I will start directly with the one certainly "biggest" problem with this game. The need for several separate purchase figures that you have to buy zusätlich:
First of all there is in this version of "Skylanders" three Skylander when starting box: Dark Spyro and Ignitor, both just over the 3DS launch box are available Exclusive, and the already published and sold separately Figure Stealth Elf. To prevent further misunderstandings: You can make the game easily with these three characters through play! Although one can in some levels Skylander other elements used to enter small secret sections to be able to need to play through the game, which is not! Apart from that you can still called "Elementary challenges" with Skylandern certain elements play in order to obtain additional crystals. Since you but not all crystals need to finish the game which is also not so tragic ^^.
In previous versions, the necessity Skylander other elements was far greater: While you could even there by playing with those available in the Start Packet figures the game itself but to find all the soul stones and hats and unlock all the trophies or achievements was not possible!
Conclusion: One can consider the Skylander other elements as a kind of bonus. If one makes the game so much fun it might be worth more to zuzulegen. When you already own one of the previous versions for PS3, XBox360, Wii or PC is already two additional Skylander elements (Gill Grunt as water element and trigger happy as tech element) would .In this case one only one air - Spirit and Earth Elmentar missing. Although one could get with Terrafin an Earth Elementalist when pirates Additional Pack and with Ghost Roaster a spirit-elemental in ghosts additional pack. Since you with either of these two additional packs also each additional level (both on the 3DS as well as on the previous version of the "big" consoles) receives could simultaneously unlock more things by additional elements and get an extra playable levels!
My tip if you first have to decide between the two is: Take the Pirate Additional Pack! The level is very nice (on both versions ^^) and the corresponding figure Terrafin is, in my opinion, the best Earth Skylander!
Now for the graphics:
This is very good! The level look very beautiful and detailed from (especially the ice level are very well done-to put it in one word: beautiful), each Skylander has implemented toll on the 3DS and has individual small animations. Both if you fight with them, but also jump if you do not move short (especially Whirlwinds is very cute ^^).
The 3D effect is well managed and makes it in eingen levels also considerably lighter distances of different platforms to assess each other.
Of course, each should be clear that the graphics, no matter how beautiful it may be, can not keep up with the predecessor of PS3, XBox360, Wii or PC. But the graphics performance of the consoles can be different.
Sound:
The background music is similar to that of its predecessor: but enjoyable unobtrusive melodies, always match the respective area. Much intressanter are the sound effects, particularly in the different Skylandern. Each has individual and very appropriate sound effects, many of which were taken over from the predecessor. Where this is immediately striking that unfortunately the whole speech of Skylander missing (for example Spyros "Fire!"). What is a bit odd because the game has quite otherwise in places Speech.
Gameplay and Story:
The background story is a totally different than its predecessor and also not nearly as extensive. As a result, the gameplay varies greatly: persecution is still in its predecessor from one chapter to the story has one free in the 3DS version choice in what order you what level macht.Es always going to exist about certain challenges in a level to crystals get. Whenever you have earned a certain number of crystals are new levels unlocked with further challenges. It also does not have any challenges to master in order to get all the crystals to the game play through, so you can choose what you do and what you can be left as they are a too heavy to a certain extent.
Let's talk about one of the major pluses of this game: There are many levels and each level more and more as a challenge (usually 4 or 5)!. So it is considerably longer than its predecessor. In addition the the 3DS version also is a lot harder, so more thought for "older" is ^^. Why is it more difficult? Because one has mastered after a challenge, or almost mastered, a time limit appears! During this time, you have to quickly get to the exit to get to just earned Crystal, otherwise appear the villain-what a mean Game Over. What is now sounds quite difficult and stressful in truth not so bad: This gives generally sufficient to finish the level and the collection of a clock time (drop among other things often defeated opponents) extended the time limit.
What gameplay elements probably all owners of the previous version are intressiert the level and skills of each Skylander: Of course, the Skylander can also reach on the 3DS version higher level and thus become stronger. As there are no coins in the game can be more, however, do not buy new skills. Instead, these are automatically learned when Level-Up. However, the Skylander can not learn all the skills available in the previous version, unfortunately, and they are also, even if you have bought them in the predecessor for the character, can not be used in the 3DS version. I personally find a bit unfortunate. Also unfortunate is the hats that could equip the predecessor to obtain status boosts only are purely decorative-what has led me to question why even when I then should ever wear. Unfortunately, there is no multiplayer on the 3DS version. Of course you can still take his characters to a friend and play together on the previous version with.
Another important gameplay feature is that you can jump now! What ging.Demzufolge is the predecessor never the 3DS version clearly a Jump n`Run during predecessors rather is an action-adventure.
Now to-find-I important point most: the fun factor
Is it fun? Definitely YES! And even I say that I normally only play role playing, so that's saying a lot ^^. The idea of the figures is a bit expensive but still awesome. Where else can I choose my favorite characters themselves, they are playing in two different versions to each completely different manner and level up and if I feel like it also to take a friend who owns a version for another platform? Who has the predecessors already and looking for a more difficult challenge, should access. If only because he can use his old characters in a new game ^^. Also Jump n`Run fans should take a look. Younger players or players who want to play in pairs, should the previous version for PS3, XBOX360, Wii and PC stay.
