Skylanders SuperChargers is an RPG platformer of the “toy-to-life” variety and is the fifth installment in the Skylanders series.
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Story & Themes
In Skylanders SuperChargers, antagonist Kaos returns again with a plan to devastate the Skylands by sucking it into a magical machine. Kaos carries this out for the sake of an entity known as the Darkness which may or may not be using Kaos as a means to its ends. As the player character, you're the Portal Master and the leader of a group of special Skylanders who are opposed to Kaos' villainy. When the Skylands' prominent members begin disappearing because of Kaos' schemes, the player character mobilizes to investigate the problem.
Save Points
The game autosaves pretty frequently.
Difficulty
The game has four different levels of difficulty.
Heads Up!
Violence Characters battle each other with fantasy weapons and guns. When enemies die, their bodies disappear. Skylanders can't die and instead will only be knocked unconscious when they take a certain amount of damage.
Consumerism If players want, they could spend hundreds of dollars on character and vehicle toys to expand their gameplay options. However, beyond the figurines included in the starter pack, everything is optional.
Online Community
Players can join up with others online, and the game supports voice chat.
Conversation Starters
- Do you like the racing aspect of the gameplay? Is it a fun addition to the series?
- Does the game encourage you to purchase all of the toys? Would you ever play with the toys outside of the game?