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Skylanders are back with Skylanders Imaginators, and this time they need some of your imagination to save the day. Kaos is once again causing problems in the Skyland, and Eon needs you to defeat him and the Magic Mind he used to create new Doomlanders. This Skylanders differs from previous iterations in the series in a pretty cool way- you can now create your own Skylanders. Nothing but your creativity will hold you back with your new Skylander creations. With the help of Senseis in game which specializes in one of ten different techniques, you can also train your Skylander to defeat Kaos and his minions. As with other games in the series, all previous Skylanders can be used with the Imaginators game including Super Charger vehicles and traps (both of which are functional in race mode).
In total there are 31 new senseis to collect, as well as Creation Crystals which save the Skylanders you create. This allows you to call upon their help whenever needed. In addition to new Skylanders, there are also a few surprises. You can now use Kaos in game, and purchase his collectable toy as well. In addition to Kaos, Crash Bandicoot is making his first Skylanders appearance with his own unique fighting abilities including his whirlwind spin, TNT crates, and yo-yo Sky-Chi attack.
The main concept behind Imaginators is the ability to build your own Skylander Imaginator. This Imaginator can be customized in appearance, ability, sounds, and even appendages. Each edit is done on the fly in game through a series of easy to navigate menus. Scattered throughout each level in the game itself are items which can be used to build and rebuild your character as you please. Use an air horn for an ear, a snake for an arm, even a chain for a tail and s’mores for a staff. Choose to have color coordinate everything to fit together nicely, or simply mix it up to make your Imaginator your own. The gameplay is easy to pick up and play, hack and slash gaming where exploration is encouraged and villains are colorful and different. Each level has a theme, and each level has an end boss who must be defeated to progress.
The starter set includes a portal, the game itself and a minimum of 2 senseis and an Imaginator crystal to make your own Skylander. The start set retails for $74.99 and is available nationwide now.
I’ve never played the games, but my little cousins love these.