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Improvements to Spyro!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: December 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I got this for X-mas and I am a huge Spyro fan! I started with the second one and this is now the fifth release not counting gameboy games, and the second on Playstation 2. The last one, Enter the Dragonfly wasn't SO successful and I feared there wouldn't be another; but here it is! And SO many things have been added. Buying items at item shops, keychains for keys to open boxes, riding around in the professors new gadget ball, mini-games featuring not Spyro, but his friends,etc. i kind of miss flying Spyro through the rings in the speed race, but...This new Spyro is clearly trying to keep up with newer platform games that others seem to enjoy, but luckily they have kept things from being too hard that you give up eventually and you don't have to worry about wandering around and getting lost in the game. Spyro must learn new tricks like spin pole,etc. as he moves along, and he even meets little dragons like him- Ember,Flame. Hard enough to keep you playing to get through the challenge, but it never seems overwhelming. Some of the mini-game's second levels are a pain, but you can come back later. The strategy guide is also helpful. This time, I don't think anyone can complain that Spyro hasn't evolved or that it's the same old thing, but Spyro fans love Spyro even if it was the same game but with new adventures and levels. He's Spyro! Hours of enjoyment!

Fun, but BROKEN

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: June 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game on a whim; I am not a Spyro fan. For the first few hours, I found it quite enjoyable. It had colorful graphics, cool moves, and even some humorous aspects. Unfortuneately, it is UNBELIEVABLY frustrating. I'm quite skilled with platformers, but this game required perfect timing, accuracy, etc. All this led to a lot of anger on my part. Still, I might have managed to work through it...if it hadn't BROKE! Yes, that's right: when I tried to turn it on again, the XBox refused to read my saved file. And I must admit, I had no desire to start over. Eventually, I sold this game...and my XBox. Sorry, Vivendi; sorry, Bill Gates. You'll both have to come up with something less faulty next time.

Great game for a 5 year old.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Spyro was one of the first games my 5 year old ever played. It was challenging enough for him without being too frustrating. There are alot of Xbox games on the market that are for more mature audiences but this one was perfect for a 5 year old. This game was not meant for an adult gaming audience. I was surprised when I realized this game is no longer in production. There should be more games for the 5-10 age bracket. My son loves this game. He literally wore it out. I have to find him another copy of Hero's Tail to replace his old one.

Spyro! a heros tail?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i am a huge spyro fan, i have been playing since the first one, which was great, the second one better, the third one, ok, forth one What happened!! this one, after purchasing mine from amazon cheaply for something like £5 i regret doing so, it was a waste of money seen as the whole game is a bit repetative and frustrating, you never seem to get anywhere. all the voices have changed. if you are a series gamer and enjoyed the origional spyro games, dont buy this and dont be disapointed. however i would say that if you are under 12 you would probably very much enjoy the game.

Really cool gam

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: February 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

You get to be different animals. It is a really cool game. I recommend it to other kids to buy. The cheetah get shoot bow and arrows.

better on playstation

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Unfortunately I learned how to play Spyro on a Playstation, so I have had a hard time adjusting to the different set up of the X-Box controller. It is still a great game full of querky characters though.
My main problem was with the gems, the side games, and the purchasing items. In the original Spyro games, there were only a set amount of jewels you could collect from any one level. With this game, the jewels come back if you go to a different area and come back. It takes some of the search and find fun out of the game. Also, the side games are much more difficult. Beatable, but sometimes so difficult that I end up getting frustrated and chucking my controller. Moneybags comes back with a shop and to use things like fireballs you have to buy them. You have to buy keys to unlock chests, which is something I find to be a bit too much. Sometimes you are so deep in a level that when you come across a chest and don't have a key, you have to almost leave the level to go buy one. Also there are things you have to do in the first couple levels that you can't do until you have completed several others because they require powers that you don't get until later in the game. You are continually trying to go back and find where where those spots were. It is inconvienient.
Fortunately, I still love this game. The characters are hilarious, especially Sparx the dragonfly. I am hoping the new Spyro game will have some kinks worked out of it for hte X-Box system. If you have a Playstation and an X-Box, take the Playstation version. It is easier to control and figure out than the X-Box version. This makes sense considering it was originally a Playstation exclusive game.

Horrible!!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: June 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I really wanted to see how the developers could represent playing as a dragon, and spyro is the only one that came to mind at the time. I decided to get it, I put it in my console, turned it on, and was blown away...by the stupidity.

-Basic Story
Is stupid. Bad dragon plant mean gems to kill good dragon. Spyro good dragon, defeat evil dragon. Everybody dances because goodness prevailes.

-Gameplay
An atrocious story can be overlooked if the gameplay is good (mario?) but spyro has probably the worst gameplay ever. It combines horrible, precise jumping puzzles with abysmally stupid enemies. The puzzles require you to tap the jump button at a certain time. If you don't, you go back to the beginning of the puzzle. It was maddeningly hard at some points, and I am grown. So how hard would it be for a kid?

For the enemies, they should get the darwin award. At many instances I was breathing flame (it has a limited reach) and the enemy walked right into it! The enemies are dumber then a retarded 4 year old but margianally smarter than Paris Hilton. Also, they are very weak dying in 1-2 hits. There are also very few types of enemies (like around 2-6) but they have the same AI and equally pose no challenge, seeing as they are weak and attack you one at a time.
The boss battles are so simple they make you want to shoot yourself at how moronic they are. Also, playing as the other characters (hunter, blinx etc.) are not that fun.

In conclusion don't make the mistake I made and steer clear of this game. Get better ones for yourself whomever you are giving a gift to.

(Oh, and don't listen to the other people who gave this crudhole good reviews, they are either A. Retarded or B. Never played a decent game.)

fun but hard and freaky characters

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: February 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have this game on my PS2 and it's fun and all but the pink dragon makes my spine tingle.I mean she has this hypnotic stare and she's trying to take MY spyro. and you know what else is dumb there's no life bar so you can't see if your'e dying. the boss battles are soooooooooooo stupid and sooooooooo easy and you know what the enimes get dumber and dumber by the seccond so if you played this game and if your'e on my side youre'
A. a spyro maniac B. you hate ember

Spyro is Cool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I own this and most Spyro games. Including the first three from Playstation. I really love this little dynomite dragon. I won't stop til I beat mostof the Spyro games.

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