When Skylanders: Giants was first announced, only one Giant was previewed. It was the Life Skylander Giant Tree Rex. Today, lets have a closer look at him.
First his art work:
(source: http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120604215623/skylanders/images/thumb/e/e6/Tree_Rex_Artwork.jpg/290px-Tree_Rex_Artwork.jpg)
Wow, he seems like a pretty impressive dude. Although he is woody as Stump Smash, he looks really different and captures the life essence quiet well.
His toy also is stunning:
Especially when his eyes light up, he really comes to life. And I think his horns are just cool.
The story:
Long ago before the Giants protected Skylands, Tree Rex was a majestic tree living peacefully in the ancient woods. But this tranquil peace came to an end when the Arkeyans built a nearby factory to produce war machines. After years of his soil being poisoned by the magic and tech waste from the factory, he mutated into who he is now - a powerful Giant who will crush anything that threatens the natural order of things.
The Arkeyans are really playing a big role in the game.
Ok, let's now have a look at the powers:
First we have hi Giant Right hand smashing the opponents:
Second is his Charge attack.
Ok, so he can crush and charge...
Based on what I have seen in the trailers, he also seems to be able to combine them into a combo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V7b0AQu_Tk
What is happening: He charges and than jumps to smash the ground.
I like this attack more but I wasn't a big fan of the combos in Skylanders.
They seemed rather difficult to me.
Coming to his last attack (as far as I found it)
He shootsa little light bubles out of his arm, although in other sequences it seems more a beem than single shots.
Who knows... maybe an upgrade?!
Let's go to a vote about Tree Rex.
Looks: 4/5
Orignality: 4/5
Powers: 2/5
Variety: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.25/5
Tree Rex was the first Giant Ever, but in comparison to Crusher, I think his powers are a little Boring, although I like his Design a little better.
But who knows, maybe I will like him more once I actually played him...
What do you guys think? Does the Life Giant impress you?
Let me know!
C U soon!
Charon
i like the fact that he has a powerfull melee atk
ReplyDeleteas well as a lazer move
Yeah, I think that is really versatile, just not super inovative.
Deletei don't know why, but i think that tree-rex is the main giant. to me he seems like the most important one
ReplyDeleteI don't know, it may just seem like that, since he was the first one previewed and is included with the game and.. wait, maybe you are rigth :)
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