Skylander's Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack

by Activision

• The figurines of your collection synch with the game via the peripheral to battle KAOS and his minions
• Starter pack includes: a game copy, 3 Skylanders (Starter Pack includes Spyro, Trigger Happy, and Gill Grunt) , 'Portal of Power' peripheral, character poster, trading cards, sticker sheet, web codes and batteries
• Multiplayer support as you battle with your friend as a team or pick a Battle Arena and go head-to-head
• Different challenges and mini-games hidden throughout Skylands
• Expand the game with optional Adventure Packs (sold separately), each including an exclusive Skylander, 1 location piece and 2 magic items

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004VQEO2E
• Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 10.2 x 3.1 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 15, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,452 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

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Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is an Action-Adventure game spin-off from the Spyro series designed for younger players that unlocks a whole new game universe while incorporating a unique gameplay mechanic utilizing more than 30 physical action figures that synch with consoles, creating a controllable in-game representation of that figure. The first release in the Skylander series, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack contains three action figures, an exclusive game peripheral as well as other items. Action figures are compatible with all versions of the game. The game features co-op and competitive multiplayer, mini-games and more.

Action figures that come to life in-game.
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An all new game universe that includes Spyro.
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The Skylanders Story

For generations, the Skylanders -- a diverse group of mythical creatures, each with their own powers, personality and tendencies -- have used their magical powers, weapons and levelable battle skills to protect their homeland, the Skylands. But now, an evil tyrant with the powers of a portal master has frozen and banished them to Earth. Only you, a portal master yourself, can physically put Skylanders on the Portal of Power -- a conduit between this world and theirs -- and bring them back to life in their world where they can battle to save Skylands forever.

Action Figures with Brains

Skylanders are special physical action figures that come to life in-game. Just take a Skylander, place it on the included Portal of Power, which is synched to your game console and a representation of your chosen Skylander will come to life in the video game and do your bidding. There are over 30 Skylanders in total - each with unique abilities and powers (three are included in your starter pack). Skylander action figures remember their in-game experiences and upgrades as they explore the mysterious world of Skylands, battle menacing creatures and collect treasures. Conveniently, it doesn't matter what gaming system your friends have at their house, the Skylanders work on and across all major video game systems. That means that you can take your Skylanders over to your friend's house, drop them on their Portal of Power and your Skylanders will come to life in the game.

Key Game Features

• Everything Needed to Get Started - The Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack contains everything needed to get started including: a game copy for Xbox 360, 3 Skylanders (Trigger Happy, Spyro and Gill Grunt), 'Portal of Power' peripheral, character poster, trading cards, sticker sheet, web codes and batteries).
• Multiplayer - Put two Skylanders on the Portal of Power and battle with your friend as a team or pick a Battle Arena and go head-to-head against your friend to see who is the best Portal Master. Either way it's a fight to the finish.
• Battle to Save Skylands - Use your character collection to battle KAOS and his minions. Each of your Skylanders has special abilities and powers. The more you play, the more powerful they become.
• Adventures, Mini-games and Puzzles - There are different challenges and mini-games waiting throughout Skylands. Jump in a turret to fend off enemies and solve challenging puzzles to find secret areas and earn cool in-game rewards.
• Play Online - Each Skylander comes with a unique secret code. Show off your collection to your friends and play fun new mini-games.
• Expand Your Adventure - Pick up an Adventure Pack (sold separately). Each one includes an exclusive Skylander, 1-Location Piece and 2-Magic Items. Place the Location Piece on the Portal of Power to explore exclusive new worlds and embark on new adventures and challenges.

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Product Description

As a teaser for some more detailed Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure news that we will be bringing you next week during E3, Activision has released some character vignettes, which tell us a little more about the characters that are set to feature in the game’s starter pack. Skylanders Spyro’s adventure involves real life toys, which players will have to place on the Portal of Power to bring them into the game. The three toy characters that come in the starter pack are: Spyro, Gill Grunt and Trigger Happy. We have some information and some short clips where players can see all three characters in action.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

92 of 99 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Your Kids Will Love This Game November 10, 2011

By D. Bowman

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Length: 3:13 Mins

My two kids (8 and 6) are in love with this game. It is a great two-player game.
The technology is great.
If you loved the Lego-type games but want something a "little more",
this might be it.

Fun co-op as well.

42 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun game, great toys October 18, 2011

By J. Edwards

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

After reading the solitary '1 star' review above, I had to jump in and write my own review.

I bought Skylanders and sure, the initial $70 was a bit much but it was for my kid, although as my wife says 'yeah, right'. Anyway! He has so much fun with this game! He takes Spyro around everywhere with him and has Trigger Happy proudly positioned on top of my Monitor (which looks weird) and Gill Grunt is guarding the bathroom. Kids eh? But, whenever he fires the game up, there's a blur and the toys are gone.

When he plays, he collects everything and just has a lot of fun playing it. He loves when Spyro does the charge attack but when he saw Trigger Happy's mini-gun attack, I'm sure his eyes almost burst out of his head.

Anyway, if you have kids (or you want to buy it 'for your kid') then this game is a must! Its fun. In fact, i'm going to say it's GREAT fun and, after all, isn't that the important thing?

Oh, you don't need to buy any other toy to play the game but I just ordered Prism Break and Chop-Chop because, well, they look so cool! Oh, yeah, and my kid likes them too. Sigh, I wonder where Chop-Chop will end up 'guarding'.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good old fashioned Chaos! The best kind! November 21, 2011

By Dillon Burnett

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

After seeing the displays in every store I went into, i finally decided to break down and buy this game, and boy am i glad i did. This game is super simple to play with really only two buttons used (triangle and square on the PS3) and no jumping makes this game really easy to play for the younger players and i think fans of the old school platform games will really enjoy this one as well.

The game comes with three characters (Gill Grunt, Spyro, and Trigger Happy) These three are a great trio to start with, (Trigger Happy is my favorite) however you will need to buy more characters to access certain parts of the game. I bought one of each elements so that i could go everywhere and do everything. This can get expensive, but it is well worth it for the quick changing that can be done via the portal of power. If you need a different Skylander, just remove the one that you are using and replace it with a different one.

The game play is simple with very little reading for the little ones that still have trouble reading, however the speech is audible and the kids can just listen.

All in all i would recommend this game to anyone who has little ones or is a fan of the platform games. The game offers a two player co-op mode so parents can play along. The game also offers a few mini games including battle mode, a football type game and grab the gems. These games are fun and a good way to test drive new characters.

One of the most amazing features is the fact that the figures are cross platform compatible. For instance, if i want to take my figures for PS3 over to a friends house who has an XBOX 360 or Wii, then its no problem all of the information is stored in the figure.

(Updated Review 28 October 2012)

Having owned the game now for about a year I have the following comments about the game now.

1) I now have 20 different Skylanders. I am one of those guys who has to get all of them. However, some of them are just no good. Wrecking Ball so far i have used the least with others i personally don't care for are Sonic Boom, Warnado, and Lighting Rod.

2) The game looses some of its play value over time. It gets to the point after you have beaten the game you find yourself replaying the levels trying to earn money and level up the Skylanders you don't use as much (The Quick Silver Vault is the best level for this you can usually gain at least two levels and earn about 1500 "dollars" in the level.)

3) I found my "dream team" when it comes to skylanders. They are as follows: Trigger Happy (This guy just throws lead everywhere), Zook (He gets super powerful by level 10), Gilgrunt (He shoots harpoons three at a time), Ghost Roaster (When he turns into a giant flaming skull he can't be stopped), Drobot and Double Trouble.

4) Finding the remaining Skylanders i need to complete the collection is the hardest thing EVER! And no way am i buying them on the secondary market. No skylander is worth 45 dollars.

Skylanders is still a really fun game. I can't wait to play Skylanders Giants.