Disney Infinity uses the force well in new Force Awakens playset

By Joshua Smith December 30, 2015

Living up to the hype left in the wake of a Star Wars sequel that’s smashed records left and right has proven to be a difficult task in the world of Star Wars gaming. While the seventh episode in the movie series has ushered fans into theaters in droves, Disney Infinity 3.0 looks to bring a matching experience to living rooms. The Force Awakens play-set not only gives players two new characters to play with but also a play piece that brings Jakku, Kylo Ren and more that much closer to home.

Related: Disney Infinity 3.0 review

In this video, avid gamer Joshua Smith goes hands-on with the new Force Awakens set and shows what’s new, how to play and more. Play as your favorite characters from the film, complete tons of quests and feel like a part of the major blockbuster in this new add-on. Rey, Finn, Han Solo and more await in this new adventure, find out if you’re up to the mission in this quick video review.

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