![]() ![]() It’s been a bit confusing to know exactly what kind of game Skylanders is - racing or platforming - a problem magnified by the fact that there the Wii and 3DS versions are actually standalone racing games. As such, it’s a good idea to have a pair of each element of Skylanders/vehicles (ideally matching) before beginning as it will unlock the vast majority of content and highly extend playtime.Īs solid as the platforming is, it’s the vehicles where SuperChargers shines. While simply blowing through the main quest will take several hours, there are side-quests throughout the levels that can be unlocked by having a Skylander/vehicle of a certain element. Each area brings its own set of challenges and quirks that prevents the experience from every feeling stale. Sky Eater, on the other hand, is a gravity-bending environment that sees Skylanders being controlled from a top-down perspective running up and down the sides of walls. Cloud Kingdom, for instance, has a haze of clouds throughout that prevents players from seeing more than a few feet in front of them, adding extra challenge. All of the levels are well designed and varied from one another. There’s simply not a lot of platformers being made these days - let alone good ones - so Skylanders really has become the main fix to experience this sorely overlooked genre in modern times. ![]() Also as per usual, it’s incredibly solid. As the Portal Master, players must harness their power to save Skylands.Īs usual for the series, the bulk of SuperChargers is a platformer. Facing sure extinction, special Skylanders have been assembled to take on a fleet of supercharger vehicles. Kaos has captured most everybody in Skylands including Master Eon, plunging the world into darkness with the help of his latest creation, the Sky Eater. SuperChargers takes place in the midst of the world as we know it ending. Can introducing a completely new genre into a long-established platformer really work? With Vicarious Visions taking the reigns for the second time, Skylanders SuperChargers is the boldest entry yet, adding racing into the mix. A major part of their ability to keep the series fresh as we approach the half decade mark is the fact that each entry been unique from the last. Although some had trepidation when the franchise first launched that it could wind up being an expensive fad destined to end up in Rubbermaid containers under their children’s bed, the fact that it’s as popular as ever and more importantly as good as ever is a testament to how inherently shrewd the idea was and how masterfully Activision has handled its tenure. ![]() You have to give Activision credit: we’re five iterations into the Skylanders series and it feels as fresh as ever. ![]()
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