked actually very, very fun

So I have a few questions:

• Is it worth the money? does the game last long?
  
• what system should I get it for? console or 3ds (price doesn't matter)? what's the difference?
  
• this post is too long, I have to pee
  
• what is the overworld like? is it like the first 3 Spryo's where you travel in 6 or so different "worlds", explore those, and then select the individual level from there, or is it like you just simply pick a level like in DOTD, or is it different than those?
  
• I saw some people online helping villiagers move turtles. is this in any way similar to YOTD how you do the level while also doing sub-quests as well?
  
• and over all, is it good? please give a small "review" telling what you think about it.
  

Thanks~<3

It's a great game!!! Not a Spyro game tho! The game last pretty long...depending how much of a completest you are!

Your Questions

Well worth the money If you like collecting and video-games!

Get it for both! Both are totally different games But use same toys!!!!

Go to the bathroom already! haha

For the rest of your questions I think you really just gotta try it.

I bought this game on a whim...boy I am glad I did. I really enjoy it a lot.
Not sure what version I like better they are both good games!

You can play with three characters....
But better with 8 characters to play, that's if you want to get everywhere....if you buy both console and 3D's version you will have 5 of the 8 characters...you will only need 3 more. Would suggest picking up the two adventure packs. Then all you will have left is to find an "air" Skylander.

I would just pick it up, if money is no object give it a try!

Ah thanks! And yeah I have plenty of money for one of them, but not for both. If I could only buy one at the time, which would you suggest?

Well the Console version is a little deeper and more funny. Last a little longer too.
So go with that one. That way you can try it and see if you like it too. I started with the console and needed more content! haha
So I went out and bought a 3D's and their version of the game!

Alright thanks bro. next time i go out ill pick up the console version and if I like it a lot ill probably get the 3ds version if i can save up the money

No problem, just watch collecting the characters can get addicting! haha
....and don't be scared off at the start of the game it seems very childish and holds your hand for the first little bit of the game!

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• Is it worth the money? does the game last long?
  
• what system should I get it for? console or 3ds (price doesn't matter)? what's the difference?
  
• this post is too long, I have to pee
  
• what is the overworld like? is it like the first 3 Spryo's where you travel in 6 or so different "worlds", explore those, and then select the individual level from there, or is it like you just simply pick a level like in DOTD, or is it different than those?
  
• I saw some people online helping villiagers move turtles. is this in any way similar to YOTD how you do the level while also doing sub-quests as well?
  
• and over all, is it good? please give a small "review" telling what you think about it.
  

Thanks~<3

1. No. I suggest waiting for a cheaper price. The game is easy to breeze through.

2. I only have the 360 version. I'll get the 3DS version in about a year or so. But from what I get, the 3DS version looks more like a Spyro game than the console version. Look up gameplay footage and decide for yourself.

3. Good for you.

4. Kinda different from both, but more similar to Classic Spyro.

5. I don't remember. Iit's been years since I last played YOTD.

6. It's alright. It feels short, and it's very easy to breeze through. I don't suggest getting any other toys unless you REALLY want to. Wait for a cheaper price, then get it.

the game is great and addictive. but i would advice you to get 5 more figurines(one of each elements) plus one of the adventure packs with the start kit at first go. that should give you a intensive week(4-6 hours a day) of game play at least.

Quote: "It's alright. It feels short, and it's very easy to breeze through. I don't suggest getting any other toys unless you REALLY want to. Wait for a cheaper price, then get it."~Cav

humm I thought it was pretty long game actually??? I guess if you have only 3 Characters and just run through the stages it can be over quick! Getting all the Stars, achievements ect... makes the game much longer!

I thought the game was kinda long.
I likely spent more time on it than I did all 3 LoS games combined. :/

It's a longer game if you take the time to train your Skylanders with Heroic Challenges, and take the time to get three stars for every level (currently my goal!).

• Is it worth the money? does the game last long?

I think so. If you're put off by the $20-30 increase, a 3-pack of figurines is about $20 (you get 3), plus it comes with a peripheral. I think it's appropriately long. The story is a little on the short/medium side, but you will probably spend more time looking for secrets and leveling up your characters.

• what system should I get it for? console or 3ds (price doesn't matter)? what's the difference?

I've only played the console one, so I'm not sure about how the 3DS one. I went with the 360 version because I personally don't like the Wiimote+nunchuck configuration of the Wii. The need for motion controls (Wii) isn't that often, but when you do, you just wiggle the remote. On the other versions, you just wiggle the right control stick. I also hear the PC version is laggy, I'm not sure if that's because people are below the required specs, or if it's a legitimate problem. Also, the 360 is the only version that comes with a non-wireless portal, which does not need batteries. 3DS also has a USB cord, but communication with the game is infra-red.

• this post is too long, I have to pee

Don't forget to wash your hands!

• what is the overworld like? is it like the first 3 Spryo's where you travel in 6 or so different "worlds", explore those, and then select the individual level from there, or is it like you just simply pick a level like in DOTD, or is it different than those?

One area that expands as you progress. It's not as big as one of Spyro 1-3 hub worlds, but it's definitely not empty. But to replay levels, you have to go through the menu, that's a little annoying.

• I saw some people online helping villiagers move turtles. is this in any way similar to YOTD how you do the level while also doing sub-quests as well?

Most objectives are just going through the level (you do help some people along the way too). The elemental gates are optional, but there's nobody you have to help in those.

• and over all, is it good? please give a small "review" telling what you think about it.

I'm not good at writing reviews... The game is like a top-town action game, a little like Gauntler/Diablo/etc, with some block-moving puzzles along the way. Each character has two primary attacks, and a third one that you unlock later, you can upgrade your character with the money they collect, and pick one of two skill trees (not very complex or big). I really like how each character (that I've played so far) has a unique feel and playstyle instead of "attack A, attack B." I think the difficulty is just right (kind of easy, but fun easy), and the boss fights are very fresh. The writing is a little kiddy side, but pretty well fleshed out. The "toys are DLC" thing bothers some people, but I think it's actually a good idea (coming from a toy collector). They don't have any articulation and can't be removed from their base, but they're nicely detailed and come in an appealing variety of designs.