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Skylanders SWAP Force vs Disney Infinity
Cordova, TN; October 18, in the year of our Lord 2013--Family
Friendly Gaming, the industry leader in covering the family
friendly video games is comparing Skylanders SWAP Force vs
Disney Infinity. This might be one of the toughest calls and
toughest comparisons we have ever run here at Family Friendly
Gaming. It also may come down to personal preference. Fans of
Skylanders may stick with it. Fans of Disney may stick with it.
Most families have a budget and these games are not cheap. Few
families have the ability to invest financially in both of these
franchises. Which one is right for your family?
Skylanders has been around longer, and it is backwards
compatible. That means you can play your original Skylanders,
and Skylanders Giants on Skylanders SWAP Force. Separating the
Skylanders SWAP Force characters adds an interesting dimension.
There is a skill tree upgrade on the bottom half, and the top
half. The upgradeable skills are pretty light, and soul gems
have to be found to unlock the final skill. Skylanders SWAP
Force has a long storyline with long levels. There are many
different places two family members can go as long as they have
the right elemental and/or skill types. Expect to swap inside a
level multiple times to access everything. Skylanders SWAP Force
is ultimately a hack and slash action adventure game with little
diversity. The Arena is the one exception. The storyline in
Skylanders SWAP Force is hilarious.
Disney Infinity has been out a few months and because of that
the starter kits are on sale, and much cheaper. Normal price is
about the same as Skylanders SWAP Force. The Disney Infinity
characters are actually a few dollars cheaper right now which
comes as a big surprise to Family Friendly Gaming. The same goes
for the three packs. Players need the world and characters from
that world to play Disney Infinity. Which means the Toy Box mode
is the only place two families members can play unless you have
two characters from that exact world. Disney Infinity is much
more open world with missions to complete. There can be a
variety of different missions. Ultimately they feel pretty
simplistic though. There have been multiple new free
downloadable maps for Disney Infinity. Something we do not see
Skylanders SWAP Force doing.
So which is better? Which one should your family invest in? If
price is the issue then go with Disney Infinity. Or wait for
Skylanders SWAP Force to come down in price. If you want a
lengthy funny story then go with Skylanders SWAP Force. If you
like to create your own worlds then go with Disney Infinity.
Ultimately it comes down to what you want to do. Which of those
game play styles and options are more important to you. There
are things I like about both franchises, and there are things I
do not like about both franchises. I am declaring Skylanders
SWAP Force vs Disney Infinity a tie. Too close to call at this
time.
God bless,
Paul Bury
Family Friendly Gaming