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'''''[[Wikipedia:Skylanders: SuperChargers|Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''''' is a video game within the ''[[Wikipedia:Skylanders|Skylanders]]'' series, released in September 2015 for the [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[wikipedia:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], [[wikipedia:Xbox One|Xbox One]], [[Wii]], [[Wii U]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The Nintendo versions of this game feature various ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]''-related elements, including a playable [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Bowser]] (where they are referred to as Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, respectively). Donkey Kong drives a '''Barrel Blaster''' with [[Diddy Kong]], and Bowser drives a '''Clown Cruiser''' (both of which are Land and Sky vehicles, respectively). [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s and [[Warp Pipe]]s appear in Bowser's moveset, and [[Bullet Bill]]s can be fired when he is in the Clown Cruiser. Donkey Kong uses Barrels (which can be thrown or used on his hands like boxing gloves), classic ''Donkey Kong'' girders and ladders in his moveset. | '''''[[Wikipedia:Skylanders: SuperChargers|Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''''' is a video game within the ''[[Wikipedia:Skylanders|Skylanders]]'' series, released in September 2015 for the [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[wikipedia:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], [[wikipedia:Xbox One|Xbox One]], [[Wii]], [[Wii U]], and [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The Nintendo versions of this game feature various ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]''-related elements, including a playable [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Bowser]] (where they are referred to as Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, respectively). Donkey Kong drives a '''Barrel Blaster''' with [[Diddy Kong]], and Bowser drives a '''Clown Cruiser''' (both of which are Land and Sky vehicles, respectively). [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s and [[Warp Pipe]]s appear in Bowser's moveset, and [[Bullet Bill]]s can be fired when he is in the Clown Cruiser. Donkey Kong uses Barrels (which can be thrown or used on his hands like boxing gloves), classic ''Donkey Kong'' girders and ladders in his moveset. | ||
Like other ''Skylanders'' games, playable characters are activated by purchasing toys and placing them on the Skylanders stand that hooks up to the console. Thus, Bowser and Donkey Kong will be receiving their own Skylanders style toys that activate them as playable in-game; Bowser is bundled available with the Nintendo 3DS version, Dark Bowser with the Wii version, and Donkey Kong and Dark Donkey Kong both have separate bundles for the Wii U version. These toys also have a switch on the base that allows them to work as [[amiibo]], meaning they are compatible with titles such as ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' or ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Additional dark versions of the Bowser and Donkey Kong Skylanders | Like other ''Skylanders'' games, playable characters are activated by purchasing toys and placing them on the Skylanders stand that hooks up to the console. Thus, Bowser and Donkey Kong will be receiving their own Skylanders style toys that activate them as playable in-game; Bowser is bundled available with the Nintendo 3DS version, Dark Bowser with the Wii version, and Donkey Kong and Dark Donkey Kong both have separate bundles for the Wii U version. These toys also have a switch on the base that allows them to work as [[amiibo]], meaning they are compatible with titles such as ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' or ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Additional dark versions of the Bowser and Donkey Kong Skylanders have also been released. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
Revision as of 03:35, September 29, 2015
Template:Justreleased Template:Infobox Skylanders: SuperChargers is a video game within the Skylanders series, released in September 2015 for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo versions of this game feature various Mario-related elements, including a playable Donkey Kong and Bowser (where they are referred to as Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, respectively). Donkey Kong drives a Barrel Blaster with Diddy Kong, and Bowser drives a Clown Cruiser (both of which are Land and Sky vehicles, respectively). Koopa Troopas, Koopa Paratroopas and Warp Pipes appear in Bowser's moveset, and Bullet Bills can be fired when he is in the Clown Cruiser. Donkey Kong uses Barrels (which can be thrown or used on his hands like boxing gloves), classic Donkey Kong girders and ladders in his moveset.
Like other Skylanders games, playable characters are activated by purchasing toys and placing them on the Skylanders stand that hooks up to the console. Thus, Bowser and Donkey Kong will be receiving their own Skylanders style toys that activate them as playable in-game; Bowser is bundled available with the Nintendo 3DS version, Dark Bowser with the Wii version, and Donkey Kong and Dark Donkey Kong both have separate bundles for the Wii U version. These toys also have a switch on the base that allows them to work as amiibo, meaning they are compatible with titles such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS or Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Additional dark versions of the Bowser and Donkey Kong Skylanders have also been released.
Characters
Gallery
Nintendo 3DS version cover
Wii version cover
Donkey Kong screenshot
Bowser screenshot, with Koopa Troopas
- Skylanders SuperChargers DK.jpg
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong
- Skylanders SuperChargers Bowser.jpg
Bowser
- Bowser Toy.jpg
Hammer Slam Bowser
- Donkey Kong toy.jpg
Turbo Charge Donkey Kong
Dark Hammer Slam Bowser
Dark Turbo Charge Donkey Kong
References to other games
- Donkey Kong - The girders and ladders from this game appear in one of Donkey Kong's attacks.
Trivia
- This game is the first in the Skylanders series to have Nintendo characters playable, albeit on the Nintendo platforms.
- Thwomps were originally part of Bowser's moveset, until it was decided that Koopas were a better fit.[1]
- Similarly, Giga Bowser was briefly considered as a transformation for Bowser, but was later declined in favor of the original Magma Bowser.
References
- ^ Nintendo. (June 17, 2015). Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 Skylanders SuperChargers. YouTube. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
