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Scarlett-Fear-Dragon · Jun 19, 2011 1:42 PM

I was reading the Sun the other Friday, and was quite surprised to see that they'd written a review for Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure in the Video Game section.

Unfortunately I don't have the newspaper anymore, but the review was pretty good. They gave the game a 5/5 (I think - if not a 4) praising the fun gameplay and appeal to children.

So to all of the people that were convinced this game was going to be a flop before it was even released... I think we might be onto something here. smile

JazzJackrabbit · Jun 19, 2011 2:25 PM

I think it will be great, but look at all the hype for Duke Nukem.

Latias fan · Jun 19, 2011 2:48 PM

lol listening to reviewers lol.

Aura24 · Jun 19, 2011 4:46 PM

Scarlett-Fear-Dragon wrote:

I was reading the Sun the other Friday, and was quite surprised to see that they'd written a review for Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure in the Video Game section.
Unfortunately I don't have the newspaper anymore, but the review was pretty good. They gave the game a 5/5 (I think - if not a 4) praising the fun gameplay and appeal to children.
So to all of the people that were convinced this game was going to be a flop before it was even released... I think we might be onto something here.

We still need a solid review from other gaming reviewers, like IGN, when the game comes out. If it turns out to be a successful, then the haters will have a hard time swallowing it down as they had spouting nonsense the game will 'suck' mostly because Spyro looks different and the game not being in their age group ever since it was first revealed.

riverhippo · Jun 19, 2011 6:28 PM

JazzJackrabbit wrote:

I think it will be great, but look at all the hype for Duke Nukem.

There's not much comparison. Only huge Spyro fans know or care about Skylanders. Duke Nukem is known by any FPS fan that has any sort of general knowledge. Heck, I'm not even a FPS fan, and I know about it.

ontels · Jun 19, 2011 6:42 PM

They got a review copy a bit earlly didn't they? I don't think thats a real rexiew, maybe based on a demo or preview copy.

Spyro Master · Jun 19, 2011 11:38 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/fu … watch.html Thats the link to The Sun website with the review on that Scarlett-Fear-Dragon mentioned. Its very short so Ontels is right in assuming the review is just based on what we have seen so far.

Latias fan · Jun 20, 2011 2:21 AM

Aura24 wrote:

Scarlett-Fear-Dragon wrote:
I was reading the Sun the other Friday, and was quite surprised to see that they'd written a review for Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure in the Video Game section.
Unfortunately I don't have the newspaper anymore, but the review was pretty good. They gave the game a 5/5 (I think - if not a 4) praising the fun gameplay and appeal to children.
So to all of the people that were convinced this game was going to be a flop before it was even released... I think we might be onto something here.
We still need a solid review from other gaming reviewers, like IGN, when the game comes out. If it turns out to be a successful, then the haters will have a hard time swallowing it down as they had spouting nonsense the game will 'suck' mostly because Spyro looks different and the game not being in their age group ever since it was first revealed.

You can't spell Ignorant without IGN

Jackson117 · Jun 20, 2011 6:10 AM

IGN mostly is hypercritical most of the times

riverhippo · Jun 20, 2011 6:13 AM

Honestly, the only review I really care about is my own.

So, yeah, coming this Fall...

JakBandiFan · Jun 20, 2011 8:26 PM

On a side note, IGN said in their ETD review that Spyro's classic formula had to go. They were so harsh...

And to think that Gamespot gave it a lower score.

36IStillLikeSpyro36 · Jun 20, 2011 9:00 PM

regardless of your opinions of this game, don't ever go by reviewers. i never turn to reviewers for anything, not even the music reviews on Metal-Archives (unless i'm really curious, like, an album getting a score of 0 out of 100, hehe) because you just don't know where the person's coming from. each person's gonna have their opinion/take on things, and they're all different opinions/takes even though they're all dealing with the same thing, whether it's a video game, CD, book, anything.

a professional can point out every flaw in this game when it's released and make it look like a pile of crap, and it still won't make me any more right as far as i'm concerned. if you want to spend the money and you have high hopes for this, get it yourself and form your own opinions.

just how i see things.
but some advice: just in case, try to be sure that the store you go to gives good refunds. remember, this thing's $70. i don't want to see anyone dissatisfied with something and then have $70 down the drain yet.

Stormy · Jun 21, 2011 3:23 AM

Aura24 wrote:

Scarlett-Fear-Dragon wrote:
I was reading the Sun the other Friday, and was quite surprised to see that they'd written a review for Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure in the Video Game section.
Unfortunately I don't have the newspaper anymore, but the review was pretty good. They gave the game a 5/5 (I think - if not a 4) praising the fun gameplay and appeal to children.
So to all of the people that were convinced this game was going to be a flop before it was even released... I think we might be onto something here.
We still need a solid review from other gaming reviewers, like IGN, when the game comes out. If it turns out to be a successful, then the haters will have a hard time swallowing it down as they had spouting nonsense the game will 'suck' mostly because Spyro looks different and the game not being in their age group ever since it was first revealed.

Let's not start with this "haters" thing again. We all know you hate when people complain about Spyro's looks; we don't need to hear it a million times. tongue

Despite not personally being interested in playing this, I've never really doubted that it would be somewhat successful, just probably not with the current Spyro fanbase. I expect to see a lot of little kids registering on this forum after the game's release wanting to talk about Skylanders.

Aura24 · Jun 21, 2011 3:46 AM

I wasn't even complaining about the haters, Stormy... <.< I was just saying that the fans who have said that Skylanders will suck and have ranted on about it will be surprised if the game succeeds. I wasn't even ranting about them or anything.

RangerOfIthilien · Jun 21, 2011 3:58 AM

Aura24 wrote:

I wasn't even complaining about the haters, Stormy... <.< I was just saying that the fans who have said that Skylanders will suck and have ranted on about it will be surprised if the game succeeds. I wasn't even ranting about them or anything.

Just like how Stormy wasn't complaining about you, and was simply joking around about what you said, and that you used the word "haters," a word whose use I agree is getting rather old.

The more I see about this game, the more I think the gameplay looks pretty solid. My only complaint is that the extra merchandise is necessary to buy in order to play as the character you want to play as.

Aura24 · Jun 21, 2011 4:17 AM

Fine, I'll say 'fans' from now on..

Toys R Us is also selling some Skylander exclusives.

Stormy · Jun 21, 2011 4:24 AM

KingLambda wrote:

Aura24 wrote:
I wasn't even complaining about the haters, Stormy... <.< I was just saying that the fans who have said that Skylanders will suck and have ranted on about it will be surprised if the game succeeds. I wasn't even ranting about them or anything.
Just like how Stormy wasn't complaining about you, and was simply joking around about what you said, and that you used the word "haters," a word whose use I agree is getting rather old.
The more I see about this game, the more I think the gameplay looks pretty solid. My only complaint is that the extra merchandise is necessary to buy in order to play as the character you want to play as.

Exactly, I'm just getting sick of the word "haters" and, honestly, seeing you bringing up people who dislike Spyro's new look in a lot of threads. That's all.

Aura24 · Jun 21, 2011 4:26 AM

I get it, I get it...

Rurikredwolf · Jun 21, 2011 4:38 PM

Aura24 wrote:

I get it, I get it...

and that's why it is always brought up whenever something possitive is added to the game....

but let's not forget that IGN has multiple reviewers and their opninions can change. So one may say somethign and the other may disagree.

Spash the Bandragon · Jun 21, 2011 4:48 PM

KingLambda wrote:

My only complaint is that the extra merchandise is necessary to buy in order to play as the character you want to play as.

That's actually pretty sneaky of them, creating a bunch of cool characters, then releasing trailers showing them off, then making you WANT to buy a toy just for that one cool character you like. (Luckily for me, my favorite character, Trigger Happy, comes with the game.)

I just hope the process of buying the toys isn't too tedious, because if they come to stores in randomized booster packs or something I will be very angry.

JazzJackrabbit · Jun 21, 2011 6:43 PM

I think I'd be more willing to buy the individual toys if a T-shirt came with the toys for a total of $20.

RangerOfIthilien · Jun 21, 2011 11:52 PM

Well, when I say that I'm including the toys that come with the game. $60 is expensive enough for a new game, why make me pay ten bucks more?

Also, what's wrong with having to play the game and accomplish difficult tasks in order to get a new character? I miss those days.

I've got no problems with toys for games, just make them merchandise, nothing more. At the very most make them unlock something trivial, like a hat or something.

ontels · Jun 22, 2011 6:19 PM

You would want to buy something to get a hat? I'll stick with the new character thanks.

Stormy · Jun 22, 2011 6:52 PM

Well yeah, because that would make it optional. You wouldn't have to buy a hat, but you do have to buy a character.

Spash the Bandragon · Jun 22, 2011 7:13 PM

Stormy wrote:

Well yeah, because that would make it optional. You wouldn't have to buy a hat, but you do have to buy a character.

You don't have to buy a toy to play the game, you just have to buy a toy to play as a different character. And the most new characters seem to bring to the game are:

1. Different powers and controls, for some replayability.

2. Alternate/Secret paths through levels that unlock extra XP, treasire, and stuff like hats.

I might buy a few of the characters that I like if I have some extra money, but I don't really think getting more than four or five toys is neccesary to enjoy the game (plus it already comes with 3).

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