Skylanders Imaginators

Imaginators offers what the fans have been asking for for years: an amazing way of building your own Skylander. It is too bad the physical figurines are getting less important.

The character creator offers loads of fun and though the series is less about the physical figurines and more about the gameplay, making your own virtual Skylander is already really great.

Whether you're a returning Skylanders fan or a new player, Imaginators is one of the best family-friendly games available this holiday season. Grab it to play with your kids or for solo adventures. All you need is a love of toys and a little imagination.

For those who can afford it, is there anything cooler than seeing a character you created yourself actually transformed into an action figure?

The new character creation element, with its high variety of loot to discover, is a welcome addition to the classical Skylanders formula adding more depth to an even stronger gameplay element. A very enjoyable game for both kids and grown ups.

With the reduction to action-adventures’ core elements and the option added to create your own heroes this is the most refined Skylanders so far.

There’s a big sense here that Skylanders played it a bit safe.

Giving players creative control isn’t enough of a spark to make this experience shine.

Skylanders Imaginators is a worthy sequel which brings a lot to the table. Despite some shortcomings, it is a worthy followup in the popular franchise.

Imaginators gives you the power to unleash your creativity and design your own Skylanders.

The ability to create your own Skylanders adds a great new twist to the series. The new sensei figures are nice additions, and using them in the gong battles pose a refreshing challenge. Aspects of the story can be a little underwhelming but the target age group probably won’t have any problem with it. While the Boss battles were repetitive and easy, the overall level design and experience is very enjoyable.

While it doesn’t have the fun trapping gimmicks of Trap Team or the vehicles of Superchargers, Skylanders: Imaginators wins where it matters most: gameplay. The mix of combat, platforming, puzzle-solving and character progression has never been stronger than in the latest game, and the ability to create and upgrade your own Skylander actively plays into this, making it the most addictive Skylanders yet.