Are you a fan of racing games? Are you looking for a new and exciting game to play on your console? Look no further than Skylanders SuperChargers Racing, a thrilling racing game that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. In this review, we will dive into the world of Skylanders SuperChargers Racing and explore what makes this game a must-play for any racing fan.
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing
As a dad, I’ve been a huge fan of Activision Interactive games for many years. When my kids were younger, our family was totally hooked on Skylanders. My son and daughter were big fans of Spyro during their childhood, and they could play that game for hours without getting bored. I have some great memories of playing Spyro with my son, who’s about to tie the knot. Every year, the Skylanders franchise rolls out new toys for the next generation to enjoy. With Christmas just around the corner, you’ll see Skylander SuperChargers everywhere you look.
To kick off the holiday season, Activision Publishing is introducing a special character for Skylanders SuperChargers called Missile-Tow Dive-Clops. This fun-loving character is a heavily armored deep-sea explorer who keeps an eye out for villains and slows them down with candy-coated missiles. You can find Missile-Tow Dive-Clops in the U.S. and Canada, exclusively at GameStop and EB Games, respectively. Plus, there are new Eon’s Elite characters and the Sky Racing Action Pack, which make perfect stocking stuffers and gifts under $40! The Eon’s Elite collection features fan-favorites like Slam Bam, Zook, and Voodood, along with new heroes like Ghost Roaster, Boomer, and Dino-Rang.
This Christmas, treat yourself or your kids to Skylanders SuperChargers and let them dive into the amazing adventures that Activision Interactive Entertainment has to offer. The Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack is now up for grabs on consoles and compatible iOS devices like Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it a perfect gift for the whole family! It’s already made a splash on the Toys”R”Us 2015 Hot Holiday Toy List, the Amazon Holiday Toy List, and Toy Insider’s Hot 20 Holiday Toys List.
Skylanders SuperChargers takes the beloved gameplay of the series to the next level by adding vehicles-to-life, giving fans a fresh and thrilling way to explore the magical world of Skylands.
In this new adventure, kids will tackle exciting quests, traverse rugged mountains, dive into the ocean depths, and soar through the skies of Skylands like never before. The game features cool vehicles with moving parts that not only boost the fun in real life but also come alive in the game through the Portal of Power.
Two fan-favorite Nintendo characters, Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, are getting a fresh twist as Skylanders! You can find them exclusively in the Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Packs for the Wii U.
For those seeking even more content, Racing Action Packs can be purchased separately, unlocking additional gameplay features. There will be a total of three Racing Action Packs, each tailored to a specific terrain, priced at $34.99 MSRP. Each pack will include three special toys – a SuperCharger, a vehicle, and a villain trophy – which will unlock two exclusive racing tracks in the game.
It is worth noting that Activision has made the decision to release a smaller number of new characters with Superchargers compared to previous games in the series. Only 20 brand new or retooled characters will be introduced, each accompanied by a corresponding vehicle, resulting in a total of 40 collectible toys.
Skylanders SuperChargers is also available for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 gaming systems, as well as the Xbox 360 and Xbox One consoles.
Additionally, the full game can be enjoyed on Apple TV, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPod touch 6. However, fans with iPhone 5/5C, iPad 4, iPad 3, and iPad mini can still play the game without online functionality.
One cool thing about the full Skylanders SuperChargers game is that you can save your progress using iCloud, which makes it super easy to continue your game on any Apple device. Just log into your iCloud account, and you can jump right back in on your iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or iPhone.
For the first time, Portal Masters can enjoy four-player online multiplayer racing or team up for two-player co-op adventures through Apple’s Game Center. This means folks on Apple TV can connect and race with friends using an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Just a heads up, Skylanders SuperChargers Racing for the Wii and 3DS is a different racing combat game, so it offers a unique experience compared to the versions on other consoles.
As a parent, I got to check out the Wii version of the game when my daughter borrowed it from her cousin. It felt pretty different from the other Skylanders games I’ve played since it’s all about racing and doesn’t have the story or enemy trapping features. But players can still upgrade their vehicles with element-based attacks.
The starter pack for the Wii includes:
- Video Game
- Portal of Power
- 2 Skylanders SuperChargers – Hammer Slam Bowser* and Super Shot Stealth Elf
- 1 Skylanders Vehicle – Clown Cruiser
- Collection Poster
You can buy extra characters and vehicles to really amp up the customization in this game, giving players the best racing experience possible. It’s a good idea to grab at least one vehicle from each category to make the most of the land, sky, and water races on offer.
As a huge Mario fan, I was super pumped about Bowser being added. The level of detail in the toys and vehicles for Skylanders SuperChargers Racing on the Wii is seriously impressive. Bowser and his airship are a great addition to any amiibo or Skylander collection. Plus, the game features bright, clear graphics that really boost the overall experience.
While Skylanders SuperChargers Racing for the Wii is an exciting racing game that kids will love, it might not satisfy those looking for a more complex storyline, enemy trapping, or epic battles against Kaos.
You can snag Skylanders SuperChargers Racing for the Wii on Amazon and other gaming retailers. If you’re after a richer storyline, you might want to check out other consoles and the latest Skylander game releases.
For more information please visit https://www.skylanders.com/ or follow on Instagram @SkylanderstheGame, Twitter @SkylandersGame and Facebook.com/SkylandersGame.
About the Skylanders® Franchise
The award-winning, $3 billion Skylanders franchise has sold through more than 250 million toys1 since pioneering the toys-to-life category in 2011 with the debut of Skylanders® Spyro’s Adventure. The game originated a play pattern that seamlessly bridged physical and virtual worlds across multiple platforms. In 2012, Skylanders® Giants further evolved the genre and added LightCore® characters to the collection of interaction figures. Skylanders® SWAP Force™, which launched in 2013, introduced an all new play pattern – swapability. In 2014, Skylanders® Trap Team reversed the magic of bringing toys to life by allowing players to pull characters out of the digital world into the physical world and became the number 1 kids’ console game globally2. Skylanders SuperChargers launched on September 20, 2015 and expands upon the franchise’s signature gameplay to introduce vehicles-to-life.
About Activision Publishing
Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.
Skylanders SuperChargers is thrilling, challenging and sure to bring hours of fun. I can see this new version being at the top of so many Christmas lists!