Disney Infinity

 Xbox 360
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 87 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 22 out of 87
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  1. Happy_Hubby
    Aug 21, 2013
    8
    Disney does it again with Infinity

    What have they done again? Well they've created a fun game for parents and kids to play together. They've created a system even my 4 year old can understand. What they've most done though is create a cash printing system that only a media conglomerate like Disney could. For those of you who don't know Disney Infinity builds off of Avalanche's    Disney does it again with Infinity

    What have they done again? Well they've created a fun game for parents and kids to play together. They've created a system even my 4 year old can understand. What they've most done though is create a cash printing system that only a media conglomerate like Disney could.

    For those of you who don't know Disney Infinity builds off of Avalanche's earlier work on the Toy Story 3 video game. The concept is simple, let kids play with toys inside a video game. To make it more of a "game" each "play set" comes with a game world based on the toy's IP. So for instance if you have Mr. Incredibles the play set he comes from allows him to play game levels inside the Incredibles movie setting. Because the game's concept is playing with toys within the game it allows them to have any character from any brand Disney owns.

    Think about that for a moment. ANY Brand Disney Owns. Yeah...

    If that wasn't enough Disney is also good at the "follow-up" sales. That is, the idea of "sure you can get by with just this, but you really want all this stuff too." Just like the app stores make people stick with a single brand of device, Disney Infinity wants you stay in their system and they're going to give you lots of reasons of continuing to put money into their system and here's how:

    1. New Characters. This is the most apparent method but also the best leveraged one. By having all these chests in game that can only be opened by other characters you get the kids to want to buy these other characters. Better yet, instead of just saying, "Hey you need Dash to open this chest" by pressing the open chest button the kid is shown a video of the missing character in action. Built in commercials of upcoming and available products!

    2. Power Coins. These little POG sized discs each offer lots of accessories and "vanity options" like you would find in a Free to Play game. They are totally optional but they are also sold in blind packs like trading cards. This means people buying packs (instead of buying from some other service or trade) will have to buy several packs to find just what they want. At $6 for 2 in a pack, that's a good chunk of change there.

    3. Play sets. Every franchise they want to give the "full" experience to will have its own little "expansion pack" worth of gameplay by buying a 2 character play set pack that unlocks new gameplay options. For instance if you want to play in the old west and ride horses you'll buy the Lone Ranger pack (and try and offset that horrible movie's cost) or if you want to race even more cars buy the cars pack.

    4. Finally, and possibly the most devious way they're going to make money is the in game library. See there are thousands of fun things to build with and play around with in the toy box mode of the game. Many of these come in from the various play sets you buy separately, others show up with the coins, but most are unlocked by leveling up the various characters. Instead of letting you choose what you unlock though Disney's devious creators put in a randomizer system.

    For instance, say you want Scrooge McDuck's money bin (like me) instead of just leveling up Mr. Incredible and unlocking it, I go to the "toy vault" and then randomize the 16 random unlocks until I see the money bin. Then, ONCE per level I "spin" for a chance at the Money Bin. Yep, you did that math right. I get 1 per level to unlock any 1 of 16 or so randomly chosen items. In my case instead of the Moneybin I unlocked princess costumes for the little "background" toys that wander around. Yeah, not what I wanted and I have to level up any character again to get another shot.

    So yeah, with the base set you'll get 90 unlocks many of them "wasted" on things you don't want. So you'll end up with a very random toy box (which makes sense on a level since toy boxes tend to be pretty random) that, just like a real one, often leaves you looking for that "just one more" piece. For instance I have 2 of the 3 parts of the castle in Aladdin’s Agrabah. So it looks MOSTLY done but it's missing the outer walls which looks odd. Plus everything is on fairytale grass no sand unlocked yet. Not quite what I'm looking for for a "coherent" experience.

    That said, does my daughter care? Nope. I mean c'mon I just built a 20 story tall floating island rope climb with Cinderella's castle on top for her to jump off of. She doesn't care what it LOOKS like, Yet. :)

    Between the in game advertising of new characters (like the girl from the recently announced movie Frozen) as well as characters you might be waiting for (Wreck it Ralph and Vanelope) plus fun little extras the game is setup to make you spend more money to get the full experience. Can you get by on just the base set? Of course. But you'll be missing things and see what you COULD get if you bought just a little more. It's many of the bad things from Free to Play in a Pay to Play package. If you are not already    … Expand
  2. Lorcx
    Aug 19, 2013
    8
    Sure, the game might seem like an overpriced, overhyped, waste of time, but it's actually pretty damn fun. At first glance it appears to be a cheap cash in on Disney's front, using the mega success of the similarly toy themed Skylanders. But it really has very little in common with the Skylanders than previously assumed. In fact it shares more in common with a classic RPG game and a mixSure, the game might seem like an overpriced, overhyped, waste of time, but it's actually pretty damn fun. At first glance it appears to be a cheap cash in on Disney's front, using the mega success of the similarly toy themed Skylanders. But it really has very little in common with the Skylanders than previously assumed. In fact it shares more in common with a classic RPG game and a mix between Little Big Planet and Minecraft. I must admit that the whole game is charismatic. I found myself in love with many of Disney's less classic, one of my only issues with the game was the lack of the original Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Maleficent, Cinderella, characters once again. The world building in the Toy Box mode was enjoyable, but some of the world building tools could have been dealt with much better as building terrain can become tiresome and incredibly difficult. It leaves me wondering if I struggled to get a hold of it, then how would the kids the product is aimed at fair?
    Despite some issues, the game is still a ton of fun and the figures are well crafted and highly collectible. The pricing seems steep with some of the individual figures, but most of the packs are actually good value. The Toy Box mode presents challenges yet is still effective in what it tries to achieve, the RPG elements of the game, the 'play sets', are hours worth of fun in large, open-world areas with plenty of jobs and activities to complete. All in all it's a good, fun game that's worth purchase.    … Expand
  3. manghangson
    Aug 19, 2013
    9
    Some 'critics' may write reviews panning Disney Infinity for its simplistic combat structure, the fact that you don't respawn elsewhere or a number of features they find inferior. What they do not acknowledge is one simple thing...this is not Forza, this is not COD, this is not whatever other specialty game you may use as a benchmark to review this franchise on.

    Repeated Skylanders    Some 'critics' may write reviews panning Disney Infinity for its simplistic combat structure, the fact that you don't respawn elsewhere or a number of features they find inferior. What they do not acknowledge is one simple thing...this is not Forza, this is not COD, this is not whatever other specialty game you may use as a benchmark to review this franchise on.

    Repeated Skylanders ripoff references are extremely foolish as well. By that logic, everyone using a computer right now is ripping off Xerox. Its patently absurd. Pun intended. For one to assume that Disney, with arguably the most identifiable characters in the world, in volume and in stature, would use its leverage by creating a toy based strategy is just silly.

    Disney Infinity is an extremely thoughtful, well crafted and fun game. And thats without even touching the toy box. It is not difficult to play, has solid narratives through out each world, which, in and of themselves feel like different games, if not for the overarching style they chose to go with. Additionally it is easy to engage with even if a child is unable to physically play the game.

    Im looking forward to going home later to play this with my kids as well as the future offering they are no doubt preparing for the coming months.    … Expand
  4. Junkes
    Aug 23, 2013
    10
    First off some of the critics of this game must not have children or have lost the child in their hearts. I have spent hundreds of dollars looking for a game for my five year old daughter. I bought this game for her and I (don't tell mom) I told my daughter she was going to get a new toy and gave her a pack of the power-ups. Extreme disappointment ensued. After she wondered what i wasFirst off some of the critics of this game must not have children or have lost the child in their hearts. I have spent hundreds of dollars looking for a game for my five year old daughter. I bought this game for her and I (don't tell mom) I told my daughter she was going to get a new toy and gave her a pack of the power-ups. Extreme disappointment ensued. After she wondered what i was thinking for a bit I pulled out the starter pack. She thought it looked like a boys game and I told her to give it a chance. Within an hour we were back at the store getting a couple of the Incredibles and the Cars starter pack.

    I have been playing games for 25 years and I have never seen a kid so engulfed in a game. The age gap in entertainment value is astonishing. Basic game play without harsh consequences for falling apart (not dying).

    It is going to cost some money ,but if you are looking for a game to thoroughly have fun with a child I would highly recommend this game. Mom, daughter, and I all laughed and had a great time while playing this. We don't need super crazy graphics and over-the-top button combinations to have a good time gaming and this game shows us why.

    The toy box mode is unbelievable you get to construct a world from your children's' dreams and then interact with it. I have only scratched the surface of this game and cant tell you how much fun you will have with a little one or two!    … Expand
  5. MarketZero
    Aug 25, 2013
    10
    If you have kids aged 4 and upwards and they like gaming, they will love Disney Infinity. I've become really annoyed with the some of the poor 'professional' reviews of this game. Some of the criticisms levelled at it have been really unfair, and even a bit sad.

    The first is that the product is only out there to make money and try to get some of that NFC dollar that Skylanders raked    If you have kids aged 4 and upwards and they like gaming, they will love Disney Infinity. I've become really annoyed with the some of the poor 'professional' reviews of this game. Some of the criticisms levelled at it have been really unfair, and even a bit sad.

    The first is that the product is only out there to make money and try to get some of that NFC dollar that Skylanders raked in. I don't see a problem with this. If you saw a successful business model and had the capacity to emulate it with a AAA quality product, why not do it? It's just business.

    And while it may be true that some of the character positioning is cynical, nobody is being forced to buy every last toy associated with it. Added luxuries like the Mater to add to the Lightning McQueen and Holly that you got with the Cars playset make excellent suggestions for friends and relatives looking for gift ideas around birthdays/xmas.

    Disney Infinity is also a very honest game. It doesn't promise anything that it doesn't deliver and it doesn't go heavy on the 'look what you could be playing' element either. There's no carrot dangling behind an outstretched empty hand, palm up.

    The saddening element of some of the reviews is that younger children can't be left alone with it, and need help with various aspects of the Toy Box creation Mode, for example. Why is this a negative aspect? Why are points deducted because you have to sit with your little son/daughter and discover this amazing world together? It's horrible when you think about it.

    Disney Infinity is a great game, quite unlike anything you've played before, especially when the toy box is taken into account. My two little lads have been blown away by it, and it's made the whole family laugh at some points. It's genuinely good, old fashioned, charming entertainment.    … Expand
  6. Adam201028
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    This game with the critics not liking this game much but is is awesome skylanders is not good even throw its fun and the toy box is the seller but its not confusing and kids will understand and the play sets are open world and custom stories but all together is more worth then skylanders so I would like 2 here your review
  7. Mrman7
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    Disney Infinity brings out the inner child, but also the inner addict and a spendaholic. The ability to create your own worlds and custom games out of "toys" that you discover while adventuring through various worlds in the "Disneyverse" makes Infinity one of the most replayable games of all time. But I hesitate to say that the game has replay VALUE because you'll end up forking out a lotDisney Infinity brings out the inner child, but also the inner addict and a spendaholic. The ability to create your own worlds and custom games out of "toys" that you discover while adventuring through various worlds in the "Disneyverse" makes Infinity one of the most replayable games of all time. But I hesitate to say that the game has replay VALUE because you'll end up forking out a lot of dough to get the most out of your experience. The core game itself comes with a hefty $75 price tag, each additional adventure runs you $35 and every new character will put you back about $15. I personally sunk around $150 into playing this game before I finally had to stage a personal intervention. Do I regret it? Nah. I had a lot of fun and built some cool maps including my own version of Disneyland (I don't really like the inaccurate one that the designers built themselves), the Bates Motel from the Psycho series, the Hill Valley clocktower square from Back to the Future and Dealey Plaza from the Kennedy assassination. Drop-in split-screen multiplayer adds a whole new dimension of fun and the ToyBox share community allows you to download other people's content (although this ecosystem of custom content is VERY restrictive and only a slim number of player maps get approved for sharing. The free iPad version of the game runs like a dream on the iPad Air 2 but is essentially unplayable on iPad 2 or below. If you have kids (or are still one at heart) and enjoy the ability to build your own custom worlds, Disney Infinity is a must-have. However, I can't give it a higher rating because the significant monetary investment required to get the most out of the game really makes me feel taken advantage of as a consumer.… Expand
  8. jpv
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    I like infinity because you get to make your own world and share your imagination. My favorite characters are Hulk, Green Goblin, Rocket Raccoon, and Venom.
  9. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
  10. PONYouny
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    I Love this game, this game is fantastic, i dont see bugs, probably have but i dont find and have very good mechanics!

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#62 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#23 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. Everyeye.it
    Oct 21, 2013
    75
    Disney Infinity is a candidate as a potential family hit of this year otherwise dominated by the launch of the new console.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 16, 2013
    70
    If it weren’t for the excellent Toy Box mode, the rating would be much lower, because provided adventures are disappointing. [11/2013, p.74]
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Oct 14, 2013
    70
    Although fun, it'll only keep you entertained for infinity if you're happy to watch Mr Incredible beat up Aladdin guards for all eternity. [Issue#103, p.84]
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