Genre: Action-adventure, Platformer
Developer: Toys for Bob
Publisher: Activision
Year: 2012
Platform: PlayStation 3
Skylanders: Giants is an action-adventure platformer developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision for PlayStation 3 in 2012. It is the sequel to the original Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure and introduces new larger “Giant” characters to the franchise’s collectible toy-to-life gameplay.
Players use a special Portal of Power accessory to bring physical toy figures into the game, controlling various Skylanders with unique abilities across multiple levels. The game features puzzle-solving, combat, and platforming elements, with a storyline focused on defeating the villain Kaos.
The PlayStation 3 version supports both single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes, allowing players to switch between characters and explore the game world together. It includes a wide range of collectible figures and encourages physical interaction alongside digital gameplay.
Critically, Skylanders: Giants was praised for expanding on the original’s mechanics, the variety of characters, and its appeal to younger audiences and families. The toy-to-life concept was a notable innovation at the time of release.
