Spyro 2: Season of Flame

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. TotalGames.net
    91
    It’s the closest thing to a vaguely taxing "Banjo Kazooie" -style adventure we might ever get.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    The sound effects are brilliant and blend well with the cartoonish atmosphere of the game.
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  3. GameSpy
    88
    Colorful graphics combined with challenging gameplay.
  5. GameZone
    86
    A great game...The only things that slightly detract are the shortness of the overall game, and the sameness of many of the mini-games.
  6. IGN
    85
    So much has changed...for the better. Improved, tighter controls, more tasks to complete, more variety in the level design, a longer quest, and a better use of the isometric perspective.
  7. GameSpot
    80
    It looks better, it sounds better, it plays better, and it's ultimately more enjoyable than the original.
  8. Nintendophiles
    80
    The controls are tight, the graphics are great and the gameplay is diverse and filled with mini-games.
  9. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    Controlling Spyro hasn't improved. It’s still incredibly awkward trying to control him while gliding, as he'll go zooming off all over the place with the slightest touch.
  10. GamePro
    80
    The only downside to this fabulous adventure is the tricky controls. The digital directional pad doesn’t allow for smooth diagonal movement, which Spyro does a lot in each world.
  11. Game Over Online
    78
    Sadly, there's little depth in Season of Flame.
  12. Game Informer
    75
    The jumping portions of the game are still a little iffy, and I killed myself quite a lot from misreading the view, but in the end I enjoyed exploring the worlds. [Dec 2002, p.152]
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Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
22
#22 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
18
#18 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 6 out of 25
  1. GypsyPeach
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    Much improved from the last GBA release (Season of Ice) not only in the stages themselves (all of them are fairly enjoyable as opposed toMuch improved from the last GBA release (Season of Ice) not only in the stages themselves (all of them are fairly enjoyable as opposed to being hit or miss) but the flying has improved so the platforming isn't as hard. The graphics are also better and more colorful, the music is still nice and fitting to the area. The gameplay is still challenging and the controls are still intuitive (as they usually are). There's a lot of challenges that are take it or leave it to continue on so you can do as much as you feel.... but the deeper you go (I'm anal and have to 100% it like a freak) the more challenging the side quests become which I like despite the fact some of the side quests are taxing and repetitive.... (eg. chasing/catching leprechauns)… Full Review »
  2. PabloEnver
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Creo que es casi imposible hacer un juego de Spyro en GBA mejor que este. Arregla todos los problemas del primer juego, Season of Ice. AhoraCreo que es casi imposible hacer un juego de Spyro en GBA mejor que este. Arregla todos los problemas del primer juego, Season of Ice. Ahora tienes un mini mapa para orientarte en los niveles, los cuales ya no son semiabiertos sino mas lineales y mejor pensados. Ahora Spyro cuenta con un aliento de hielo y eléctrico, que podrás usar para acabar con ciertos enemigos o congelar zonas de agua para pasar por encima. Además desaparecen los aburridos y dificiles niveles especiales del anterior, donde volabas con Spyro o usabas a Sparx, y se han sustituido por niveles donde manejas al agente 9 o a la canguro sheila.… Full Review »
  3. jamesboy
    Jan 11, 2019
    9
    This is the one of the closer and best Spyro game not made by Insomniac games. The gameplay is very lose and faithful to the original trilogy.This is the one of the closer and best Spyro game not made by Insomniac games. The gameplay is very lose and faithful to the original trilogy. My main issue is its depth perception. Jumping and gliding across platforms can be a ****… Full Review »
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