Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    41
    It is, and always has been, a horribly vanilla platformer with very little soul to it. [Christmas 2008, p.103]
  2. 40
    Once you beat the game (few hours at best), there's no reason to return, other than to torture yourself further. That said, unless you're a masochist, avoid The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Awards & Rankings

83
#83 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
76
#76 Most Shared DS Game of 2008
User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 18
  2. Negative: 7 out of 18
  1. Jun 3, 2023
    6
    Slick and attractive 2D platform game very much in the spirit of the old 16BIT Disney games. The platforming action is broken up with 3D "intoSlick and attractive 2D platform game very much in the spirit of the old 16BIT Disney games. The platforming action is broken up with 3D "into the screen" flying levels which are pretty well done, but it never has that spark of originality that makes for a truly great game. Always decent but never essential. Full Review »
  2. henkkaa
    Nov 26, 2008
    7
    it`s a good game. The only problems are that the gameplay a little repetative and the game is VERY short. Meaning that once you complete theit`s a good game. The only problems are that the gameplay a little repetative and the game is VERY short. Meaning that once you complete the game (3-5 hours)the idea of playing it again is not too attractive. I`m a spyro fan but the game still didn`t complete my expextions. Full Review »