Skylanders Giants

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

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  • Summary: Skylanders Giants is an all-new adventure for existing Skylanders toys that also adds 20 new characters--including eight giant ones--to the existing roster.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Vandal
    Nov 29, 2012
    90
    You might not enjoy its concept, but if you do, then you'll find a big game with a lot of possibilities. We hope Activision will keep on improving the series, but so far it's going the right way.
  2. Machinima
    Oct 23, 2012
    85
    With a brand new story, more game modes, extra levels to gain for your old and new toys, and enough content and replay value to keep you entertained for weeks, Giants is an easy recommendation to any gamer looking for a fun and approachable RPG.
  3. Games Master UK
    Nov 25, 2012
    84
    The same adventuring brilliance. Some core improvements help to trump the original. [Christmas 2012, p.76]
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  4. Game Informer
    Oct 18, 2012
    80
    Pending a retail disaster this year, I suspect another Skylanders sequel is already in development and slated for release next holiday. Giants makes a good case for the fun and collectibility of this series, but also raises the warning flag for franchise fatigue.
  5. Polygon
    Oct 26, 2012
    80
    While the retail element is a justifiable red-flag, as an ecosystem for toys and play, Skylanders Giants is well-written, well-designed and engaging stuff.
  6. GamingTrend
    Oct 22, 2012
    80
    What value you get out of Skylanders Giants is tied directly to how much you'll be willing to spend on it and while it's definitely pricey, the added value of a physical product that is actually a pretty well made and exciting piece of tech softens the blow a bit. The game itself is way more fun than it has any right being, and while it doesn't pull off its concepts perfectly, it does manage to stay interesting throughout, with tons of clever little ideas and nods to other games.
  7. GameTrailers
    Oct 26, 2012
    67
    The Skylanders concept still feels novel and you get the feeling that there's a lot of potential waiting to be squeezed out of the experience. However, it's clearly being held back by the focus on peddling collectible toys. There's a decent game in here, but it's ultimately hard to justify the substantial investment you'll have to throw down for all the figures required to get the full experience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. SonicEnthusiast
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    While its by far not the best game of all time, it is my favourite of all time. I have a dangerously high amount of nostalgia for this gameWhile its by far not the best game of all time, it is my favourite of all time. I have a dangerously high amount of nostalgia for this game and it was the first game I ever got 100% for. The gimmick is that there is now bigger skylanders that can do things cores and lightcores can't. Its a shorter game than its predecessor but all levels, bar maybe autogyro adventure, are solid levels. Some of the bosses could be improved with the use of healthbars though. The story is good using the arkeyans as the central point. Fantastic game with memorable moments throughout.… Expand
  2. hurhur15
    Oct 11, 2013
    10
    Fun, Good for family's. you have to fight Kaos and on the way there there are multiple challenges in your way and I think the adventures isFun, Good for family's. you have to fight Kaos and on the way there there are multiple challenges in your way and I think the adventures is great for children and not bloody at all. If you are looking for a good game to get this is a really good game to get for families.… Expand
  4. humbertof
    Oct 26, 2012
    9
    want to play
  5. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure" was a massive commercial success, so being that it was distributed by Activision, we all knew that a sequel"Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure" was a massive commercial success, so being that it was distributed by Activision, we all knew that a sequel was imminent. Considering how they treated "Guitar Hero" and "Tony Hawk" throughout the 2000s, and are now treating "Call of Duty" and "Destiny," it didn't take rocket science to realize that this was going to become a regular series. And so, "Skylanders: Giants" came along and, surprisingly enough, became an improvement on its predecessor.
    Visually, "Giants" looks far better than "Spyro's Adventure," but beyond that, the new cast of characters is charming (just as the old ones were), and the fact that there aren't that many of them (16 completely new Skylanders) and that the game has a "Portal Owner's Pack" means your wallet won't get utterly destroyed like it did with "Spyro's Adventure." The game retains the fun platforming and RPG-like elements from the previous game, the level design is far better, and the gameplay is much more fast-paced and fun than "Spyro's Adventure." Toys For Bob really went the extra mile to make the game better and they definitely succeeded!
    Well, for the most part. Unfortunately, the game is still bogged down by the occasional bug, glitch, and sometimes freeze that you would get in "Spyro's Adventure." On top of that, the game is far shorter than before, so while the adventure is sweet, it doesn't last extremely long.
    Even so, "Skylanders: Giants" manages to improve greatly on its predecessor, and it's definitely a game you should check out.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  6. megaD
    Mar 31, 2013
    9
    Great fun for kids and parents! The portal with the characters you can put on it is an awesome idea. The graphics are simple but pretty cuteGreat fun for kids and parents! The portal with the characters you can put on it is an awesome idea. The graphics are simple but pretty cute and super smooth. The game play in the story mode is pretty cool and full of nice role playing elements… Expand
  7. LtPaul
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    Great fun with younger relatives, and an excellent 2nd instalment, retaining core mechanics yet drastically expanding on the first game. TheGreat fun with younger relatives, and an excellent 2nd instalment, retaining core mechanics yet drastically expanding on the first game. The ability to use your characters from the first is an excellent feature, but new figures are still annoyingly expensive.… Expand
  8. Adam201028
    Oct 4, 2013
    2
    what they should make it better it was just bad and I cant belive i wasted $50 on this game and it was on sale in Australia it should be $80what they should make it better it was just bad and I cant belive i wasted $50 on this game and it was on sale in Australia it should be $80 but I just hate it and I will be trading it and buy it for kids and its 2 same from the 1st… Expand

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#53 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012