Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack - Xbox One

If you missed out the first time around, don't be afraid to jump in now!! Used figures are extremely cheap any more, and even if you want new ones, many of those can be found for about 60% or less of what they were going for originally. Just double check to ensure it's one of the 80 characters that works with this game if it's the only one you have. Any figure with a Blue, Orange, or Green bottom liner on the base with assuredly work with this game, assuming it isn't broken completely for whatever reason.Swap Force is easily considered the best "Playground" in the entire Skylanders series. With Swap Zone challenges, the longest levels in the series, the longest story in the series, PvP battles, PvE Arena mode, Time Challenges, Special Challenges, Great Boss Battles, a plethra of elemental gates, individual Skylander tasks (pretty sure on this one......may have been giants only), and a difficulty slider, most players of the series logged the most hours into this game even if they didn't count it as their favorite.This is THE Skylanders game to get some play out of your entire collection without getting overly repetitive. The entire story, All PvE Arena battles, and 25% of the swap zones will be available on the purchase of this game. This offers a little above the average offering of content in most A list games these days.In order to play EVERYTHING in the game (which is not necessary, but fun), you will need the following: 6 Swap Force figures w/ the other 6 specialties (digger, sneaker, spinner, speester etc.), a figure of the Earth, Air, Tech, Undead, and Magic Element (which can be taken care of by the 6 Swappers) a Giant of any element, and the Tower of Time and Sheep Wreck Island pieces (all these last 2 have to do is touch the portal once in your game file and you're good. Borrow them for a second from a friend if they have them.)The gimmick of "Swapping" your skylander's halves around is fun, but many folks enjoy the characters as they come. The non-swappable Skylanders that premiered in this game are some of the best in the series and a blast to play. You can't go wrong by just sticking to Skylanders with blue bases (and a single Giant of Course).Have fun!!

All components do not work. The base lights up, but will not let you advance beyond that point in the program.

My two oldest children - ages 5 and 7 - are having an absolute blast with this game. While it can become expensive with all of the figures that you can buy, it is possible to get to the end of the game without purchasing any additional characters. The story itself plays out like a well written television cartoon, with humor that the kids love and that is watchable for myself. The puzzles are difficult enough for younger children that they may need occasional help, however not so much that they are constantly running to you to get them through a certain section.The reason I have given it 4 stars instead of 5 is still because there is a lot of content that is only unlocked through purchasing additional game pieces...which can become very expensive. The co-op mechanic of not allowing characters to get more than a certain distance from each other also can cause frustration and arguments, and I would have preferred a split screen similar to the LEGO games while in co-op mode. I would highly recommend this game for anyone with younger children.

What's not to love about this game? I am a 30 year old male and I bought this game for me and my wife to play together. Most people buy this for their kids, but it's a great game to play with your spouse, especially if he or she is not very good at video games. My wife gets frustrated with more complicated games, so this one is perfect.The controls are simple, so anyone can jump right in. It comes with 3 starter characters, the portal of power and the game. Great value. The gameplay is pretty easy overall, but fun. It's like a hack and slash/ rpg for kids. The graphics are pretty good. It's full of color and personality. All of the characters and environments are fun and creative. I highly recommend for kids or adults. Great purchase, especially for the price I paid, which was $17.

The portal of power malfunctioned after the first level. It started blinking red. I sent it in to activision and am still waiting for a new one. Will update my review if I get it and it works correctly. This was my sons one request for Christmas so to have it for about 20 mins and the. Have to wait for who know how longs is not what I wanted.