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Review of Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition on PS3

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Sep 2014
Cover image of Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition on PS3
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 23 Sep 2014
Genre: Action-adventure, Toys-to-life
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Introduction

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your nearest cape and a spoonful of nostalgia because Disney Infinity 2.0 has landed on your PS3! This sequel to the original Disney Infinity takes the action-adventure genre and sprinkles it with the delightful magic of Marvel Super Heroes like a child dousing cereal in sprinkles. If you ever wanted to see Iron Man and Mickey Mouse team up (because, let's face it, we all have), then grab some popcorn and sit tight as we dive deep into the chaotic realm that Disney has carved out for us!

Gameplay

At its core, Disney Infinity 2.0 Edition effectively flaunts its 'toys-to-life' concept, letting players unlock characters and set their epic adventures in the dazzling 'Toybox' mode. If you're new here, this mode is like an open-world playground where anyone can unleash their inner child and create anything from a simple race track to an intricate puzzle island themed around intergalactic shenanigans. Remember when you were five, and your biggest dilemma was which toy to play with first? Disney Infinity doubles the difficulty - now it's which superhero to unleash upon the unsuspecting Lego cities! The game has become slightly more structured since the original, as it introduces a Skill Tree allowing players to develop their characters with more finesse than a cheeky raccoon stealing cookies! In terms of playsets, the game splits into three action-packed campaigns: "The Avengers" saves New York from the frosty antics of Loki, "Spider-Man" faces off against the quirky Green Goblin alongside the occasional tantrum from your friendly neighborhood symbiote, and *drumroll please* - the epic escapades of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" as they race around fighting Ronan for an Infinity Stone! Honestly, it's like watching a Marvel movie, but without that one weird scene that makes you cringe. Each playset has individual story missions, and each character feels distinct based on their Marvel abilities, ensuring the gameplay doesn't fall into a monotonous loop of button-mashing.

Graphics

Graphics-wise, Infinity 2.0 takes the original design and polishes it with a shiny, new coat of paint. The vibrant color palette and the adorable toy-like graphics make everything aesthetically pleasing - as if you've stepped into a universe where Pixar decided to hold an art show featuring superheroes and princesses. With enhanced lighting effects, fluid animations, and more detailed environments, it's almost like they went full Thanos and snapped their fingers to make everything prettier! I mean, even Hulk looks adorable when smashing through New York's interlocking streets and not obliterating everything like an angry toddler - YAY!

Conclusion

Overall, Disney Infinity 2.0 is a colorful dive into a magical realm teeming with iconic characters and endless possibilities. While some may argue it's not the easiest superhero game out there (and they would be right), it absolutely excels in sparking creativity and tapping into that old, cherished nostalgia we all crave like kids yearning for their favorite candy. So grab your Infinity Base, defend the realm against some super-villains, and get ready to unleash a cacophony of heroic shenanigans. Just remember, much like anything made by Disney, you'll have to spend a few extra bucks to collect those fabulous little figures, but isn't that the price we pay for joy? 7 out of 10 - because just like Peter Parker, there's always room to grow!

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