This video shows Spyro rolling through the same level you'll see above – Arisans's Home. Way up.Below you'll see a play through of the original Spyro the Dragon on the original PlayStation. I'm going to beat this game, even if it kills me. This, too, wasn't an easy thing to do, but it was a blast to try to complete. I think that speaks well for Spyro the Dragon, don't you?Ī pleasant surprise was the bonus level where you have to fly Spyro through rings and arches, and light torches in a given time. But it just shows how much I was encouraged to keep playing the game. And that's not something that I do often. It isn't overly difficult, but there are a few points in the game where - though it wasn't necessary to perform the task ¿ I needed to ask for help. The realistic human movements give these beasts incredible personality. I especially like the animation given to all the dragons when they're speaking to you. The camera is the only real problem here, since it doesn't follow the character with tight precision it tends to float around on a loose tether. The 3D engine is extremely solid and colorful ¿ the animation is clean and smooth.

I was a little weary, since the style is very cute and cuddly ¿ but then again, I think the style actually enhances the game experience. I haven't had so much fun with a 3D platform on the PlayStation since Crash Bandicoot. Use your abilities and get those stones!Īmazing. Gems are hidden throughout the world, some are just thrown about and others are hidden in chests, rocks and such that need to be opened somehow. There's also a handful of bonus levels that test Spyro's dragon abilities ¿ but you'll have to find them first. Some levels can only be accessed after rescuing a given amount of dragons or a certain amount of gems ¿ each level has a designated amount of both, so it's best to find everything before leaving a level. Since Spyro's a dragon, he can breath fire (naturally), glide (and in some special circumstances, fly), and headbutt enemies.

The whole game revolves around you (Spyro) traversing the land, collecting precious jewels and saving your buddy dragons. By finding the lizards-gone-rock, you turn them back to normal and learn a little about your 'destiny.' But I think I've said too much. The story in a nutshell ¿ the dragons of the land have been turned into giant crystals by the evil Gnasty, 'cept for our little hero Spyro.

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