Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

A brand new direction for Spyro the Dragon. Skylanders sees Spyro introduced to a whole new universe of characters and real world toys that are used as part of the game.

Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
North America October 16th, 2011
Europe October 14th, 2011
Japan July 12th, 2013
Platform Developer Age Rating
EU NA JP
Wii
Win/MacPlayStation 3Xbox 360
Toys for Bob
XPEC
7+ E10+ - Everyone 10+ CERO A - All ages
Nintendo 3DS
Vicarious Visions
Nintendo Wii U Square-Enix -

Story

Once again Spyro has been reset, so this will not be continuing the storyline found within the The Legend of Spyro trilogy. Here is the premise of the game as told by a press release:

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure lets kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master, who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro. Each of these heroes is a protector of an amazing, mysterious world, but they have been ejected from their world by the sinister Portal Master known as Kaos and now they are frozen in our world as toys. Only the players of Skylanders Spyro's Adventure can get them back into their world, by embarking on a fantastical journey where they will explore mythical lands, battle menacing, outlandish creatures, collect treasures, and solve challenging puzzles as a part of the quest to save their world.

Characters

Instead of just playing as Spyro you will have a wide selection of 32 characters to choose from, each of these unique in their own way. The toys themselves store information inside that relates to your ingame character's progress and levelling to make it simple to use on another's system.

Here are all 32 of the characters, some have multiple forms but they only count as one of the 32.

MagicMagic
Spyro
Spyro
Double Trouble
Double Trouble
Wrecking Ball
Wrecking Ball
Voodood
Voodood
Legendary Spyro
Legendary Spyro
Dark Spyro
Dark Spyro
WaterWater
Slam Bam
Slam Bam
Zap
Zap
Wham-Shell
Wham-Shell
Gill Grunt
Gill Grunt
EarthEarth
Bash
Bash
Dino-Rang
Dino-Rang
Prism Break
Prism Break
Terrafin
Terrafin
Legendary Bash
Legendary Bash
UndeadUndead
Hex
Hex
Cynder
Cynder
Chop Chop
Chop Chop
Ghost Roaster
Ghost Roaster
Legendary Chop Chop
Legendary Chop Chop
FireFire
Ignitor
Ignitor
Sunburn
Sunburn
Flameslinger
Flameslinger
Eruptor
Eruptor
AirAir
Whirlwind
Whirlwind
Warnado
Warnado
Sonic Boom
Sonic Boom
Lightning Rod
Lightning Rod
TechTech
Boomer
Boomer
Drill Sergeant
Drill Sergeant
Drobot
Drobot
Trigger Happy
Trigger Happy
Legendary Trigger Happy
Legendary Trigger Happy
LifeLife
Camo
Camo
Stump Smash
Stump Smash
Zook
Zook
Stealth Elf
Stealth Elf

In the United States the individual single pack toys were priced at $7.99 each, and there are also larger packs containing three characters. With the console and PC Starter Packs you get your first three "interaction figures" to start you off; Spyro, Trigger Happy, and Gill Grunt. In the 3DS Starter Pack you instead get Ignitor, Stealth Elf and Dark Spyro, an exclusive character.

As well as the 37 different recognised toys there are also rare variations of some characters. In-game these do not have a different appearance to their normally painted counterparts so other than the toy's coat of paint they are exactly the same. The current confirmed variations are Silver Boomer, Silver Eruptor, Silver Dino-Rang, Gold Drill Sergeant, Gold Flameslinger, and Gold Chop Chop. There are also two even rarer Skylanders that were only made available at retail events; Metalic Purple Cynder and Pearl Hex.

Not all of the characters were released at launch, they have been put out in gradual waves containing new characters and adventure packs every few months, with several still waiting for release.

Elements

The characters of Skylanders will each have one of eight elements, these are shown by the type of base their toy has.

Air Life Undead Earth Fire Water Magic Tech

Air, Life, Undead, Earth, Fire, Water, Magic, Tech

There are some enemies that are weak to certain elements but this is not a widespread feature, the main use in-game for the different elements is to unlock extra parts of each level. The levels are also broken down into sections where a specific element has its Elemental Power bonus active.

During PvP battles you will also find that when fighting a certain element your Skylander's Elemental Power is used. The order of this is as follows: Undead > Life > Water > Fire > Air > Earth > Tech > Magic > Undead

Portal of Power

Portal of Power

To bring your toys into the game you'll need the included Portal of Power, you simply place the toy in the centre of the Portal and instantly the character you've used will appear in-game. This circular device glows different colours and has the ability to recognise two characters placed on it at once to allow for multiplayer co-op or PvP battles.

The Xbox 360 and PC Portals are wired and just plug straight into the console/computer, no batteries required. The PS3 and Wii Portals are wireless and require three AA batteries, they come with a small adaptor that plugs into a USB port on the console. The 3DS portal is also wireless and is powered by three AAA batteries. Your first set of batteries are included of course.

The only portal that works with the Xbox 360 is the portal that comes with the Xbox 360 and the Xbox 360 portal will only work with the Xbox 360 version of the game (and the web game).

Due to its unique method of infra-red communication with the 3DS, the 3DS portal is the only one that will work with the 3DS game. However the 3DS portal can work with the PS3, Wii and PC versions of the game, simply connect it to your system using the included USB cable. This cable also allows you to use your 3DS portal with the web game. Despite its smaller size, when connected to a console it functions exactly like the larger portals in regards to the number of Skylanders and Magic Items it can read at the same time.

Trading Cards

As well as the physical plastic toy you receive a trading card with a picture of the Skylander and some stats. The stats on these cards do not appear to have any relation to their in-game stats. There are no official rules for games using the cards.

Adventure Packs

As well as all of the different characters you can supplement the game with the four Adventure Packs. These contain a Skylander that is unique to the pack, two small Magic Item toys that will help during your game, and a larger Adventure Item that unlocks a brand new level in the game for you to complete.

Platforms

The game appeared on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC, and 3DS as well as on the web with Skylanders: Spyro's Universe. There is also a mobile version that has yet to be released.

Exclusives

Toys R Us
A pack of three Legendary Skylanders: Spyro, Bash, Chop Chop.
A single pack of Legendary Trigger Happy.
For first 30 days from launch: Darklight Crypt
For first 30 days after its release: Dragon's Peak.
Target / Tesco
At launch Whirlwind was exclusive, has since been more widely released.
Best Buy / GAME, Gamestation
The Volcanic Vault battle arena toy, it came free with the game at launch.
Sam's Club, Walmart / Asda, Smyths Toys / Big W
At launch Drill Sergeant was exclusive, has since been more widely released.

Websites

USA Today
First article about the game.
Official Website
The official website, currently has the first trailer.
Toys R Us
Toys R Us's promo page for the game.
Toys for Bob
The website of the developers of Skylanders.
Kotaku
A Kotaku article from the Toy Fair, gives the bios of a few characters.

Comments
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#60 Bolt - Hunter 07:15:44 16/02/2011
GM and Aura are right. It is too early to be judging this game yet, seeing how there are 8 months 'till it comes out in stores.
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#59 CinderLover 03:22:50 16/02/2011
I'm wondering if I'm going to like this game
I hope this has some good game-play, 'cause this Spyro looks a bit messed up. He seems too ... creepy to have the cute name of "Spyro". Maybe, "The Purple One"?
Eh, whatever about the looks. I've gotten over it.
I wonder what creatures they will toss into the toy-box?
The bad guy is going to be strange. I get that feeling from this. >.> Insane, or something.

Anyway, I hope it's worthy of the title "Spyro"! smilie
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#58 Aura24 22:48:05 15/02/2011
v I agree with Gaming. Skylanders is still working in progress, and we only saw game footages that are still in development. It's only 8 more months till the games comes out, and it's too early to be jumping to conclusions and panicking.
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#57 GamingMaster_76 20:50:04 15/02/2011
Malefor_Rules is most likely merely speculating. It was never announced the would be no Sparx. He isn't appearing in the trailers, but first of all, the game hasn't even reached a Beta stage yet, and secondly, he might appear in cutscenes or something... We DID only see a few minutes of footage, after all... But somt hold out for him on this words, just be patient and it'll be known soon.
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#56 Cuzzberry 20:46:02 15/02/2011
The toys and all are a good idea, but I wish Spyro hadn't gotten tangled in it.smilie
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#55 thedarkmaster09 17:04:16 15/02/2011
I have a very mixed view of this game at the moment. Good and Bad
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#54 TheWereCat 16:29:33 15/02/2011
This and Tangled have been the best part of my month :3
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#53 ravenouscynder 13:51:25 15/02/2011
We can do without Cynder in this game cause if she's ugly now then she look hell of alot more ugly in this game.
And no Sparx? What the hell is this?!
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#52 Malefor_Rules 10:12:36 15/02/2011
bad news for everyone, there will be no more sparx and hunter, two of the best character who have been around from the beginning, if toys for bob get enough complaints they have hinted that they might change their minds about that and possibly add cynder, this game has been aimed at 6-12 years olds remember, spyro's design might change to if theres enough complaints so email toysforbob as soon as possible people!!!
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#51 Awesome Sparx 08:12:30 15/02/2011
Nawww I miss Spyro's purple eyes.
and...Where's Sparx!?!? smilie He had better be in it, you can't have a Spyro game without him! smilie
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#50 Skyqueen 04:34:34 15/02/2011
I honestly don't know what to think of the new Spyro.
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#49 spyro77 03:48:59 15/02/2011
this is soooo upsetting....
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#48 spyrathedragon 03:28:03 15/02/2011
This game will bomb... just watch.

ALL ABOARD THE FAIL-TRAIN.

CHEWCHEW

OMNOM
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#47 madnesshank545 02:31:25 15/02/2011
spyro looks cute :3
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#46 nmazuchowski 02:09:33 15/02/2011
I'm about to cry right now. Out of sadness.
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