Skylanders is a hugely popular series of videogames that feature a unique, interactive element: players collect individual character figurines and can then play as those characters in the videogame. Skylanders is a fighting game (though not at all bloody or graphic, so it’s appropriate for younger players) and each character has different skills and abilities unique to that character.
Now, Skylanders has come to the Kindle Fire in Skylanders: Cloud Patrol (4/5 stars, guidance suggested due to in-app purchase capability, currently priced at 99 cents). This game app can be played on its own, with no prior purchase of Skylander figurines, but if your kids have started collecting their own Skylanders they can enter the web code that came with each figurine to play as those characters in the app! From Amazon:
JOIN IN THE BATTLE TO DEFEAT THE TROLLS!
Join TRIGGER HAPPY and the rest of the SKYLANDERS as they patrol the Skylands for escaped trolls! Grab your favorite Skylander and take to the skies in your flying gunship to put those troublesome trolls in their place – Skylanders style.
Not familiar with Skylanders? No problem! Cloud Patrol is an easy to learn, action-packed game that everyone can enjoy.
And, Skylanders Cloud Patrol has full support for your existing Skylander collection! You can unlock any of the 30+ Skylanders figures you already own with your web code card to get a leg up on those nasty trolls.
• Tap to shoot or slide your finger across targets creating amazing knock out combos
• Score the highest combo per area to get more points and collect more loot.
• Complete goals to level up and earn gems to unlock more Skylanders
• Use tons of magic item boosts to help you power through your adventure.
• Dominate the leaderboards and show your friends who rules the skies!
PLEASE NOTE: This app lets you purchase digital content using actual money. You can configure parental controls for in-app purchases, which will require your Amazon account password or a 4-digit PIN, by going to the Settings menu from within the Amazon Appstore.
Skylanders: Cloud Patrol – currently just 99 cents in the Amazon App Store.