Disney Infinity
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Disney Infinity had its fair share of problems, there’s no doubt about that. However, it’s commendable in how it played upon Disney’s trend of daring to be different. On the surface, Disney Infinity is your average action-adventure game.
What sets it apart is how it incorporates “collectible” figures into the mix and how they can be played with both in and out of Disney Infinity. Kids love toys, and from a marketing standpoint, it made sense to try and combine toy sets based on popular Disney properties in a single game. Unfortunately, Disney Infinity struggled to find footing as the figures themselves felt reminiscent of Nintendo amiibo in aesthetic and usage.
With stagnant growth, Disney discontinued the series, and developer Avalanche Studios closed. There were a number of planned expansions to Disney Infinity that were shelved at this time, which is a shame as the toys were cool and are worth a purchase even to those with zero interest in the actual game they pair with.
Heck, we own several Disney Infinity figures because of how well they were made and how well they fit beside the amiibo on our desk. The good news is even if you missed out on Disney Infinity, you can still purchase figures online. Given its tragic history, it’s worth revisiting Disney Infinity now, especially on the heels of Disney Plus. Who knows, maybe Disney will find a way to revive Disney Infinity in the future?
