When you think of Disney, what comes to mind? Most likely classic characters, superb graphics, and nostalgia. The new Infinity game, developed by Avalanche Software and Disney Interactive Studio, is an action-adventure, Sandbox, and toys-to-life game.

Disney Infinity allows you to control some of the most iconic Disney characters. It is compatible with Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, iOS, Apple TV, and Android.

This game is a giant customizable universe of imagination, filled with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. There is an instant attraction to the game when you think of the Disney standard in quality of graphics, sound design, etc. It starts when the base scans the toys and unlocks a beautiful world to dive into.

Limitless Gameplay Possibilities Built Around Fan Favorites

The first thing to note is that you’re controlling the toy versions of the characters and not their game versions. They have the mannerisms and quirks of the characters but in a more plastic Toy Story way. The game incorporates these physical toys with open-world creation and story-driven gameplay. The controls and attacks are mostly the same for most characters, except for non-human characters. The game considers personal quirks of the world, like Sulley and Jack Skellington roaring to scare people or Violet and Randall turning invisible.

There are two major modes to the Disney Infinity game: Play Set and Toy Box. Playsets are self-contained worlds designed based on the specific film they are taken from and have recognizable characters and storylines. This means that when you are in the Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set, you play by the rules of the sea and control Jack Sparrow on pirate-related quests. The characters from one world cannot cross over to another. This crossing can only be done in the Toy Box mode. You can fully explore the cross-over and customizable features of the game.

The play sets are divided into three series. All you need to do is place the relevant play set pieces into the Infinity Base. The first series starts with Pirates of the Caribbean, Monsters University, and the Incredibles, then adds Cars, The Lone Ranger, and Toy Story in Space. The second series encompasses the Marvel angle of Disney with The Avengers, Spider-Man, and Guardians of the Galaxy. The third series comes with the three versions of the Star Wars franchise, Inside Out, Finding Dory, and Marvel Battlegrounds.

Intuitive Toy Box Mode

This mode seems ideal for young children. They get to choose their favorite characters and run around the world and interact with one another. The multiplayer mode works smoothly with the traditional split screen environment and is a great way to unleash their creativity. The Toy Box mode allows you to build sets and embark on an almost limitless range of activities.

As wide as the character options seem, it would have been nice to get some of the classic Disney characters on their quests. It seems like Disney and Avalanche decided to stick to the most recent 3D characters, ignoring the classic characters. Granted, there may be little for them to do in combat, but it feels like Disney Infinity failed in being an homage game in this way.

Side Quests Keeps You Going Longer

One of the beauties of Disney Infinity is that there are many side quests, but they do not complete the story. After finishing the main story, you can run around doing side quests for hours and have an amazing time with that. Completing them gets you rewards and upgrades your stance and experience. The main characters or others can give you a side mission.

Disney Quality Graphics All The Way

If there is an aspect where Disney can never go wrong, it is with graphics. The game’s graphics stand out and have the crispy immersive world associated with the Disney franchise. The toy theme is taken seriously and reflected in every aspect of the game, regardless of your franchise.

Some characters and worlds look so similar to the original movie that you sometimes forget that you are in a game. Characters like the Dory figure look exactly like the movie version, with the same mannerisms and facial expressions. It is great to see that the physical toys with the games also match the quality and materials on screen.

Superb Soundtrack And Effects

Disney brought out the big guns for this game’s soundtrack. There are tens of songs licensed under Walt Disney Records to grace your ears. You will recognize some classic tunes from the Disneyland rides, along with other scores from Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tron: Legacy, The Mickey Mouse Club, Phineas and Ferb, and Alice in Wonderland.

The music changes as the rides change and matches the present happenings in the game. When Jack Sparrow leaps onto his ship to sail away, an ethereal score goes before him, and when he is in battle trying to take another ship, it climaxes with ferocious intensity.

The sound design for the game is another impeccable aspect to be stated. We all know how good Disney is with Foley and sound design; they have extended it to the game world. The characters are voiced so well that it gives life to the game. Battles are stimulating, both visually and audibly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is clear that Disney’s Infinity game idea was a great one, but it attempted to do too many things at once. This feels like the game’s biggest advantage, yet its biggest downfall. Subsequent versions have only gotten bigger and grander.

Regardless of these issues, Disney Infinity remains a solid family game that satisfies everyone’s various interests. With the great graphics and character relativity, young children above three can intuitively get into the game and burn a few hours. It is a solid investment that can keep you engaged in the best possible way and comes highly recommended.