Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. GameSpy
    85
    The strongest of the dragon's GBA appearances. Thanks to the large number of challenges you're presented with, the game plays a lot freer and more open-ended than most platformers -- handheld or console.
  2. Pocket Games
    85
    Great controls, graphics, sound and side characters - some of whom you can play in a variety of mini-game - round out a well-designed package. [Fall 2003, p.54]
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  3. IGN
    80
    The change from action to adventure gives players a lot more to do in this latest Spyro adventure. The collecting aspect is very blatant, though, and goes a little too far in artificially extending the game's length.
  5. GameSpot
    80
    It takes everything that was good in "Spyro: Season of Ice" and "Spyro: Season of Flame," adds in a few new puzzles and abilities, and brings all of these aspects together into an adventure that's larger and more pleasing to the senses than either of those previous games.
  6. GamePro
    80
    With a GBA link cable, the head-to-head Byrd Rescue mode is a blast. Tight, responsive controls seal the deal, making Attack of the Rhynocs the most enjoyable GBA Spyro title to date.
  7. GameZone
    79
    The isometric view gives the game a closer-to-3D feel than any other game on the GBA. Even "Banjo-Kazooie," which used a similar gameplay technique, is not as effective at pulling it off as Spyro is.
  8. Next Level Gaming
    68
    The new RPG elements were a nice touch, but it just is not enough for me to enjoy the game any more.
  9. Nintendo Power
    66
    Using the same isometric view as the previous titles, Attack of the Rhynocs takes a sizeable leap in gameplay quality and variety. [Jan 2004, p.162]
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  10. 1UP
    65
    The game's an okay platformer with colorful visuals, decent (if generic) music, and control that gets the job done. It's just that there's nothing at all special here.
  11. Play Magazine
    58
    Could have been much worse, but with similar games like "Banjo-Kazooie" offering better, deeper gameplay, it's a bit tough to recommend. [Jan 2004, p.76]
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  12. Game Informer
    55
    This is a fetch quest of unparalleled proportions. [Jan 2004, p.160]
  13. Cheat Code Central
    50
    The only real wrench in the works is the loose control system which makes this purple dragon a little more difficult to control than need be.
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  14. GamingWorld X
    40
    Takes a step back from the pleasantly surprisingly quality of Spyro’s initial GBA outings in its attempts to make the game more of an “adventure” than a platformer. Unfortunately, the design changes backfire.

Awards & Rankings

57
#57 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
45
#45 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
12
#12 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. PabloEnver
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    El tercer y último juego de Spyro para GBA, por desgracia (para algunos como yo) los desarrolladores optaron por cambiar el diseño del juego yEl tercer y último juego de Spyro para GBA, por desgracia (para algunos como yo) los desarrolladores optaron por cambiar el diseño del juego y crear una especie de mundo abierto en lugar de usar mundos con niveles como en los dos anteriores. Se hace bastante llevadero pero si quieres completarlo al 100% estarás obligado a revisitar el 99% de sitios una segunda vez para abrir cofres que antes no podias abrir, y puede resultar tedioso. En todo lo demas sigue mejorando la experiencia anterior, ahora Spyro tiene aliento de hielo, fuego, y viento con poderes especiales e incluso el clásico salto con cabezazo en picado de los spyro clásicos.… Full Review »
  2. JackS.
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    Amazing!!!
  3. TomG.
    Dec 6, 2003
    9
    I've always considered the Gameboy Advance Spyro games a real treat. I could really get into these games on the handheld but not quite I've always considered the Gameboy Advance Spyro games a real treat. I could really get into these games on the handheld but not quite as much on the consoles. This game is no exception. It's a delight to play. One I highly recommend to all fans of gaming on the go. There's alot of playtime here.… Full Review »
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