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Although there have been Skylanders apps in the past, this full step onto tablets is significant for the franchise and could potentially eclipse the console game given the younger demographic. Interestingly, the app also lets you buy the game piecemeal in three £10.49 in-app purchases that breaks the series’ previous insistence on players buying a toy to access a character.

Beyond all this, the toys are the real star of the show. Unlike the commercial and overly familiar characters in Disney Infinity, the new Skylanders feel fresh and handcrafted. This leads not only to more variety but also to characters that buck the usual buff/slender binary for male/female heroes. In this light, Torch the female blacksmith and Head Rush the operatic female Trap Master will appeal to parents as well as youngsters.

Skylanders Trap Team won’t be the cheapest video game for families this year, but with the Starter Pack and some old figures, this compelling action adventure offers good value.

Source: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/15/skylanders-trap-team-review