Spyro the Dragon (PlayStation) review"Level designs often pair different sorts of beasts and toss them into a compact space. In Alpine Ridge, you’ll face armored rooster people that try to smack you with their scepters. In the same general vicinity, you’ll also encounter grotesque bears and druids that have a habit of moving platforms around. " |
I can count the number of games I can stand playing through multiple times without running out of fingers. Most of the replay value I find in RPGs comes from their expansive worlds and engaging plots. Other genres appeal me because they offer suspenseful, fast-paced shooting like you’ll find in Doom and Half-Life. Very few of the games that I find to be endlessly enjoyable fall within the platformer genre. That’s why Spyro the Dragon holds such a special place in my heart. As corny as it sounds, I can’t help but love the purple little guy. He’s got guts… and horns… and he breathes fire.
Since its initial release, Spyro the Dragon has seen numerous sequels, spinoff titles and even a reboot trilogy. Despite all of that, the very first game in the series is the one that still sticks in my mind. For one thing, it kept things simple. Spyro’s breath attacks are limited to fire alone, he can’t hover or swim, and he doesn’t have any unusual companions like the saber-cat Hunter.
Even so, there are plenty of elements within the title to keep things moving. Your quest is to stop the villainous Gnasty Gnorc, who has crystallized all the dragons in the land and robbed their hoard. He also has created monsters that exist solely to terrorize each of the five worlds. In order to restore balance to the universe, Spyro must free all the dragons and reclaim their stolen treasure. The concept may sound archetypal and shallow, but the journey itself is very rewarding.
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Freelance review by Leslie Dickson (February 03, 2013)
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