You can also barrell roll to dodge attacks as some enemies will be quicker and more deadly than others.Īll the games found in this Trilogy work the same in essence. Depending on your enemy’s size and shape, you will need to decide whether to charge or use fire, as some are invulnerable to certain attacks. You will learn more abilities as you play through each game, however the combat remains roughly the same. You start off with basic jump and glide abilities, as well as two types of attack charge and fire breathing. He has a floaty feel to his movements which is perfectly matched to his aerobic skills, and these are integral to navigating the many levels during his adventures.

Spyro himself is weighted perfectly and a joy to control as he hops, sprints and jumps around the reimagined world. This is testament to just how catchy and complementary to the game the music is it’s another piece of the puzzle that fits perfectly. Also, despite being over 10 years since last playing these games, I instantly recognised the soundtrack and a huge wave of nostalgia washed over me. Whether they are allies or villains, their voices are also a perfect fit for the vibrant and comedic world they inhabit. It’s not all about Spyro however, and the characters you meet throughout all the games are genuinely funny and individual. In fact, there is only one word to describe him, cute. Spyro himself is beautifully animated I found myself placing the controller down just to watch him muck about.

However, here the levels are genuinely different and feel utterly unique to the game. What also struck me is how platform games were caught in an unofficial formula of containing certain types of worlds to explore fire, ice, desert etc. The environments are bold, colourful and swarming with charm. When you land in the first world you will notice just how good the game looks, even more so if you remember the original. His games combined platforming, collectables and exploration in a charming and diverse world, whilst not worrying too much about the story behind it. Many characters became gaming icons and mascots of the era, and Spyro the Dragon was most certainly one of them. I will, however, after spending a good 25 hours across all three games that are included here, try to remain as objective as is humanly possible for this review.īack in the mid ‘90s Sony entered into the console war, which was raging between Nintendo and Sega, delivering an incredibly successful hit with the PlayStation. Now, before we glide in I must confess – as you have probably already guessed, I played Spyro’s games back in the PlayStation days and instantly adored them.

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