Skylanders Superchargers Starter Packs Tested

With Skylanders Superchargers hitting stores in a few days, here’s a look at how the different packages stand up to some child testing in the home.

One lucky family got to test it out and put each of the Starter Packs through their paces. As you can see there are a variety of ways to purchase so it’s important to make the right choice in terms of console and characters.

They also looked at the latest Skylanders Superchargers poster to see the full collection of characters coming this year. Again this is useful to ensure you buy just the characters you really need for the game and pick out pocket-money favourites.

With new and revised competition in the toys to life market this year (Skylanders, Anki Overdrive, Disney Infinity and Lego Dimensions) getting the different packs spot on could make all the difference.

Perhaps the biggest risk for Skylanders this year is that it is the oldest of these types of games. There is a certain amount of franchise fatigue with children who are often drawn to what’s new and shiny. However, the new online multi-player mode in the campaign and the online racing modes offer plenty of incentive to young players to keep playing.