Platforms
- PlayStation 3Oct 21, 20127.6playscore7.310 Critics8.3527 Players
- Xbox 360Oct 21, 20128.0playscore7.913 Critics8.58.32K Players
- Nintendo Wii UNov 18, 20127.4playscore7.34 Critics7.84.19K Players
- Nintendo 3DSOct 21, 20127.2playscore5.95 Critics8.88.31K Players
33 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Skylanders Giants is a great adventure game for its target audience and the perfect excuse for the rest of us to collect the toys. It's hard to shake the feeling of déjà vu though, with Skylanders Giants looking, feeling and playing almost identical to the original. It's also a shame that the obvious potential of it RPG mechanics haven't been realised yet. But like they say: if it ain't broke.
Greg Giddens · Jan 07, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - Even though the figurines are fantastic, Skylanders: Giants struggles to realise its full potential. There’s very little depth to the character progression, and the narrative is pretty poor. However, it's tough to shake the appeal of the toys, and while the game is flawed, that's not going to stop the sequel and its catalogue of collectibles from commanding a spot at the top of most kids' Christmas lists.
Greg Giddens · Dec 13, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Outside of the menus, players will be able to view their Skylander's statistics on the GamePad screen, which is a nice bonus. But other than a few menu options, there isn't much of a difference for the Wii U's edition. The combination of the Portal of Power's light show and the glowing cores of the Giants alone are almost enough to want to collect every one of the new characters. While the gameplay hasn't received many updates, the entire package is definitely enough to keep your collection growing.
Lorenzo Veloria · Dec 12, 2012 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - There’s a gentle magic in Giants’ cunning formula, but it’s a spell that collectible-minded gamers of all ages will find incredibly hard to resist
Francesca Reyes · Dec 11, 2012 Reviewed on X360 - Skylanders Giants on 3DS looks like a middle-of-the-road PS2 game with a generic cartoony look. Additionally, the characters are often framed as if they were on a much larger screen, making them look tiny (even the Giants), which can make it hard to pick up collectibles in the levels. The cinematic scenes don't fare too well either.
Blake Peterson · Nov 28, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Being that it has it’s own story, own objectives, and that it is a platform game, it is a whole different experience then the version you play on your TV. Even with some of the technical issues I noted, and a lack of any co-op multiplayer, Skylanders fans with a 3DS can do little wrong by picking this up as there is fun to be had here.
Kirby Yablonski · Nov 17, 2012 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Grinding notwithstanding, the world would be a better place if more games aimed at kids were like Skylanders Giants. 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. It's a game that parents and kids should be able to agree on - assuming the parents don't level up Tree Rex too much when their kids aren't looking.
Arthur Gies · Oct 26, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - 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.
Game Trailers · Oct 26, 2012 Reviewed on X360 - A vast majority of its changes are clearly for the better, even if that initial thrill of seeing the figures transfer from portal to game has been diminished through familiarity. It would have been easy to just toss out a sequel for a quick buck but I think the game shows a genuine desire to create something intriguing. In other words, despite the occasional glimpse of dollar signs in its publisher's eyes, Skylanders Giants is that rarest of beasts: a kids' game that's very, very easy for adults to like.
Chris Schilling · Oct 23, 2012 Reviewed on X360Read full review - It’s safe to say that regardless of what I write here, your child is already planning on hogtying you and stealing your wallet anyway. A parent might say no, but kids are smart! They’ll just ask the other parent… or the grand parent… or the aunt and uncle…. The reality is that Skylanders: Giants is age-appropriate fun that harkens back to the delight you had collecting Pokémon cards or mashing your way through a dungeon crawler. If you’ve got little ones, then you already know the verdict here.
Daniel Bischoff · Oct 22, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review
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Thousands of years ago, the Giant Skylanders fought epic battles in Skylands, but were banished to Earth. With a new threat looming, it's time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS. Only you can put them on the Portal of Power™ to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands!
Developer: Toys For Bob