Disney Infinity

*Cowabunga Carl* · 08-20-2013, 04:52 AM

So Disney just released a new game called Disney Infinity. Now like a lot of people I was skeptical of a game where you have to buy toys to play it, heck that is the reason I never played Skylanders. Yet when they said they were looking into doing Star Wars and Marvel down the line it made me down right giddy. So I pre-ordered the starter and a few figures.

I have to say I am not disappointed in my purchase. In fact if anything I'm kicking myself for not ordering more of the figures to unlock characters in the game.

The game play is fun, in that each of the playsets are unique to the world they are set in. You can't take Jake Sparrow to Monsters University for instance. So with the play sets you have a game within a game. Mostly I've been playing the Pirates one and it feels like a game to its self. The others do too, as I've given them a try too. However the real star is the Toy Box mode.

I have to say this is something I really didn't care about when it was announced. I was kind of sad that I couldn't cross characters over into other worlds too. Yet Toy Box gives me just that. I can build anything my mind can think of. Plus then there is the fact I can upload to the server for others to play in. I have a PS3 so I can't right now because of some issues though.

The figures themselves are very stylized and I can see them putting some people off. However when you start getting a few you notice the uniformity of them actually looks kind of cool. These aren't the actual characters, but rather Toys of them in pretend world. It's like being a kid playing with the toys seeing the world you create come to life.

Overall I'm really happy with this game. I think those of you on the fence should find a friend who got it and give it a try. Heck I'd even suggest just buying it. The one downside is all the figures you need to get to unlock things in areas and such. But even then it comes down to personal preference.

Anyone else get the game? I'd love to hear what others feel about this or have experienced.

~~Leo656~~ · 08-20-2013, 05:23 AM

I have to admit, reading about it has me intrigued but the high price point is a little off-putting. I'm one of those OCD completist types, and I absolutely know if I play that game I'll have to get all the figures, accessories etc., and according to Game Informer that's potentially going to end up costing around $350 not counting stuff they'll be putting out later on.

Seems like a neat idea, though. I'm curious. I want to see what more people have to say about it, though.

*Zulithe* · 08-20-2013, 05:29 AM

I ordered it late for Wii U(right before the pre-order deadline) so I don't have it yet. Also managed to get some of the sets for 50% off, also which haven't arrived yet.

I love Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars so I'm really excited for where this could go, even if they are going to be draaaaawing out the introduction of characters and worlds over the course of subsequent games. Looks like they are annualizing it similar to skylanders... expected.

Just kind of baffling they aren't using more of their heavy hitters to launch this. Instead we get Cars (man, I hate this property so much), Lone Ranger (Didn't hate it, but it's a weak choice... though it's a 2013 property so I can understand), and Monsters University (eh, okay). I love that Incredibles is there and those are the characters I'm most interested in. Pirates is alright too.

Looking forward to getting the wreck it ralph and toy story stuff. and mickey which supposed is coming to retail and not just as a D23 exclusive (as a single? no playset?)

Still, no Star Wars, no Marvel, no classic disney stuff (except Mickey, so far)... where's Lion King? That would sell big. Where's Muppets? Do I really have to wait until Disney Infinity 3 in 2015 to get me a gonzo and kermit? I sure hope not.

If you get it, make sure it's Wii U, 360 or PS3... yeah, the most recent PS3 patch they pushed for DI messed things up, but they'll work it out.

Don't forget they are launching a free PC version for all buyers (it's toybox-only but i'll take it). So I can build things while at work if I feel like it

yay!

I suspect I'll be moderately pleased with the game, but really I'm just excited for where this game could go in future versions, and knowing that all the charaters I buy now will work in future versions of the game makes them attractive purchases NOW before they are off shelves. Also, surprisingly, they even announced they will be patching in new charaters to the older games when DI 2 comes out. So if they release muppets for DI2 they will work in DI1 (but only in toybox mode) -- I'm finding it kinda hard to believe they will follow through on this and personally don't really care. I'm interested in forward compatibility the most.

One last thing, as for the price, if you exclude the price of getting all of the discs, you can get the game and all characers for close to $175 if you buy from the right stores and/or use price matching. Not exactly cheap but just saying.

Oh, one laster last thing... unless you want Violet badly, wait for this 3 pack to come out to save some money. I believe this is in October:

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*Donatello19* · 08-20-2013, 09:52 AM

Judging from reviews and play-throughs, the game is crap for little kids. The toy box mode seems O.K., but there's no way I'm gonna spend all my money on the game to just use that mode. I went to TRU and Best Buy yesterday, and the shelves were packed...not one figure missing. And I can see why, TRU wanted 16 bucks for each figure! Ridiculous prices....maybe if the game was a little cheaper I would get it, but right now I will pass. It's really hard for me not to go spend all my money on it...as I'm such a huge Disney fan and all...but I just can't see myself enjoying the game. At most I will pick up the figures of my favorite characters, (Ralph and Vanellope) that is...if they get made (Oswald).

*Cowabunga Carl* · 08-20-2013, 01:03 PM

That's odd that you are finding shelves packed. Here I had to hunt for things as the shelves at all stores are almost empty. Went to two Targets, 3 Walmarts, and two Toys and no one had the basic game back, any of the story playsets, and only Syndrome, Randel, and the race car from Cars 2.

*snake* · 08-20-2013, 02:39 PM

I really hope this 'Toys to life' fad goes away soon.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 08-20-2013, 03:04 PM

Why? What harm does it do to those who don't want to play these games?

*snake* · 08-20-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabunga Carl

Why? What harm does it do to those who don't want to play these games?

I end up playing them and spend 100+ on extra figures.
They harm wallets.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 08-20-2013, 05:44 PM

lol, yeah they do. I'm finding that out the hard way. I was able to avoid Skylanders thank goodness. I can't imagine how much that would have hurt.

*raph27* · 08-20-2013, 06:20 PM

Ehh...I might pick it up after a while if the starter set goes down to like $50.
But if they did Muppets I would buy it right now.

*Donatello19* · 08-20-2013, 06:22 PM

If Disney adds a Gravity Falls playset and some figures, then I may have to buy the game...it's hard enough having to pass up Wreck-It Ralph and Toy Story...but I don't think I'll be able to resist if GF gets involved.

*The Stryker* · 08-20-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeweed101

I end up playing them and spend 100+ on extra figures.
They harm wallets.

No one is forcing you to play them, Lumpy.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 08-20-2013, 07:45 PM

So I picked up the Cars Playset today. At first I was a little disappointed by the controls for vehicles but after a little bit it aint that bad.

*Donatello19* · 08-20-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabunga Carl

it aint that bad.

That's my problem with the game. Why spend so much money on something that is just "Not bad"?

Peanut · 08-20-2013, 08:08 PM

Don't you play Skylanders? Considering that game is mediocre kids fodder, at best, it surprises me you'd be on a high horse over the quality of your collectible money sink.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 08-20-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donatello19

That's my problem with the game. Why spend so much money on something that is just "Not bad"?

The game as a whole is amazing. The only set that has left me a little blah is the Cars one simply because it treats the controls for controlling them like vehicles instead of the other characters.

Pirates, Incredibles, LR, and Monsters are all great playsets and Cars is too except the controls. I'm not sure why you are trying to bash this game so much when you haven't played it or tried it. Just one aspect of the game that over all hasn't made me go "wow" is a long way from it being mediocre.

*snake* · 08-20-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

No one is forcing you to play them, Lumpy.

I've only played Skylanders and I really liked the collecting aspect of it. I quit playing them.

*Eiko* · 08-20-2013, 09:46 PM

I saw this game i stores today i was really thinking about getting it for the kids and i love the skylanders but i just really don't want to pay 80$ plus the extra for the toys if the Lion king ever gets released for the game then i might see how it goes.

*Donatello19* · 08-20-2013, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

Don't you play Skylanders? Considering that game is mediocre kids fodder, at best, it surprises me you'd be on a high horse over the quality of your collectible money sink.

Yes! I love Skylanders...and although it's meant for kids, it's something that I greatly enjoy...just like how most of us enjoy TMNT.

The reason I don't want Infinity is because it seems like the only thinking I would enjoy is the toy box mode..and I don't think the price is worth is if I'm just going to enjoy that. The "play sets" look really boring and repetitive. The game as a whole just doesn't seem like something I would enjoy playing.

Peanut · 08-20-2013, 10:08 PM

Where as Skylanders is what? Enjoyable? Not at all a repetitive or boring at all, right? Your bias is showing.

08-20-2013, 04:52 AM	#1
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	Disney Infinity So Disney just released a new game called Disney Infinity. Now like a lot of people I was skeptical of a game where you have to buy toys to play it, heck that is the reason I never played Skylanders. Yet when they said they were looking into doing Star Wars and Marvel down the line it made me down right giddy. So I pre-ordered the starter and a few figures. I have to say I am not disappointed in my purchase. In fact if anything I'm kicking myself for not ordering more of the figures to unlock characters in the game. The game play is fun, in that each of the playsets are unique to the world they are set in. You can't take Jake Sparrow to Monsters University for instance. So with the play sets you have a game within a game. Mostly I've been playing the Pirates one and it feels like a game to its self. The others do too, as I've given them a try too. However the real star is the Toy Box mode. I have to say this is something I really didn't care about when it was announced. I was kind of sad that I couldn't cross characters over into other worlds too. Yet Toy Box gives me just that. I can build anything my mind can think of. Plus then there is the fact I can upload to the server for others to play in. I have a PS3 so I can't right now because of some issues though. The figures themselves are very stylized and I can see them putting some people off. However when you start getting a few you notice the uniformity of them actually looks kind of cool. These aren't the actual characters, but rather Toys of them in pretend world. It's like being a kid playing with the toys seeing the world you create come to life. Overall I'm really happy with this game. I think those of you on the fence should find a friend who got it and give it a try. Heck I'd even suggest just buying it. The one downside is all the figures you need to get to unlock things in areas and such. But even then it comes down to personal preference. Anyone else get the game? I'd love to hear what others feel about this or have experienced.

08-20-2013, 05:29 AM	#3
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	I ordered it late for Wii U(right before the pre-order deadline) so I don't have it yet. Also managed to get some of the sets for 50% off, also which haven't arrived yet. I love Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars so I'm really excited for where this could go, even if they are going to be draaaaawing out the introduction of characters and worlds over the course of subsequent games. Looks like they are annualizing it similar to skylanders... expected. Just kind of baffling they aren't using more of their heavy hitters to launch this. Instead we get Cars (man, I hate this property so much), Lone Ranger (Didn't hate it, but it's a weak choice... though it's a 2013 property so I can understand), and Monsters University (eh, okay). I love that Incredibles is there and those are the characters I'm most interested in. Pirates is alright too. Looking forward to getting the wreck it ralph and toy story stuff. and mickey which supposed is coming to retail and not just as a D23 exclusive (as a single? no playset?) Still, no Star Wars, no Marvel, no classic disney stuff (except Mickey, so far)... where's Lion King? That would sell big. Where's Muppets? Do I really have to wait until Disney Infinity 3 in 2015 to get me a gonzo and kermit? I sure hope not. If you get it, make sure it's Wii U, 360 or PS3... yeah, the most recent PS3 patch they pushed for DI messed things up, but they'll work it out. Don't forget they are launching a free PC version for all buyers (it's toybox-only but i'll take it). So I can build things while at work if I feel like it yay! I suspect I'll be moderately pleased with the game, but really I'm just excited for where this game could go in future versions, and knowing that all the charaters I buy now will work in future versions of the game makes them attractive purchases NOW before they are off shelves. Also, surprisingly, they even announced they will be patching in new charaters to the older games when DI 2 comes out. So if they release muppets for DI2 they will work in DI1 (but only in toybox mode) -- I'm finding it kinda hard to believe they will follow through on this and personally don't really care. I'm interested in forward compatibility the most. One last thing, as for the price, if you exclude the price of getting all of the discs, you can get the game and all characers for close to $175 if you buy from the right stores and/or use price matching. Not exactly cheap but just saying. Oh, one laster last thing... unless you want Violet badly, wait for this 3 pack to come out to save some money. I believe this is in October: also: Last edited by Zulithe; 08-20-2013 at 06:09 AM.

08-20-2013, 09:46 PM	#18
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	I saw this game i stores today i was really thinking about getting it for the kids and i love the skylanders but i just really don't want to pay 80$ plus the extra for the toys if the Lion king ever gets released for the game then i might see how it goes. __________________

08-20-2013, 05:23 AM	#2
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I have to admit, reading about it has me intrigued but the high price point is a little off-putting. I'm one of those OCD completist types, and I absolutely know if I play that game I'll have to get all the figures, accessories etc., and according to Game Informer that's potentially going to end up costing around $350 not counting stuff they'll be putting out later on. Seems like a neat idea, though. I'm curious. I want to see what more people have to say about it, though.

08-20-2013, 09:52 AM	#4
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Judging from reviews and play-throughs, the game is crap for little kids. The toy box mode seems O.K., but there's no way I'm gonna spend all my money on the game to just use that mode. I went to TRU and Best Buy yesterday, and the shelves were packed...not one figure missing. And I can see why, TRU wanted 16 bucks for each figure! Ridiculous prices....maybe if the game was a little cheaper I would get it, but right now I will pass. It's really hard for me not to go spend all my money on it...as I'm such a huge Disney fan and all...but I just can't see myself enjoying the game. At most I will pick up the figures of my favorite characters, (Ralph and Vanellope) that is...if they get made (Oswald).

08-20-2013, 01:03 PM	#5
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	That's odd that you are finding shelves packed. Here I had to hunt for things as the shelves at all stores are almost empty. Went to two Targets, 3 Walmarts, and two Toys and no one had the basic game back, any of the story playsets, and only Syndrome, Randel, and the race car from Cars 2.

08-20-2013, 02:39 PM	#6
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	I really hope this 'Toys to life' fad goes away soon.

08-20-2013, 03:04 PM	#7
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	Why? What harm does it do to those who don't want to play these games?

08-20-2013, 05:44 PM	#9
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	lol, yeah they do. I'm finding that out the hard way. I was able to avoid Skylanders thank goodness. I can't imagine how much that would have hurt.

08-20-2013, 06:20 PM	#10
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	Ehh...I might pick it up after a while if the starter set goes down to like $50. But if they did Muppets I would buy it right now.

08-20-2013, 06:22 PM	#11
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	If Disney adds a Gravity Falls playset and some figures, then I may have to buy the game...it's hard enough having to pass up Wreck-It Ralph and Toy Story...but I don't think I'll be able to resist if GF gets involved.

08-20-2013, 07:45 PM	#13
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	So I picked up the Cars Playset today. At first I was a little disappointed by the controls for vehicles but after a little bit it aint that bad.

08-20-2013, 08:08 PM	#15
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Don't you play Skylanders? Considering that game is mediocre kids fodder, at best, it surprises me you'd be on a high horse over the quality of your collectible money sink.

08-20-2013, 10:08 PM	#20
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Where as Skylanders is what? Enjoyable? Not at all a repetitive or boring at all, right? Your bias is showing.