‘Disney Infinity’ Is Now FREE For Wii U!

Did you miss out on Disney Infinity when it released last year? Was it a tough sell to invest so much money in a new IP knowing that there were so many toys that go with it? Or did you have the Wii version and wanted to upgrade? Well, if you wanted a taste of what all of the commotion is about, the game is now available as a free download for Wii U. That’s right… free!

Featuring the Toy Box right out off the bat, players will be able to create their own worlds, challenges and games based on the in game tools. The catch? The game can’t be played without the figures, so while you can stare at the icon on the home screen, you won’t be able to play it without at least one figure. If you like what you play, you’ll also be able to buy the game’s Play Sets, which are equivalent to a campaign mode.

While this is a cool way to introduce new players to the concept, it feels kind of empty when you consider that the game can’t be played without the base. To my knowledge, the accessory is only available as part of a Starter Pack, unless you can find some local chain or a Craigslist seller that would part with the individual piece. Otherwise, the only way this would be worthwhile is if people who skip straight to the upcoming sequel get curious about the first one. Still, free is free, right?

Will Disney Infinity be added to your download list?