Skylanders Trap Team Reviews

Skylanders Trap Team is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.6 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2014

Skylanders Trap Team for PS4 is better in almost every way than its predecessors. If you have the money, Trap Team is worth every penny.

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Sep 30, 2014

Trap Team delivers a new gimmick on top of an old gimmick and does it damn well. The strong scriptwriting and voice work keep both adults and children interested in the story, even if you have to spend a lot of money to get the full effect.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 17, 2014

Toys for Bob have knocked this one out of the park and have returned with what is possibly the very best version of Skylanders available. The new addition of traps and new figurines open up entirely new ways to play. This is possibly the perfect Christmas present for the young at heart in your life.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2014

Skylanders Trap Team is a fantastic, well-made game. The lengthy story mode is filled with excellent gameplay set in gorgeous environments with top-shelf graphics and sound. The bonus modes, while focused mostly on combat, are a lot of fun. Outside of the over-powered and integral nature of the new Trap Master figures, Trap Team is close to being the best Skylanders game yet.

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89 / 100
Oct 1, 2014

With great character and level design, and so much to do, there is more then enough to keep anyone busy.  The new trapping of enemies adds a more immersion to an already busy game.  Those returning to Skylands can feel comfortable that this a great next chapter, and those new to the franchise will play a game that will definitely entertain.

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8.8 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2014

The biggest and most enjoyable entry in the series. It's great for single player or co-op sessions

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8.8 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2014

Toys for Bob shows that they make better Skylander games than anyone. It's simple, fun, and there is an absolute crap-ton of things to do. Once again, I find myself completely engulfed in the Skylanders world and endlessly exploring these worlds with my daughter.

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4.3 / 5.0
Oct 1, 2014

This game is gaming at its best if you can afford to track down the extra characters. Trap Team (along with any other Skylanders game) is fun for gamers of any age as long as you can put down that bloody shooter and play something more akin to the platformers of gaming past. But be warned, the Skylanders addiction is a tricky thing and your need to collect that final character can become quite costly. Bah, who cares? It's only money right?

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2014

A magical adventure filled with colourful characters and a level of interaction that sucks you right in, Skylanders: Trap Team is a unique experience that once tried won't be forgotten.

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Alan Bell
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2014

Skylanders: Trap Team is packed full of clever ideas and sharp design. It's well presented and well executed, but be warned: if you let your guard down, it'll also crit your credit card for massive damage.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 15, 2014

Trap Team might make it so that your existing Skylanders are rendered useless, but it just might be the best Skylanders yet.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2014

As usual, it's a costly entry in the Skylanders franchise, but the sum of all its new and improved elements prove that there is still a lot of care and attention given to these little critters.

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AusGamers
Hoops
Top Critic
8.4 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2014

Trap Team delivers an experience with enough depth and variation to warrant a fourth buy-in to new toys and a new gimmick. A talking portal and trapping baddies inside magic crystals feel like stretch goals on an original pitch doc from Toys For Bob back in 2011. Take my money.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2014

Loads of great characters and the return of Skystones make Trap Team one of the best games in the Skylanders series.

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NZGamer
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2014

Yes, Skylanders will make your wallet cry out for mercy, and parents the world over are probably dreading their kids' Christmas Wish Lists this year. But their latest offering, Trap Team, is more than just a money grab. It's one of the most polished, expansive (expensive?) platformers available and is sure to entertain a wide audience, both young and old if you have the cheddar to keep up.

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4.1 / 5.0
Oct 21, 2014

Skylanders Trap Team is a well made arcade action title that successfully incorporates real-world action figures into the gameplay flawlessly. Sure, there may be additional costs but the starter pack gives players everything they need to complete the game. Even so, additional action figures are relatively quite affordable and just add increased gameplay value to the title.

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Oct 7, 2014

Skylanders Trap Team refreshes the toys-to-life magic with new portal tech, charming characters, and engaging gameplay that any gamer can enjoy.

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Polygon
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2014

Trap Team will give your kids a crash course in gaming basics — and you'll get an enjoyable and surprisingly deep game to play with a wide range of age groups.

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8 / 10
Oct 29, 2014

Fun villains and a joyful campaign make Trap Team another delightful entry into the Skylanders series.

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Oct 9, 2014

While not without its questionable qualities — expect to pay $120 to get something approaching an optimal play experience — Skylanders: Trap Team continues the series' tradition of catering to kids by treating them with respect. And the new trapping gimmick more than justifies itself through the flexibility it offers... not to mention the amusing and diverse role it gives the game's villains.

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