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Disney Infinity 3.0 | Review Thread
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Karak
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Ya agreed. I used to think the same of them until I actually got my hands on everything. Not bad actually
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In 3.0, the power discs come in set packs of 4 -- no more blind boosters!
I ended up ordering the PS4 LE ... I couldn't wait for the episode IV-VI set lol
However, that means I have an extra base if someone wants it for free. Just PM me.
dragonyeuw
Member
Yeah, didn't think of the power disc for Ben, though its kind of odd as a long time fan how Mcgregor's Kenobi is now looked at as the defacto one, instead of the original old man Kenobi played by Sir Alec Guinness.
And yeah, you're right about the droids. Guess it's a little odd to do anything Star Wars without including them in some way.
dragonyeuw
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I think 19.99. You can grab a portal off amazon for like $10, and the playsets are $34.99. Not really a saving unless you get the playset on sale. I suppose the one advantage to doing this is if you prefer the Luke/Leia set over the Anakin/Apprentice set, since only the latter is in the starter set, unless you order to complete bundle for over $100.
As stated above, looks like the digital is $29.99, but I recall last year a promo where you could buy it the first month for $19.99. Maybe they'll have something like that again...
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The base from the first game should work with the 3rd game.
It is weird to think of them not getting figures but they don't really fit into the "game" part of it.
Also, one of the behind the scenes videos I watched brought up how both Kenobi and Yoda are in the prequel set and not the OT. Since the Prequel set is much more lightsaber focused, they decided to base those figures in that set since it makes more sense combat-wise to have them there than in the OT set which is more exploration focused.
The 1.0 base is just THE base. You can use the same base between the Wii U and PlayStation versions (Xbox One/360 has their own base). You do need the 3.0 game to play the new playsets though. If you're starting from scratch and just want the OT set, you could probably track down a base on the cheap and just buy the 3.0 game digitally then get the OT playset.
dragonyeuw
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Yeah I can see the logic behind their inclusion as 'PT' characters. Good thing the restrictions on mixing characters and sets is now gone....
I thought it was a month from now. I can't find a firm date anywhere though.
It is. I kinda get not letting Marvel characters inside the Star Wars playsets and whatnot but that still seems like a silly restriction. It's certainly better than it's been previously though. I'm glad the upcoming Marvel playset is inclusive like the Star Wars ones are.
walnutthewise
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I'm hoping that my local target will have some copies of the Saga bundle. I have that weird gamer's fear that there will zero in stock or there will be five other people there to get one as well. Its a silly fear, but exists within us all.
dragonyeuw
Member
Does that mean 2.0 characters can be used in the 3.0 Marvel playset? Or is that only for 3.0 characters( Hulkbuster, Ultron)?
I'm not into Star Wars so I will be skipping yet another year, but I'm really happy that it seems they've made a much better game than last year. I'm also happy that the Power Discs no longer come in blind packs. Maybe I'll actually bother collecting them now.
All of this is good for the future of the series. I'm just hoping for a bigger Disney focus next year.
All of this is good for the future of the series. I'm just hoping for a bigger Disney focus next year.
Any Marvel character including the 2.0 ones are compatible.
TangoAlphaLima
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The Disney Infinity Team confirmed on Twitter that PSN will have it on sale for $20. I presume this is a release week sale price.
Chiaroscuro
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Worth to mention it os aailable right now in the PS3/PS4 limites editon which also includes Boba Fett which will only be sold separetly next year.
They already mentioned that 3.0 is the last game to introduce a franchise world, from now on it will build the established ones.
However they still have The Muppets, Indiana Jones and... I guess it is all.
Good to know. I have the saga bundle preordered but I'll be looking to get rid of my extra base, 2.0 and 3.0 disc as I have 2.0 digitally and I'll want to do the same for 3.0.
CosmicQueso
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Getting 10+ more Metacritic points vs the last couple releases is a hell of an accomplishment. Well done, Disney.
Kotaku just posted theirs: http://kotaku.com/disney-infinity-3-0-the-kotaku-review-1727121099
I think it's worth noting that while it's not mentioned in the review, the reviewer put in the comments that the Toy Box takeover may not be as good as the rest citing it to be a "total grind".
Thank you. Best buy usually cancels backordereditems after 2 weeks. If they cancel all those preorder bonuses, it's going to get ugly.
TangoAlphaLima
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Well, that doesn't sound great, but at least Toy Box Takeover is free with preordering. And at least it's a game mode that allows you to use any of the Disney Infinity characters.
If it's a good way to level up characters, I'm ok with that. I have a bunch which i still have to work through their skill trees
dragonyeuw
Member
Awesome...
Oh ok, yeah I figured the well was running dry beyond the classic stuff. I'm just amazed that 3 years in we haven't seen Lion King and Aladdin playsets.
Broken Hope
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I'm still confused why there are limitations on which characters can be used where when dimensions has no limitations at all.
Especially with so much Aladdin buildings. I'd love a frozen playset. They would make a killing if the sold a playset piece like the first game with multiple worlds. I'd kill for a playset for Aladdin or Frozen playset.
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This is gonna be the best Star Wars game since the PS2/Xbox/GameCube era.
This is gonna be the best Star Wars game since the PS2/Xbox/GameCube era.
It really is a weird limitation when you can mash them all up in the Toy Box mode anyway.
I'm not going to go as far as "best" but there's a reason I preordered this and am probably skipping Battlefront and it mostly has to do with lightsaber combat.
I read a quote that Disney was very protective of their different universes, and wouldn't allow it. No idea where I read that though.
TangoAlphaLima
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For contrast, this is what Game Informer has to say about Toy Box Takeover:
Game Informer said:
Sounds like this reviewer enjoyed it a whole lot more than Luke over at Kotaku.
GI makes it sound much better. Good to know.
All Star Wars characters can be used in any Star Wars playset. Likewise, all Marvel characters can be used in the upcoming Marvel Battlegrounds playset.
dragonyeuw
Member
Yeah, some of their choices in terms of who gets a playset is a little odd. I mean, Frozen was out when 1.0 launched, given the popularity of that film a playset was no-brainer. Especially when you consider that the Lone Ranger got a set and that film wasn't nearly as successful commercially or critically...
Broken Hope
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Still too limited.
You can use any character in any level in dimensions. E.g Homer Simpson driving the Tardis in the Wizard of Oz.
You can use any character in any level in dimensions. E.g Homer Simpson driving the Tardis in the Wizard of Oz.
The rumor I heard was that someone choose Lone Ranger over Frozen. No Idea why. That seems really stupid, especially given that Frozen has more toys to sell.
dragonyeuw
Member
Yeah, if true not too much thought put in that one....
CaptainZombie
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What does the $20 digital version off of PSN get you since I already have the base? Can I just buy Star Wars figures then to play?
Just FYI, there are some timed retailer exclusives in the US:
Amazon: Fear (free shipping or $35+)
Best Buy: Mulan (free shipping $35+, or in-store pickup)
GameStop: Zeb (free shipping $25+, or in-store pickup)
Target: Sabine (free shipping $25+)
Toys R Us: Ezra (not available online yet)
Walmart: Kanan (Free shipping, or in-store pickup)
Amazon: Fear (free shipping or $35+)
Best Buy: Mulan (free shipping $35+, or in-store pickup)
GameStop: Zeb (free shipping $25+, or in-store pickup)
Target: Sabine (free shipping $25+)
Toys R Us: Ezra (not available online yet)
Walmart: Kanan (Free shipping, or in-store pickup)
dragonyeuw
Member
Its gets you basic access to the toybox mode, if you just buy the characters separately.
dragonyeuw
Member
From Kotaku:
"Given those obstacles, however, I think 3.0 has done a very good job of making the best of it. Much has been made of the involvement of Ninja Theory (DMC, Heavenly Sword) in the refinement of Twilight of the Republic’s combat, and with good reason, because it really shows: where melee strikes used to lack any sense of grace or weight, lightsaber combat is probably the highlight of the whole experience now, with a ton of cool moves available and a good sense of heft and timing to everything. There are even juggles, if you really want to play this like you’ve played Devil May Cry."
SOLD!( well, guess I already was lol, but this is exactly what I wanted to hear). If the saber combat sucked, I'd have likely skipped the game and just collected a few figures for shits and giggles.
"Given those obstacles, however, I think 3.0 has done a very good job of making the best of it. Much has been made of the involvement of Ninja Theory (DMC, Heavenly Sword) in the refinement of Twilight of the Republic’s combat, and with good reason, because it really shows: where melee strikes used to lack any sense of grace or weight, lightsaber combat is probably the highlight of the whole experience now, with a ton of cool moves available and a good sense of heft and timing to everything. There are even juggles, if you really want to play this like you’ve played Devil May Cry."
SOLD!( well, guess I already was lol, but this is exactly what I wanted to hear). If the saber combat sucked, I'd have likely skipped the game and just collected a few figures for shits and giggles.
TangoAlphaLima
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You could buy the playsets and characters separately and play them, yes. But there are some great preorder incentives for buying the physical version. Best Buy is offering a $10 reward certificate plus the $20 Toy Box Takeover mode free with preorder.
I thought I had read that they were loosening character restrictions for 3.0, in the sense that any Star Wars character could play in any Star Wars playset (i.e. not just OT characters for OT playsets), but don't quote me on that.
That is correct. Any Marvel character will be playable within the upcoming Marvel 3.0 playset as well.
TangoAlphaLima
Member
Good to know. Lots of people dislike the crossover restrictions with the DI playsets, but I'm okay with them so long as they open it up in this fashion. There's no reason to restrict a themed playset to a certain subset of characters from that universe.