Skylanders Giants

 Wii
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 51
  3. Negative: 9 out of 51
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  1. Hedra
    Mar 24, 2013
    6
    This is an interesting mix between collecting toys and game. The levels and puzzles are not particularly challenging, even for my 8 year old, but the kids enjoy the combat element of the game. If it weren't for the need to buy new toys to further the game, the novelty factor would wear off quickly. While it's fun for them to spend their pocket money on the next Skylander toy, in terms ofThis is an interesting mix between collecting toys and game. The levels and puzzles are not particularly challenging, even for my 8 year old, but the kids enjoy the combat element of the game. If it weren't for the need to buy new toys to further the game, the novelty factor would wear off quickly. While it's fun for them to spend their pocket money on the next Skylander toy, in terms of hours of gameplay Mario Kart Wii is much better value for money.… Expand
  2. Megater
    Oct 25, 2013
    6
    Les Giants sont beaux mais parfois pas aussi fort qu'on pourrait l'imaginer. Comparé au premier Skylanders celui ci est beaucoup trop facile, y compris le boss final qu'on bat du premier coup.
  3. falconfilms
    Jun 15, 2014
    5
    Fun and addictive, but I find myself not willing to re do levels. The only thing I can do over and over is the pvp battle mode, which adds a fun competitive air to the game. The levels should be more realistic with less stupid humor. Another thing i noticed was that the quality of the figurines PLUMMETED in Skylanders Giants. In Spyro's Adventure, the figurines are fairly well made andFun and addictive, but I find myself not willing to re do levels. The only thing I can do over and over is the pvp battle mode, which adds a fun competitive air to the game. The levels should be more realistic with less stupid humor. Another thing i noticed was that the quality of the figurines PLUMMETED in Skylanders Giants. In Spyro's Adventure, the figurines are fairly well made and painted. All I can sat for Giants is landfill fodder. Levels got way too easy in this game. In Spyro's Adventure, defeating Kaos was a huge challenge. Even me and my brother working to gather could not defeat him, we must have tried some twenty times, until my brother died, and i finally "killed" Kaos by myself. In Giants, defeating Kaos takes twenty minutes tops in one try; if you were trying to play during a HURRICANE!! I would say five to ten minutes.

    Now on to some things I do like about it. The extra five levels on each character are a great addition, because leveling up is something a lot of people like to do. In my case, only for the pvp battle's sake, but whatever. The new characters are okay.

    Over all, it is a slightly entertaining, if not decent game. I would only recommend it for those who like pvp, or puzzles so easy you could do them in your sleep.    … Expand
  4. RampantRome
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Improvement from ssa especially with bosses, better level designs, arena battles and more but its still missing jumping and there are some bad things that return from ssa
  5. ND-Bringer
    Feb 7, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Skylanders Giants is a much better game than Spyro's Adventure, but it's hard to call it the ideal Skylanders experience considering that it is still a very flawed game. It's polished sequel, but not a breaking one. Little kids will still have a grand time bashing trolls and collecting secret jewels. But much like Spyro's Adventure, it doesn't carry much staying power.

    Pokemon games are constantly replayed because they have interesting settings and lore to revisit to go with the satisfying gameplay. While Giants likes to focus on telling childish jokes and use elements that are solely meant to entertain a younger audience. Even more so thanks to the new difficulty settings. Making this game much more easier than Spyro's Adventure. And I actually think that's for the best.

    Beat 'em up games designed for children are at their strongest when they feel flexible to play. Knocking out waves of enemies with a buddy has always brought me a satisfying feeling. And that satisfaction gained from causing total destruction on the battlefield, being further enhanced with the Giants, it's a great title to just pick up and play.

    This game is just so much more comfortable to play than its predecessor. The bosses aren't tedious, the hub area is just right, and even the extra content is more satisfying. This is all well and good, but it still feels like the series is holding back. For instance, I find the lore surrounding Kaos' family interesting, but it's never fully fleshed out. Their's plenty of clues to follow, but there isn't enough evidence to solve the mystery of why his family left.

    This is why I can never take Kaos seriously, the developers still don't give him an interesting enough back story to make players respect him as a villain. If you ask me, the "The Iron Fist of Arkus", is the true villain of this game. I'm glad they get more spotlight here, seeing how they were the most interesting enemy race in the last adventure.

    I think all future Skylanders games should do this, I'm sick to death seeing Kaos being the final boss of almost every single game in the series. Show some love to the zombies, the trolls, or the lost Kaos family. If this series ever makes a comeback, it needs to learn how to appeal to both old and new fans of the series in a breathtaking manner.    … Expand
  6. Caffe
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    I've played the whole saga. I like the idea behind the game. The gameplay is fun but the best part is the character design of the various characters.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Wii Game of 2012
5
#5 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2012
8
#8 Most Shared Wii Game of 2012

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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Dec 26, 2012
    63
    The gotta buy 'em all mentality is as ferociously addictive as ever, but the delightful characters deserve a more imaginative, better made game. [Christmas 2012, p.108]
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  2. Nintendojo
    Nov 20, 2012
    67
    Ultimately, Skylanders: Giants isn't going to convert many gamers my age as I think we might be a little too cynical for a game that's so blatant in its "pay-to-play" model.
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  3. Nintendo Life
    Nov 19, 2012
    80
    Skylanders Giants is, at its core, a child-friendly dungeon crawler with simplistic smash-everything gameplay, but what elevates it is its understanding of its market. There's plenty of variety to keep kids entertained and loads of things to collect, all wrapped in an appealing package – and the toy aspect is still a stroke of genius, an undeniably cool idea that speaks directly to kids and big kids alike. If you or a younger member of your family is a fan of the series, this could be another expensive Christmas.
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