[quote name='rjejr']So, has anybody actually played any of these "... packs" and want to give their gaming opinion? We're done w/ Skylanders characters - got Whirlwind from Amazon yesterday for $7.99 and FSSS - but the packs are extra chapters, correct? Guess my question is - are they worth playing and paying for like DLC, or are they 1 off's like the Heroic challenges which take about 3 minutes? Do any stand out above the others?[/QUOTE]
This has been answered a few times, but I'll try one more time:
Most of the packs are very light on content, and often only offer a slight gimmick beyond the typical gameplay. The real irritating thing about them, is that they really are just a key. Once you place it on the portal, it's unlocked within game, and you never have to use it again.
Here's my opinion on them:
1) Pirate Seas - If it wasn't because it includes 'Terrafin' this would be the biggest waste of the bunch. Imagine playing a child's 'match 2' game over, and over again...that's about it.
2) Dark Crypt - Has an interesting 'Night vs. day' gimmick, but it becomes annoying pretty quickly, when every few steps you have to either 'find a key' or 'solve a puzzle' to get to the next point (definitely not kid friendly)
3) Empire of Ice pack - Imagine moving without control for 90% of the level (e.g. 'cause of the frozen level of course'). It's annoying, though. Aside from sliding without control, there is nothing memorable about this pack.
4) Dragon's peak - A definite change of pace, as this actually has some things that you have not done within game (e.g. fly). Otherwise, the land sections feel the same as the rest of the game. Feels a bit shorter than all the other ones.
That's about it...