It seems like Disney can put the debacle of "Epic Mickey" behind it. Its latest video game release, the highly touted Disney Infinity, debuted two weeks ago to mostly warm reviews.
The collectible toy video game platform has two modes: Play Set and Toy Box. In Play Set mode, you set your Jack Sparrow figurine in the Infinity Base, and you're transported to the world of Pirates of the Caribbean where you work through a campaign. Toy Box mode, which got glowing reviews from critics, allows players to build and explore their own worlds.
One big complaint about the game: its price. The Disney Infinity Starter Pack, which includes three characters, goes for about $75. But that's just the beginning. If you have more than one kid and they'll want to play together, you'll need either a sidekicks pack or a villains pack ($29.99 each). If you're dying to visit Cars world, you'll need to buy the Cars set ($39.99). Finally, if you want to add individual characters -- Mater from "Cars" or Violet or Dash from "The Incredibles" -- they will cost you $13.99 each. And this won't be the end -- Disney will be rolling out more Spaces, including Toy Story, starting in October.
Should you take the plunge? Read some of the first reviews from real gamers:
GameZone: "When you take into account everything that this project has to offer, you quickly realize that there’s just as much to love as there is to loathe. This is indeed Disney’s best venture in recent memory, even if it isn’t anywhere near perfect.
The Guardian (4/5): "Disney Infinity is a bright, shining gem of a game. It comes as close as any video game can to recreating that starry-eyed sense of fun that comes from simply playing with toys and creating worlds with one's imagination."
IGN (8.7/10): "Disney Infinity is an enchanting adaptation of one of the richest fictional universes into a surprisingly great game.
TechHive (4/5): "Infinity has gotten a bad rap as nothing more than a menacing money grab, and at some points it is, but the core game is just too much fun for me to stop playing.
Lazygamer (7.5/10):"Disney Infinity aims high, but a prohibitive cost barrier and a few bugs prevent the game from really soaring. Still, compared to previous Disney attempts at breaking into the video game market, this is their best effort to date."
Gamespot (6/10): "This is not always the Magic Kingdom you were expecting." Watch the less-than-glowing review from Gamespot below:
One big complaint about the game: its price. The Disney Infinity Starter Pack, which includes three characters, goes for about $75. But that's just the beginning. If you have more than one kid and they'll want to play together, you'll need either a sidekicks pack or a villains pack ($29.99 each). If you're dying to visit Cars world, you'll need to buy the Cars set ($39.99). Finally, if you want to add individual characters -- Mater from "Cars" or Violet or Dash from "The Incredibles" -- they will cost you $13.99 each. And this won't be the end -- Disney will be rolling out more Spaces, including Toy Story, starting in October.
Should you take the plunge? Read some of the first reviews from real gamers:
GameZone: "When you take into account everything that this project has to offer, you quickly realize that there’s just as much to love as there is to loathe. This is indeed Disney’s best venture in recent memory, even if it isn’t anywhere near perfect.
IGN (8.7/10): "Disney Infinity is an enchanting adaptation of one of the richest fictional universes into a surprisingly great game.
TechHive (4/5): "Infinity has gotten a bad rap as nothing more than a menacing money grab, and at some points it is, but the core game is just too much fun for me to stop playing.
Lazygamer (7.5/10):"Disney Infinity aims high, but a prohibitive cost barrier and a few bugs prevent the game from really soaring. Still, compared to previous Disney attempts at breaking into the video game market, this is their best effort to date."
Gamespot (6/10): "This is not always the Magic Kingdom you were expecting." Watch the less-than-glowing review from Gamespot below:
