

That means if you take your figures to a friend’s house, they’ll still be exactly the same as they were in your game and even know exactly who they belong to! And since co-operative gameplay is the order of the day in Skylanders Giants, you’ll definitely want your friends to come and join in the fun. There are also eight special Lightcore figures that not only bring extra benefits to the game, but also light up in real-life when placed on the portal – without the need for batteries!Īll Skylanders figures also have the ability to remember what they’ve done from the special moves you teach them to the experience they earn, everything done in the game is stored on the figure itself. Skylanders Giants introduces a range of new Skylanders figures to collect (sold separately), 16 of which are completely new characters to the series. Simply place a Skylander from the same elemental group on the portal and voila! Instant success! As you explore each area, you’ll notice places where a specific element is referenced maybe there’s an obstacle blocking the way or a particular element has an advantage in combat. Split into eight different elemental groups – Magic, Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Life, Undead and Tech – each Skylander comes with their own unique skills. Deciding which Skylander you use any given time, however, is a key component of the gameplay and being able to change characters at any moment simply by swapping figures on the portal is all part of the fun. Simply plug a special platform called the Portal of Power into your Wii U console, start the game and place one of the Skylanders figures on the portal – then watch as it appears as a playable character in the game!Īssuming the role of a heroic Portal Master, it’s your job to lead your Skylanders across the Skylands in an effort to stop the evil KAOS from wreaking havoc. Once banished to Earth, the biggest heroes of the Skylands – the Giants – are back and ready to save the day! Watch as real-world action figures come to life before your very eyes when Skylanders Giants come to Wii U.
